Hiking in Rwanda | Everything You Need To Know in 2022
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- 05 Aug 2022
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If you like to challenge yourself, go sightseeing while getting some exercise, you will love hiking in Rwanda.Whether you are a complete newbie to hiking or more experienced, Rwanda’s numerous hills have something for you.
I like to go hiking and have tried out a couple of trails around the country. It’s been a great way to discover Rwanda.
So, today I’ll share some of the trails I’ve hiked and other popular ones that I am yet to go to. I’ll also throw in some tips that you may find handy.
So let’s get right to it.
Trekking Groups in Rwanda
Hiking or trekking groups are a great starting point, especially when you’re new to a place.
And Rwanda has a lot of them, both formal and informal groups that you can join.
Informal Hiking Groups
If you prefer an informal tour that’s more of a group of friends hiking together, then you can join one of the groups that organize hikes and treks often.
A great way to do this is to join the Living in Kigali Facebook group. People often invite anyone interested to join in on hikes. And you can post your own, pick out a place and ask in the group if anyone would like to join.
There are also other groups where volunteers map out some exciting trails across Rwanda and invite anyone interested. You may need to pay a minimal guiding fee of about $2 to the organizers. The fee is more of an appreciation for their effort.
One group that I have personally joined a couple of times is ‘Tourism Lovers 250’, led by a Cameroonian, Guy Mouofo.
You can get details of their next hike on their Instagram, tourismlovers250. Join one of their hikes and get to explore Rwanda with a mix of locals and international hiking enthusiasts.
For these informal groups, you will, of course, need to organize your transport and accommodation, according to your preferences.
Formal Tour Companies
You may also choose to go hiking in Rwanda with formal tour companies.
These companies plan your whole itinerary for you at a fee. You will get everything from permits, transport, accommodation, a guide, and activities planned out for you.
They are especially great for hiking where you need permits. However, some hikes must be guided by a professional, like Volcanoes National Park that hosts Rwanda’s famous Silver Back Gorillas.
There’s a number of them, including our partners, Lion Safaris and Rwanda Eco Company Safari.
Hiking Independently
You may also just be looking to explore by yourself. And there are several places you can hike without a tour guide and have a great time.
For instance, you can hike up Mt. Kigali alone. And the way up is more of a nice, long walk than an actual hike. All you need is an adventurous spirit and Google maps to guide you. Read More…
