Category: Advice for Travellers
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Mama Nelly Is Cooking at Nkora Again
We have some big news to share: Hadidja Nyirababikira, better known as Mama Nelly, is back in Nkora on the Congo Nile Trail! Six months ago we shared her life story and her decision to relocate to a more urban area. What has changed? “I found a new business opportunity,” Hadidja explains. “I now buy…
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How to Shop Smart in Bukavu (Rebels Love to Dress Well Too)
Eight months after M23 rebels took Bukavu, the city is as warm and dynamic as always. The national parks and banks are closed, the border with Rwanda is more user-friendly than ever, there’s a weekly community cleanup activity — but outside of that our Congo remains Congo! We can’t take you to Kahuzi-Biega to admire…
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Top 6 Pieces of Advice Before You Hit the Congo Nile Trail
The better you prepare for your hike or ride on Rwanda’s Lake Kivu shores, the more you will enjoy it. Here are our top 6 pieces of advice: 1. Set Realistic Expectations Mental preparation is as important as physical fitness. Understand the difficulty level of every day on the way. Know that it might be…
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Tummy Troubles? There’s a Boat for That!
A dodgy tummy or surprise sniffles don’t have to ruin your Bunyonyi adventure. There’s solid local medical know-how nearby to sort most things out quickly, so no need to panic. At Edirisa on Lake Bunyonyi we of course also have a first aid box handy for you …That said, if you’ve got a condition that…
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Kabale, the Almost-City That’s Ready for You!
Lying in the hills east of Lake Bunyonyi, Kabale is not officially a “city” yet … but the word is, it’s happening. In June 2025 Uganda’s Deputy Speaker let it slip that the government had approved the upgrade. He casually dropped that gem while launching the 8.4 km/5 mi Kabale-Bunyonyi road. And trust us, that’s…
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Cyimbili: Fishing the Sunset, Feasting the Night
At Cyimbili on the Congo Nile Trail, you won’t need to sing for your supper — but you might row for it! The fishing experience there is among the most memorable activities, starting any day at 5pm. Adventurous visitors can join local fishermen on Lake Kivu to try and catch their evening meal.This unusual activity…
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Discover Banana Beer Culture on the Congo Nile Trail
The Congo Nile Trail shouldn’t be about scenic views only; you better make it a journey into our region’s rich cultural traditions! One of the more memorable experiences along the way is discovering urwagwa, the traditional banana beer.Just 10 km/6 mi from the Koko River, a short detour brings you to the Koko Centre. Here,…
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Fresh Fruit, Fresh Look: Welcome to Musanze!
Experienced travellers often say that visiting a market offers an unmatched plunge into local culture: a glimpse into the daily rhythms and the very feel of a country. In the lively atmosphere of the Musanze Agri Market, filled with chatter and laughter, you can sense Rwanda’s passion for rapid urbanisation and order. In 2023–2024, the…
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Nkombo Island: Where Rwanda and Congo Say ‘I Do’
Perhaps no place in Rwanda better demonstrates the enduring ties it shares with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) than Nkombo island. A fascinating detour from the Congo Nile Trail, the island is also becoming a destination for couples who wish to tie the nuptial knot. Nkombo’s clean, sandy beaches and resorts like Marchal Nkombo…