Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
For the nature enthusiasts, the Volcanoes national park is a true paradise filled with lush green forest, rare mountain vegetation, crater lakes, plenty of wildlife such as forest elephants and buffaloes, golden monkeys and mountain gorillas, endemic birds of the Albertine rift, breathtaking views of Rwanda’s mist shrouded mountainous landscape and sprawling volcanoes. They offer an unrivaled African jungle experience and one of the best scenery on the African continent!
During the hikes, you are chanced with encountering the habituated Mountain Gorillas, for which you shall be permitted only a minute to view them minus taking any pictures to keep it fair for those that paid for the pricey Gorilla trek tour permit. Golden Monkeys are also a high possibility encounter during the hike.BGE provide with you the hiking facilities, packaged lunch,porters,etc.
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Volcanoes National Park entry ticket
Licensed tour guide
Private transportation
Departure Point
mn 205 n°14 14, Ruhengeri, Rwanda
we pick up from all hotels in Rwanda according to the guest’s choice and the transportation cost doesn't include in the price of the
service.We charge according to the area covered.
Mount Bisoke, Ruhengeri, Rwanda Hiking Mount Bisoke in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park offers a captivating experience. You'll encounter lush vegetation, diverse wildlife, and stunning views. The trek leads you through bamboo forests, providing a chance to spot golden monkeys and various bird species. As you ascend, the landscape transforms, revealing panoramic vistas of the Virunga Mountains. The ultimate reward is reaching Bisoke's crater lake at the summit, a serene and mesmerizing sight. Be prepared for challenging terrain and varying weather conditions, but the overall adventure is truly unforgettable.
Along the trail, guests will enjoy different forest vegetations, golden monkeys, birds, and scenic and panoramic views, stopovers, and 1 hour for lunch at the summit while enjoying the crater lake and the surrounding panoramic views.
"The transportation isn't include on this tour" 10 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
fvk61
24 Dec 2021
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avram90
10 Dec 2021
the guides did great job getting us to a family of gorillas. The hike was slippery in places but the guides held our hands and our gear and were so attentive to us. We were never fearful, even though we got so close to the family including the silverback. Very well organized, made us feel good about all the conservation efforts being done for the gorillas.
CillianR_13
22 Jan 2020
I did this as a one day solo trip from Kigali. The day started with a 4:30am pick up. We arrived in Volcanoes NP around 7am where we registered and met our guide and 2 other tourists hiking for the day.
As we started the hike, we were joined by soldiers from the Rwandan army. They escorted us 'for our protection' as we were on the DRC border and the forest is full of wildlife.
The hike itself it tough. I'm an athletic male in my 20s and found it challenging, it's constant climbing. The crater was filled with cloud/fog when we reached the top but cleared after ~15 minutes. We had lunch at the top and hiked back. I was planning on hiring hiking boots at the start of the trail for $5 but we were told the trail was dry so I made do with my running shoes, I slipped a few times on the way back but nothing serious. Take lots of water - I'd recommend arriving hydrated and taking 2-2.5 litres with you. We enjoyed a beer and some chicken&chips once we got back to the start.
The day trip cost me $325. Most of the expense came from the transport to and from Kigali (hiking permit was $75 and $50 for a guide). If not in a hurry, I'd recommend catching a bus from Kigali to Muzanze (~€3.5 one way), staying there the night before and then catch a bus back from Muzanze to Kigali (or to wherever) in the evening.
I ended up traveling to Gisenyi the following day and only later realised I should have gone there from Muzanze instead of going back to Kigali - but that was solely due to my lack of research.
I arranged the trip through Simon in BGE, he was excellent - super quick at responding and he arranged everything for me at very short notice (the day before!). A big thanks to Simon.
This tour in
Kinigi
is organized by
Beyond the Gorillas Experience
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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