Over the years, many countries and locations have laid claim to having the 'source of the Nile'! In 2005 - 2006 a team called 'Ascend The Nile' set off from Egypt to trace the entire length of the Nile and eventually they found their goal at the head of the Rukarara River in Rwanda, which is a tributary of the Akagera which flows into Lake Victoria.
It is now possible to walk to the Source of the Nile, which is actually located in the northern section of Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Treks can be booked from Gisovu Tea Factory in advance and a guide will take you there. The trail takes around 45-60 minutes in each direction and is an easy walk.
Although it is located in Nyungwe, it's about a 3-4 drive from Gisakura, so if you would like to access this trek, it is better to go there from Kibuye, where there are a couple of lodges to stay overnight. It is about a one hour drive from Kibuye on the Cyangugu road then turn off to the Tea Factory and hike from there.
