Accommodation

During the tour, you will stay in various eco lodges and standard hotels arranged by Motorbiking Rwanda.

Program

Day 1: Kigali Airport to your hotel in Kigali City

Day highlights: meeting your tour guide at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in Kigali City. Basing on your arrival time, you will meet your tour guide today.

Day 2: Kigali to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day highlights:

Off roads and tarmac
Impressive landscape with tea plantations, sorghum, etc.
Stopover at King Palace Museum
Overnight in Nyungwe National Park

Day 3: Nyungwe Forest National Park to Lake Kivu / Kibuye

Day highlights:

Canopy walkway in Nyungwe Rain Forest
Gisovu tea plantation, local village life and locals
Overnight by Lake Kivu shores in Kibuye

Day 4: Kibuye to Gigisenyi, the famous Congo Nile Trail

Day highlights:

Riding the famous off-roads of the Congo Nile Trail
Wooden boat cruising to Lake Kivu Islands
Monkey and birds watching from the Islands
Overnight by Lake Kivu Shores in Gisenyi

Day 5: Gisenyi to Volcanoes National Park

Day highlights:

Cultural tour, meeting locals
See the vibrant city market of Ruhengeri
Overnight in Ruhengeri / Musanze

Day 6: Gorilla trekking

Day highlights:

Mountain Gorillas trekking or caving
Exploring Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo
Overnight in the northern part of Rwanda

Day 7: Riding to Akagera National Park

Day highlights:

Exploring Lake Muhazi
Overnight in Akagera National Park

Day 8: Safari game drive in Akagera National Park

Day highlights:

Game driving in the homeland of African Big Five
Variety of lakes (Central Africa’s largest protected wetland) home of Hippopotamuses, Crocodiles, Birds, Zebra, Giraffe, and many other Savannah-adapted species
Overnight in Akagera National Park

Day 9: Akagera National Park to Kigali

Day highlights:

Riding the east breathtaking scenery and wet land of Rwanda
Exploring Lake Sake and Lake Mugesera
Overnight in Kigali City

Day 10: Kigali City tour - transfer to the airport

Day highlights:

Kigali Genocide Memorial Center
City tour and museums
Kigali shopping center and souvenirs
Transfer to the airport - end of the tour!

Note:

This itinerary was created by experts. It is can be customized to suit your interests and budget so you can experience joining our Motorcycle Tour in Rwanda on your own terms and departing whenever you choose.

Included excursions

Included in the tour is a one-day excursion in Akagera National Park, the home to one of the African Big Five and the highest hippo densities and crocodiles, zebra, giraffe.

Guides

Vincent Kagabo

Vincent from Motorbiking Rwanda Tours will be your English and French-speaking local guide. Making every single moment an opportunity to learn and discover Rwanda is his priority. Vincent can guarantee you a personalized motorcycle tour experience in Rwanda, the beautiful country of 1000 hills.

Location

This tour takes place in Rwanda. You will visit various places such as Nyungwe Forest National Park, Lake Kivu area, Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park, and then back to Kigali.

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Food

Daily meals and bottled water are included in the price.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

During the tour, you will have the chance to buy Rwandan arts products.

What's included

Transfers to Kigali International Airport
English and French-speaking local tour guide
Permit to Akagera National Parks, Nyungwe Forest National Park, and Volcanoes National Park
Boat cruising in wooden boats at night, sharing a beer / drinks with local fishermen
Canopy walkway in Nyungwe Forest
Lake Kivu boat cruise to Napoleon Island
Rwanda Twin Lakes (Ruhondo & Burera)
Famous Congo Nile Trail
Kigali Genocide Memorial site and other museums
9 nights’ accommodation
1 day 4x4 safari game drive
Tekken 250cc Motorcycle, insurance, and oil
3 meals per day and bottled water
Local taxes

What's not included

Flight ticket
Travel insurance
Motorcycle jackets, boots, pants, and gloves
Room service
Telephone calls
Laundry services
Support car for luggage
Passport and visa fees
Covid 19 tests
Gorilla trekking permit (1,500 USD)
Security deposit for the bike (no security deposits required, but in case a customer damages a bike he pays for the repair cost)

How to get there

Recommended Airports

KGL

Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport)

8 km

Transfer included

Airport: Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport) Airport transfer included: Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport) No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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Day 1: Kigali Airport to your hotel in Kigali City

Day 2: Kigali to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day 3: Nyungwe Forest National Park to Lake Kivu / Kibuye

Day 4: Kibuye to Gigisenyi, the famous Congo Nile Trail