About this trip
This is a walking trip along Rwanda's Congo Nile Trail, the route that runs the length of Lake Kivu between Rubavu and Rusizi. Over 7 days you cover a stretch of the full 227km trail on foot, through hills, forest, tea and coffee plantations, and the villages that line the way.
It's a private, fully guided trip, so the route and pace can be shaped around what you want to cover and how much walking you're up for. Expect a mix of village life, birdsong, and genuinely hilly terrain rather than a flat stroll.
What you'll do
- Walk sections of the Congo Nile Trail along Lake Kivu
- Pass through tea and coffee plantations
- Move through local villages and everyday Rwandan life
- Climb through hill country with birdwatching along the way
- Choose to start from Rubavu in the north or Rusizi in the south
- Uphill stretches can be tough going on foot
- A guide accompanies you throughout, or you can walk with a map if you prefer
- Length and difficulty can be adjusted to your fitness and time, and a support vehicle can carry luggage if needed
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Rubavu · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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