Quick answerMount Karisimbi is the highest of the Virunga volcanoes and Rwanda's highest point at 4,507 m. The guided climb usually takes two days with a night camped at around 3,700 m, passing through bamboo, hagenia forest and alpine moorland. It is the most demanding hike in Rwanda and requires good fitness and warm gear.
- Where
- Volcanoes National Park
- Duration
- 2 days, 1 night camping
- Cost
- On request
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Minimum age
- Fit adults
- Best time
- June–August, December–February
Overview
Day one climbs through the forest zones to a high camp. Day two starts in the dark for the summit push across alpine heath, then descends all the way to Kinigi. Nights are cold, sometimes below freezing.
Who it suits
Experienced hikers with good fitness. If you want a big day without the overnight, choose Mount Bisoke or Muhabura.
