Best of Rwanda Motorcycle Tour 7 days

The beauties of a tour of Rwanda on a motorcycle in 7 days

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This 7 days motorcycle tour itinerary is just simply 7 days of absolute riding adventure through the best of Rwanda tour. Rwanda motorcycle tour in an unforgettable 7 days riding through Rwanda on KTM bikes visiting the most exciting places in Rwanda. The Rwanda motorcycle tour starts in Kigali, goes to Musanze in Northern Rwanda the land of the gorillas, before connecting to Gisenyi where the motorcycle safari starts the ride along the famous Congo Nile Trail with fabulous views of Lake Kivu until we arrive at Kibuye where you spend the night on the shores of Lake Kivu.

From Kibuye the Rwanda motorcycle tour proceeds to Nyungwe through very splendid scenic drives, passing through massive tea plantations. From Kibuye the motorcycle tour proceeds to Nyanza where we check out Nyanza King's palace before we ride to Akagera for game drives through Akagera National Park.

All good things must come to an end, on the final day the motorbike tour itinerary takes us back to Kigali where the motorbike tour ends.

SHORT TIPS

Duration: 7 days
Skill Level (from 1 to 5): level 3 - 4
Total distance: +/- 1105 Kms
Lodging type: Hotels
Maximum number of riders: 6 THE ITINERARY

Day 1: Departure to Musanze . This first day will take us through beautiful green tea plantations, then around the Rugezi Marsh where lots of birds can be observed and finally between Lake Burera and Ruhondo before reaching Musanze, on the edge of the Volcanoes National park, land of the Mountain Gorillas.

(180 km paved and mostly off-road parts) Overnight in Musanze

Day 2: Departure to Kibuye . On this day, we will ride along the Volcanoes chain with breath taking views until Gisenyi located on the border of Congo and lake Kivu. We will then ride the northern part of the famous Congo-Nile trail with amazing views on Lake Kivu, until Kibuye, where we will spend the night by the lake.

(200 km off-road and short paved sections) Overnight in Kibuye

Day 3: Departure to Nyungwe Forest National Park . We will continue our ride on the Southern part of the Congo Nile Trail, first riding toward the highlands offering amazing views on Lake Kivu and then riding back toward the lake to finally reach the Nyungwe Forest National park Uwinka reception centre by a beautiful winding paved road. We will stop for a Canopy Walkway, a wonderful experience on top of the trees of one of the oldest and better-preserved montane rainforest in Africa (better not to be afraid of heights!!!). We will spend the night in a nice campsite in the middle of the forest.

(140 km off-road and paved road)

Overnight in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day 4: Departure to Nyanza . This day will take us on some fun ride, on highland trails around the Nyungwe Forest, crossing the picturesque tea plantation of Gisovu. We will then ride on nice off-road trails toward Nyanza, where we will visit the King’s palace museum.

(185 km off-road and short paved section) Overnight at Nyanza

Day 5: Departure to Akagera . This day will take us on some fast trails across Rwanda countryside, crossing irrigated lands and riding along several beautiful lakes of the southeast part of the country. We will end the day riding on a ridge following the Akagera river plain, offering amazing views on the Akagera National Park and Tanzania.

(215 km off-road and paved sections) Overnight near Akagera Village

Day 6: Visit the Akagera National Park with a Safari Car.

Day 7: Departure to Kigali . This day will take us to some beautiful off-road ride in the Eastern plain, along the Akagera National Park and some wetlands, habitat of numerous species of birds, then around lake Muhazi where we will stop for a succulent lunch. We will then ride back to Kigali. In the evening we will have a well-deserved last dinner.

(185 km mostly off-road with some paved sections).