Duration (days):
3
Riding Day (days):
3
Period:
Jan, Feb, March, May, June, July, Aug, Oct, Dec
Skills Level (1-5):
3
Total Distance:
565 Kms
Lodging Type:
Hotel
Maximum number of Riders:
10
- Overview
- Itinerary
- Tour Cost
- Gallery
- Riding Skills level
- The majestic Virunga volcanoes chain and their mountain gorillas
- Ride on the unforgettable Congo-Nile trail
- The picturesque tea plantation of Gisovu
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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 with astonishing view on the Volcanoes National Park, before reaching Musanze, on the edge of the Volcanoes National park, land of the Mountain Gorillas. (180 km off-road and paved sections) .
Overnight in MusanzeDay 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 KibuyeDay 3
Departure to Kigali
We will continue our ride on the Southern part of the Congo Nile Trail through the picturesque tea plantation of Gisovu and then ride on highland fun trails until Muhanga, to finally reach Kigali. (185 km off-road and paved road) .
To get the cost of the various packages, Please contact us!
Prices are based on a minimum group of 4 riders Africa Riding Adventures Tours proposes 3 different packages (see details hereafter):- All Inclusive Package
- Bike and Support Vehicle Package
- Bike Only Package
What is included in All-Inclusive package:
- Motorbike (SWM RS 500 R & RS 650 R), bike insurance against third parties
- Support car for luggage and passengers (inclusive of driver, his expenses, but exclusive of fuel)
- Expert multi-lingual tour leader in his own bike, inclusive of his expenses and mechanical support
- Double occupancy accommodation (note: single occupancy incurs an extra-charge)
- Restoration (Breakfast, lunch and dinner). With the exception of water, beverages and snacks are NOT included (please note that drinks are not included in any of the meals, excepted water)
- Entry fees to parks and others sites (except the Gorilla visit, which is paid by the client directly if he/she is interested on visiting as well as Kigali’s visits)
- Local guides, local taxes and fees
- Luggage storage
- Photos of the trip
- Medical Air Ambulance in East Africa – Flying Doctors
What is included in the Bike and Support Vehicle package:
- Motorbike (SWM RS 500 R & RS 650 R), bike insurance against third parties
- Support car for luggage and passengers (inclusive of driver, his expenses, but exclusive of fuel)
- Expert multi-lingual tour leader in his own bike, inclusive of his expenses and mechanical support
- Luggage storage
What is included in the Bike Only package:
- Motorbike (SWM RS 500 R & RS 650 R), bike insurance against third parties
- Expert multi-lingual tour leader in his own bike, inclusive of his expenses and mechanical support
What is Never included:
- Bike Fuel
- Diesel for support vehicle
- Gorilla trekking fees
- Broken parts on bike when insurance is not applicable
- Beverage and snacks
- Personal items
- Passport and visa fees
- Laundry
- Telephone calls
- Room service
- Travel insurance
- Personal and Accident insurance and medical expenses
- Emergency evacuation/Hospitalisation
- Flight tickets
- Tips, souvenirs, photo and video fees and spending money
Skill Level Description
Our tours are skill levelled from 1 to 5. We sometimes rate them with two difficulty levels e.g. 2/3 as some tours require different riding skills in different parts of the itinerary. In these cases the first number represents the main difficulty level present and the latter, only stretches of the itinerary.
Please don’t forget to fill our skill level description form when inquiring about a tour so we can better match you with the tour of your dreams.
- Level 1: Riders who have ridden only a few times or just started, ride sporadically, never rode on an Enduro bike or off-road or haven’t been on a dirt or enduro bike for a few years. A person in this level will experience difficulty riding off-road, manoeuvring on loose gravel, on stones, in sand and climbing and descending hills.
- Level 2: Riders who do not feel comfortable riding up and down hills, whoops, or standing up on the pegs. Street bike riders with no dirt/enduro bike experience. Riders who have ridden before but struggle with basic off-road techniques.
- Level 3: Riders who can ride over stones, sand, up and down ledges with little difficulty and can ride at a faster pace. Riders in this class will have a good understanding of body language as it applies to motorcycles, such as sliding when necessary, shifting and braking at the right time and in a synchronized way.
- Level 4: Riders who have ridden for years and are comfortable riding in almost all conditions, but would like to work on techniques that need improvement. The rider may or may not need help on more advanced skills, such as cornering in sand, riding through whoops, climbing steep hills, riding dunes and on rocks, doing jumps or wheelies.
- Level 5: Very experienced riders who are able to ride with full confidence on any surface and who can ride for extended periods of time in hard conditions without stopping. Well seasoned riders and off-road racers will be in this category.