The best walks and hikes in Rwanda
4.7
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205
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Africa? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Rwanda to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Rwanda is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 14, 2025
3.8
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19
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1. Hiking loop from Butamwa
8.34km
02:30
260m
260m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(3)
13
hikers
2. Beach and Swimming Area – Île Napoléon and Its Bats loop from Bupfune
11.4km
03:08
200m
200m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(3)
21
hikers
3. Nyamugera Marsh Reed Path – Bugesera Lodge loop from Karumuna
6.89km
01:59
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(4)
16
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(13)
19
hikers
5. Hiking loop from Kanombe
19.8km
05:43
500m
500m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(3)
10
hikers
6. Banana Plant Rest Spot – Nyakirambe Suspended Bridge loop from Shyorongi
9.04km
02:53
360m
360m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
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15
hikers
7. A loop from Nemba
15.4km
05:44
980m
980m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(3)
9
hikers
8. Hiking loop from Nyarugenge
8.71km
02:45
320m
320m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
hikers
9. Bird Lake Gitakuzi – Bird Lake loop from Bumbogo
13.4km
03:59
400m
400m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
hikers
10. Mugesera Lakeside Trail loop from Rukoli
13.3km
03:37
200m
200m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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