About this experience
There is always a chance to meet one of the gorilla families while climbing without paying the gorilla permit. On your way up, you’ll be trekking through a number of different vegetation zones after passing through bamboo forest, the preferred food of golden monkeys and mountain gorillas.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- We always enjoy our coffee while checking in for legal formalities and getting briefing from park rangers
- The packed lunch is given per head to be eaten either on your way climbing or by the time you reach the summit of the volcano
- The snacks, water & juice are given from the starting point for you to enjoy them while climbing the volcano
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Visa to Rwanda
- Air ticket
Itinerary and highlights
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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Meeting and pickup information
- We normally pick up our guests from the Airport or from any Hotel within Kigali Our driver guide will be at the hotel between 30 min to 1 hour, and we will be happy to have client's WhatsApp number for a quick chart during pick-up time.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Usalama Tours Rwanda
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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Our driver guide will be at the hotel between 30 min to 1 hour, and we will be
happy to have client's WhatsApp number for a quick chart during pick-up time.
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