Rwanda : The Land of a Thousand Hills

This morning, we ride on the hills along the lake between terraced crops and hypnotic fields of tea. In the afternoon we ride on a splendid tarmacked road, hurtling through the heart of the majestic Nyungwe forest, forming a natural border with Burundi at almost 2500 meters above sea level.

Today's an intense leg with a complete change of landscape. Leaving the old-growth forest, we head east on great tracks, the perfect playground for our Royal Enfields. Back in the valleys we stop off at Nyanza, where we visit an ancient royal hut and delve into the region's ancestral history. The day ends near Bugesera district, the perfect place for Ornithology as it is home to an unbelievable 600+ bird species.

Today we trace along to the gateway to Tanzania and we reach the entrance to the large Akagera National Park, where we swap our Royal Enfields for a 4x4 to travel to the lodge. In the afternoon we head off for a safari in the heart of the park's African savannahs on the lookout for the Big Five and alongside a vast network of lakes, home to hippopotami, crocodiles and an unrivaled variety of birds.

For our last riding day, we pick up our trusty bikes and head towards Kigali through the hills, stopping at Lake Muhazi to get lunch.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may have enough time to enjoy a few hours in the capital. You are transferred to the international airport in time for your flight.