Super User 28 July 2023

Best Travel Guide To Tchegera Island Tent Camp In DR Congo

Visit and feel the magic of Tchegera Island located in the middle of Lake Kivu shared by DR Congo and Rwanda. Tchegera Island is one of the major Island destinations in DR Congo and Africa at large. Tchegera Island Tent Camp Paradise is a one-of-a-kind tented camp on Tchegera Island in the heart of Lake Kivu.

About Tchegera Island:

Tchegera Island is a U-shaped collapsed volcanic caldera that's now partly submerged in shimmering blue water. The Island is located just a 15 to 20-minute boat ride from Goma harbor. The Island is perfect for relaxing after hiking the Virunga ranges and Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park and also for those who want to relax away from the hustles of life. The island is a haven of tranquility and with nothing but the eight tents of Tchegera Island Camp; you can expect peaceful nights and the most wonderful kind of silence in the stunning natural surroundings.

The Island provides beautiful scenic views of the great Lake Kivu and also beautiful views of the four volcanoes belonging to the Virunga ranges including the famous active volcanoes, Mountain Nyamuragira and Nyiragongo.

What you will love on Tchegera Island:

Putting your feet up after pounding the slopes of Mount Nyiragongo or gorilla trekking in the Virunga National Park will bring your heart back to normal. Watch the butterflies and birds from the comfort of your veranda and then grab a cold beer and watch the glowing lava from the volcanoes light up the sky.

Tchegera Island Insiders tip:

The waters are croc-free so if you fancy a dip or even a paddle in a kayak, go for it.

The property:

The mess tent and dining area sit atop a slightly elevated section of the island, looking out over the lake and a small beach. Meals are served communally in the mess and there's a small bar, stocked with plenty of cold beer (what more do you need?). In the evenings, hurricane lanterns light the way to a campfire on the beach - the perfect place to watch the twinkling stars and bubbling volcanoes in the distance.

The rooms at Tchegera Island:

Lake Tchegera was opened in 2015 and the rooms and furnishing are still in mint condition. Tents are safari-style Menu numbers and far from flashy, but with simple dressing areas, very comfortable twin or double beds, and ensuite complete with solar-powered showers and flushing loos, they are well-appointed and have everything you might need. Outside, small shade-covered verandas offer magnificent vistas over the lake, making waking up in the morning an absolute delight.

Activities to enjoy at Tchegera Island:

Bird Watching:

Visitors enjoy Birding where they can see different birds on the Island ranging from water birds to forest birds. Bird viewing on the island is great and the most common birds there include herons, cormorants, African eagles, and gulls.

Nature walks/Bush walks:

Travelers to the Island can take walks in bushes around the Island enjoying beautiful scenic views of the surrounding areas and also be able to watch birds for bird lovers.

Other activities that travelers can enjoy on Tchegera Island include kayaking, canoeing, swimming in the fresh waters, picnicking in some of the most beautiful areas around Tchegera Island as well as paddle boarding, fishing, scenic and sunset viewing.

There's no denying that Lake Tchegera is a camp that's fond of relaxation, and days are for ambling around the island on the pathways, dipping your toes in the cool water, or spending time with your buddies and the excellent birdlife. If you're still full of beans, hire a kayak and explore the hidden corners, or paddle-board across the mill-pond water - the area in front of the camp is wonderfully protected from the elements.

Arrange and book with Ultimate Wild Safaris for a tour of Tchegera Island in DR Congo.

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