Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s largest lake straddling borders, it is located along the western corner of Rwanda, and on the other side is the democratic republic of Congo, the lake is one of the great African Lakes along the great Albertine Rift Valley region, was formed as a result of volcanic eruption of the Virunga mountains, it is dotted with many islands, the surrounding of the Lake Kivu is undeniably beautiful, the ice blue diamond waters and the sandy beaches disappearing into the rolling hills and mountains are a highlight of a visit to the Lake Kivu.
The helicopter to Lake Kivu begins at the Kigali International Airport, Rwanda’s major entry point, this follows being allowed into the country by you first having proper documents to Rwanda for example a valid passport, yellow fever vaccination card, confirmation itinerary, and voucher from your host, then a tourist visa allowing you into the country. Helicopter flights are arranged by domestic flight handlers at the destination for example the Akagera helicopter company, which is authorized by the Rwanda civil aviation authority. It can be booked directly or through your ground-handling company in Rwanda which will arrange the flight on your behalf as you sit back and relax
Helicopter to Lake Kivu is one of the best ways to explore the region, the scenic tours will have you 360 views of the many islands dotted along Lake Kivu, the helicopter is chartered from Kigali, and all flights are subject to availability and weather conditions, and you will feed your eyes on the most angelic mountain stretch, birds, rivers and the Twin lakes of Rwanda, as you proceed to fly close to the Lake Kivu. It takes an hour to reach the destination by helicopter. Getting to Lake Kivu can be done by road, the scenic drive through the countryside of Rwanda is a superb experience passing through tea plantations, small towns, and villages. It can also be accessed by boat and from other destinations.
Things to do in Lake Kivu include boat cruise experiences, along the beautiful islands, coffee tours, sundowners, sport fishing, and birding to mention a few, there is available accommodation at the lake shores in the towns of Gisenyi and Kibuye, for example, the Lake Kivu Serena hotel, Emeraude Kivu hotel, Dian Fossey hotel to mention afew, these offer a comfortable place to stay and nice lovely mouth dropping meals served both locally and internationally while on your Rwanda safari to Lake Kivu
Other helicopter safaris in Rwanda include the Akagera scenic flight to experience wildlife, Akagera National Park is the country’s only savannah park boasting savannah species including the so-called big five of the wildernesses, flights to Volcanoes national park for Mountain gorilla trekking a major highlight of Rwanda, the primates exist within the ecosystem freely without being captivated. Nyungwe Forest National Park is home to chimpanzees and unique experiences for example the canopy walks.
In conclusion, helicopter flights are arranged from the Kigali International Airport to the nearest airstrip to Lake Kivu.