Rwanda’s answer to the Mediterranean, Lake Kivu is a place of tranquil beauty. Spend days kayaking past fishing villages, cycling the Congo Nile Trail, or simply lounging on sandy beaches with a cold Primus beer in hand. The lakeside town of Gisenyi offers boutique hotels and hot springs, while Kibuye’s jagged coastline is perfect for sunset boat rides. Don’t miss a visit to Napoleon Island, home to thousands of fruit bats—their silhouettes filling the sky at dusk.