Explore one of the 8 volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains on this 2-day Karisimbi Hiking Adventure on Mt. Karisimbi. Mt. Karisimbi, standing at 4,507 meters, is the highest volcano in the Virunga Massif.
Karisimbi Hiking Adventure Highlights
- Day 1: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park – Start hike
- Day 2: Summit Day – Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park – Start hike
Set off very early from your hotel or residence in Kigali to reach the starting point for the hike up Mt. Karisimbi in Volcanoes National Park. Your tour driver will pick you up at around 5:00 am and drive you straight to the park head office for a briefing.
You will then start your hike led by a ranger guide, accompanied by other guides and some porters. Enjoy the views as you go up the mountain, with sights of Nyamuragira and Nyiragongo volcanoes, and expect to see some primates and different bird species.
The hike can be quite challenging but very adventurous and enjoyable. Today’s hike takes about 6 to 7 hours, reaching your campsite for the night at 3,700 meters above sea level.
Day 2: Summit Day – Departure
Wake up early in the morning, have breakfast, and continue your hike up Mt. Karisimbi. Reach the summit by sunrise for nice views of the Virunga volcanoes, green vegetation, and cultivated slopes.
Enjoy the sights, take pictures, and then start your descent back to the base of the mountain.
Meet your tour driver who will take you for lunch and later drive you back to Kigali to your hotel, marking the end of your hiking adventure.
