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Cyclist on the Congo Nile Trail above Lake Kivu, Rwanda
5 days · Rwanda · Moderate

5-Day Lake Kivu & Congo Nile Trail

Rwanda at walking pace. Follow the lake's edge through coffee and banana farms, sleep in lakeside guesthouses, and paddle out at sunset to watch the fishermen sing their way onto the water.

Check availability WhatsAppFrom US$1,690 pp
Duration
5 days
Route
Kigali → Rubavu → Karongi → Kigali
Best for
Active travellers, Slow travellers
From
US$1,690 pp

Highlights

  • Hike or e-bike the Congo Nile Trail
  • Coffee washing-station visit
  • Evening boat with Kivu's singing fishermen
  • Napoleon's Island fruit bats

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Kigali to Rubavu

Drive west to Lake Kivu. Sunset on Rubavu's beach.

Lakeside hotel, RubavuMeals: L, D
Day 2

Trail: Rubavu to Kinunu

Hike or cycle south through hills and villages to a coffee-farm guesthouse.

Guesthouse, KinunuMeals: B, L, D
Day 3

Coffee and the lake

Morning at a coffee washing station, then continue toward Karongi.

Lakeside lodge, KarongiMeals: B, L, D
Day 4

Islands of Karongi

Boat to Napoleon's Island and Amahoro Island; evening with the fishermen.

Lakeside lodge, KarongiMeals: B, L, D
Day 5

Return to Kigali

Drive back to Kigali through the central highlands.

Meals: B, L
Lake Kivu at dawn, calm water and distant hills
Fishing boats at the harbour near Rubavu on Lake Kivu
Roasted Rwandan coffee beans

What's included

  • Bike rental or trail guide
  • Boat trips
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off at Kigali International Airport
  • Accommodation as listed, two people sharing
  • Meals as listed (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
  • Park entry fees and activities named in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • 24/7 local support from our Kigali team

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees (Rwanda issues visas on arrival for most nationalities)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides, trackers and porters
  • Drinks, laundry and personal expenses
  • Optional activities not listed

Prices are per person based on two travellers sharing and depend on season, lodge choice and group size. Solo travellers, families and groups are welcome; ask us for an exact quote. Itineraries can be changed to suit you.

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