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3 Days Congo Nile trail Hike

5.0 (one review) 3 days Free cancellation Private tour
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3 Days Congo Nile trail Hike

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
3 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English, French
Operated by
Usalama Tours Rwanda

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Youth (11–15 years) · Adults (16–55 years) · Seniors (56–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner

Not included

  • Not included: Visa to Rwanda

Itinerary

Day 1 · Day 1: Gisenyi (Brasserie) to Cyimbiri

  1. Nyamyumba Hot Springs

    20 min Admission included

    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)

  2. Visit Lake Kivu Boat tour & Adventure

    Passing by

    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)

Overnight at Cyimbiri Base Camp This is a guesthouse on the Congo-Nile trail, beautiful and quiet just on the lakeside.

Day 2 · Cyimbiri to Kinunu

  1. Visit Lake Kivu Boat tour & Adventure

    5 hours Admission included

    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

Kinunu basecamp It was built in the heart of a coffee plantation and offers a fascinating view of Lake Kivu.

Day 3 · Day 3: Kinunu to Congo Nile

  1. Visit Lake Kivu Boat tour & Adventure

    8 hours Admission included

    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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 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.

End point

  • 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.

Pickup points

  • INZU Lodge
  • The Palm Beach Resort

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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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