Overview
In this four-day short tour, the focus will be on the famous Congo Nile Trail. Even though this trail is slowly being paved, there are enough challenging parts left. Moreover, each of the four routes will be equally challenging in some parts. This tour covers the best routes in the northwest of Rwanda.
Highlights
- Experience riding on the famous Congo Nile Trail along Lake Kivu
- Ride challenging offroad track through Rwanda’s remote countryside
- Cycle towards the twin lakes along scenic northern gravel roads
- Visit Ruhengeri, the gorilla tracking centre of Rwanda
- Pass through an area famous for its extensive tea plantations
- 3 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1 - Kigali – Nyagatare (159km / 98.8 miles)
Leaving the busy city roads behind, you will ride smaller country roads towards the north. Hit the main road again for a short while, before entering a small offroad track that leads you into the small town of Nyagatare.
Day 2 - Nyagatare - Ruhengeri (169km / 105 miles)
The day starts with a challenging offroad track that will take most of the morning. The main road crossing will be used to get a good lunch, before you hit a long gravel road towards the twin lakes. You take the northern gravel road around to top lake for the best views. Ruhengeri is the gorilla tracking centre of Rwanda, it became a bustling town.
Day 3 - Ruhengeri – Gitesi (160km / 99.41 miles)
You leave town using the busy main road. You will have a few offroad detours before arriving at your small local lunch outlet. Shortly after you will enter the famous Congo Nile Trail. You can expect some challenges on the way, since the road is prone to landslides. The track ends just north of Gitesi on the shores of Lake Kivu, looking at Congo on the other side.
Day 4 - Gitesi – Kigali (167km / 103.76 miles)
The last riding day will be done over gravel roads for most of the morning. This area is famous for the extensive tea plantations. The last few hours of the day will be a bit busier approaching Kigali.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- Country roads, offroad tracks, gravel roads, and sections of busy main roads
- Bike
- Rental bike (Haojin 200cc)
- Mileage
- 655 kilometers / 407 miles
- Daily rides
- 159 - 169 kilometers / 99 - 105 miles
- Riding gear
- not included: helmet is mandatory, motorcycle jacket with protection, gloves, a good strong pair of trousers with protection or separate knee armour, and sturdy high (mountain) boots
- Meals
- Breakfast
What's included
- Motorcycle rental including fuel
- Experienced tour leader (who also the mechanic) riding a motorcycle
- Accommodation for 3 nights (from Night 1 to Night 3)
- Breakfasts for 3 days (Day 2 to Day 4)
- Lunches for 4 days (Day 1 to Day 4)
- Dinners for 3 days (Day 1 to Day 3)
- Drinking water and snacks
- Third-party insurance for the motorbike
- The tour will happen with 4 pax minimum and 10 pax max. With 7 pax, we add an extra mechanic.
Not included
- Airport transfers
- Support car
- International and domestic flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Motorbike damage costs of fall or accident
Accommodation
During this trip, you will stay in hotels. Some hotels are basic, family-run accommodations but are the nicest options in town.
Food
Lunch will be served at simple local restaurants along the route, where locals commonly dine. Dinner will be a more substantial meal enjoyed at the hotel’s restaurant.
Getting There
In this four-day short tour, the focus will be on the famous Congo Nile Trail. Even though this trail is slowly being paved, there are enough challenging parts left. Moreover, each of the four routes will be equally challenging in some parts. This tour covers the best routes in the northwest of Rwanda. With a private group an extra day can be added to do the Gorilla trekking. [+](https://www.tripa
