Visit the Twin Lakes

The Twin Lakes are located at the base of Muhabura Volcano in the northern part of Rwanda, twin lakes are one of the most captivating draws in Rwanda. These lakes lie along the border that separates Rwanda and Uganda close to Volcanoes National Park, a hub for Gorilla trekking in Rwanda.
Surrounded by Virunga hills Lake Bulera and Ruhondo (separated by a kilometer-wide strip of land) delights visitors with its blue waters.
Their formation was as a result of volcanic activity. Nyabarongo, the largest river in Rwanda used to flow northwards to Ndorwa but after the eruption of the Muhabura volcano, the lava flows blocked the river’s channel and this led to the formation of these two twin lakes.

After its diversion, the Nyabarongo River now flows to the southeast of Rwanda, where it joins the Akanyaru River to form the famed Akagera River. When combined, Lake Bulera and Ruhondo occupy a surface area of about, 2800ha.
These two magnificent twin lakes are among the most photogenic spots you should not miss while exploring the northwestern part of Rwanda. Next to these lakes is the Rugezi swamp, which rewards remarkable bird-watching excursions in Rwanda.
The lake’s deep blue waters, steep hills and cascading waterfalls create a stunning setting which can feature in the world-class photo shoots. To have more of these lakes, embark on a canoe ride along its waters.
Twin Lakes are a fantastic stopover for visitors to Volcanoes National Park. You can visit them in the afternoon or evening time after the Gorilla trek in the Volcanoes. On the twin lakes and Gorilla trek, you can add on a visit to Musanze caves and Iby’iwacu cultural village.
Besides canoe rides, you can go fishing along the shorelines of the Twin Lakes. Local people here practice traditional fishing methods such as the use of fish nets, hooks and more.