For adventure lovers, the Mount Bisoke hike should be included on your bucket list in Rwanda. Situated in the northwestern part of Rwanda, Bisoke Volcano is the easiest Volcano to trek among the eight Virunga volcanoes. It starts with a briefing at the park headquarters in Kinigi and later starts the hike up to the top.
Standing at 3700m, this volcano with its typical conic shape enchants adventurers with its deep crater lake at the top.
Mount Bisoke hike is a 6-hour adventure including four hours for ascending and two hours for descending. For experienced hikers can do it in less than six hours including three hours for ascending and one hour for descending.
The trails to the top wind through various vegetation habitats that include bamboo forests, Hypericum forest and Lobelia bushes. The trek reveals plenty of Wildlife species en route embodying primates, insects, reptiles and varied bird species.
All those hoping to be part of the hike are expected to be at the park headquarters in time. At exactly 7:00 am the briefing starts and after you will be assigned to a ranger guide.
After the briefing, the adventure starts at 8:00 am. Do not forget to hire a porter who will carry your luggage up to the top. The cost of hiking Mount Bisoke is USD 75 per person.
This fee is inclusive of the park entry and the ranger fee. This permit is purchased on arrival, with no booking.
For transportation from Kigali, we recommend that you book with a local tour operator like Eco Safaris Rwanda and you will receive impeccable services that are worth your money.