The 2 Days Mt Karisimbi hiking tour is an excellent adventure to conquer the highest volcano in the Virunga Conservation Area. Hike to the summit o Mt Karisimbi at 4507 meters above the sea level on this 2 Days Karisimbi hiking trip. Mt Karisimbi is the most hiked volcano in the Virunga Massif. The summit of Mt Karisimbi offers scenic views of the whole Rwanda, Uganda and Congo. This trip starts and ends in Kigali
Trip summary
Day 1: Pick up & Hike Mt Karisimbi
Day 2: Reach the summit & descend
Detailed itineraryDay 1: Pick up & Hike Mt Karisimbi
In the early morning, your driver guide will pick you up and transfer to Kinigi park headquarters for registration and briefing on the safety of Mt Karisimbi hiking. You will be guided through a session of dos and don’ts when hiking this iconic volcano. Thereafter, drive to the hiking starting point and start off the adventure. The lower slopes of Mount Karisimbi are covered by montane forest, which shelter the endangered Karisimbi gorilla family and other primates. The hike to the summit lasts for between 6-7 hours depending on the sped of the slowest person in the group. Fortunately, you may have stopovers to relax and sip on the cold drink to keep you strong throughout. Spend an overnight on the slopes of the Volcano
Day 2: Reach the summit & descend
In the early morning ascend to the summit of Mount Karisimbi and enjoy the scenic views of the whole Rwanda and neighboring countries from above. Enjoy a sunrise breakfast on the summit of this iconic volcano and enjoy. There after, start a hike down to the base of the Volcano. You will find you driver guide waiting for you and transfer to Kigali for your departure flight
Tour Inclusions
• Full time English speaking guide
• Hiking permit
• Pick up and drop-off
• Bottled drinking water
• Meals
• Miscellaneous
Tour Exclusions
• Tips
• Extra activities not in the itinerary
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal expenses (shopping)
• Porters fee