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Photo of Mount Kigali from/to Kigali Stadium and via Fazenda Sengha Photo of Congo nile track // day 2 Photo of Congo nile track// day 1
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  • Mount Kigali from/to Kigali Stadium and via Fazenda Sengha

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    near Lyagashabali, Kigali (Rwanda)
    Author
    stekaye
    Distance
    6.18mi
    Elevation +
    1578f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofMount Kigali from/to Kigali Stadium and via Fazenda Sengha Photo ofMount Kigali from/to Kigali Stadium and via Fazenda Sengha Photo ofMount Kigali from/to Kigali Stadium and via Fazenda Sengha

    A great 2-3 hour hike around Mount Kigali which takes you off the beaten track, through hillsides and villages and past Fazenda Sengha - a perfectly timed rest stop after a fairly steep climb. There was one small shop/k...

  • Congo nile track // day 2

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    near Buzuru, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    Author
    Hetalu
    Distance
    10.37mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofCongo nile track // day 2 Photo ofCongo nile track // day 2 Photo ofCongo nile track // day 2

    From Cyimbiri to Kinunu We started the day by taking a nice shortcut. There is a small path that follows the shoreline that starts right outside the guesthouse. It’s easy to find and follow without any instructions. Als...

  • Congo nile track// day 1

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    near Rambo, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    Author
    Hetalu
    Distance
    14.81mi
    Elevation +
    1903f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofCongo nile track// day 1 Photo ofCongo nile track// day 1 Photo ofCongo nile track// day 1

    From Gisenyi to Cyimbiri Through the whole way there were street signs for congo nile track, so you really don’t need a guide or even a map for this first day. We didn’t know where the track starts exactly so we decid...

  • Hiking Mount Bisoke

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    near Gisasa, Intara y’ Amajyaruguru (Rwanda)
    Author
    zyga
    Distance
    5.30mi
    Elevation +
    3320f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofHiking Mount Bisoke Photo ofHiking Mount Bisoke Photo ofHiking Mount Bisoke

    that is very nice and refreshing hike 3h up, 2.5h down gaiters needed and a lot of water also rain coats in case

    Cette randonnée n'est certainement pas à prendre à la légère car la difficulté est bien là, même pour un bon traileur. C...
    FramFrum
    Be careful, not so easy to do! Big steps and a lot of mud when it's raining...
    kurtdecroix

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  • Imbaraga trail (guided)

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    near Gasasane, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    Author
    Vanderblank
    Distance
    5.54mi
    Elevation +
    2119f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofImbaraga trail (guided) Photo ofImbaraga trail (guided) Photo ofImbaraga trail (guided)

    4 waterfalls hike, an excuse to discover Spotted early on the track some silver monkeys. You'll also see majestic Mahogany trees and giant tree ferns, as well as several species of Impatience bordering the track. Guid...

  • CongoNileHikingTrail

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    near Rambo, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    Author
    George 2019
    Distance
    112.87mi
    Elevation +
    20568f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofCongoNileHikingTrail Photo ofCongoNileHikingTrail Photo ofCongoNileHikingTrail

    182 km along Lake Kivu. On the footpaths of local people. No roads. Especially designed for hikers. Not marked. Use gpx-data. 2 boat passages to Home St. Jean/Karaongi and behind L'Esperanza

  • Congo Nile trail - Day 1 (reverse)

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    near Buzuru, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    Author
    Noortje Gerritsma
    Distance
    8.69mi
    Elevation +
    1545f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCongo Nile trail - Day 1 (reverse) Photo ofCongo Nile trail - Day 1 (reverse) Photo ofCongo Nile trail - Day 1 (reverse)

    Congo Nile trail - Day 1 (reverse) Careful: I hiked from Cymibiri to Rubavu (so backwards). I stopped tracking when the trail hits the road, as it was getting dark, and I had to take a motorbike. The official trail cont...

  • From Banana Eco Resort at Nyakaliro

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    near Ruhanika, Intara y’ Iburasirazuba (Rwanda)
    Author
    rmeurant
    Distance
    6.38mi
    Elevation +
    1293f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofFrom Banana Eco Resort at Nyakaliro Photo ofFrom Banana Eco Resort at Nyakaliro Photo ofFrom Banana Eco Resort at Nyakaliro

    Nyakaliro - itinéraire A Banana Eco Resort "Eco-friendly Sports Top Hill Recreation & Vacation Resort designed for all ages. With Bar & Resto, Coffee Shop, Barbecue, Events' gardens, Mini-Foot, Basket Ball, Volley ba...

  • Muhazi Flower Beach

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    near Gahoko, Intara y’ Iburasirazuba (Rwanda)
    Author
    rmeurant
    Distance
    6.38mi
    Elevation +
    430f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofMuhazi Flower Beach Photo ofMuhazi Flower Beach Photo ofMuhazi Flower Beach

    With the rare beach frontage, you will want to spend serene evenings surrounded by beautiful bamboo trees and singing evening birds, while enjoying fresh fishes . Hiking start from the Flower Beach.

