Standing at 3,711 meters, Mount Bisoke is one of the dormant volcanoes among the 8 Virunga Volcanoes. It has a crater at the top and beautiful vegetation cover right at the summit.
Hiking this mountain is not very difficult and can be accomplished in a day. This Rwanda safari package is designed to offer you a thrilling mountaineering experience on this mountain at very affordable rates.
The views from the summit are breathtaking, and you will get a good view of some of the Virunga Mountains.
On a lucky day, you may encounter mountain gorillas as you climb, but you will not be allowed to spend much time around them because you did not purchase permits to track them.
1 Day Mount Bisoke Crater Climbing Overview
Despite Mount Bisoke not being too difficult to climb, you need to be in good shape, and your physical fitness level should be high.
In the morning, our tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation and transfer you to Musanze.
You must arrive at the park offices by 7:00 AM for the morning briefing meeting. During this meeting, you will be guided on the rules and regulations to follow during the hike.
From there, your guide will drive you to the Bisoke trailhead. Make sure you have your hiking gear and some energy snacks ready for the hike.
You will then begin your hike with some porters, have lunch at the summit next to the crater, and return to the starting point to meet your guide.
Afterward, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport or any hotel around the city for drop-off.
The Mount Bisoke crater hike usually lasts 7 to 9 hours, depending on how quickly you ascend and descend the mountain.
