Congo Nile Trail
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Rwanda Lake Kivu / West 2 tours

Congo Nile Trail

227 km multi-day hiking/biking route along Lake Kivu from Rubavu to Rusizi.

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Country

Rwanda

Region

Lake Kivu / West

Best time

June–September (dry season for hiking and biking)

About Congo Nile Trail

The Congo Nile Trail is Rwanda's signature multi-day adventure — 227 km of lakeside path from Rubavu in the north to Rusizi in the south. Hike or mountain-bike through tea plantations, banana groves and fishing villages, with homestay overnights at community lodges. Best done in sections of 3–5 days.

Highlights

  • 227 km signposted trail
  • Hiking or mountain-bike sections
  • Community homestays en route
  • Tea plantation walks
  • Lake Kivu panoramas

Best time to visit

June–September (dry season for hiking and biking)

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Lake Kivu & Congo Nile Trail Hike — 5 Days
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$1490/pp
5 days / 4 nights
Adventure & Active Moderate

Lake Kivu & Congo Nile Trail Hike — 5 Days

Rubavu beaches, Karongi islands, and 3 sections of the 227 km Congo Nile Trail.

  • ✓Private 4×4 vehicle with experienced driver-guide for all road transfers
  • ✓4 nights full-board accommodation in Kivu lakeshore resorts and lodges
  • ✓Mountain bikes with helmets and repair kit, or trekking poles and daypack support
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