TOTAL TRIP
4 Days
PLACES VISITED
-Cyimbiri village
-Lake Kivu
COUNTRIES VISITED
Rwanda
PRICE
From $980 per person sharing

The Congo Nile Trail is a trail along Lake Kivu that extends from Rubavu, continues through Rutsiro via the Karongi, Nyamasheke districts and ends at Rusizi District. 227 km (141 miles) of beautiful landscapes, including rolling hills and clear water.  Our 4 days hiking adventure helps you to Embark on journey of an authentic rural life experience.

Detailed Pricing for Package
1 pax 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax
Budget 980$ 774$ 660$ 440$
Mid-range 1520$ 1,124$ 845$ 650$
DAY 1

Gisenyi to Cyimbiri Guest house

Depart from Gisenyi(Bralirwa) at 7:00 am and start a 7 hours walk to Cyimbiri  village, enjoy agricultural activities( coffee, cassava, beans, banana plantations,…) beautiful  landscapes and scenery around Lake Kivu, amazing rolling hills , enjoy the magnificent views of the area.  Overnight at Cyimbiri Guest House( Budget )

DAY 2

Cyimbiri to Kinunu Guest house

After breakfast at 7:30 am, you will resume your hiking for about 5 hours, Along the trail to Kinunu you will enjoy the best views of the surrounding, bird watching, fishing activities, landscapes all the way through coffee and banana plantations. Overnight at Kinunu Guest House( budget )

Kinunu-Guest-House

DAY 3

Day 3: Kinunu to Nkomero

After the breakfast at 8:00 a.m, you will walk for about 5 hours to Nkomero Center. On this hiking you will continue enjoying the beauty of Rwanda through its rolling hills while taking last pictures on your adventure to Congo Nile Trail, a visit to INGE-BAHO COOPERATIVE known for its weaving and woodcarving activities or Bee keeping experience.

On your arrival to Nkomero Center you will have your packed lunch and You will transfered to kibuye by car for a night at Rwiza village.

DAY 4

Boat Cruise on Lake Kivu and Departure

Kivu, Rwanda’s largest Lake Kivu stands at a height of 1, 460 meters (4,790 ft) above sea level, 89 km in length and 48 km wide, covering a surface of 2700 km2 at an average depth of 240m with maximum depth at 480m, water volume of 500km3.

Optional activity : Kayaking or canoeing 

After breakfast you will go for a boat ride and visit different islands in Lake Kivu.  Peace Island, Monkey Island and Napoleon Island named because it has the shape of Napoleon’s hat. Napoleon Island is home to a large colony of bats which a short climb brings you face-to-face with them. Later after lunch you will relax at the lake shore and in the evening drive back to Kigali.

Accommodation Option

Mid-range; Ruchel , Cormoran lodge

Additional information:-

  • In case you desire pick up on the first day not from Kigali inform us in advance.
  • you choose to start the trail from karongi or Gisenyi.
  • Budget accommodation is guest house standard .
  • You can do an optional activity like Kayaking or canoeing on the last day instead of a boat cruise at no extra cost.
Janvier

Janvier

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