Summary

This trip includes all fees B&B (bed and breakfast) on the price and activities are as follow: Cycling on the Congo Nile Trail. Nyungwe Forest National Park. Nyanza Kingdom Palace. Lake Kivu. Pfunda Tea Factory. Musanze Caves.

Full Description

Day 1. This trip will take you to the Congo Nile Trail is a rare adventure travel gem. Nowhere else in sub-Saharan Africa, this route is so beautiful, so remote feeling, and yet so accessible to independent travelers, the trails runs along the shore of Lake Kivu in the East African country of Rwanda. The beautiful network of local roads and trails runs along the shore of Lake Kivu in the East African country of Rwanda. It’s growing more popular by the year, but currently offers just the right mix of accessible infrastructure.. If you like exploring beautiful countryside and tiny villages, waking up on the shore of an island-studded lake, falling asleep to the aftermath of a thunderstorm, and sharing leisurely pantomime exchanges with curious locals, you’ll find your adventure on the Congo Nile Trail. Day 2. After breakfast you will drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park via Nyanza Kingdom Palace, Nyanza was the capital of the Kingdom of Rwanda from 1958 to 1962. In 1994, during the late stages of the Rwandan Civil War, the Rwandan Patriotic Front fought the Rwandan Armed Forces at Nyanza. its around 2 hours ride. Dinner and overnight at Nyungwenziza Ecolodge. Day 3. Early morning transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park offices takes 45 minutes drive and the enjoy the Canopy walk later proceed to Ruzizi-Lake Kivu for dinner and overnight at Peace Guest House. The canopy walk of Rwanda can be experienced in the Nyungwe forest. This canopy walk way of Rwanda is a 70-meter-high canopy bridge that guests get to use to have an elevated view of the forest. The canopy walk way in the Nyungwe forest is a 160-meter-long bridge and usually takes guests about 2 hours to finish this walk. Dinner and overnight at Peace guest House. Day 4. After breakfast you cross the Congo border Bukavu takes 2 hours drive so no need of going early , set off at 11am is a good idea to the Kahuzi-Biega National Park Dinner and overnight at Panorama Hotel. Day 5. (French: Parc national de Kahuzi-Biega) is a protected area near Bukavu town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is situated near the western bank of Lake Kivu and the Rwandan border. Established in 1970 by the Belgian photographer and conservationist Adrien Deschryver, the park is named after two dormant volcanoes, Mount Kahuzi and Mount Biega, Kahuzi-Biega is one of the biggest national parks in the country. Set in both mountainous and lowland terrain, it is one of the last refuges of the rare species of Eastern lowland gorilla, an endangered category under the IUCN Red List. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1980 for its unique biodiversity of rainforest habitat and its eastern lowland gorillas. In 1997, it was listed on the List of World Heritage in Danger because of the political instability of the region, an influx of refugees, and increasing wildlife exploitation. Dinner and overnight at Peace guest House. Day 6. After breakfast you will enjoy the boat along the Kivu is one of the African Great Lakes. It lies on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, and is in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Lake Kivu empties into the Ruzizi River, which flows southwards into Lake Tanganyika. After the boat ride you will proceed to Kibuye for dinner and overnight at Hotel Paradise Malahide. Day7. After breakfast you will visit the Pfunda Tea Factory on the way and after that proceed to Musanze. Pfunda Tea Cooperative is a Rwanda tea farmer’s cooperative that deals with Rwanda tea farming and supplies of tea-leaves to the Pfunda Tea Company. It is located 9km from Rubavu town, on the Kigali – Musanze- Rubavu main highway. With its multi-hectare tea plantation, farmers offer tea-farming. Spend a day at least an hour the green tea fields of Pfunda and experience how tea in Rwanda is picked, dried, fermented, packed and drunk. Dinner and overnight at Isange Paradise Resort. Day 8. In the morning you will hike Mt Karisoke and learn about Dian Fossey, Gorillas in the Mist From her first two tents, Fossey created the name “Karisoke” using the names of the nearby Mt. Karisimbi and Mt. Bisoke. She eventually operated out of cabins built in the woods, and after her death the scientific work of Karisoke was carried out in a variety of rented buildings near Volcanoes National Park. Karisoke became the name for our all our operations in Rwanda including our work with communities and training conservationists, as well as protecting and studying the gorillas. Fossey’s original objectives were to study gorilla behavior and ecology. Dian Fossey was an American primatologist and conservationist known for undertaking an extensive study of mountain gorilla groups from 1966 until her murder in 1985. She studied them daily in the mountain forests of Rwanda. Dinner an overnight at Isange Paradise Resort. Day 9. After breakfast you will do the tour to the Musanze Caves followed by the Ishuti art and Musanze Market on top of that proceed t0 Kigali Airport for the evening flight back and end the trip.

Highlights

• 5. Customized Experience: Skyway Expeditions Ltd. offers tailored packages , allowing travelers to select specific segments of the trail or combine the journey with other regional attractions ensuring a personalized adventure.
• 1.Flexible itineraries: Trail can be explored on foot or by bike. Hike the entire trail take about 10 days while bike takes approximately 5 days .
• 3. Cultural Immersion: The journey provides opportunity to interact with local communities, visit Pfunda Tea Factory.
• 2. Scenic Beauty: Clients are treated to panoramic views of Lake Kivu. rolling hills and vibrant local communities, ,Trail passes through districts like Rutsiro, Karongi and Nyamasheke. each offers cultural attractions.,

Inclusions and Exclusions

Know Before You Go

• Ensure the booking is confirmed 1-3 weeks before the start date.
• Valid passport, visa (copies of ID)
• Respect local culture.
• Be mentally and physically prepared.
• Check health and fitness.
• Pack properly all required gear.

What to Bring

• Hiking boots.
• Power bank
• Long sleeve shirt and pant for sun and insect protector.
• Hat for sun protector.
• Quick-dry towel
• Camera or smart phon for photos
• Sunglasses.
• Warm jacket.
• Light weight or breathable hiking clothes.

Not Allowed

• No littering any how. client litter in the car container