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Blending Hiking and Motorcycle Rides on the Congo Nile Trail
The Congo Nile Trail is one of the most beautiful walking routes you may ever have the chance to hike. But not everyone has the time it takes to traverse all of it. Our team has devised a solution for this: hiking and biking combined. Now you can actually do two to three stages in…
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Cyimbili: Fishing the Sunset, Feasting the Night
At Cyimbili on the Congo Nile Trail, you wonât need to sing for your supper â 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.ââThis unusual activity…
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Discover Banana Beer Culture on the Congo Nile Trail
The Congo Nile Trail shouldnât be about scenic views only; you better make it a journey into our regionâs rich cultural traditions! One of the more memorable experiences along the way is discovering urwagwa, the traditional banana beer.âJust 10 km/6 mi from the Koko River, a short detour brings you to the Koko Centre. Here,…
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Koko Bridge Reopens After 13 Years
After more than a decade of disuse, the Koko Bridge connecting Musasa to Gihango sector that leads to Bumba has finally been repaired and reopened to the public. This long-awaited restoration allows travellers to cross the river safely, eliminating the need for makeshift crossings. Previously, hikers and bikers on the Congo Nile Trail had to…
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Historically Marginalised People: Ancient Culture on the Congo Nile Trail
Tucked along the Congo Nile Trail, just 7 km from Rubona (Gisenyi), is a chance to interact with the indigenous people of the Gorilla Highlands: the Batwa, in Rwanda also known as âTwaâ and officially termed âHistorically Marginalised Peopleâ. Because of the countryâs tragic experience with the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi â a huge…
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Packing Smart for the Congo Nile Trail: Gear, Tips & Luggage Transport
The Congo Nile Trail is a peculiar hiking/biking experience that doesnât neatly fit into our previously published âWhat to Pack for Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC.â Thatâs why weâre devoting this article to what in particular you should have in your bag on the banks of Lake Kivu. First of all, unless youâve decided to…
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Explosive No More: The Congo Nile Trailâs Clean Energy Stop
Do you know that Lake Kivu, right on the Congo Nile Trail route, holds a powerful secret? Beneath the lakeâs tranquil surface lies one of the worldâs largest reserves of methane gas â and Rwanda is using it in a groundbreaking way. Methane is a natural gas found underground and in deep lakes. Itâs colourless,…
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How Safe Is the Congo Nile Trail in 2025?
In recent months there have been concerns about security in the area around Lake Kivu. News from DR Congo has cast a shadow over what are in reality the very peaceful Rwandan shores. As a team of people who live just minutes from the border and who have guided countless travellers along the Congo Nile…
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Fishing Experiences on the Congo Nile Trail
Three connected boats, powered only by singing fishermen with no engine in sight â the Dutch TV crew was impressed! They came to Rwanda to film a travel documentary for 3 op Reis/BNNVARA, with the Congo Nile Trail as a featured highlight. Since the trail hugs Lake Kivuâs shore, capturing lake life was essential. Consider…
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