Virunga

Tchegera Island Camp

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Tchegera Island Camp?

Stays at Tchegera Island Camp start from around US$190 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Tchegera Island Camp

About Tchegera Island Camp

A one-of-a-kind tented camp on Tchegera Island in the heart of Lake Kivu.

Around 15 minutes boat ride from the harbor of Goma, croissant-shaped Tchegra Island sits smack bang in the middle of Lake Kivu, a collapsed volcanic caldera that's now partly submerged in shimmering blue water. Return your heart rate to normal with a few days here after gorilla trekking in the Virungas or climbing Nyiragongo - 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.

Virunga , Democratic Republic of Congo

From $190 per person/per night

Retreat

8 Rooms

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Property details

The property

The mess tent and dinning area sits 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 camp fire on the beach - the perfect place to watch the twinkling stars and bubbling volcanoes in the distance.

The rooms

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

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 binos 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 camp is wonderfully protected from the elements.

Why we love it

Putting your feet up after pounding the slopes of Mount Nyiragongo. 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.

Insiders Tip

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

Something to think about

If relaxation for you is hot tubs, spas and champagne on tap, then this isn’t the right destination!

Plan your stay

How to book Tchegera Island Camp

How do I book Tchegera Island Camp?

Tchegera Island Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Democratic Republic of Congo trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Democratic Republic of Congo trips featuring Tchegera Island Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Democratic Republic of Congo specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Tchegera Island Camp?

Stays at Tchegera Island Camp start from around $190 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Virunga National Park

The bewitching home of mountain gorilla, dramatic volcanoes and experiences you’ll remember forever.