Lake Kivu is the third-deepest lake in Africa, reaching a maximum depth of 485 meters, and is situated on the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has a mesmerizing landscape that is difficult to forget, encircled by tall mountains and verdant hills.
The fact that Lake Kivu is a safe location to swim is among its most amazing features. Unlike other African lakes that are home to dangerous animals like hippos and crocodiles, Lake Kivu has none of these, making it the ideal natural swimming hole. Furthermore, the lake is free of Bilharzia, a waterborne disease caused by parasitic worms that can be found in some lakes in Africa.
The natural splendor of Lake Kivu is not without risk. The lake is well-known for its unusual layering, CO2 and methane gas trapping, and volcanic activity. Scientists fear these gases could cause a catastrophic eruption similar to what happened at Lakes Nyos and Monoun in Cameroon.