Isumo Waterfall Trail
Isumo
A classic trail in western Nyungwe that winds through tea plantations and rainforest, ending at a waterfall pouring down from the forest.
The trail starts from the Karambi area near Gisakura, first passing through tea plantations before entering primeval rainforest. It is about 10 km round trip and takes 3–4 hours, with several steep slopes and streams to cross. Colobus monkeys and a variety of birds are often seen along the way. A guide is required, at about US$40 per person (confirm with the Rwanda Development Board). Wear non-slip shoes, and bring a hiking pole in the rainy season.
Opening hours
Daily, departures approx. 07:00–15:00 (guide required)
Nearby sights
- Gisakura Tea Estate
- Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Nyungwe Canopy Walkway
- Chimpanzee Trekking (Cyamudongo)
- Bisesero Genocide Memorial
- Murambi Genocide Memorial
- Kibuye (Karongi), Lake Kivu
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Kibeho