About Us

About Visit Kivu
heart of Africa.

Visit Kivu is a community-rooted tourism brand created by Bwishyura Kivu Boat Cooperative (BKBC) in 2025. We create meaningful connections between travelers, local people, and the natural environment — ensuring every experience supports conservation, culture, and community development.

Lake Kivu Landscape
2023
Founded
12+
Destinations
5k+
Travelers
50+
Local Partners

Mission

Empower local communities in sustainable eco-cultural tourism

Vision

Make the Kivu region a top regional tourist destination

Based

Karongi (Former Kibuye)

Our Impact

Visit Kivu is a movement for sustainable development on Lake Kivu. Through our programs we:

Clean & conserve

Clean and conserve islands and shorelines

Support

Restore Nature

Celebrate Culture

Clean & conserve
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Why choose Visit Kivu?

Locally driven

Tourism initiatives led by local communities

Eco-friendly

Green practices to protect nature and wildlife

Culturally authentic

Experience is rooted in local traditions

Professional & safe

Trained guides and well-maintained facilities

Impact oriented

Your tourism dollars directly contribute to community development and environmental conservation.

Cost-effective

Affordable packages that deliver exceptional value without compromising quality.