3-Day Mount Bisoke Hike & Golden Monkey Trekking Adventure

3-Day Mount Bisoke Hike & Golden Monkey Trekking Adventure

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Virunga Mountains (Mountain Range) Volcanoes NP (Gorillas Kigali (Day 3)
Experience an exciting 3-day adventure in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, combining the challenging climb of Mount Bisoke with an unforgettable golden monkey trekking experience. Mount Bisoke rises to 3,711 meters and is famous for its spectacular crater lake at the summit. Explore the lush bamboo and montane forests of the Virunga Mountains while searching for the playful and endangered golden monkeys. The trek offers beautiful scenery, fascinating wildlife, and an opportunity to experience Rwanda's remarkable volcanic landscapes.

Route

Start Virunga Mountains (Mountain Range) (Day 1)
Day 2 Volcanoes NP (Gorillas
End Kigali (Day 3)

Tour Features

Day 1:Depart for the Volcanoes Park Day 2:Bisoke Mt Hike Rwanda Day 3:Volcanoes Park & Kigali drop off

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Virunga Mountains (Mountain Range), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Kigali (Day 3)
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
2
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Depart for the Volcanoes Park
Morning 🏨Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
After our breakfast, your driver guide shall pick you from your hotel and kick start with a city tour, check out of Kigali and drive through the rolling hills of Rwanda to the Volcanoes Park. Arrive in time for lunch at our lodge. Relax till about 4pm and drive to the Iby'iwacu community center. Return later to your lodge and prepare for the hike the next morning.
Day 2 Bisoke Mt Hike Rwanda
Morning 🏨Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Mount Bisoke is an active stratovolcano in the Virunga Mountains along the Rwanda-DRC border. Towering at 3,711 meters, it is famous for its massive summit crater lake. The trek begins with a briefing from the park headquarters at the Kinigi visitor's center. The trek shall take about 3 to 4hrs ascending and about 2hrs descending. You will atleast spend an hr at the summit relaxing, taking pictures, and descend. Arrive and meet your driver getting back to your lodge.
Day 3 Volcanoes Park & Kigali drop off
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
We are winding up with the Volcanoes National Park with an early Golden Monkey tracking in the community area of the park. Get upclose with these beautiful creatures feeding in the gardens and bamboo shrubs. Return later by 10am, drive to your lodge to refresh and drive back to Kigali city for a drop off at the Airport for your onward journey home.

Rates

From: $1,346 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees
  • (For non-residents)
  • All activities
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

Not included
  • Porterage
  • Rescue fee
  • Climbing gear
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Virunga Mountains (Mountain Range)

End: Kigali (Day 3)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 • 1600 reviews