On top of Napoleon’s hat
Also known as Napoleon’s hat, Nyamunini Island is a very steep hill. This cone-shaped elevation...
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Karongi: Adventure Diaries
After touring Nyamasheke, I returned to Kigali. On my way back to the capital, I spent a night...
Navigating the Karongi stretch of the Congo Nile Trail
While riding along the Congo Nile Trail, I discovered the magical Rugabano area and traced the...
Sunset Cruise
From the deck of Iliza Houseboat, I enjoyed an obstruction-free 360° view of the lake. The sight...
This museum is an oasis of knowledge
For years, I used to look at the Museum of Environment and wonder how can the environment be...
Discovering the Congo Nile Divide
The Congo Nile Trail spans from Rubavu to Rusizi in the Western Province of Rwanda. The trail...
Returning Fishermen
From the balcony of my cottage at Rwiza Village, I saw a fleet of fishing boats coming back to...
From the Terrace of Rwiza Village
I am writing this piece while having home-grown coffee on the terrace of Rwiza Village in...
Sailing to Kivu Lodge
This tour started and ended at Golf Hotel in Karongi. The 32-km round trip to and from Kivu...
Lake Kivu is an investment magnet
Covering an area of 2,700 square kilometers, Lake Kivu is the biggest water body in Rwanda....
Vacation and retirement homes are sprouting up along the Kivu Belt
The Kivu Belt is arguably the most beautiful part of Rwanda. That says a lot considering how...
Kayaking is healthy and environmentally friendly
There is something magical about water bodies. It’s common to see people traveling long...
Touring Lake Kivu Aboard Iliza Houseboat
We set sail in the afternoon and cruised around a cluster of islands I am obsessed with. As we...
Strangers with whom I shared a dormitory
After an adventurous day along the Rutsiro segment of the Congo Nile Trail, I made it to...
