Tag: Congo Nile Trail /Rwanda/
distance: 227 km/ 141 mi
The Congo Nile Trail is a spectacular adventure on the Rwandan shores of Lake Kivu, for both hikers and bikers.
From the northern to the southern end of Rwanda’s Kivu coast, a hiker will take 10 days and a biker 4-5. On the way you will find well-spaced overnight solutions (some are rather basic) with decent restaurants. During the day snacking at roadside little shops can be an option.
For our main Congo Nile Trail page with travel advice, itinerary details and accommodation options please click here.
Our Stories:
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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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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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Brains, Sand, and Coffee: Our Day at Cyimbili Guesthouse
The journey towards better days for Cymbili Guesthouse has begun! Yesterday our squad travelled to the cream-coloured coast of Lake Kivu in guide Enock Musabyimana’s car, with Sandra Ndahiro being the most distinguished passenger. This graduate of the 2024 Illumineers sessions offered her civil engineering knowhow to help us evaluate what could be done with…
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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: A Congo Nile Trail Gem Poised to Shine Brighter
It’s no secret that we’ve long had our eyes on Cyimbili Guesthouse, arguably the most scenic overnight stop along the Congo Nile Trail. Ever since we first featured it in our media, we’ve been building connections and laying the groundwork for a conversation with its owners and managers. That meeting finally took place yesterday, when…
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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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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…
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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…