Popular Tourist Islands to Visit in Congo
Popular Tourist Islands to Visit in Congo: The Democratic Republic of Congo has a large number of tourist attraction sites that tourists can visit during your Congo gorilla safari tours, and among them are the two beautiful Islands of Idjwi and Tchegera. Visitors can always combine gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park or lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park with a visit to any of the two said island retreats in Congo.
Popular Tourist Islands to Visit in Congo.
Idjwi Island
Idjwi is an island on Kivu Lake located between Rwanda in the east and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the west. It is part of the DRC’s South Kivu province. It covers an area of 340 km2. This island, located in the Indian Ocean, is said to be Africa’s second biggest after Madagascar. Idjwi island may be reached either from the DRC lakeshore or from Rwanda, both of which are around 10 to 15 kilometers apart. The island’s southern point is barely one kilometer from the Rwandan shore. Because it is landlocked, this island is cut off from the rest of the country.
Nevertheless, the island has its own way of life, with agriculture being the primary occupation of its inhabitants. Fishing is another activity that helps the community produce cash since Lake Kivu is rich in many sorts of fish, the most popular of which is Isambaza, a type of little fish used to create sauce.
Idjwi Island is a good place to get away from the modern world and appreciate nature while learning about the island’s rich culture. The island is connected by speed boat to the cities of Goma and Bukavu on the Congo side and Rusizi, Korongi, and Rubavu on the Rwanda side. There are a variety of lodging and camping options available on the island.
Idjwi Island visits can be coupled with other trips in the area. Trekking gorillas in Rwanda or Congo is one option, as is visiting Nyungwe Forest National Park, a tropical rain forest in Rwanda that is home to chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and other primates. The island features beaches that provide leisure as well as fresh air.
Tourist activities on Idjwi Island include visiting local plantations, including one of the largest pineapple farms, taking a village stroll, interacting with residents about their daily lives, viewing birds, visiting local fisherman, and swimming in Lake Kivu.
If you want to visit this gorgeous island, you may contact a travel specialist to create a great vacation by combining it with other Rwanda tourism sites such as chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk tour in Nyungwe Forest National Park, golden monkey trekking or gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park or wildlife viewing safari in Akagera National Park.
Tchegera Island.
Tchegera Island, nestled in the center of Lake Kivu, near Goma on the Congo side, is a hidden gem for people who desire to visit DR. Congo and experience a type of unspoiled treat on an island in Congo.
Tchegera Island in the Democratic Republic of Congo, located in the magnificent blue waters of Lake Kivu, is recognized for its unusual crescent form, which is really the top crater rim of a long-extinct volcano. On clear evenings, the island provides breathtaking views of Nyiragongo and Nyamuragira, whose bright red lava pierces a star-studded sky. Tchegera offers views of the two tallest Virunga mountains, Mikeno and Karisimbi, as well as the sweeping panoramas of Lake Kivu and its surrounds.
Tchegera is the ideal spot to stay if you want to prolong your stay in DR Congo and experience more adventure while seeing the beauty of this great nation. Tchegera Island Camp provides a magnificent tented camping experience with open doors where you may sleep with a beautiful view of the water bodies. This superb tented camp is located in the center of Lake Kivu on the exposed slope of a collapsed volcano caldera.
Tchegera Island Camp includes 6 tents: 2 twin and 4 doubles, all with en-suite bathrooms, running hot showers, and flush toilets. It is powered by a 24/7 solar power system, with charging outlets in the tents and main area, as well as an on-site restaurant and bar. It is best to book ahead of time.
There are a variety of activities available during one’s stay at the camp, including gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park, ascending Mount Nyiragongo, paddle boarding, kayaking, and canoe rides on Lake Kivu. You may also explore this magnificent lake by motor boat or speed boat. Bird viewing and ecological walks on the island are unproductive. Snorkeling on Lake Kivu’s pristine waters.
You will have one of your nicest stays here, with a peaceful atmosphere. Contact our staff to schedule your Congo Gorilla Safaris to Virunga National Park and Tchegera Islands stay, and we will plan and package the experience for you.
