Congo Nile Trail: Cycling through Rwanda’s rural area on the Congo Nile Trail, takes visitors to explore the unusually explores part of Rwanda, which has so much adventure and a unique add on to your gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda.
The Congo Nile trail commences from Karongi biking through Gisenyi taking travelers through Rwanda’s countryside with amazing view of the mountainous country side, beautiful views of Lake Kivu, coffee and tea plantations, biking through communal home stead and meeting village Rwanda, The Congo Nile trails is a 2- 5 days biking tour covers over 97 Kilometers stretching in districts of Karongi and Rubavu riding on steep terrain and most part of the country is hilly. 4 Days with overnights completes the trail, but can be tailored to 2 day – 4 Days to suite travel plans
This 4 Days Congo Nile Trail Mountain Biking Tour Rwanda can be customized to suit your needs & in your timing either to starts and Ends in Kigali, either off an International flight or at your residence/Hotel in Kigali. Just send us an email indicating where you would like start the 4 Day Congo Nile Trail Mountain Biking Tour Rwanda
Day 1 – ARRIVAL – VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport. Visit the Genocide Mausoleum. Lunch in town.
Follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Continue toward Volcanoes NP.
Day 2 – MOUNTAIN GORILLAS
As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura, we make our way into the Volcanoes National Park.
Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship.
Day 3 – MOUNTAIN GORILLAS – LAKE KIVU
Trek a second time the mountain gorilla. After lunch at your hotel, continue toward Rubavu, a nice small town, located on the northern shore of Lake Kivu.
Day 4 – LAKE KIVU – KIGALI – DEPARTURE
Enjoy during the early morning hours the peaceful atmosphere of the calm and pristine waters of Africa's highest lake. Return to Kigali. Lunch and airport transfer. End of the tour.
What is included in the tour
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Ground transportation in a 4X4 comfortable vehicle
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Park entrance fees, including gorilla & chimps permits as per the program
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Accommodation and meals on full board basis
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The services of experienced driver guide
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Government taxes.
What is NOT included in the tour
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Airline ticket
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Visas
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Personal expenses
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Gratitude or tips
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All drinks except mineral water during road transfers.
