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3 Days Congo Nile trail Hike

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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: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Sahihi Africa Tours

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–9 years) · Youth (10–14 years) · Adults (15–55 years) · Seniors (56–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2 Nights Accommodation (Cyimbiri and Kinunu Base Camps)
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner

Not included

Not included: Visa to Rwanda

Itinerary

Day 1 · Gisenyi (Brasserie) to Cyimbiri

Nyamyumba Hot Springs

30 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)
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)
Stop 3

30 min Admission included

On our way, we will visit a coffee factory whereby we will learn more on coffee plantation, harvesting, purchase, processing and drying until it gets to the final stage.

Overnight at Cyimbiri Guest House

Day 2 · Cyimbiri to Kinunu

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 · Kinunu to Congo Nile

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

Near Bralirwa,

End point

Bumba base camp is a very basic accommodation block. It's got 4 rooms with basic beds and a separate building has additional rooms. Mostly used by people that hike up and down the Congo Nile trail.

Pickup points

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Stipp Hotel Gisenyi
Galaxy Kivu Hotel
INZU Lodge
Hill View Hotel Lake Kivu
Paradise Malahide
Kivu Park Hotel
The Palm Beach Resort
Musanto Hotel
Hakuna Matata Lodge
Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel

Ourhiking guide will be at the hotel between 30 min to 1 hour, and we will be happy to have client's WhatsApp number for a quick chart during pick-up time.