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Hiker celebrating at the crater lake on the summit of Mount Bisoke, Rwanda
6 days · Rwanda · Challenging

6-Day Rwanda Volcano Hiking Adventure

For walkers who want the Virungas under their own feet: Bisoke's crater lake, Dian Fossey's camp, the 4,127 m summit of Muhabura and the lakeside Congo Nile Trail.

Check availability WhatsAppFrom US$2,450 pp
Duration
6 days
Route
Kigali → Volcanoes NP → Lake Kivu → Kigali
Best for
Hikers, Adventure travellers
From
US$2,450 pp

Highlights

  • Mount Bisoke crater lake (3,711 m)
  • Dian Fossey's grave at Karisoke
  • Muhabura summit (4,127 m)
  • Congo Nile Trail section above Lake Kivu

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Kigali to Musanze

Pick-up and drive north. Afternoon acclimatisation walk through the farmland below the volcanoes.

Lodge near KinigiMeals: L, D
Day 2

Mount Bisoke crater lake

A steep 6–7 hour return hike through bamboo, hagenia and giant lobelia to the crater lake on Bisoke's summit.

Lodge near KinigiMeals: B, L, D
Day 3

Dian Fossey's grave

Hike to the ruins of Karisoke Research Center and Dian Fossey's grave, beside the gorillas she studied.

Lodge near KinigiMeals: B, L, D
Day 4

Muhabura summit

A long, rewarding climb to the 4,127 m summit with views over Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC on a clear day.

Lodge near KinigiMeals: B, L, D
Day 5

Congo Nile Trail

Drive to Lake Kivu and walk or cycle a section of the Congo Nile Trail through coffee and banana plantations.

Lakeside hotelMeals: B, L, D
Day 6

Return to Kigali

Morning swim, then drive back to Kigali.

Meals: B, L
Muhabura and Gahinga volcanoes with a lenticular cloud
Cyclist on the Congo Nile Trail above Lake Kivu, Rwanda
The jagged peaks of Mount Sabyinyo above farmland

What's included

  • Hiking permits for Bisoke, Dian Fossey and Muhabura
  • Ranger guides
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off at Kigali International Airport
  • Accommodation as listed, two people sharing
  • Meals as listed (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
  • Park entry fees and activities named in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • 24/7 local support from our Kigali team

Not included

  • Gorilla permit (add for US$1,500)
  • Porters (about US$15–20 per hike)
  • International flights
  • Visa fees (Rwanda issues visas on arrival for most nationalities)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides, trackers and porters
  • Drinks, laundry and personal expenses
  • Optional activities not listed

Prices are per person based on two travellers sharing and depend on season, lodge choice and group size. Solo travellers, families and groups are welcome; ask us for an exact quote. Itineraries can be changed to suit you.

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