Rwanda Traverse - 12 Day Bikepacking Adventure
Ride deep into Rwanda on a 12-day bikepacking journey through the Land of a Thousand Hills. From the vibrant streets of Kigali, you’ll climb and descend through rolling countryside, lush tea fields, and quiet rural roads. Visit the Africa Rising Cycling Center (the home of Team Rwanda), ride sections of the iconic Congo Nile Trail along Lake Kivu, hangout with the chimps in the rainforest of Nyungwe National Park and learn about Rwanda’s royal heritage in Nyanza.
Inclusions:
11 nights accommodation - mix of safari camps, boutique guesthouses & ecolodges
Airport pickup upon arrival
Gravel bike & bikepacking equipment
Dedicated support vehicle
Small group - maximum 10 riders
Meals - we’ll keep you well fuelled en route
Not-included:
Flights
Travel insurance
Tips
Itinerary
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Arrival day and team meeting. 0km ridden today.
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Distance: 62km
Elevation Gain: 1,570m
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Distance: 52km
Elevation Gain: 1,100m
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Distance: 20km
Elevation Gain: 300m
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Distance: 80km
Elevation Gain: 1,030m
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Distance: 62km
Elevation Gain: 1,850m
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Distance: 50km
Elevation Gain: 1,610m
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Distance: 51km
Elevation Gain: 1,340m
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Rest day
Optional activities:Rainforest canopy walk
Chimpanzee trekking
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Distance: 60km
Elevation Gain: 1,500m
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Distance: 35km
Elevation Gain: 680m
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Distance: 57km
Elevation Gain: 1,060m
