Cycling Tours in Rwanda

Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills as it is popularly known is a great safari destination to ride a bike. Incredible weather, stunning landscapes and sceneries, secluded countryside, spectacular attractions along the way and most importantly clean air that make your cycling tours pleasurable. Whether you are a mountain biker or a roadie, the cycling tours in Rwanda will suit your needs and aspirations. The country offers off-the-beaten-track cycling experiences with continuous cycling trails and roads that pass through the countryside hence rewarding with endless views and opportunities of interacting with the rural population as well as the beauty of Mother Nature.

Thanks to the varying landscapes-sweeping savannah plains, vibrant Cities/Towns, valleys, rugged mountains, open roads and lush lake shores, there are numerous cycling itineraries that Maranatha tours and Travel offers to visitors in Rwanda so as to create unforgettable cycling experiences.

Our cycling packages include local guides with local knowledge of the routes since they have been taking visitors for several years, the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of experiencing the unmatched hospitality as well as local tourist attractions such as shores of Lake Kivu, primates along the edges of Nyungwe Forest National Park, a standby backup safari vehicle for keeping visitors safe during cycling tours as well as drinks, spare parts, and food, a hefty breakfast at the beginning of cycling tours, accommodation in only the best Safari Lodges and specially designated cycling trails that pass through wonderful attractions that the regions have to offer.

Maranatha Tours and Travel cycling tours are tailor-made for intermediate and occasional riders, with trails as well as off-the-beaten roads being preferred to the road cycling option. Whether you desire to simply warm up your legs over the weekend or are interested in regular cycling, these tours are guaranteed of memorable experiences. Whether you love to taste organic food and interact with locals to learn about their cultures or just take in views of the natural Rwandan backdrops, you will love our cycling tours in Rwanda.

Unmissable cycling trails in Rwanda

The Congo Nile Trail

The Congo Nile Trail is undeniably the best and greatest trail for cycling tours in Rwanda and extends for over 227 kilometers along the Eastern shores of Lake Kivu. Lasting about 5-7 days, this cycling trail begins from Rubavu and ends at Rusizi but cyclists sometimes opts to do it in stages, especially those with less than 5 days to spare.

Rwanda Cycling Tours

For cycling tours in Rwanda, Maranatha Tours and Travel partners with top cycling Companies like Rwanda Adventures with over a decade of cycling experiences in the land of a thousand hills. Our cycling itineraries make it possible for travelers to enjoy the rich history as well as the culture of Rwanda, and explore the stunning attractions along the way, especially in Musanze and Kigali.

Another cycling company that we partner with is the “Africa Rising Cycling Center”, the ultimate home of the Rwandan cycling team with a wide range of multi-day cycling tour packages. Here, half-day cycling tours come with specialized carbon-fiber bikes and whether you are a first-time (novice) or experienced biker, you are sorted because riding training is provided with the option of having high-performance intervals. You will be joining the 25 cyclists in Team Rwanda in different cycling levels and discovering the beauty of the country.

During one of your Rwanda safaris, you can participate in the “Rwanda cycling cup” series over the course of the year organized by the Rwandan Cycling Federation. It will interest you to know that Rwanda is set to host the 2025 UCI World Road Cycling Championship where about 5000 cyclists, as well as 20,000 delegates, will be in attendance. This championship will be held in the African Continent for the first time in 2025 and Rwanda is lucky to host it.

When is the best time to undertake cycling tours in Rwanda?

While cycling tours are possible all year round, the months of March, April, May, October, and November are not the best to go for cycling tours in Rwanda as it is always wet, cold, muddy, and slippery due to heavy rains. But if you choose to go cycling, then be prepared to carry extra layers as evenings tend to be colder in addition to rains still being a common occurrence. Cycling conditions are ideal during the months of June, July, August, September, and December when vegetation is minimal and cycling trails are drier, less muddy, or slippery.