  • Congo Nile Trail Hike Day 4 (Bumba to Kibuye)

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    near Bumba, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    Author
    Zandy87
    Distance
    15.17mi
    Elevation +
    1841f
    TrailRank
    24

    We finished the trail on the highway leading to Kibuye and then flagged down a moto-taxi to take us into town. We forgot to stop tracking so the trail records our moto ride as well :)

  • Sports View Hotel Kicukiro

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    near Kagarama, Kigali (Rwanda)
    Author
    rmeurant
    Distance
    7.02mi
    Elevation +
    912f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofSports View Hotel Kicukiro Photo ofSports View Hotel Kicukiro

    SportView Hotel in Kicukiro is a hotel in Gatare, Niboye, Kigali. SportView Hotel in Kicukiro is situated nearby to the public building KAGARAMA SECTOR OFFICE and Friends Church.

  • Ngezi Lake Trail

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    near Gisasa, Intara y’ Amajyaruguru (Rwanda)
    Author
    rivirivi29
    Distance
    1.34mi
    Elevation +
    669f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofNgezi Lake Trail Photo ofNgezi Lake Trail Photo ofNgezi Lake Trail

    A path that reaches Ngezi lake, with nice views on the forest and Bisoke volcano. The vegetation is very dense and some plants can sting. All in all, not the best path in the Volcanoes park, for sure.

  • Mount Bisoke (way down only)

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    near Bushokoro, Intara y’ Amajyaruguru (Rwanda)
    Author
    Vanderblank
    with AiRei
    Distance
    2.94mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    22| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMount Bisoke (way down only) Photo ofMount Bisoke (way down only) Photo ofMount Bisoke (way down only)

    Please note this trail starts from the top, but that's the exact same way up. I just had forgotten to start recording. It took us a bit over 3h to go up. We took our sweet time to go down. Mount Bisoke can apparently be...

    Cette randonnée n'est certainement pas à prendre à la légère car la difficulté est bien là, même pour un bon traileur. C...
    FramFrum

  • Napoleon Island

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    near Kitazigurwa, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    Author
    rivirivi29
    Distance
    0.40mi
    Elevation +
    89f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofNapoleon Island Photo ofNapoleon Island Photo ofNapoleon Island

    From the lakeshore to the top of the island, a short (but steep and a bit slippery) path. All around: trees, flowers, butterflies, bats.

  • Igishigishigi trail - Nyungwe Forest

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    near Gasasane, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    Author
    rivirivi29
    Distance
    1.62mi
    Elevation +
    587f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofIgishigishigi trail - Nyungwe Forest Photo ofIgishigishigi trail - Nyungwe Forest Photo ofIgishigishigi trail - Nyungwe Forest

    A nice path in the Nyungwe forest, passing close to the canopy bridge (that was unfortunately closed in that day).

  • Gahanga

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    near Gahanga, Kigali (Rwanda)
    Author
    rmeurant
    Distance
    8.08mi
    Elevation +
    1053f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofGahanga Photo ofGahanga

    Beautiful land of thousand hills. Hike across Kicukiro countryside all the way to the Gahanga Cricket Stadium

  • Mt. Kigali

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    near Lyagashabali, Kigali (Rwanda)
    Author
    Sirine Benali
    Distance
    1.50mi
    Elevation +
    794f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofMt. Kigali Photo ofMt. Kigali Photo ofMt. Kigali

    Hike starting from Kigali Stadium to the horse-back riding area! Fun and quick hike, easy for beginners.

  • Rebero

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    near Kabeza, Kigali (Rwanda)
    Author
    rmeurant
    Distance
    5.70mi
    Elevation +
    1142f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofRebero

    Itinerary: Murya Rusyani Rebero is a populated locality and is located in Kigali Province, Rwanda. The estimate terrain elevation above seal level is 1369 metres

  • RUHONDO shores lake

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    near Shashi, Intara y’ Amajyaruguru (Rwanda)
    Author
    UWIKUNDA Gratien
    Distance
    6.00mi
    Elevation +
    180f
    TrailRank
    19

    The easiest walk and enjoyable for elders and knees problems walk is Ruhondo shore walk! The low hike level.

  • The one where we missed the trail

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    near Mukoyoyo, Intara y’ Iburasirazuba (Rwanda)
    Author
    hrtazelaar
    Distance
    1.56mi
    Elevation +
    331f
    TrailRank
    14
    Photo ofThe one where we missed the trail

    Started at the water tank and went down the other side of the hill. Cut through someone's banana tree field and climbed up the opposite hill. Came back down to the main road and ended at Inka Plate.

  • Mount Kabuye trek

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    near Nemba, Intara y’ Amajyaruguru (Rwanda)
    Author
    jruizguillen
    Distance
    10.19mi
    Elevation +
    3156f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofMount Kabuye trek Photo ofMount Kabuye trek Photo ofMount Kabuye trek

    Ascensión al monte Kabuye desde el hospital de Nemba.

  • RGF Tumba de Diane Fossey

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    near Gisasa, Intara y’ Amajyaruguru (Rwanda)
    Author
    RGF148
    with amelie1166
    Distance
    5.62mi
    Elevation +
    1775f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofRGF Tumba de Diane Fossey Photo ofRGF Tumba de Diane Fossey Photo ofRGF Tumba de Diane Fossey

    Tras un recorrido de una media hora en 4x4 desde la recepción del Parque Nacional de los Volcanes, a través de un tramo final muy accidentado de calzada de piedra volcánica, llegamos a una zona de aparcamiento (Kawanmuke...

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