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Lake Muhazi tour (hiking & swimming)
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1 Day
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Max People : 50
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Wifi Available
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Min Age: 6+
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Pickup: Airpot or Hotel
Description
Eastern Rwanda's Hidden Gem — Kigali & Beyond
About Lake Muhazi
Long and shallow, Lake Muhazi twists and turns its way through a flooded valley for more than 40 km, with dozens of traditional villages along the shore and fantastic birding on offer. Sitting at approximately 1,443 m above sea level, it has a temperate tropical highland climate with average daily temperatures of 12°C to 27°C — ideal cycling conditions.
According to oral tradition, the Kingdom of Rwanda was founded in the Lake Muhazi region near Rwamagana around the 14th century, giving this seemingly quiet lake a deep historical significance. Yet it remains one of Rwanda's lesser-visited gems — unhurried, authentic, and strikingly beautiful.
Why Cycle Lake Muhazi?
Located in eastern Rwanda, Lake Muhazi offers cyclists a relatively flat ride around the lake. The trail is around 60 km in length, making it well suited to beginners or those looking for a more relaxed cycling journey. This makes it a refreshing contrast to Rwanda's famous thousand hills — a route where riders can enjoy the scenery without battling relentless climbs.
Eastern Rwanda is characterised by plains rather than mountains, showcasing a different side of Rwanda's natural beauty — open skies, gentle valleys, papyrus-fringed shores, and a pace of life that invites you to slow down.
What You'll See
Birdlife: The lake hosts a rich variety of bird species including malachite kingfishers, pied kingfishers, African fish eagles, swamp flycatchers, village weavers, African paradise flycatchers, white-breasted cormorants, yellow-billed storks, cattle egrets, and grey-crowned cranes.
Wildlife: Spotted-necked otters in large numbers are among the major attractions of the lake.
Fish: The lake is home to marbled lungfish and tilapia, and local fishermen can often be seen casting nets from traditional dugout canoes.
Villages & Culture: Cyclists pass through numerous villages along the trail, connecting with locals and experiencing rural Rwandan life at close range.
Gahini: The hilltop town of Gahini sits at the lake's east end and is a great place to soak up small-town Rwandan life — especially on a Sunday, when services at the historic Gahini Anglican Cathedral can be heard from all around
Price Includes
Specialized bilingual guide
Private Transport
Entrance fees and activities fees
Lunch, Water, and Beer, Snacks
Price Excludes
Souvenirs
Insurance
Shoppings
Travel Styles
Cultural
Nature & Adventure
Activities
Facilities
Wifi
Itinerary
Drive from Kigali to Lake Muhazi
Location
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