If you are good at hiking and Rwanda is your dream destination, this 1 day Bisoke hike is remarkably the best package you need to take up and it won’t leave you in regrets. It offers you a great opportunity to hike through scenic mount Bisoke one of incredible volcanoes that make up the mighty Great Virunga Massifs. Bisoke volcano lies suitably within the Greater Virunga Conservation Area (VCA) that comprises of Rwanda Volcanoes National Park, Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park and the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A hike through this volcano takes you through elevation of about 3711 meters and rewards you with magical views over its scenic Crater Lake at its summit and lush vegetation. The 1 day Bisoke hike commences and ends in Kigali.
• Hike through Bisoke volcano
Day 1: Mount Bisoke Hike
Your day starts with early morning breakfast at your respective hotel or lodge and after, embark on 2 to 3 hours’ journey to Volcanoes National Park northwestern Rwanda. Mount Bisoke features among a few dormant volcanoes in Volcanoes National Park and forms part of the 8 Virunga Mountain ranges. It comes with a typical volcano right at its base.
Your hike begins at Volcanoes National Park and remarkably, along the path, you will have the best of lush vegetation including the bamboo forest, hagenia, hypericum and lobelia bush close at the summit. This adventure will last your approximately 3 hours on ascent.
For a successful hiking experience through this volcano, make sure that you have packed well starting with bottled water, gloves, water proof hiking boots that are light weight for you to hike smoothly, long sleeved shirt and rain jacket. Besides, make sure that you are physically well to make a complete hike through this stunning volcano.
Tour includes
Bisoke hike
Accommodation and meals
Transport and full time English speaking driver guide
Bottled water
Tour excludes
Airfares
Visa fees
Insurance
Personal expenses-laundry services, tips, accommodation and activities outside the travel plan, beverages and others