Imuhira Ecotourism Campsite
Imuhira Ecotourism Campsite is situated in Nyamasheke district, along the shores of Lake Kivu hence providing budget travelers with a comfortable place to stay while enjoying the magnificent views of Rwanda’s largest Lake whose borders are also shared by the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. The name “Imuhira” is translated as “at home” in the local Kinyarwanda dialect and like its name, it is a typical “home away from home” making guests feel at home while staying there.
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In terms of accessibility by road, the Campsite is just an 8-minute drive from the main Karongi-Rusizi road, approximately 3 kilometers from the Nyamasheke district office. Thanks to its strategic location, a 40-minute drive from Nyungwe Forest National Park, guests can easily take part in several activities that include chimpanzee tracking, canopy walks, forest walks/hiking, forest birding, and even monkey tracking.
Not only is Imuhira Ecotourism Campsite a stopover for nature lovers (those interested in exploring Nyungwe Forest National Park) but also adventure seekers looking to take part in Kayaking (in Lake Kivu) or culture lovers yearning for cultural immersion on the Lake Kivu belt. Affordable camping and catering services are provided to local adventurers and backpackers.
Imuhira Ecotourism Campsite guests are accommodated in self-contained cottages and Tents on the shores of Lake Kivu hence enjoying a lot more of this undiscovered area.
Activities provided at Imuhira Ecotourism Campsite
Several community-based tourism activities in the communities around the Kivu Belt destination (especially the areas between Lake Kivu and Nyungwe National Park) are organized and sold by Imuhira Ecotourism Campsite
Interesting cultural dance performances are organized for guests interested in experiencing and taking part in different dances while translating their meanings and occasions where they are performed.
Village and nature walks are also possible while staying at Imuhira Ecotourism Campsite, and these provide a deeper understanding of the day-to-day lifestyle of the people, as well as different bird species around the area.
Birders can also take part in some of the guided tours around the shores of Lake Kivu, or even the nearby Nyungwe Forest National Park.
How to get to Imuhira Ecotourism Campsite
If you are driving from Karongi (or are already in Nyamasheke district), the best way to get to Imuhira Ecotourism Campsite is by stopping at the Canter close to the ADEPR Church and turning south right, followed by driving or walking for about 4 kilometers towards Lake Kivu. For visitors driving from Nyungwe Forest National Park or Gisakura (that’s about 18 kilometers to the Imuhira Ecotourism Campsite), it is advisable to stop at Rugabano Center and then drive or walk 4 kilometers south towards Lake Kivu. A 4WD Vehicle is recommended during the rainy season because the feeder road to the Campsite becomes muddy and slippery hence becoming difficult to drive through. In these cases, most visitors opt to use boats to the Campsite and this takes about 10 minutes.
