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A day trip _ Mount Bisoke Hike Adventure
While ascending, there’s always an opportunity to encounter a family of gorillas without the need for a gorilla permit. As you proceed upward, you will undergo a journey across various vegetation locales, having traversed a bamboo forest, a favorite dietary source for golden monkeys and mountain gorillas.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Volcanoes National Park Headquarters - Hiking Mount Bisoke is an adventurous and exciting activity which is not restricted to experienced hikers. Hiking up to the summit takes 6 hours while coming down 2 or more depending on how frequently the hiking team stops for rest. Seasoned mountain climbers can reach the summit in 3 hours. A Mount Bisoke hike is considered less demanding but hikers should be reasonably fit and prepare to deal with the thorny plants, stinging insects and muddy trails
- especially during the rainy season. The temperature/oxygen levels is one aspect hikers have to prepare to deal with. Temperatures can get so low and make the hike tiring hence requiring frequent stops.
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What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Visa to Rwanda
- Air ticket
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ckin2013
Dec 16, 2023
Great and fun experience but don't understimate - I had a great time going on the Bisoke hike. Thanks to Darius for organizing it! The hike is great fun, but don't underestimate this mountain. It is a serious hike, and harder in the rainy season, so come physically prepared and well equipped. I only had running shoes, but got to rent rubber boots at the base, which were a life saver. Getting to the top was magical, though, so I do highly recommend it.
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Cboyer610
Oct 29, 2023
Great day trip - Awesome trip! The hike was great and everything was super easy, including pick-up, etc. I’d love to come back and do another trip.
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Bushell_s
Dec 19, 2021
An amazing hike to the top of Mount Bisoke! - Darius and his team at Usalama Tours looked after everything for my day trip on this wonderful hike. From collecting me (very early!) from my hotel in Kigali to organising lunch for my trip and bringing me back safely to Kigali that evening. Due to very few tourist in Rwanda at the time because of Covid travel restrictions, I was the only person undertaking the hike that day! But still, they were able to organise the tour at very short notice.
The drive from the park-ranger meeting point was over very bumpy terrain to the base of Mount Bisoke, through banana plantations and lush green Rwandan countryside. After leaving the jeeps, we began our trek through the local villages and farmland. This eventually gave way to dense rainforest jungle and narrow muddy tracks. The hike itself was very challenging, with an ascent of about 1000m, taking me about 3.5 hours to reach the top. Completing it in May meant the ground was very wet and muddy under foot. All along the way, I was very well looked after by the guides and rangers.
Overall a very enjoyable experience. It did take a couple of days and lots of washing to finally clean my hiking boots!
Thanks to Darius and all the Usalama Tours for such a memorable experience!
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