The Best Trails in Rwanda

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

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    Car
    near Kigugu, Kigali (Rwanda)
    Distance
    23.76mi
    Elevation +
    1755f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofKigali city tour Photo ofKigali city tour Photo ofKigali city tour

    The city of Kigali was founded in 1907 by German administrator and explorer Richard Kandt. Rwanda and neighbouring Burundi had been assigned to Germany by the Berlin Conference of 1884, and Germany established a presence...

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  • near Lyagashabali, Kigali (Rwanda)
    Distance
    6.18mi
    Elevation +
    1578f
    TrailRank
    41
    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...

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  • Congo nile track // day 2

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    Hiking
    near Buzuru, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    Distance
    10.37mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    41
    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...

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  • Congo nile track// day 1

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    Hiking
    near Rambo, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    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...

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  • Hiking Mount Bisoke

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    Hiking
    near Gisasa, Intara y’ Amajyaruguru (Rwanda)
    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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    Hiking
    near Gasasane, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    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...

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  • near Kigugu, Kigali (Rwanda)
    Distance
    3.19mi
    Elevation +
    200f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofKigali Convention Centre walk around Photo ofKigali Convention Centre walk around Photo ofKigali Convention Centre walk around

    The Kigali Convention Centre is adjacent to the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center. KCC has a net floor area of 32,200 square meters. The convention centre is located on Highway KN5, adjacent to the KG2 Roundabout, ...

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  • CongoNileHikingTrail

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    Hiking
    near Rambo, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    Distance
    112.87mi
    Elevation +
    20568f
    TrailRank
    33
    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

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  • near Buzuru, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    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...

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  • Method of entertainment 6a - Panga

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    Rock Climbing
    near Gitazi, Intara y’ Iburasirazuba (Rwanda)
    Distance
    0.75mi
    Elevation +
    16f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofMethod of entertainment 6a - Panga Photo ofMethod of entertainment 6a - Panga Photo ofMethod of entertainment 6a - Panga

    Panga climbing area in Rwanda near Akagera park. "method of entertainment" 6a is at the left side of the main clif. 7 bolts + Anchor with rappel ring 50m rope minimum Wikiloc trail is walking path from nearest road t...

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  • Ngezi Lake Trail

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    Hiking
    near Gisasa, Intara y’ Amajyaruguru (Rwanda)
    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.

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  • near Bumba, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    Distance
    15.17mi
    Elevation +
    1841f
    TrailRank
    23

    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 :)

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  • near Kibuye, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    Distance
    2.46nm
    Elevation +
    66f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofCormoran Lodge kayak - Kibuye, Rwanda (6/13/17, 10:18:02AM) Photo ofCormoran Lodge kayak - Kibuye, Rwanda (6/13/17, 10:18:02AM) Photo ofCormoran Lodge kayak - Kibuye, Rwanda (6/13/17, 10:18:02AM)

    We were staying at Cormoran Lodge on Lake Kivu, and kayaks were available through the hotel. We took them out on two occasions … one time to paddle out among the many islands (shown in this GPS track), and once to paddle...

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  • Mount Bisoke (way down only)

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    Hiking
    near Bushokoro, Intara y’ Amajyaruguru (Rwanda)
    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...
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  • Napoleon Island

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    Hiking
    near Kitazigurwa, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    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.

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  • near Gasasane, Intara y’ Iburengerazuba (Rwanda)
    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).

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  • Mt. Kigali

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    Hiking
    near Lyagashabali, Kigali (Rwanda)
    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.

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  • Rwanda 01 - T 3.37.2 - Kigali - Jangwe

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    Mountain Bike
    near Nyamabuye, Kigali (Rwanda)
    Distance
    70.20mi
    Elevation +
    6991f
    TrailRank
    19

    http://esri-rw.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Solutions/s2.html?appid=a6b7a1bc1c3541dfa4680482985aa299 Download the GPX tracks from: http://bit.ly/1Jk1smH Author: Kaspar Kundert, k.kundert@esri.rw NumPoints 2,376 GPXName T_3...

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  • RUHONDO shores lake

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    Hiking
    near Shashi, Intara y’ Amajyaruguru (Rwanda)
    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.

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  • Kivumu rockclimbing area

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    Rock Climbing
    near Mbeba, Intara y’ Amajyepfo (Rwanda)
    Distance
    3.14mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    16

    More than 10 single pitch routes. Max 6 quickdraws. You need long slings to set up top anchors. Grades between 4 and 6

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  • The one where we missed the trail

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    Hiking
    near Mukoyoyo, Intara y’ Iburasirazuba (Rwanda)
    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.

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