The Volcano Bisoke, Volcano Mohabura, Volcano Karisimbi, Volcano Sabyinyo and Volcano Gahinga hikes all are challenging but rewarding day trips in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, ending at a crater lake near the summit. All treks are known for their steep, often muddy trails, but offer stunning scenery and wildlife sightings.
travel: jeep from Musanze food: fruits, sandviches and lunch after the hike including: hiking boots, leg protector, permits
PRICE: 245 USD
travel: car from Musanze food: fruits, sandviches including: permits
PRICE: 185 USD
travel: moto from Musanze food: fruits, biscuits including: permits
Height: 3,711 m Location: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Duration: ± 6hours round trip Difficulty: Moderate
Volcano SABYINYO
Height: 3,669 m Location: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda on the border with Uganda and DR Congo Duration: ± 6hours round trip Difficulty: Challenging and the summit is not accessible.
Volcano GAHINGA
Height: 3,474 m Location: Volcanoes National Park Duration: ± 6hours round trip Difficulty: Moderate
What to Expect
Steep and muddy trails especially during rain season
Scenic trails through lush bamboo forests
Stunning views of the Virunga mountain range
Wildlife encounters: golden monkeys, birds & more
A true adventure for nature lovers & explorers!
Volcano MUHABURA
For a challenging, one-day hike, you can ascend the extinct Volcano Muhabura, which straddles the border of Rwanda and Uganda. While not the tallest of the Virunga volcanoes, it is known for its steep and physically demanding trail. The all-day trek leads to a crater lake at the summit and offers breathtaking views of the Virunga chain and surrounding lakes.
travel: jeep from Musanze food: fruits, sandviches and lunch after the hike including: hiking boots, leg protector, permits
PRICE: 245 USD
travel: car from Musanze food: fruits, sandviches including: permits
PRICE: 185 USD
travel: moto from Musanze food: fruits, biscuits including: permits
PRICE: 150 USD
VOLCANO KARISIMBI
For a challenging, one day hike, you can ascend the extinct Volcano Muhabura, which straddles the border of Rwanda and Uganda. While not the tallest of the Virunga volcanoes, it is known for its steep and physically demanding trail. The all-day trek leads to a crater lake at the summit and offers breathtaking views of the Virunga chain and surrounding lakes.
travel: jeep from Musanze food: fruits, sandviches and lunch after the hike including: hiking boots, leg protector, permits
PRICE: 245 USD
travel: car from Musanze food: fruits, sandviches including: permits
PRICE: 185 USD
travel: moto from Musanze food: fruits, biscuits including: permits
