Join this popular 2-Day Mount Bisoke Climbing Tour in Rwanda to hike one of the Virunga volcanoes near Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy a rewarding Bisoke hiking experience to the crater lake at the summit, followed by an exciting gorilla trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda gives you the chance to spend one full hour with mountain gorillas in their natural home. The Mount Bisoke hike allows you to enjoy scenic views, stretch your legs, and see wildlife such as primates and birds along the trail.
2-Day Mount Bisoke Hiking Tour Highlights
- Mount Bisoke climbing adventure in Volcanoes National Park
- Visit the crater lake at the summit of Mount Bisoke
- Gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda
- Bird and primate viewing during the hike
- Guided transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
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 Mount Bisoke Climbing Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Pick Up in Kigali & Transfer to Kinigi – Hike Mount Bisoke
You will be picked up from an agreed location in Kigali and driven to Kinigi ranger post near Volcanoes National Park. The drive takes about 2 to 3 hours.
Arrive at the ranger office around 7:00 am for a briefing, and begin your Mount Bisoke hike at 8:00 am. The hike takes about 4 to 6 hours, depending on your pace and interest stops.
Along the trail, you may see bird species such as the scarlet-tufted sunbird and mountain speckled apalis. Small primates like vervet monkeys, red colobus monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys may also be spotted.
At the summit, enjoy the calm crater lake and take photos before descending. Later, transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay near Volcanoes National Park.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park & Transfer Back to Kigali
Begin the day with breakfast and drive to the park headquarters for a briefing. During the session, you will meet your guide and trekking group. The ranger will explain the trekking rules, including keeping a 10-meter distance from the gorillas, avoiding loud noise, and not using camera flash.
Start your Rwanda gorilla trekking adventure in the forest to locate your assigned gorilla family. Once found, spend an hour watching them feed, play, and care for their young. The trek may take up to 5 hours depending on the gorillas’ movement.
During the trek, you may also see monkeys such as vervet and colobus species. After this memorable gorilla experience, meet your driver and transfer back to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
End of 2-Day Mount Bisoke Climbing Tour.
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