2 Days Mount Karisimbi Hike

This 2 Days Mount Karisimbi Hike will lead you to one of the most notable Virunga mountains in Rwanda that will give you access to a number of attractions from the great views along the slopes, you will also get the chance to watch a number of rewarding views as you hike along the slopes of mount Karisimbi that will make your Rwanda wildlife safari quite rewarding.

Highlights of your safari

DAY 1: HIKING MOUNT KARISIMBI HIKE

DAY 2: REACH THE SUMMIT, DESCEND AND RETURN TO KIGALI

Detailed itinerary

DAY 1: HIKING MOUNT KARISIMBI HIKE

After an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will make your way to the park. At the park entrance, as early as 7am, you will then be allocated the ranger guides and you head for the hike. Karisimbi volcano is the highest of the 8 mount peaks of Virunga conservation region.

The hike to the summit offers spectacular and magnificent views of different volcanoes including Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira volcanoes. The hike is strenuous and challenging so you need to be physically fit to do this hike. This is a 6 hours hike with great views different bird species and primates. On reaching at an altitude of about 3700m, you will stop at the first camping site where you will spend a night.

Park Fees in Volcanoes National Park 2022
Mount Karisimbi

DAY 2: REACH THE SUMMIT, DESCEND AND RETURN TO KIGALI

After early morning cup of coffee, embark on an hour’s hike to the summit. At this level the hike is very steep going through trials of thick jungles surrounded by stunning scenery. On reaching at the summit, enjoy amazing views of the surrounding areas like mount Muhabura. After enjoying your time at the summit descent to the starting point where you will meet your driver readily waiting to receive you and connect for late lunch. Later embark on your journey back to Kigali city where you will be dropped off at a location of your choice in Kigali city or at Kigali international airport. The end of your mountain karisimbi hike for an amazing Rwanda safari.

End of 2 Days Mount Karisimbi Hike

Quotation Includes;

  • Gorilla trekking permit(1500usd)
  • Chimpanzee permit
  • Park entrance fees
  • all accommodation as per itinerary
  • safari van and fuel
  • Full time English speaking driver/ guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Vehicle entrance fees
  • Bottled mineral water while on safari
  • All activities as indicated

Excludes;

  • All optional activities as indicated
  • Tips
  • Visa fees
  • Air tickets
  • All items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beer, e.t.c
  • Anything else not included in the itinerary