Main Info
The 3 days Karisimbi Volcano Hike is a strenuous but enjoyable safari package to the top of Karisimbi, the highest inactive volcano in the Virunga conservation area in the chain of the eight Virunga Volcanoes. The summit of Mount Karisimbi provide you with spectacular views of the Volcanoes National Park and the neighboring communities.
Trip summary
Day 1: City tour & transfer to volcanoes national park
Day 2: Hiking Karisimbi volcano
Day 3 : descend and transfer to the airport
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: City tour & transfer to volcanoes national park
After a morning breakfast at your hotel, our driver guide will pick you and go for a city tour in Kigali. You will visit the Kigali genocide ,memorial centre, Kigali convention centre, presidential palace and have lunch in the city. In the afternoon, drive north westwards to volcanoes national park a home to the highest population of mountain gorilla sin the Virunga conservation area. Dinner and overnight at Mountain gorilla view lodge/ Da Vi Vinci lodge.
Day 2: Hiking Karisimbi volcano
Have a morning breakfast and transfer to the starting point of Karisimbi hike. You will have a simple briefing about the dos and don’ts plus hiking code of conduct from the rangers. You will then with packed lunch, drinking water, dressed in hiking gears, walking sticks and hand gloves start off the hike. Interestingly, you will have stopovers for lunch and rest which keeps you strong and energetic to continue hiking. Camp at the summit for an overnight.
Day 3 : Descend and transfer to the airport
In the morning, you will hike back and transfer to Kigali international airport for a connecting flight.
End of the Safari