Twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo, Burera District, Northern Province
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Burera District, Northern Province

Twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo

Volcanic crater lakes

About this destination

Nestled between the Virunga volcanoes and the rolling hills of northern Rwanda, connected by a dramatic lava-flow isthmus — a slower-paced excursion within the Musanze circuit.

Highlights

  • Dugout canoe excursions
  • Volcano-view lodges
  • Ntaruka hydro waterfall
  • Hillside village walks

Best time to visit

Year-round

Stewardship rules

Launch sites, vessel condition and life jackets verified listing by listing.

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Verified experiences at Twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo

Twin Lakes Dugout Canoe in BureraLakes Pending renewal
Burera Half day

Twin Lakes Dugout Canoe

Paddle a traditional dugout across Lake Burera beneath the Virunga volcanoes with a community boatman.

Cultural ✓Environmental ✓Safety ✓

Licence RDB-TO-2025-0042 · renews 2025-07-20

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Burera Community Boatmen