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Overview
- Duration:20 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Private tour
- Language:English, French
Mount Karisimbi is the tallest and toughest Volcano to hike out of the eight Volcanoes with in the Virunga ranges. The mount Karisimbi hiking is one of the most memorable activities in Rwanda. Hiking to the top of Mount Karismbi is one of the key tourism activities you should not miss on your Rwanda safari to Volcanoes National Park.
Highlights
- Tallest and toughest volcano: Karisimbi is described as the highest and most demanding of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga range.
- Summit hike: A 2-day trek to the top of Karisimbi in Volcanoes National Park, starting from the RDB office at Kinigi, near Musanze.
- Camping on the mountain (Day 1): The hike starts at 8:00 AM and takes about 6-7 hours before you camp overnight on the mountain.
- Summit push (Day 2): About 3 hours up to the top, then a 4-5 hour descent to the starting point, followed by refreshments and a transfer back to your hotel.
- Included: Park ranger fees, government taxes, an English and/or French-speaking driver-guide, and 4×4 transport. Airport transfer is included if your flight is the same day the safari ends.
- Flexible pickup: From the airport, your hotel, or another point you choose.
Itinerary
Karisimbi Hike Itinerary
Day 1 Karisimbi hiking
Early morning, you will be picked from your hotel to Musanze( RDB Kinigi) in volcanoes National park for a 2 days hike of karisimbi volcano for accommodation (Camping on the mountain) and meals (carry your own).The Hike Starts from 8:00AM and have camping after 6-7hours of hiking.
Day 2 Karisimbi hiking
Early morning, you will be picked from your Campsite for a hike again around 3 hours up to the top of kalisimbi volcano . After your hiking experience you return back down to the starting point (4-5 hours), take refreshments and transfer back to your Hotel.NB: The booking must be done 5 days before your hiking date.Carry rain jackets, Hiking Shoes, Gloves,.
Includes/Excludes
- Gorilla Permits
- Park Ranger Fees
- Relevant Government Taxes
- Full time English or/and French speaking Driver/Guide
- Meal
- Ground Transportation by a 4×4 vehicle
- Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 72 hours in advance of the experience for a refund.
Frequently asked questions
What’s included in the tour price, and what’s not?
The price includes entry permits, park ranger fees, relevant government taxes, a full-time English and/or French-speaking driver/guide, and ground transportation by 4x4 vehicle. Airport transfer is also included, as long as your flight is on the same day the tour ends. Airfares, visa fees, personal insurance, and personal expenses (drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, and any meals or accommodation not listed in the itinerary) are not included, nor are optional activities.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for a refund up to 72 hours before the start of the experience.
Know before you go
Duration: 2 days
Price: $800 per person
Minimum group size: 6 people, unlike the operator’s other 2-day tours
Booking deadline: At least 5 days before your hiking date
What to bring
Rain jackets
Hiking shoes
Gloves
Your own meals for the mountain, as the page instructs
Price: $800 per person
Minimum group size: 6 people, unlike the operator’s other 2-day tours
Booking deadline: At least 5 days before your hiking date
What to bring
Rain jackets
Hiking shoes
Gloves
Your own meals for the mountain, as the page instructs
from$800.00 /person
