3 Days Congo Nile trail 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: Day 1: Gisenyi (Brasserie) to Cyimbiri

Stop At: Nyamyumba Hot Springs, Rubavu Rwanda
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: 20 minutes

Pass By: Lake Kivu, Kibuye Rwanda
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)

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Cyimbiri Base Camp

This is a guesthouse on the Congo-Nile trail, beautiful and quiet just on the lakeside.

Day 2: Cyimbiri to Kinunu

Stop At: Lake Kivu, Kibuye Rwanda
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 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Kinunu basecamp

It was built in the heart of a coffee plantation and offers a fascinating view of Lake Kivu.

Day 3: Day 3: Kinunu to Congo Nile

Stop At: Lake Kivu, Kibuye Rwanda
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 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.