Begin at Rubavu brewery, BRALIRWA, and follow the trail for 17 kilometres, taking about five hours. The route passes the pottery community and continues through a Lake Kivu coast village before reaching Cyimbiri guest house and coffee estate. Guests sleep over there. The day can include the Kiguri Pottery experience and the Cyimbiri coffee farm…

Depart from Cyimbiri after breakfast and follow the 14-kilometre stage, which takes about four hours. The route passes the Nkora local market and the Ruvuzo sand pit before stopping at Kinunu guest house and coffee estate for the night. Optional activities at Kinunu include a coffee experience, a beekeeping experience, a banana wine experience,…

Leave Kinunu for the 24-kilometre journey to Bumba, a stage that takes about seven hours. The route passes through a Lake Kivu coastal village and crosses the Koko River. The day ends at Bumba base camp, where guests have scenic views and sunset views before sleeping over. The Bumba nursery school and the sunset view are activities connected with…

Take off from Bumba and descend towards Musaho Bay, where the German colonists camp was located. Continue through the Nyamarebe banana fields, then take a boat ride to the guest house or hotel for the stay. Activities connected with this stage include exploring Paradise Islands, the swimming cows experience, a fishing experience, and a Karongi…

Leave Kibuye by boat, with an opportunity to explore the Methane gas plant and the inter-border market when it operates on Friday. Begin the hike from Mubuga community and village, continue to Karora Hill for lake views, and stop at Mugonero base camp, Bonne Espérance, for sleeping. The Mubuga community activities include blacksmith and…

Embark from Mugonero and cross the bay by boat. Continue through the forest before stopping at Karengera High School for the overnight stay. This stage covers 17 kilometres and takes about four hours. The route links the bay crossing, the forest passage, and the sleeping place at Karengera High School. Any midway activities on the trail are…

Leave Karengera for the 14.5-kilometre stage to Kumbya, which takes about four hours. The trail passes through rice fields and villages and ends at the picturesque Kumbya peninsula. The area is described as suitable for birdwatching and seeing vervet monkeys, and guests sleep at Kumbya guesthouse. Activities connected with this stage include…

Start the Kumbya to Ishara stage with a 15-minute boat ride. Continue along the coastline of Lake Kivu, with a view of Idjwi Island, and stop at Ishara beach guesthouse. The stage covers 12 kilometres and takes about three hours, in addition to the stated boat ride. Activities connected with this stage include birdwatching and swimming. Guests…

Travel 24 kilometres from Ishara to Shangi, a stage that takes about seven hours. The trail runs through villages and vegetation including tea plantations. It ends at Shangi Catholic Church and the iconic Richard Kandt House. Guests sleep at St Martin parish in Shangi. The route brings together village passages, tea plantation views, and the named…

Take the final 18.3-kilometre stage from Shangi to Kampembe, which takes about five hours. The route passes through tea plantations and the surrounding area of Nyungwe national forest. It ends in Rusizi town, Kamembe, beside the Rusizi River and the border with Bukavu town in DR Congo. Activities connected with the final stage include a border…