Full GUIDED CYCLING THE CONGO NILE TRAIL IN 8 DAYS

The first day features the steepest elevation climb,but incorporates stunning views of lake Kivu. The trail  goes through villages, coffee and banana plantations.

Distance to ride: 36.5 km from the point where the trail starts

Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Accommodation: Kinunu guest house.

Start off with early breakfast and with your packed lunch, begin your wonderful expedition,riding on the shores and hills above Lake Kivu, exploring fishing villages and interacting with local communities along the way and enjoying the scenic views,

Overnight at the bumba camping site.

Difficulty: moderate, duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Distance to ride: 29 km

The ride from Bumba to Kibuye has a long descent at the beginning with a few climbs at the end. The road to cycle includes  dirt and tarmac features.

Distance to ride:33 kms.

Duration: 4 hours.

Accommodation: home Saint Jean.

After eating breakfast, we will climb the mountain and see beautiful Lake Kivu behind you as you climb on the dirt road. This is where we will pass through tea plantations on top and have lunch at Gisovu. From the tea plantation we will ride 95% downhill. Enjoy the long descent to Mugonero through forests and community farms. Refreshing winds blow from Lake Kivu and shade is provided by eucalyptus, pine and fruit trees. This short stage ends in Mugonero at the tarmac road.

Distance to ride: 41 km

Riding duration: 5-6h

Accommodation: centre de l'espérance

Riding rapidly descends to 1,440 meters (Lake Kivu level) and climbs back up to 1,750 meters for 13 kilometers climbing.

Distance to ride: 56.6kms.

Riding duration: 5 hours.

Accommodation: Kumbya life Kivu eco lodge

Start The beautiful last ride with a good ascent which will warm you up for the pleasant descent to Kinini back on the main road.

Without too much elevation to gain, your ride on a relaxing note. Descend to the beautiful rice fields in Cyunu Valley. Crossing the bridge, you arrive in Rusizi, the last of the five Districts you visit on this trail. As in Eastern DRC, you see villages (Nkaka and Gihundwe) with wooden houses lining the road

Distance to ride: 40km

Duration: 5 hours.

Accommodation: La classe hotel

From your hotel, our driver will transfer you to Kigali for your flight back home.

End of cycling adventures