Tchegera Island is located on the northern shore of Lake Kivu in Virunga National Park about a half-hour by boat from Goma. The Island itself is uninhabited that makes it quiet, peaceful, relaxing and uniquely beautiful that provides the ideal a place for restoration.

The Island is famous for its perfect relaxation and exclusion it offers to all visitors who would want to stay for one or two nights. For those staying more than one night, this would be a nice place with couches and chairs to hang out and relax.

Tchegera Island makes a relaxing break from the city or after a tiresome hike from Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira or gorilla tracking Virunga National Park and this Island provides the perfect way to recuperate

Tchegera Island has a very specific function in the context of Virunga’s tourist offering and fulfills it wonderfully. The nice trails that harbor bird species both water and Albertine birds which are beautiful in its natural color which a great to watch including African eagles, cormorants and gulls and among others and kayaks for those who want something more active.

The Island also hosts beautiful beaches where you can choose to lay back and relax on or sea kayaks available to explore more of the island. When you decide to walk to the end of the island at dawn, you can witness a gorgeous sunrise over Mt. Karisimbi that makes your visit worthwhile. During the night, it becomes totally magical as you enjoy excellent views of the red-lit sky by the lave glow from Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira volcanoes and with that reflecting on the lake’s surface and one may also opt to swim in a refreshing water

Tchegera Island has only one accommodation which governed by Virunga National Park authorities which caters all categories of visitors from luxury to budget and they strongly advise advance booking