2 Days Mount Bisoke Hiking Tour
The 2 Days Mount Bisoke Hiking Tour is a short adventure that starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda. The safari will take you to Volcanoes National Park, where you will be able to hike Mount Bisoke, which is one of the 5 Virunga Volcanoes in the park.
Mount Bisoke is a dormant volcano that rises at an altitude of 3711 meters above the sea level and is shared by Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mount Bisoke is one of the most popular volcanoes for hikers in Rwanda because it has a crater lake on top.
Highlights
- Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 2: Hike Mount Bisoke and departure to Kigali
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Depending on your location our driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to Volcanoes National Park in the northwestern part of Rwanda, which takes about a 2- to 3-hour drive. On the way you will have great views of the rolling hills, local people, traditional homesteads, and beautiful scenery among others and upon arrival you will check into the lodge for lunch.
Visit the Twin Lakes; after lunch you will meet up with your driver guide and drive to the twin lakes of Lake Burera and Ruhondo, which are situated between Musanze and the Uganda border. Upon arrival at the twin lakes, you will have stunning views of the beautiful scenery, local fishermen, terraced farmlands, hills, and different bird species, taking incredible photos, among others. After the visit to the twin lakes, you will drive back to the lodge for an evening of relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Hike Mount Bisoke to the Crater Lake and depart to Kigali
Hike Mount Bisoke, Enjoy a spontaneous breakfast, and then a safari guide will pick you up from the lodge to transfer you to the park headquarters for a pre-hike briefing.
After the briefing you will be allocated an experienced park guide who is knowledgeable about the mountain and then you will drive to the starting point, where you will be given a hiking stick and you can hire a porter who will give you a pull or push when you reach steep slopes and also carry your backpack during hiking.
Climbing Mount Bisoke is a full-day activity that takes about 6 hours, including the 2-hour descent to the starting point and during trekking you will pass through thick vegetation types like bamboo, hypericum and sub-alpine, where you will be able to view different animals like buffaloes, elephants, bird species, and primates like golden monkeys and gorillas, among others.
When you reach the summit, you will have spectacular views of the crater lakes and views of the Virunga mountain ranges, take great pictures, have a picnic lunch and then start descending down to the starting point.
Upon arrival you will meet up with your driver guide to transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight or your driver guide will drop you off at any place of convenience.
End of 2 days mount Bisoke hiking tour
Includes
- Bisoke hiking permit
- Park entrance fees
- Twin Lakes tour
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide
- Full board accommodation
- Pick up and drop off
- Vehicle and fuel
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Air flight tickets
- Visas
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Life insurance
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, tips among others.
What to pack or carry for your hiking tour
- Hiking boots
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Long-sleeved shirt and trousers to protect you from stinging nettles
- Warm sweater
- Backpack to carry packed lunch, camera, water
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
