A day trip _ Mount Bisoke Hike Adventure

Overview

Available languages

English

French

6 hours

Mobile ticket

There is always a chance to meet one of the gorilla families while climbing without paying the gorilla permit. On your way up, you’ll be trekking through a number of different vegetation zones after passing through bamboo forest, the preferred food of golden monkeys and mountain gorillas.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

We always enjoy our coffee while checking in for legal formalities and getting briefing from park rangers

The packed lunch is given per head to be eaten either on your way climbing or by the time you reach the summit of the volcano

The snacks, water & juice are given from the starting point for you to enjoy them while climbing the volcano

Alcoholic Beverages

Gratuities

Visa to Rwanda

Air ticket

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Four Points by Sheraton Kigali

Kn3 Avenue, Nyarugenge District, Nyarugenge District Kigali Rwanda

Kigali Marriott Hotel

Kn 3 Avenue, Nyarugenge District, Nyarugenge District Kigali Rwanda

Kigali Serena Hotel

KN 3 Avenue, Boulevard de la Revolution Kigali Rwanda

Ubumwe Grande Hotel

Plot 1306, KN 67 Street Kigali Rwanda

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali

KG 2 Roundabout Kigali Rwanda

Kigali Intl. Airport

Kigali Rwanda

What To Expect

Hiking Mount Bisoke is an adventurous and exciting activity which is not restricted to experienced hikers. Hiking up to the summit takes 6 hours while coming down 2 or more depending on how frequently the hiking team stops for rest. Seasoned mountain climbers can reach the summit in 3 hours. A Mount Bisoke hike is considered less demanding but hikers should be reasonably fit and prepare to deal with the thorny plants, stinging insects and muddy trails – especially during the rainy season. The temperature/oxygen levels is one aspect hikers have to prepare to deal with. Temperatures can get so low and make the hike tiring hence requiring frequent stops.

Options

A day trip _ Mount Bisoke Hike

Packed lunch and water
Private transportation
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Darius was amazing, there...
maribacardi,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Darius was amazing, there is no other way to describe. He does the transport to the national park and the hike is done by a park ranger and porters. It's quite a long drive that starts very early, but it was fun all along. He stays there waiting for you the whole time in case you don't make it or something happens. 1000% recommend. About the hike, it's not the easiest. If you're not used to doing cardio or hikes, it's going to be hard. The view on top is nice.
Challenging but rewarding hike! Amazing experience!
Joshua B,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A challenging but amazing hike! Darius is super organised and managed to keep everything on schedule despite the short notice. The guides you do the hike with are very friendly and supportive. It was a great day!
Tough but fun hiking
harukok364,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The hiking was tough but the view and experience was amazing. A porter carried my bag and helped me to hike with holding hands. Overall fun experience.
Great experience, highly recommended
Expedition226380,
Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great experience! Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to do something different to just seeing the gorillas. The hike is challenging towards the end, but very manageable. Darius is a great guide! Very engaging and I really enjoyed our discussions. I have learnt a lot about the country and its culture. A must if you are in Rwanda.
Great and fun experience but don't understimate
CKin2013,
Dec 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great time going on the Bisoke hike. Thanks to Darius for organizing it! The hike is great fun, but don't underestimate this mountain. It is a serious hike, and harder in the rainy season, so come physically prepared and well equipped. I only had running shoes, but got to rent rubber boots at the base, which were a life saver. Getting to the top was magical, though, so I do highly recommend it.
Great day trip
cboyer610,
Oct 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome trip! The hike was great and everything was super easy, including pick-up, etc. I’d love to come back and do another trip.
An amazing hike to the top of Mount Bisoke!
bushell s,
Dec 19, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Darius and his team at Usalama Tours looked after everything for my day trip on this wonderful hike. From collecting me (very early!) from my hotel in Kigali to organising lunch for my trip and bringing me back safely to Kigali that evening. Due to very few tourist in Rwanda at the time because of Covid travel restrictions, I was the only person undertaking the hike that day! But still, they were able to organise the tour at very short notice. The drive from the park-ranger meeting point was over very bumpy terrain to the base of Mount Bisoke, through banana plantations and lush green Rwandan countryside. After leaving the jeeps, we began our trek through the local villages and farmland. This eventually gave way to dense rainforest jungle and narrow muddy tracks. The hike itself was very challenging, with an ascent of about 1000m, taking me about 3.5 hours to reach the top. Completing it in May meant the ground was very wet and muddy under foot. All along the way, I was very well looked after by the guides and rangers. Overall a very enjoyable experience. It did take a couple of days and lots of washing to finally clean my hiking boots! Thanks to Darius and all the Usalama Tours for such a memorable experience!