Today: Depart Kigali at 7:00 AM with your dedicated guide from Neste Uganda Safaris Ltd.
Enjoy a scenic 4-hour drive west to Rubavu (formerly Gisenyi), a charming lakeside town on the
shores of Lake Kivu. There will be an enroute Stop for coffee or light snacks en route and
admire Rwanda’s picturesque rolling hills. Arrive in Rubavu and check in at your lodge or
guesthouse near Lake Kivu. After lunch, enjoy a community and lakeside walk, visiting local
fishing villages, hot springs, and vibrant markets. In the evening, Enjoy Dinner and overnight in.
Prepare for the hike with a briefing from your guide.

Today’s Hike covers approximately 16 km Distance and a Hiking Time of 6–7 hours. The trail
Hike is on a Moderate level, in an Elevation Gain of Approx. 400–600m. The day starts with
Breakfast at the lodge and hike by 7:30 AM. Depart from Rubavu, hiking along a mix of lake
shores, rural villages, eucalyptus forests, and banana plantation.
Reach Nyamyumba, a small village where you can interact with locals, visit a coffee washing
station, or take a break with fresh tropical fruit and local snacks. Continue hiking uphill through
farmlands with panoramic views of Lake Kivu and the Congo hills in the distance. In the
Afternoon, Arrive for Lunch and relaxation. The evening can be set for relaxation or an
Optional: Guided tour of Cyimbiri Coffee Cooperative – learn how coffee is grown, processed,
and roasted. In the evening, have Dinner and bonfire by the lakeside. Share stories with locals
or fellow hikers. End this day with dinner and a nap

After breakfast, there will be a hike covering about: ~14 km on a hiking time of 4–5 hours. You
will walk through forested hills, green tea plantations, and vibrant village paths toward Kinunu,
a peaceful rural community with a scenic lake view. After the session, have lunch, meet your
driver and begin the transfer back to Kigali (approx. 3.5 hours).