A Thousand Hills, Beautiful Rwanda
Beautiful Rwanda ~ The Land of Thousand smiles is ready to welcome you on your next adventure.
Welcome to Le Pays des Milles Collines (Land of a Thousand Hills). Rwanda is a lush country of endless mountains and stunning scenery, and nowhere are the mountains more majestic than the peaks of the Virunga volcanoes in the far Northwestern Rwanda. In Parc National Des Volcans, the volcanoes form a natural frontier with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
The shores of Lake Kivu conceal some of the best inland beaches on the continent. Deep in the southwest, Parc National Nyungwe Forest is the most extensive montane rainforest in the region, and home to many primates. But it’s not all monkey business – Kigali is safe and sophisticated.
Rwanda is all too often associated with the horrific events that unfolded in 1994. It has been etched into the world’s consciousness as one of the most savage genocides in history. What happened is beyond belief, but the country has taken giant strides towards recovery.
VISIT GENOCIDE MEMORIAL
The Kigali Genocide Memorial is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It honours the memory of the more than one million Rwandans killed in 1994 through education and peace-building.
A tour of the entire memorial takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes. The visit could take longer, depending on the size of your group.
The Kigali Genocide Memorial welcomes visitors 365 days a year. However, there may be circumstances that require the memorial to be closed temporarily (e.g security reasons for VIP visitors). In the case of unexpected closures, all bookings are reviewed and visitors or tourism companies are contacted ahead of time to make alternative arrangements.
The memorial is open seven days a week, however on the last Saturday of every month, the memorial is open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm due to Umuganda, when all Rwandans meet to undertake community work
BIKING IN RWANDA
5 Days, Congo Nile Trail
Set yourself a real challenge and take the time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the Congo Nile Trail of Lake Kivu. Share your tour with our English-speaking guide and engage with the children in the villages you'll pass through and stay at modest guest houses. Visit coffee washing stations and observe the fishermen bringing in their morning catch.
BIKING IN UGANDA
Off the beaten track, natural trails and tracks with Stunning views of the beautiful mountains, hills and lakes!
Here at Adventure Afrika, we know the other best and rewarding way to experience a country and its people is through cycling encounters. We pride in creating lasting memories of joy, freedom, fun and thrills all while interacting with local communities, absorbing history and soaking in the western region’s natural beauty on a mountain bike.
INCLUDED
Ground transportation (4WD vehicle) throughout the trip in a 4WD tour vehicle
Meals as indicated on the aforesaid meal plans
A Chimpanzee Permit (where applicable)
Bottled drinking water while on safari
Accommodation as per options in the intinerary
Activities as stipulated on the Safari program
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Lots of fun in the African sun!!!
NOT INCLUDED
ENTRY permit/visas for Uganda if required
Typical souvenir
What this trip has to offer?
4 western standard full suspension mountain bikes sourced from Germany
Tours designed specifically to your needs
Different lengths of ride
2-3 hours relaxed ride enjoying the views and no pressure to hurry
Half day ride with some harder terrain and trails going higher and faster
1-2 day across the region of Kisoro along the Congo and Rwanda borders
Longer day rides that allow you to stop and engage with local people
Tours that target each rider’s needs or capabilities
Simple and gentle for those unsure of cycling
Technically challenging for expert bike handlers
Long ups and downs for endurance riders
Self-guided biking if you prefer to ride on your own without a guide