Embark on a 3-day hike along the Congo Nile Trail in Rwanda’s western province. Explore the scenic landscape, coffee plantations, and learn about the source of the Nile River.
Embark on a 3-day hike along the Congo Nile Trail in Rwanda’s western province. Explore the scenic landscape, coffee plantations, and learn about the source of the Nile River.
Day 1: Gisenyi (Brasserie) to Cyimbiri
Nyamyumba Hot Springs - Starting at 7:00 AM, we take a direction to Cyimbiri village, a trip that normally takes between 6 to 7 hours walking. On our way, you will enjoy the beauty of Lake Kivu, especially the landscapes, islands and not forgetting the agricultural activities including banana plantations,…
Day 1: Gisenyi (Brasserie) to Cyimbiri
Nyamyumba Hot Springs - Starting at 7:00 AM, we take a direction to Cyimbiri village, a trip that normally takes between 6 to 7 hours walking. On our way, you will enjoy the beauty of Lake Kivu, especially the landscapes, islands and not forgetting the agricultural activities including banana plantations, coffee, beans, and cassava)
Lake Kivu - Starting at 7:00 AM, we take a direction to Cyimbiri village, a trip that normally takes between 6 to 7 hours walking. On our way, you will enjoy the beauty of Lake Kivu, especially the landscapes, islands and not forgetting the agricultural activities including banana plantations, coffee, beans, and cassava)
Cyimbiri to Kinunu
Lake Kivu - This morning, you will walk for 2 hours up to the nearby fishermen village called Nkora whereby you will meet local community drying and sale coffee.
You will proceed to Kinunu basecamp and on your way, you will be enjoying good voices of birds, fishing activities, landscape, banana and coffee plantations.
Overnight at Kinunu guest house
Day 3: Kinunu to Congo Nile
Lake Kivu - Starting in the morning, you will walk for 8 hours up to Bumba basecamp, on your way, you will enjoy the landscapes and scenery around the lake Kivu, fishing activities and agricultural activities that include banana and coffee plantations without forgetting cassava and beans.
Proceed to Kibuye, Gisenyi or Kigali
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Visa to Rwanda
- Visa to Rwanda
Positioned in Rwanda’s western province, a land famed for its numerous hills, The Congo Nile Trail spans 227 km on the banks of Lake Kivu, creating the so-called Kivu belt. It starts in Rubavu, journeys through Rutsiro, continues to Karongi, reaches Nyamasheke, and finally terminates at the Rusizi District.
Executing this trek over the span of three…
Positioned in Rwanda’s western province, a land famed for its numerous hills, The Congo Nile Trail spans 227 km on the banks of Lake Kivu, creating the so-called Kivu belt. It starts in Rubavu, journeys through Rutsiro, continues to Karongi, reaches Nyamasheke, and finally terminates at the Rusizi District.
Executing this trek over the span of three days will imprint an indelible memory in your mind while offering a thorough exploration of the mesmerizing Rwandan landscape. You will discover the grandeur of Coffee and Banana farms, experience fishing, and gain insight into the origins of the Nile River.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
