3 DAYS CONGO NILE TRAILS HIKE
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.
ITINERARY
Day 1
Gisenyi (Brasserie) to Cyimbiri
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)
Duration: 7 hour
Day 2
Cyimbiri to Kinunu
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
Duration: 5 hour
Day 3
Kinunu to Congo Nile
Stop At: 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
Duration: 8 hour
