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Lake Tanganyika Shore Road: Rumonge to Nyanza-Lac
Stretch of the RN3 that follows the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika from Rumonge to Nyanza-Lac, passing fishing villages and palm groves between the lake and the hills. The African Union's infrastructure programme lists the section at about 45 km.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 1 hour driving. Parts of the road have been under rehabilitation, so expect works and slow sections. Drive in daylight only.
Weather check
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-3.9742, 29.4390
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Watch fishing boats on Lake Tanganyika
- Stop at lakeside beaches near Rumonge
- Look across the lake to the Congolese mountains
- See palm-oil villages along the road
- Eat fresh lake fish in Nyanza-Lac
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+183 m
Total Descent
-167 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
7.0
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.12
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 38.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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