4 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Mount Bisoke Hike Safari

Experience the ultimate Rwanda adventure safari with gorilla trekking and a thrilling Mount Bisoke hike Rwanda in the heart of Volcanoes National Park. This 4 days Rwanda gorillas and Mt Bisoke hike package combines intimate encounters with endangered mountain gorillas and a rewarding volcano summit trek to a pristine crater lake. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers, this itinerary covers Rwanda gorilla trekking safari highlights, stunning volcanic landscapes, and cultura touches in the land of a thousand hills.

Join our Rwanda gorilla trekking tour package for a once-in-a-lifetime journey. secure your spot and trek with the giants today!

Brief itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and transfer to Musanze

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Day 3: Mount Bisoke Hike

Day 4: Twin Lakes & Departure

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Your 4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Mount Bisoke Hike begins upon landing in Kigali, beautiful city of Rwanda. Our English-speaking driver-guide meets you at the airport or hotel. He takes you on a a quick Kigali city tour. You visit the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial or vibrant Kimironko Market for local crafts.

By midday, embark on a 2.5-hour drive north through rolling hills and tea plantations to Musanze, gateway to Volcanoes National Park. Upon there, check into your lodge, enjoy dinner under the stars, and rest for tomorrow’s gorilla trek.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Rise early for breakfast, then be transfered to volcanes national park headquarters for a 7 AM gorilla trek briefing. Here, rangers assign you to one of 12 habituated Rwanda gorilla family groups such as Susa, Amahoro, or Sabyinyo.

The Rwanda gorilla trekking permit costing $1,500 grants you one hour with the troop once located. Volcanies national park treks range 2–6 hours taking you through bamboos and nettles, and other different plant species. porters costing $20 are readily available to help you with the gorilla trekking gear.while there, Capture memories as the gorilla family interacts.

After 1 hour of observaion, you return to lodges for lunch, then relax or join an optional visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for traditional dance and crafts.

Day 3: Mount Bisoke Hike

After breakfast,you head to the Bisoke trail head for a 7:30 AM simple briefing and then start on your hike. The Mt Bisoke hike Rwanda takes you through farmlands and dense forests featuring different eye catch wildlife species such as monkeys, butterflies, different bird species, among others offering a rewarding experience. After about 4 to 5 hours of hiking, you will reach the mount bisoke summit. its mirror-like surface reflecting the sky makes this place very beatiful. Here you have splendid vieews of other surrounding volcanoes, and other different attractions.

You descend in 2–3 hours. As Muddy trails are common, we advise you to wear gaiters and walking sticks are provided. Celebrate with dinner back at the lodge.

Day 4: Return to Kigali – Departure

Savor a leisurely breakfast. Some of the morning activities to enjoy include a two to three hours hike to Dian Fossey’s tomb, exploring the stunning Twin Lakes, Burera & Ruhondo .

You willl depart Musanze by 11 AM to catch your afternoon or evening flights at Kigali international airport or enjoy an extended stay according to your travel plans.

Inclusions and exclusions

Includes:

Gorilla trekking permit
Mount Bisoke hiking permit
Park entrance fees
3 nights accommodation (budget/midrange/luxury)
All meals & bottled water
Private 4×4 transport & driver-guide
walking sticks

Excludes:

International flights
Rwanda visa ($50) or East African Tourist Visa ($100)
Tips, laundry, souvenirs
Porters fee

About Volcanoes National Park

Nestled in northwestern Rwanda near the town of Musanze, Volcanoes National Park spans 160 square kilometers of dramatic volcanic terrain along the Virunga Mountains. This UNESCO World Heritage candidate is the premier destination for Rwanda gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, protecting roughly half of the world’s remaining 1,063 mountain gorillas.

The park’s bamboo-clad slopes and afro-montane forests also shelter golden monkeys, forest elephants, and over 200 bird species. Its global fame stems from primatologist Dian Fossey, who studied gorilla families here for 18 years and is buried at the Karisoke Research Center. Today, sustainable tourism funds 10% of park revenues directly into local communities, making every Volcanoes National Park gorillas trek a conservation victory.

Why Hike Mount Bisoke?

Mount Bisoke also spelled Visoke, stands at 3,711 meters on the Rwanda–DR Congo border, one of eight Virunga volcanoes. The Mount Bisoke hiking experience rewards trekkers with a emerald-green crater lake at the summit, panoramic views of the Virunga chain, and potential sightings of buffaloes, duikers, and golden monkeys.

The moderate-to-strenuous Rwanda volcano adventure takes 6–8 hours round trip, climbing through Hagenia woodlands and giant lobelia zones. Unlike steeper neighbors like Karisimbi, Bisoke offers a challenging yet achievable day hike, this is perfect to pair with gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda.

How well to be prepared for this safari

To fully enjoy the 4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Mt Bisoke Hike, prepare for variable weather conditions ranging from cool mornings and evenings. Expect rain anytime, muddy trails, and strict park rules. Fitness matters therefore train with 1–2 hour hikes 4–6 weeks prior.

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