BIKING FROM KIGALI TO RUBAVU:
Kigali-Sorwathe-Musanze + (Gorillas + Kinigi-Ruhondo) + Musanze-Rubavu (Gisenyi) + 2/3-Day CNT
“This is our baby, an intense guided bike ride from Kigali to the lake town of Rubavu, with a continuation down the Congo Nile Trail if you’re feeling extra Adventurous.
Beginning in Kigali you will ride to the tea plantation of Sorwathe. After a stay on the tea plantation you will ride to the Volcanoes of Virunga National Park and after a good night’s sleep you will then experience a face-to-face encounter with Mountain Gorillas followed by a leisurely ride down to Ruhondo beach to spend the night. The last day is a ride from Musanze to the lake town of Rubavu (Gisenyi).
If you ARE feeling up for it, then you can add another 2 or 3-day guided hike or bike down the Congo Nile Trail before heading back to Kigali by car.
*This tour includes accommodation, park permits, driver + vehicle support, mechanic support, English/French speaking guide, mountain bike and luggage transfers.
**Optional activities include: visits to genocide memorial in Kigali, museum visits, community-based projects, a visit to the Rwandan Cycling Centre, Golden Monkey trek and riding the Congo Nile Trail.
***This tour is 6-10 days, depending on optional activities.
“This is our baby, an intense guided bike ride from Kigali to the lake town of Rubavu, with a continuation down the Congo Nile Trail if you’re feeling extra Adventurous.
Beginning in Kigali you will ride to the tea plantation of Sorwathe. After a stay on the tea plantation you will ride to the Volcanoes of Virunga National Park and after a good night’s sleep you will then experience a face-to-face encounter with Mountain Gorillas followed by a leisurely ride down to Ruhondo beach to spend the night. The last day is a ride from Musanze to the lake town of Rubavu (Gisenyi).
If you ARE feeling up for it, then you can add another 2 or 3-day guided hike or bike down the Congo Nile Trail before heading back to Kigali by car.
*This tour includes accommodation, park permits, driver + vehicle support, mechanic support, English/French speaking guide, mountain bike and luggage transfers.
**Optional activities include: visits to genocide memorial in Kigali, museum visits, community-based projects, a visit to the Rwandan Cycling Centre, Golden Monkey trek and riding the Congo Nile Trail.
***This tour is 6-10 days, depending on optional activities.
MOUNTAIN GORILLA TOUR:
Gorillas + 2-Day Twin Lakes + 3-Day CNT
“Start your adventure in Rwanda experiencing a face-to-face encounter with Mountain Gorillas in the forests of the Volcanoes of Virunga National Park. You will then do a 2-day easy-to-moderate, guided bike tour around the Twin Lakes; Burera and Ruhondo. Afterwards we will take you to the lake town of Rubavu (Gisenyi) where you will have a day of rest and relaxation beside lake Kivu, before embarking on a 3-day moderate-to-advanced guided bike tour down the Congo Nile Trail, finishing in Kibuye.”
*This tour includes accommodation, park permits, driver + vehicle, English/French speaking guide, mountain bike and luggage transfers.
**Optional activities include: visits to genocide memorial in Kigali, museum visits, Golden Monkey trek, community-based projects and boating/kayaking.
****This tour is 8-10 days, depending on optional activities.
“Start your adventure in Rwanda experiencing a face-to-face encounter with Mountain Gorillas in the forests of the Volcanoes of Virunga National Park. You will then do a 2-day easy-to-moderate, guided bike tour around the Twin Lakes; Burera and Ruhondo. Afterwards we will take you to the lake town of Rubavu (Gisenyi) where you will have a day of rest and relaxation beside lake Kivu, before embarking on a 3-day moderate-to-advanced guided bike tour down the Congo Nile Trail, finishing in Kibuye.”
*This tour includes accommodation, park permits, driver + vehicle, English/French speaking guide, mountain bike and luggage transfers.
**Optional activities include: visits to genocide memorial in Kigali, museum visits, Golden Monkey trek, community-based projects and boating/kayaking.
****This tour is 8-10 days, depending on optional activities.
RWANDAN WILDLIFE TOUR:
Akagera National Park + (Gorillas + Kinigi-Ruhondo) + 3-Day CNT + Nyungwe National Park.
“Start your adventure in Rwanda by heading to Rwanda’s only Safari National Park, for a guided tour in Akagera. Here you will see Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Giraffes, Zebra, Rhinos and much more!
After experiencing the wildlife of the Safari, we will take you to the Volcanoes of Virunga National Park to experience a face-to face encounter with wild Mountain Gorillas. After trekking to see the Gorillas, you will go on a leisurely bike ride down to the lake side beaches of Ruhondo for a drink where you can reflect upon seeing the magnificent Gorillas.
Afterwards you will be taken to the lake town of Rubavu (Gisenyi) where you will have a day of rest and relaxation beside lake Kivu, before embarking on a 3-day moderate-to-advanced guided bike tour down the Congo Nile Trail, finishing in Kibuye.
Next, we will take you to the rainforest of Nyungwe where you will see Chimpanzees and many species of birds before finally returning to Kigali.”
*This tour includes accommodation, park permits, driver + vehicle, English/French speaking guide, mountain bike and luggage transfers.
**Optional activities include: visits to genocide memorial in Kigali, museum visits, community-based projects, Golden Monkey trek and canopy walk.
***This tour is 12-14 days, depending on optional activities.
“Start your adventure in Rwanda by heading to Rwanda’s only Safari National Park, for a guided tour in Akagera. Here you will see Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Giraffes, Zebra, Rhinos and much more!
After experiencing the wildlife of the Safari, we will take you to the Volcanoes of Virunga National Park to experience a face-to face encounter with wild Mountain Gorillas. After trekking to see the Gorillas, you will go on a leisurely bike ride down to the lake side beaches of Ruhondo for a drink where you can reflect upon seeing the magnificent Gorillas.
Afterwards you will be taken to the lake town of Rubavu (Gisenyi) where you will have a day of rest and relaxation beside lake Kivu, before embarking on a 3-day moderate-to-advanced guided bike tour down the Congo Nile Trail, finishing in Kibuye.
Next, we will take you to the rainforest of Nyungwe where you will see Chimpanzees and many species of birds before finally returning to Kigali.”
*This tour includes accommodation, park permits, driver + vehicle, English/French speaking guide, mountain bike and luggage transfers.
**Optional activities include: visits to genocide memorial in Kigali, museum visits, community-based projects, Golden Monkey trek and canopy walk.
***This tour is 12-14 days, depending on optional activities.