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Located in the western province of Rwanda, a country of thousand hills, The Congo Nile Trail is a 227 km trail along lake Kivu forming Kivu belt as it extends from Rubavu, continues through Rutsiro, then Karongi, up to Nyamasheke and ends at Rusizi District.
The 3 days walk will give you a memorable experience and most important get to know the beauty of Rwanda including Coffee, Banana plantations, fishing experience and learn more about the source of Nile River.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Meeting and pickup
Our professional guides always put on the company uniforms and most important our office is always in touch with the hotel where you are sleeping.
The ending point of this trip is good for travellers who want to take a public transportation heading to either Kigali, Gisenyi or Kibuye towns.
Itinerary
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1Nyamyumba 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)
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Visit Lake Kivu Boat tour & Adventure
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)
Admission ticket free -
3Visit Lake Kivu Boat tour & Adventure
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
5 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Visit Lake Kivu Boat tour & Adventure
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
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 1: Gisenyi (Brasserie) to Cyimbiri
Cyimbiri to Kinunu
Day 3: Kinunu to Congo Nile
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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