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Rwanda : The Land of a Thousand Hills

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9 J
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Half-Board
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Francis
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Francis
Francis is a biker always venturing out on the road to uncover new routes with as much passion as he has telling stories. He is an enthusiast and knows our itineraries like the back of his hand.
On the agenda
Let's set the stage: a mild climate, peaks aplenty, 4,500-m high volcanoes, immense old-growth forests, numerous clear water lakes and the vast savannah.
Rwanda : The Land of a Thousand Hills

MOTORCYCLE TOUR IN RWANDA

9 stages - 620 miles
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1/9 • Kigali International Airport
You're met at the airport and taken to your hotel in Kigali city centre where its modernity and lively energy reflect the country's economic and cultural dynamism. You’ll also meet your tour leader today.
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2/9 • Kigali – Lake Bulera
Today's the big day! Our Royal Enfields cover the first miles on a beautiful tarmacked road over hills and we enjoy our first off-road experience heading towards the Volcanoes National Park. When the road climbs up to a 2,500 m pass, we discover the breathtaking view of the “Virungas” (volcanoes in Swahili), including Mount Karisimbi at 4,500 m.
87 miles including 37 miles of trails
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3/9 • Lake Bulera – Gisenyi
An early start for those who opt to take a trek through the old-growth forest which envelop the volcanoes, joining a local guide in search of gorillas. The rest of you will take the bikes for a spin in the surrounding area. Before lunch, we pass through Ruhengeri to take in all the sights and sounds of its market. In the afternoon, we get back on the saddle for a short, yet stunning leg heading to Lake Kivu. Dinner and sunset by the waterside.
68 miles including 28 miles of trails
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4/9 • Gisenyi – Kibuye
Today's short leg lets us make the most of the eastern flank of Lake Kivu and leads us to the splendid road of the Congo-Nile Watershed. We'll enjoy a few miles of track at the end of the leg, which lead us to a heavenly spot where we bask in one last lakeside sunset and sample some local grilled fish.
68 miles including 6 miles of trails
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5/9 • Kibuye – Kitabi
This morning, we ride on the hills along the lake between terraced crops and hypnotic fields of tea. In the afternoon we ride on a splendid tarmacked road, hurtling through the heart of the majestic Nyungwe forest, forming a natural border with Burundi at almost 2500 meters above sea level.
99 miles
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6/9 • Kitabi – Bugesera
Today's an intense leg with a complete change of landscape. Leaving the old-growth forest, we head east on great tracks, the perfect playground for our Royal Enfields. Back in the valleys we stop off at Nyanza, where we visit an ancient royal hut and delve into the region's ancestral history. The day ends near Bugesera district, the perfect place for Ornithology as it is home to an unbelievable 600+ bird species.
93 miles including 62 miles of trails
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7/9 • Bugesera – Akagera National Park
Today we trace along to the gateway to Tanzania and we reach the entrance to the large Akagera National Park, where we swap our Royal Enfields for a 4x4 to travel to the lodge. In the afternoon we head off for a safari in the heart of the park's African savannahs on the lookout for the Big Five and alongside a vast network of lakes, home to hippopotami, crocodiles and an unrivaled variety of birds.
80 miles
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8/9 • Akagera National Park – Kigali
For our last riding day, we pick up our trusty bikes and head towards Kigali through the hills, stopping at Lake Muhazi to get lunch.
93 miles including 37 miles of trails
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9/9 • Kigali – International Airport
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have enough time to enjoy a few hours in the capital. You are transferred to the international airport in time for your flight.

Available extensions

gorilles africains dans la jungle

Half-Day with the Gorillas

Come visit Volcanoes National Park where you will meet the gorillas in the wild, from a safe distance. You will be witness to breathtaking, riveting scenes of life in the jungle.
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Extension: Extra night in Kigali

Book an extra night in Kigali, before or after your motorbike road trip, in the starting hotel of the itinerary. Includes: one night with breakfast.
Price
From 3650,00 € / rider
The price includes

  • A Royal Enfield motorcycle

  • Private vehicle transfers mentioned in the itinerary

  • Supervision: An English-speaking tour leader (Day 2- Day 8)

The price does not include

  • Mandatory insurance: an insurance that covers medical expenses

  • Repatriation, which covers you for accidents with two-wheeled vehicles (large-displacement) in Rwanda

  • Legal assistance

Important
MAKE SURE TO HAVE:
International motorcycle license if necessary
Motorcycle Driving License
Currently valid passport for the Motorcycle Trip
Valid Visa, if required
This hike includes a few stages away from first aid. Primary assistance to reach the nearest medical center is mainly provided by our assistance vehicle, means such as helicopters or ambulances being very rare. Limited telephone networks can make contact with emergency services difficult. As with any adventure itinerary, the difficulty of the route depends on the weather conditions, both during and before the trip.
Reviews on this trip
4.7/5 · 48 review
Rwanda : The Land of a Thousand Hills

Thanks to all the team for this…

Thank you to all the team for this wonderful discovery of Rwanda.

A magical road-trip through a land…

A magical road-trip in a magnificent country… the people are super friendly, Rwanda is clean,...

Jean Christophe
01 Sep. 2024

Rwanda : The Land of a Thousand Hills
Rwanda : The Land of a Thousand Hills

Rwanda : The Land of a Thousand Hills

Very nice discovery, go for it…

Very nice discovery, go for it don’t listen to the “on dit” go for the...

Rwanda: The land of a thousand hills

A total change of scenery, always worth a visit…

Total change of scenery, always a little visit to avoid falling without the bike/sleep, pleasant...

RWANDA is a beautiful…

RWANDA is a beautiful destination for both landscapes and human encounters with an authentic adventure...

Rwanda : The Land of a Thousand Hills

Christophe
07 Aug. 2024

Rwanda : The Land of a Thousand Hills
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