Fishing Experience on Lake Kivu

Fishing Experience on Lake Kivu: Fishing on three-wheel canoe boats is a recently added tourism activity on the lake’s shoreline that has started to attract a lot of visitors during the Rubavu/Gisenyi area. It is increasingly a part of the Rwanda Gorilla Safari for visitors who stay in Rubavu and do gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park or Nyungwe National Park before spending the night in Gisenyi.

You may paint your evening with this incredible, custom-tailored, authentic fishermen experience on Lake Kivu. As part of your Rwanda wildlife safari package, this is easily encrypted. Anyone who wants to understand more about Rwanda outside of the tourist traps should definitely check this out. The experience of the fishermen is as real and instructive as you had imagined.

With a night spent with Rwanda‘s Musical Fishermen on Lake Kivu, the fishing experience on the lake has begun to take center stage in Gisenyi. The dimensions of Lake Kivu are 240 meters deep, 48 kilometers wide, and 89 kilometers long. Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo share it.

The photos taken over the whole Lake Kivu fishing trip are immaculate and rank among the best in the nation. The whole experience is authentic, as local fishermen—both Congolese and Rwandan—who are on a combined fishing expedition, go about their daily fishing activities without being bothered by the tourists.

What time of year is ideal for Lake Kivu fishing?

One of the loveliest activities in Rwanda happens every evening on the shores of Lake Kivu. The lakeside communities are filled with the sounds of fisherman rowing to the center of the lake to prepare for another night of work as the sun sets.

Tourists who wish to participate in the fishing expedition should be prepared on the Lake’s beaches at 4:30 p.m. to witness the full procedure, starting from the moment the fishermen gather all of their gear—including the three boats, nets, and lanterns—and then heading out into the lake together.

A second boat with a guide who will act as a translator for you during the fishing process, explaining what happens, is what you should have reserved.

As hundreds of fishermen row to the middle of the lake, chanting and whistling in unison, the workweek officially begins. During the hunt, they sing for courage and to help them paddle their boats when they become lost on the lake.

How much time does it take to fish in Lake Kivu?

With their lyrical songs (hence the nickname “singing fishermen of Lake Kivu”) and brightly lit lanterns, the fishermen’s nightly trek across the lake is incredibly captivating. They may attempt to catch something all night long, from around 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.

To witness this, tourists will join them at 4 p.m. to watch them begin the preparations and continue till they follow them on a different boat. Later, they may join the fishermen on their three-boat canoe to try their hand at fishing. The fisherman start lighting their gas lights at 6:30 p.m. to entice the fish to their nets. Like candles on a dinner date, this visually adorns the lake with lights.

The use of these lights by the locals near the lake is well known. The brilliant fishing lights make the lake come to life at night. The fisherman eventually lifts the net after waiting for several hours; they will do this up to three times before heading back to the shore.

After the nets are lowered into the ocean, the tourists will be able to head back to their hotels at around 8 or 9 p.m. The entire event can run anywhere from two to four hours, depending on how interested one is. Why not go out there and spend a moment with them if you find it interesting to view from the shores of the Lake? Because only by watching will you be able to get to know them well and pay attention to every beat of the interaction.

What kind of boat is utilized for Lake Kivu’s fishing experience?

While fishermen will paddle in groups of three canoes connected together, tourists will paddle in a single canoe boat. The three boats are linked together to help carry the fishing nets and lanterns and to offer outstanding balance when fishing. A lamp that illuminates to attract fish is always present in the center boat. When fishing, the boats are made to provide stability.

From a distance, the three boats may seem separate, but they are connected with flexible fishing poles made of eucalyptus. To make sure the net is completely secure, the men dart back and forth on the rods, just like they would on a tightrope.

In Lake Kivu, what kind of fish are caught?

Every night, Rwandan fisherman canoe in groups of three boats out on the glistening lake in search of tilapia and Isambaza, a fish that resembles a small sardine. Many people in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo depend on fishing in Lake Kivu and Lake Tanganyika, which are the only places where this sardine can be found.

In addition, you could want a tour of Rubavu, a coffee tour in Kimbiri, a boat trip on Lake Kivu, kayaking on Lake Kivu, and a visit to the hot springs. Walking or cycling through the communities is another way to explore the Congo Nile Trail.

Compared to other tourist activities, fishing on Lake Kivu in Rwanda is unique and breathtaking. You can also capture some breathtaking sunset photos at the lake. When the sun kisses the land, take a fishing trip on Lake Kivu to witness Rwanda at its most breathtaking.

You will see a new area of the city and learn practical information that will make you a more discerning consumer. Understanding traditional fishing techniques can also help to guarantee this industry’s long-term viability and increase awareness of its importance to the regional economy.

In conclusion, this tour is special because it allows you to observe fishmongers and their three boats up close. It’s also a great chance to speak with these hardworking men one-on-one, who are happy to discuss their fishing methods and experiences.