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Local hills hiking

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Kigali, Rwanda
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Spend a day immersed in Rwanda’s lush, rolling hills on a hike to local villages from Gakenke. Follow your tour guide and hike to the top of the area’s tallest hill, reaching heights of 8,700 feet (2,660 meters) above sea level. From the top, it’s possible to enjoy views of lakes, villages, and Bagenge Rock.
  • Visit a local primary school and open-air market
  • Enjoy unparalleled views of the surrounding areas
  • Snacks are included but it’s recommended to bring your own
  • Enjoy round-trip transfers from your accommodation

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We make pick up arrangements according to the guest's preferences and choices.

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Meeting point

  • Gakenke, Rwanda

    Near Nemba Hospital

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

1

Gakenke Market

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Very good!

abdullahiaborode, Nov 2019
The hiking was interesting and the tour guide made it interactive and interesting. Not for the feint hearted though.

Response from Host, Nov 2019

We thank you for your review. We can't wait to see you for other tours that we organize in different parts of Rwanda. National parks and numerous life-changing tours based on culture.

From $110.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 69 days in advance.

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