On this popular 2-Day Mount Bisoke Climbing Tour, you will climb this volcano near Volcanoes National Park, enjoying a rewarding hiking experience to a Crater Lake at its peak, followed by a gorilla adventure.
Gorilla trekking offers an unforgettable experience as you spend an hour in the presence of the gentle giants.
Hiking, on the other hand, allows you to stretch your muscles while exploring beautiful scenery with wildlife such as primates and bird species.
2-Day Mount Bisoke Hiking Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Pick Up in Kigali and Transfer to Kinigi – Hike Mount Bisoke
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Transfer Back to Kigali
Detailed 2-Day Bisoke Climbing Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Pick Up in Kigali and Transfer to Kinigi – Hike Mount Bisoke
You will be picked up from an agreed location in Kigali and transferred to the Kinigi ranger post, a drive that takes about 2 to 3 hours.
Arrive at the ranger offices around 7:00 am for a briefing, and by 8:00 am, begin your hike on Mount Bisoke.
The hike lasts about 4 to 6 hours, depending on your speed and interests.
Along the way, you may spot bird species such as the scarlet-tufted sunbird and mountain speckled apalis, as well as small primates like red colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys.
At the summit, enjoy the beautiful Crater Lake and take memorable photos before heading to your booked lodge for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Transfer Back to Kigali
Start the day with breakfast, then head to the park headquarters for a briefing. During the briefing, you will meet your trekking group and park ranger.
The session also covers the rules to follow in the forest, such as not littering, keeping a distance of about 10 meters from the gorillas, avoiding noise, and not using flashlights when taking photos.
Begin the trek to find the gorilla family assigned to your group. Once you locate them, spend an hour observing their behaviors, such as feeding, playing, searching for food, and caring for their young.
During the trek, you may also encounter other wildlife, such as vervet monkeys and colobus monkeys.
After this unforgettable experience, which can last up to 5 hours, meet your driver-guide and transfer back to Kigali International Airport to catch your flight.
End of 2-Day Mount Bisoke Climbing Tour.
