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    Congo Nile Trail /Rwanda/

    distance: 227 km/ 141 mi

    The Congo Nile Trail is a spectacular adventure on the Rwandan shores of Lake Kivu, for both hikers and bikers.

    From the northern to the southern end of Rwanda’s Kivu coast, a hiker will take 10 days and a biker 4-5. On the way you will find well-spaced overnight solutions (some are rather basic) with decent restaurants. During the day snacking at roadside little shops can be an option.

    For our main Congo Nile Trail page with travel advice, itinerary details and accommodation options please click here.

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