4 Days Rwanda Congo Nile Express Guided Motorcycle Tour
Motorcycle Tour Rwanda
In this four-day short tour, the focus will be on the famous Congo Nile Trail. Even though this trail is slowly being paved, there are enough challenging parts left. Moreover, each of the four routes will be equally challenging in some parts. This tour covers the best routes in the northwest of Rwanda.
Key information
- Terrain: Country roads, offroad tracks, gravel roads, and sections of busy main roads
- Bike: Rental bike (Haojin 200cc)
- Mileage: 655 kilometers / 407 miles
- Daily rides: 159 - 169 kilometers / 99 - 105 miles
- Riding gear: not included: helmet is mandatory, motorcycle jacket with protection, gloves, a good strong pair of trousers with protection or separate knee armour, and sturdy high (mountain) boots
- Meals: Breakfast
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Highlights
- Experience riding on the famous Congo Nile Trail along Lake Kivu
- Ride challenging offroad track through Rwanda’s remote countryside
- Cycle towards the twin lakes along scenic northern gravel roads
- Visit Ruhengeri, the gorilla tracking centre of Rwanda
- Pass through an area famous for its extensive tea plantations
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
4 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
During this trip, you will stay in hotels. Some hotels are basic, family-run accommodations but are the nicest options in town.
Program
Day 1 - Kigali – Nyagatare (159km / 98.8 miles)
Leaving the busy city roads behind, you will ride smaller country roads towards the north. Hit the main road again for a short while, before entering a small offroad track that leads you into the small town of Nyagatare.
Day 2 - Nyagatare - Ruhengeri (169km / 105 miles)
The day starts with a challenging offroad track that will take most of the morning. The main road crossing will be used to get a good lunch, before you hit a long gravel road towards the twin lakes. You take the northern gravel road around to top lake for the best views. Ruhengeri is the gorilla tracking centre of Rwanda, it became a bustling town.
Day 3 - Ruhengeri – Gitesi (160km / 99.41 miles)
You leave town using the busy main road. You will have a few offroad detours before arriving at your small local lunch outlet. Shortly after you will enter the famous Congo Nile Trail. You can expect some challenges on the way, since the road is prone to landslides. The track ends just north of Gitesi on the shores of Lake Kivu, looking at Congo on the other side.
Day 4 - Gitesi – Kigali (167km / 103.76 miles)
The last riding day will be done over gravel roads for most of the morning. This area is famous for the extensive tea plantations. The last few hours of the day will be a bit busier approaching Kigali.
Bike
During this tour, you will ride a Haojin 200cc.
Bike rental deposit
Bike rental and the deposit fee are included in the package, so customers do not need to arrange this themselves. However, the price does not cover any damage costs during the trip. If any parts are damaged and cannot be repaired on the spot, Zebra Trails will have them checked at a garage, and the cost will be confirmed after the trip.
Riding gear
Riding gear is not included, so customers will need to bring their own. A helmet is mandatory, and Zebra Trails strongly encourages riders to bring proper riding gear for safety, as you will be riding every day during the trip.
Instructors
Joseph Madanji
Joseph began his career at Zebra Trails as a mechanic, boasting a diploma in Mechanical Engineering. His journey commenced when he purchased his first bike, a Kibo 150cc off-road version, igniting his passion for off-road exploration throughout Kenya. This newfound love for biking led him to his current role as our local Kenyan tour leader for motorbike adventures in Kenya and Kenya-Tanzania.
Mingina Nyaga
Mingina is our local guide in Rwanda. She is of Kenyan origin but has worked for many years as an English teacher in Rwanda. She is a motorcycle enthusiast, riding her own bike around Rwanda when having time off.
Location
In this four-day short tour, the focus will be on the famous Congo Nile Trail. Even though this trail is slowly being paved, there are enough challenging parts left. Moreover, each of the four routes will be equally challenging in some parts. This tour covers the best routes in the northwest of Rwanda.
With a private group an extra day can be added to do the Gorilla trekking.
Food
Lunch will be served at simple local restaurants along the route, where locals commonly dine. Dinner will be a more substantial meal enjoyed at the hotel’s restaurant.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
With a private group an extra day can be added to do the Gorilla trekking.
What's included
- Motorcycle rental including fuel
- Experienced tour leader (who also the mechanic) riding a motorcycle
- Accommodation for 3 nights (from Night 1 to Night 3)
- Breakfasts for 3 days (Day 2 to Day 4)
- Lunches for 4 days (Day 1 to Day 4)
- Dinners for 3 days (Day 1 to Day 3)
- Drinking water and snacks
- Third-party insurance for the motorbike
- The tour will happen with 4 pax minimum and 10 pax max. With 7 pax, we add an extra mechanic.
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Support car
- International and domestic flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Motorbike damage costs of fall or accident
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport)
6 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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