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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This private tour ensures a personalized experience, allowing you to hike at your own pace while enjoying the serene beauty of Volcanoes National Park. You’ll have the flexibility to fully immerse yourself in the natural surroundings. The crater lake at the summit is a rare and breathtaking feature, making the hike truly special. Along the way, you’ll encounter golden monkeys, rare bird species, and unique alpine vegetation. The journey to the park itself is scenic, showcasing Rwanda’s rolling green hills. This adventure blends challenging trekking, wildlife encounters, and stunning landscapes.
Options
Bisoke Volcano Hike
Pickup included
Bisoke hike permit inclusive
Bisoke hiking permit included
Pickup included
What's included
Pick up and drop off
4X4 Transport
Bottled water
All assistance along tour
Lunch
Professional Guide
All taxes
Bisoke Hike Permit
What to expect
Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
3h · Admission ticket included
Pick up from your place and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
Volcanoes National Park
1h
We gather at the Volcanoes national park reception for a briefing about the hike, grab a free cup of Rwandan coffee/tea, buy the Bisoke hike permit if you did not do that before (Only card payment acceptable), hire hiking gears if you do not have enough, and use the restroom.
We recommend to bring some snacks to keep you energized during the hike and something to eat at the Bisoke summit before going down as we will take lunch late in the day.
Transfer to Bisoke Volcano hiking start point/ Bisoke head trail – a 40-minute drive from the headquarters. The first 15 minutes are on a paved road while the rest is a bumpy ride on volcanic rocks.
Mount Bisoke
6h · Admission ticket not included
The beginning of our adventurous and challenging hike.
Bisoke head trail stands at 2700 meters above sea level.
The hike up Mt Bisoke takes about 4 hours and another 2 hours descending down to the starting point but this depends on your speed and the frequency of stops. At the summit is Crater Lake, which features drier vegetation than other parts of the park, with giant heather growing all over the slopes of the volcano.
If by chance you encounter some gorillas, the guides allow you to watch them for a few minutes while on the hiking trail. Photography is prohibited as this excursion does not include permits for Gorilla trekking. You may also get to see the Golden Monkey troop on your trek up Mountain Bisoke.
Once at the summit, you get to enjoy stunning views of the other five volcanoes and the beautiful Twin Lakes. The amount of time you spend on the summit depends on the weather and temperature. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the summit, as you take pictures.
Kigali
3h
At the end of the hike, You will be taken to a nice restaurant for a late lunch and driver back to kigali.
Feel free to let us know where to drop you off.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Feel free to let us know where do you want to be picked up.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
