Recent Activity
Rinda went for a hike.
January 22, 2026
Congo Nile trail, day 10
Shangi to Rusizi. Final day on the CNT and not too hard. Ends with a long trek through a valley of arable fields.
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
Rinda went for a hike.
January 21, 2026
Congo Nile trail, day 9
Nyamasheke to Shangi. Another motor taxi to start the day. The trail passes through private land and the landowner has withdrawn permission, so we started at the Nyamasheke chapel. Easy day with gorgeous views. Except those poor pigs going to market.
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
Rinda went for a hike.
January 20, 2026
Congo Nile trail, day 8
Kumbya to Nyamasheke, Ishara Beach Motel. Day was short and not too hard. More gorgeous landscapes and brick making was fascinating to see. Motel was quite luxurous compared to a base camp, even had hot water! Was high above the beach though, and not feeling well, so didn't swim at the end of the day.
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
Rinda went for a hike.
January 19, 2026
Congo Nile trail, day 7
Karengera to Kumbya Kivy Eco Lodge. Some more gorgeous rice paddies, lots of birds. And some log bridges. Eco lodge had monkies right by the cabins.
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
Rinda went for a hike.
January 18, 2026
Congo Nile trail, day 6
Mugonero to Karengera. The day starts with a boat crossing which needs to be arranged in advance. Absolutely gorgeous rice paddies.
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
Rinda went for a hike.
January 17, 2026
Congo Nile trail, day 5
Kibuye to L'Esperance, Mugonero. We skipped the road section and took a motor-taxi to the start of the trail. I forgot to turn the GPS on for the first 400 m. In the bend of the NR11 there's a path down into the fields. Cross the Gisayo-stream and you're back on track.
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
Rinda went for a hike.
January 16, 2026
Congo Nile trail, day 4
Bumba homestay to Kibuye. Mostly downhill and not too hard. Day ends with a boat crossing which you'll have to arrange in advance.
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
Rinda went for a hike.
January 15, 2026
Congo Nile trail, day 3
Musasa homestay to Bumba base camp. Two serious hills, but only short stretches are steep and hard. The base camp in Bumba is amazing. The heated up water so I could have a warm shower and even did my laundry by hand. Highly recommended.
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
Rinda went for a hike.
January 14, 2026
Congo Nile trail, day 2
Cyimbili base camp tot Musasa homestay. Fairly easy day. We planned to stay in Kinunu (3 km off trail and downhill to the lake), but reached the turn off around noon. So we hiked on to Musasa homestay. Good call.
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent
Rinda went for a hike.
January 13, 2026
Congo Nile trail, day 1
15 km from Rubavu to Cyimbili base camp. The first three km's have been rerouted due to a landslide/slip. Fairly hilly, but beautiful. Gorgeous views of Lake Kivu.
Time
Distance
Speed
Ascent
Descent