Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, close to the gorilla-tracking centre of Ruhengeri, are often neglected gems.
People living around Rwanda’s many lakes try to make a living out of what these lakes have to offer. Amahoro Tours co-operates with a group of local people who use traditional fishing methods at the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo. The work is carried out either from the lake shore or from self-made traditional canoes that consist of a single piece of wood.
A visit to an island, where you will get a boat or dugout canoe ride to the respective island in lakes Ruhondo and Burera. Enjoy the nice scenery and bring packed lunch and have a picnic at the island.
Discover nature in traditional canoes, enjoy the breathtaking landscape, wetland habitat and water birds.