Private Tour

1 Day Bisoke Hike Safari at Volcanoes National Park

Overview

Available languages

English

French

13 hours

Mobile ticket

This private tour ensures a personalized experience, allowing you to hike at your own pace while enjoying the serene beauty of Volcanoes National Park. You’ll have the flexibility to fully immerse yourself in the natural surroundings. The crater lake at the summit is a rare and breathtaking feature, making the hike truly special. Along the way, you’ll encounter golden monkeys, rare bird species, and unique alpine vegetation. The journey to the park itself is scenic, showcasing Rwanda’s rolling green hills. This adventure blends challenging trekking, wildlife encounters, and stunning landscapes.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Pick up and drop off

Bottled water

Lunch

Bisoke Hike Permit

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Volcanoes National Park Rwanda

Pick up from your place and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

3 hours • Admission Included

Volcanoes National Park

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 restroom. We recommend to bring some snacks to keep you energized 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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Bisoke Volcano Hike

Pickup included

Bisoke hike permit inclusive

Bisoke hiking permit included
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great trip- be prepared for tough climb!
Susanne H,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This company offered brilliant communication before and then throughout our trip. We were picked up from our hotel in Kigali promptly at 4.30 am by our very friendly driver Achno. He drove a Toyota Land Cruiser (off Road car) which was definitely needed for the rugged terrain that led up to the foot of the mountains. Achno took us both to the base camp and then up the very stony Road to the village near the foot of the mountains of the National Park. This village is at appr. 2200 meters. We then climbed up the volcano to 3700m (! This is not a printing mistake), which means that you have to be fit and healthy , as well as athletic and used to negotiating steps of up to 50 cm that are wet and slippery. The journey from Kigali to the village was about 150 kilometres one way- so you need a full day for this trip. During the car journey we learned a lot about life in Ruanda , not only from our knowledgeable driver Achno but also from seeing how life is lived outside Kigali . It was an unforgettable trip, thank you Achno.
Fantastic volcano hike!
Freedom20117978460,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a fantastic time, Benjamin was a great driver, managed to arrange the license for me even though u registered very last minute and the hike was wonderful.
Nice hike with a very good driver
ChristosKl,
May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The driver, Benjamin, came to pick us up early in the morning and took us straight to the national park to register and meet our park guide. Note that the starting point of the hike is around 45 minutes from there and around 10-15 minutes is in a very rough and rocky road but the 4x4 car (Land Cruiser) could handle well. If the terrain is muddy, I would recommend to have a porter ($10 per porter) for each person in the group as it is very slippery and porters help a lot. It took us almost six hours to go up and come down and Benjamin was at the base waiting for us to return. The highlights were the view of the crater at the top and a short sighting of a gorilla which lasted less than 1 minute.