[1] It is located at the base of Rwanda's largest volcano, the Kalisimbi Volcanic mountain.

Lake Ruhondo and is one of two lakes formed out of volcanic activity from Sabyinyo Volcanic mountain which caused outpouring of lava across a river valley that solidified and cooled.

Lake Ruhondo straddles three districts namely: Burera Musanze and Gakenke.

Lake Burera and Ruhondo are separated by a 1 km land mass.

Rwanda Natural Resources Authority, Burera and Ruhondo Development Plan.