Hike Mount Bisoke volcano with this 1-Day Mount Bisoke Hike to see the crater lake at the top, all at an affordable price. Unlike other Virunga volcanoes, hiking Mount Bisoke takes only a few hours.
Like gorilla trekking in Rwanda, the hike takes place in Volcanoes National Park. The day starts with a briefing at the Kinigi park headquarters as early as 8:00 am.
You will travel by safari vehicle to the hike starting point. After the briefing, you will meet your guides and can hire porters if you want (cost is $10 to $20 per day).
Mount Bisoke is one of the highest mountains among the eight volcanoes of the Virunga Conservation Area, which lies across East and Central Africa.
The mountain is 3,711 meters high and has a crater lake and plants that create a beautiful view at the top.
The mountain is located on the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, near Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri, Northern Province of Rwanda.
A day hike on Mount Bisoke means walking up steep slopes covered with dense equatorial rain-forest and some alpine meadows. It takes nearly 4 hours to reach the summit and about 2 hours to come down.
Experienced hikers can reach the top in 3 hours and come down in 1 hour, so hiking Mount Bisoke and returning can be done in one day.
The hike starts with a briefing followed by the adventure, beginning exactly at 8:00 am. You can hire a porter to help carry your luggage. The park provides hiking gear.
Hiking Mount Bisoke is not very hard but may be tiring for those without experience because the mountain is high and needs good energy to climb and walk through.
Climbing this mountain can take a full day, depending on the weather, speed of the hikers, and stops made along the way. In the end, you will see that the hike is worth the effort.
Hiking Mount Bisoke is a great adventure to try on your next safari in Rwanda. It is not too difficult but needs a moderate level of fitness and good health.
The top of Mount Bisoke rewards you with great views of the plants around and a wide view of the entire Virunga mountain range.
At the summit, you can take photos, eat lunch or snacks, and then start your way back down. In the evening, you will drive back to Kigali to continue your safari or catch your flight.
End of 1-Day Mount Bisoke Hiking Tour.
