We gather at the Volcanoes national park reception for a briefing about the hike, grab a free cup of Rwandan coffee/tea, buy the Bisoke hike permit if you did not do that before (Only card payment acceptable), hire hiking gears if you do not have enough, and use the bathroom. We recommend to bring some snacks to keep you energised during the hike and something to eat at the Bisoke summit before going down as we will take lunch late in the day. Transfer to Bisoke Volcano hiking start point/ Bisoke head trail – a 40-minute drive from the headquarters. The first 15 minutes are on a paved road while the rest is a bumpy ride on volcanic rocks.

The beginning of our adventurous and challenging hike. Bisoke head trail stands at 2700 metres above sea level. The hike up Mt Bisoke takes about 4 hours and another 2 hours descending down to the starting point but this depends on your speed and the frequency of stops. At the summit is Crater Lake, which features drier vegetation than other parts of the park, with giant heather growing all over the slopes of the volcano. If by chance you encounter some gorillas, the guides allow you to watch them for a few minutes while on the hiking trail. Photography is prohibited as this excursion does not include permits for Gorilla trekking. You may also get to see the Golden Monkey troop on your trek up Mountain Bisoke. Once at the summit, you get to enjoy stunning views of the other five volcanoes and the beautiful Twin Lakes. The amount of time you spend on the summit depends on the weather and temperature. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the summit, as you take pictures.

At the end of the hike, You will be taken to a nice restaurant for a late lunch and driver back to kigali. Feel free to let us know where to drop you off.