RWANDA
Rwanda's best days out.
The 5 best hiking tours in Rwanda, with what each day actually involves, the operators who run them, and what you can expect to pay.
A tough, guided hike from Gakenke to local villages and a hilltop at 2,660m, with market and school stops, snacks, and pickup.
“The hiking was interesting and the tour guide made it interactive and interesting. Not for the feint hearted though.”
Hike Mount Kabuye in Gisenyi with a local guide, lake viewpoints, a school stop, and optional summit camping for a scenic day out.
“I had an incredible experience with beyond the gorillas experience on mount kabuye in Gakenke district. The hiking was enjoyable”
Private Bisoke hike from Kigali with 4:00am pickup, guided ascent to the crater lake, lunch, permits, and 4x4 transfers.
“Working in Kigali, I was treating myself to a day trip out, so a Bisoke hike seemed just right.”
Four days hiking Rwanda’s Congo Nil Trail from Gisenyi to Kibuye, with Lake Kivu views, village visits, swimming, and full board.
“I did the Congo Nile Trail with a friend of mine, which turns out as one of the best things we've done in eastern Africa. I experienced the 4 days quite intense and really liked every day of them.”
Cruise Lake Kivu to a coffee washing station for a hands-on processing tour, then return via hot springs in a private group.
“We did the Congo Nile trail for three days and absolutely loved it. We can only highly recommend AMES tour company. We were especially gradeful to a have had Cesar as our guide tour. He explained in great detailed the fauna and flora, and we spend lovely evenings together.”
