Overview
The lake in all its ancient glory
A full day on the world's second-deepest lake. We cruise pristine waters, pull into a traditional fishing village for a guided visit, snorkel the crystal-clear shallows, and arrive back at the promenade just as the sun dissolves into gold and amber.
Tour Highlights
- Morning boat departure from Bujumbura port
- Visit to a traditional lakeside fishing village
- Snorkelling in crystal-clear cichlid-rich waters
- Picnic lunch on a secluded beach
- Sunset return cruise
Schedule
How your day unfolds
Hotel pickup
Bujumbura Port — board the boat
Safety briefing and welcome refreshments
Cruise north along the shoreline
Spot fishermen and watch the escarpment unfold
Traditional fishing village visit
Meet the community, watch net-mending, taste smoked fish
Secluded beach — picnic lunch
Freshly prepared lunch served on the sand
Snorkelling in the shallows
Equipment provided; encounter endemic cichlids
Sunset return cruise
Sundowner drinks on deck
Return to hotel
What's Included
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Included
- Private boat hire
- Snorkelling equipment
- Picnic lunch & refreshments
- Expert naturalist guide
- Life jackets & safety equipment
Not Included
- Hotel pickup outside Bujumbura
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
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