Planning a 1 Day Mount Bisoke Hiking & Crater Climbing Safari in Rwanda? Visit Volcanoes National Park and have the best of Bisoke Volcano hiking experience on 1 day Bisoke hike tour in Rwanda.
The volcano hike to the summits of Bisoke Volcanoes comes with exposure to the rich faunal and floral species in the park.
Mt. Bisoke lies in Volcanoes National Park and covers parts of Congo Virunga NP. This volcano rises to height of 3700m and it was formed due to earth movement along the rift valley region in East Africa rift valley.
In the surrounding, Bisoke Volcano has a unique vegetation cover up to its summits which is also an important habitat for the Volcanoes National Park Rwanda mountain gorillas. Rising up to 3700m making it the third highest of the 8 Virunga Volcano and the summits features a jaw-dropping Crater Lake.
Detailed Bisoke Mountain Climbing Safari Itinerary
Travel from Kigali to Kinigi offices at Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri, Northeastern Rwanda. Spend only 2-3 hours to drive to the park a 160sq.kms conservancy area and meet the park official for briefing then you set off for actual hike. Leave the briefing point with packed lunch and water to keep you hydrated during the 6 hours trek to Bisoke summits.
At Bisoke summits, there is more than photography. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Bisoke, the Crater Lake, the twin lakes in the surrounding and other surrounding Virunga Volcanoes.
What to carry
Waterproof daypack, Head gear, Bottled drinking water, Walking stick, Woolen gloves, Sweater, Waterproof hiking boots, Head gear, Rain jacket or poncho, Safari hat, First aid kit, Insect repellents.
How much is Bisoke hike?
The cost for Bisoke volcano hike is USD75 per person and the tickets must be reserved early. You can also book for the hiking permits while at Volcanoes National Park offices on the actual day of hiking.
Is Bisoke Volcano active?
Also referred to as Visoke, Bisoke is one of the active volcanoes in the Virunga region on the Western rift valley of East Africa and Albertine rift valley. The volcano is found at Rwanda border and D.R. Congo.
Getting to Volcanoes NP to hike Bisoke
Bisoke Mountain is accessible by road taking the Northwestern route to Musanze. This is the Northern Province of Rwanda and from Kigali where most Rwanda safaris usually begin from including hiking adventures including Bisoke volcano hiking.
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