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5 Days Congo Nile Trail Hike

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Overview

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French

120 hours

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This is one of the most outdoor challenges everyone can dream to go for. You will just learn more about Rwanda history and enjoy various unique attractions all along the way.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Bralirwa to Cyimbiri Base Camp

Accommodations

Overnight at Cyimbiri Base Camp

1

Our Guide will meet you at your Hotel (recommended: Home Saint Jean) at 7:00 am and walk for ten minutes to Karongi Bus park take the bus to Rubengera center (included in the package) and start your adventure on Congo Nile Trail heading to Bumba base camp. This hike will take about 5 hours. On the trail you will be enjoying agricultural activities, beautiful landscapes and scenery around Lake Kivu.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Cyimbiri Base Camp to Kinunu

Accommodations

Overnight at Kinunu Base Camp

1

After breakfast at 7:00 a.m, you will walk for about 9 hours to Kinunu. On this hiking, you will continue enjoying the beauty of Rwanda through its rolling hills while taking pictures on your adventure of the Congo Nile Trail. You will have your packed lunch during the route and afterwards you will continue enjoying the hike to Kinunu base Camp.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

Kinunu to Congo Nile

Accommodations

Overnight at Bumba Base Camp

1

At 07:00a.m after breakfast you resume your hike heading to Bumba Base Camp. This hike will take about 6 hours and this hike will be easier compared to the previous one even though you will be enjoying crossing the small river by your foot. Along the trail you will enjoy the beautiful rolling hills in this area while enjoying the islands of lake Kivu and have your en-route packed lunch. On your arrival to Bumba Base Camp, you will check-in and relax while waiting to enjoy your dinner.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Congo Nile to Rubengera

1

Les Chutes de Ndaba

After a morning breakfast by 07:00a.m you will continue your hike heading to Rubengera and proceed to Karongi (Optional), on this day you will hike through huge plantations of bananas, this tour will take about 5hours and on your arrival at Karongi you will check in at Home St Jean, have your lunch and recover from your trip. On your way, you will have a stop-over at Ndaba Waterfalls It is a 100m-high waterfall. You will meet locals, especially kids who will tell you the legend of Ndaba's honey and sing to you in exchange. It is a beautiful spot to stop for.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

A ride from Karongi to Rubavu

1

After breakfast at 08:00 am, you will take a public bus from Kibuye to either Gisenyi or Kigali town (around 10a.m.) of (+-5 euro pp – not included in the package). There you can take a bus to either Gisenyi or Kigali. The guide will give instructions the night before of the process to get there and arrange a moto taxi to bus if required. On your way, you may meet Primates like Chimpanzees, monkeys and various birds species.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Packed Lunch

Bottled water

Accommodation

Meals

Air-conditioned vehicle

Restroom on board

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Visa to Rwanda

Pickup points

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Ave de la Coopreation Gisenyi Rwanda

Galaxy Kivu Hotel

7797 9w Rubavu Rwanda

Kivu Hilltop View Resort

Nyamyumba, Iburengerazuba Rubavu Rwanda

Nirvana Heights Resort & Spa

Gisenyi Rwanda

INZU Lodge

Rubavu Rwanda

Hill View Hotel Lake Kivu

Avenu de la Cooperation, Rubavu District Gisenyi Rwanda

Hotel Paradis Malahide

B.P. 535 Rubona, Gisenyi Rwanda

The Palm Beach Resort

Rubavu Gisenyi Rwanda

Kigali Intl. Airport

Kigali Rwanda

Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel

Beach Road, Gisenyi Rwanda

Options

5 days Congo Nile trail hike

Nyamyumba hot springs: Ndaba Rocks & Waterfalls
Pickup included

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  • Hiking on Congo Nile

    Daniel Z,,Jan 21, 2020

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We did a great 3 day hike from Gisenyi to Bumba base-camp. Darius did an outstanding job and organized it very well. He was also very helpful for our further stay in Rwanda. Thank you for that!

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