The development of the Congo Nile trial ended in 2009 meaning it’s the newest constructed trial, its tangled network of roads and trials that run from Gisenyi in the north of Lake Kivu up to Cyangugu town the southern end of the lake.
The landscape between the starting point and the end point of the trial is composed of the rolling hills, valleys, towns and exciting villages which offers cyclists and trekkers the entire scenic view of Rwanda.
The congo trial start from Gisenyi the capital of the Rubavu District. Congo Nile Trail is located on the coast of Lake Kivu extending all the way from the northern Rubavu district down to the southern Rusizi district, passing through Rutsiro, Karongi, and Nyamasheke.
Congo Nile Trail is one of the perfect place for the adventurers and nature lovers in Rwanda where travelers can hike, bike, and kayak, enjoying all the views Rwanda has to offer. Congo Nile trial stretches up to approximately 142 miles to lake Kivu in Rwanda offering the awesome views of the a variety of wildlife and the best sightseeing of the country side.
To the trekkers, bird watching is an added advantage, if one use the Congo Nile trial, biking as part of adventure you will encounter a number of birds like flycatcher, black headed herons and white breasted cormorants.
Congo Nile trial requires about 10 days to hike, five days to bike, and eight days to Kayak the trail. However, one opt to take the adventure weekend or trek it as far as the time spending someone has scheduled.
Rwanda is believed to be a safe country in terms of security and also an interesting destination with various tourism activities, and this trail can easily be completed independently by experienced and confident hikers, kayakers, and bikers.
Apart from congo nile trial, there are other destinations to explorer in the country and these include:
Volcanoes national park famous for gorilla and golden monkey trekking adventure in Rwanda. The park is a short drive from Kigali town offering supper 1 day gorilla trekking safari in the gorilla trekking site of Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
Nyungwe forest national park is an adventurous destination for chimpanzee trekking and canopy walking experience. Canopy walking adventure is only experienced in Nyungwe forest national park in the entire east African destination.
Akagera national park is best for game viewing on the game drive you can be able to view to the flora and fauna of the place. In addition, you can enjoy boat cruise at Lake Kivu to see more of the aquatic life.
