1-Day Mount Bisoke Hiking Tour in Volcanoes National Park

Mount Bisoke is one of eight volcanoes in the Virunga chain across Rwanda, Uganda, and Congo. It stands 3,711 meters tall and can be hiked by beginners with some fitness.

Your driver will pick you up early in Kigali and take you to Volcanoes National Park for a one-day hike. After a briefing at the park office, a guide will lead you to the summit.

The hike takes about six hours round trip. Along the way, you may see birds and some wild animals. At the top, enjoy views of the park and the crater lake.

Planning for a Mount Bisoke hike? Mount Bisoke is one of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga Volcano chain that stretches across Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mount Bisoke stands at 3,711 meters and can be hiked by travelers with different levels of experience, including beginners. Some physical fitness is needed because the hike can be moderately hard.

Day 1: Mount Bisoke Hike – Volcanoes National Park

Your tour driver will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Kigali. He will drive you northwest to Volcanoes National Park for your one-day hike on Mount Bisoke.

The hike will take about six hours for both going up and coming down.

After a briefing at the Kinigi park offices, you will drive to the starting point of your hike. A park guide will lead you as you climb to the summit of Mount Bisoke.

Enjoy the beautiful views as you go higher on the mountain. You may see some birds and, if lucky, some wild animals that live on the lower slopes.

When you reach the top, enjoy the great views of Volcanoes National Park and the crater lake at the summit.

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