Into Uganda
I roll into the border at Cyanika early in the morning and find a very sleepy crossing. I’m stamped out of Rwandan Immigration in thirty seconds, and Customs are happy to hold onto the...
The road chose me Going where others don't dare
Volcanoes National Park
I continue North until I’m in the extreme North West corner of Rwanda, right near the border of both Uganda and the DRC. Here all three countries have declared national parks, mainly to protect...
Lake Kivu & Kigali
I move North, winding through the stunning mountains on perfectly paved roads. From the minute I glimpse mighty Lake Kivu I know I have found a great thing. This massive lake is pristine, and...
Chimerwa Hot Springs & Around
I set out to explore Rwanda, and I’m immediately impressed. The main roads are extremely good pavement, and are spotlessly clean. It’s such a shock it takes me a while to process. No even...
Into Rwanda
I move to the very North West corner of Burundi, where it borders both Rwanda and the DRC. It’s extremely quiet, and when I roll into the border station I’m a little shocked. An...
Around Bujumbura
After tearing myself away from the hot spring well after midday, I think it should be an easy jaunt North along the lake shore to the capital of Bujumbura. I have said many times...
