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Rinda went for a hike.
January 22, 2026
Shangi to Rusizi. Final day on the CNT and not too hard. Ends with a long trek through a valley of arable fields.
05:34
18.5km
3.3km/h
500m
530m
Rinda went for a hike.
January 21, 2026
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 The trail passes through private land and the landowner has withdrawn permission, so we started at the Nyamasheke chapel.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.
07:33
21.1km
2.8km/h
490m
310m
Rinda went for a hike.
January 20, 2026
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.
04:13
13.1km
3.1km/h
220m
190m
Rinda went for a hike.
January 19, 2026
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.
04:56
13.9km
2.8km/h
260m
520m
Rinda went for a hike.
January 18, 2026
Mugonero to Karengera. The day starts with a boat crossing which needs to be arranged in advance. Absolutely gorgeous rice paddies.
08:30
21.5km
2.5km/h
840m
710m
Rinda went for a hike.
January 17, 2026
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.
08:05
19.7km
2.4km/h
880m
620m
Rinda went for a hike.
January 16, 2026
Bumba homestay to Kibuye. Mostly downhill and not too hard. Day ends with a boat crossing which you'll have to arrange in advance.
06:01
14.4km
2.4km/h
330m
820m
Rinda went for a hike.
January 15, 2026
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.
05:05
11.8km
2.3km/h
750m
410m
Rinda went for a hike.
January 14, 2026
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.
08:32
25.1km
2.9km/h
680m
470m
Rinda went for a hike.
January 13, 2026
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.
07:19
15.2km
2.1km/h
440m
420m