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OSM map layer · LineString
-2.41, 29.32 · rel 19360035
-2.41, 29.32 · rel 19360035
Nyungwe Traverse
A 56,3 km loop walk through lakes in Western.
Loop walk
start = finish · Western
56,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Water
Kandt's Source of the Nile
Water ·
419 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Primary Source of the Nile
Water ·
277 m off route
49,0 km
87%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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06 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Nyungwe Traverse is 56.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Nyungwe Traverse takes approximately 14h to complete.
Yes, Nyungwe Traverse is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Nyungwe Traverse starts near coordinates -2.3258, 29.3546.
Nyungwe Traverse is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.