🇷🇼 Rwanda's Hidden Gem: Nengo Trail Hike (Gisenyi)

🌍 Why Hike This Trail? Tucked near the Rwanda-DRC border, the Nengo Trail offers one of Africa’s most breathtaking panoramas: sweeping views of Gisenyi, volcanic peaks, and Congo’s Goma city—all from one vantage point! 🚶♂️ Hiking Guide 📍 Starting Point Take a motorbike taxi to Kivu Peace View Hotel entrance (or walk from town) 58. Trailhead is unmarked but locals can point the way. ⏱️ Duration & Difficulty 60-120 mins uphill (moderate slope, rocky in parts). 3 descent routes—opt for the lakeside path for easier footing. 🌄 Best Time to Go Sunrise (8 AM) or sunset (4 PM) for golden-hour vistas. Avoid rain—trail turns slippery! ⚠️ Key Tips Bring water (no shops en route!). Ignore "photo fee" scams at the swing platform (free unless you use the swing). Gaia GPS helps navigate (trail isn’t well-signed) 1. 🍹 Post-Hike Bliss Stroll to Lake Kivu for sunset drinks/grill at a beach bar. Try brochettes (Rwandan skewers) or cold Primus beer! 🎒 Pack List Hiking shoes, 2L water, sunscreen, camera. #HiddenAfrica #VolcanoViews #BorderAdventure