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4 Days Gorilla Trekking & Bisoke Hike

4 Days Gorilla Trekking & Bisoke Hike

Gorilla trek + Mount Bisoke volcano crater lake

Duration
4 days
Max Group
8 people
Starting From
$2,800
Country
Rwanda

Overview

The 4-day Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Bisoke Hiking tour combines two of Rwanda's most iconic wildlife experiences. Trek to meet mountain gorillas on day 2, then scale the slopes of Mount Bisoke volcano to reach its spectacular crater lake at over 12,000ft.

Trip Highlights

  • Mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes NP
  • Mount Bisoke volcano hike to crater lake
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial visit
  • Park ranger-guided summit hike
  • Panoramic views of the Virunga volcanoes

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival in Kigali & Transfer to Musanze

Our representative will be waiting to welcome you at the airport and usher you to the dedicated car to Musanze, near Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the land of a thousand hills. There will be a visit to the Genocide Memorial in Kigali.

Musanze lodge
Lunch, Dinner
Airport pickup Kigali Genocide Memorial visit Drive to Musanze
2

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla trekking is an unforgettable experience. The day commences with a drive to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for briefing. Pick-up is at 6:00 am. One of the highlights is watching the impressive, calm gorillas conduct themselves graciously in their natural habitat. After trekking the driver takes you to the lodge to freshen up.

Musanze lodge
Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Early drive to Volcanoes NP Ranger briefing Mountain gorilla trek One hour with gorilla family
3

Mount Bisoke Volcano Hike

After early morning breakfast, you set out for today's adventure — the Bisoke volcano hike. It takes almost a full day so departing by 8:00 am is crucial. You'll receive all required information from the park ranger beforehand. Be physically prepared: the pathway to the crater can be wet and muddy. The rewarding summit reveals a beautiful crater lake at over 12,000 ft with panoramic Virunga views.

Musanze lodge
Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Bisoke volcano hike to crater lake (full day) Ranger-guided summit trek Crater lake at 3,711m summit Panoramic Virunga volcano views
4

Transfer to Kigali — City Tour & Departure

Day 4 brings us back to Kigali. Upon arriving you are at liberty to explore some locations for shopping and sightseeing before departing for the airport.

Breakfast
Morning drive from Musanze to Kigali Optional Kigali exploration Airport transfer

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