This time we revisit a topic that we introduced in episode #7 — Rwanda's extraordinary Congo Nile Trail. But while a hiking guide answered common questions about it then, we are now interviewing two brave travellers who did it by themselves. In January 2023 Martin Hicks from the UK and Ania Kolodziejczak from Poland walked its entire 220+ kilometre length pretty much unsupported. Joined by Enock Musabyimana who has been leading guests on the Trail for almost a decade, Miha and Kahiri explore the advantages and disadvantages of doing such a grand trek independently. What did they pack? What problems did they encounter along the way? And maybe the most important question: how many times did they get lost? This is a must-listen episode for anyone who dreams about exploring rural Rwanda in an unusual way.

HOSTS

Joe Kahiri is a Ugandan recording and performing artist and the founder of Qwela, a top Afro-fusion band. Passionate about creating a positive shift in mindset through artistic creation, he resides in Kabale (Uganda). Kahiri's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/kahiri/

Miha "Rwebandira" Logar is an adventure/cultural tourism expert, podcaster and lecturer. A Gorilla Highlands co-founder, he is an Ugandan/Slovenian national who resides in Musanze (Rwanda). Miha's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/admin/

BRIEF YET SPECIAL VOICES IN THE EPISODE

Jon Lee, the Voice of Santa Barbara: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/jon/

Omugurusi Festo Karwemera, our Patron Saint: https://gorillahighlands.com/karwemera/

ADDITIONAL LISTENING AND READING

"SABA Episode #7 — Congo Nile Trail & Staring at the Muzungu"; https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/congo-nile-trail-see-africa-breathe-africa-episode-7/

Congo Nile Trail main page with expert advice; https://gorillahighlands.com/congo-nile-trail/

Congo Nile Trail stories on our blog; https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/tag/congo-nile-trail/