3 Days Hiking Mount Karisimbi in Rwanda

Mountain Karisimbi is one of the eight series that make up the great Virunga Volcanic region, the Mountain is situated in the Volcanoes National Park in the northern part of Rwanda’, it is popular for the Mountain gorilla a sub-species of the eastern gorilla-gorilla beringei. Our 3 Days Hiking Mount Karisimbi in Rwanda will not only take you for physical exercise but also explore the best of the park. On a lucky day, you may even be chanced to meet the critically endangered species of mountain gorillas or golden monkeys in the national park.

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Introduction

Start	Accommodation	Type	Destination	Basis	Duration
Day 1	Virunga Inn Resort & Spa		Volcanoes National Park	FB	1 Nights
	→ Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel	alternate

Key
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
FB: Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Included

Airport and inter-hotel transfers from day 1 to the last day.
• All activities as highlighted in the itinerary.
• 2 Nights at Volcanoes National Park.
• 2 Days of hiking Mount Karismbi.
• Exclusive use of a private safari land cruiser 4×4.
•Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking driver guide.
•1 Golden Monkey trek permit per person.
•Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour.
• All government taxes.
•Our assistance.

Excluded

International and domestic airline tickets unless indicated,
All extra activities, visits, entrances, and extra meals/drinks are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Entry visa fees,
Optional extras whilst in Kigali.
Drinks throughout the trip,
Tips and gratuities,
Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.

Day 1: Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park

Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, and set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience face to face encounters with these intriguing creatures. Regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorillas are without a doubt the main drawcard, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, with the beautiful day hike to the crater lake on Mount Bisoke being a particular highlight. Make sure to visit the fascinating Karisoke Research Centre and the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey.

Day Itinerary

0430: Depart Kigali in the morning.
0440:Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
0700: Estimated time of arrival.
0730: Briefing for Karismbi Mountain Hike.
0800: Start the hike for a day.
1800: Overnight on the mountain.

Activities

Karismbi Mountain Hike

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 2: Virunga Inn Resort & Spa, Volcanoes National Park

Day Itinerary

0700: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
0730: Another day to descend from the Mountain
1500: Estimated time of arriving at the base camp.
1600: Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
1800: Dinner at your lodge.

Overnight: Virunga Inn Resort & Spa

Located in Kinigi, Rwanda, Virunga Inn Resort & Spa offers stylish accommodations with beautiful views of the mountains. The property features beautifully appointed rooms equipped with comfortable bedding, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, and a seating area. The property also features a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi throughout, room service, and a restaurant serving a tasty breakfast each morning.

Alternate: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel in Musanze (Ruhengeri) located on the road going to Kinigi is a convenient starting point to go for different activities that the Volcanoes National Park is offering. Each of the rooms features hairdryers, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms and mini-bars. A the hotel guests will find a restaurant, a pool, and a beautiful garden. 24-hour front desk service is also available as well as massage service.

Activities

Second day Hiking Karismbi

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: End of Itinerary

Day Itinerary

0600: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
0630: Transfer to the park headquarters for Golden Monkey trekking briefing.
0800: Start the golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
1200: Estimated time of returning from the jungle.
1230: Transfer back to the Lodge.
1400:Drive and return to Kigali
1630: Estimated time of arrival and transfer to the airport for your flight back.
TBA: Flight time to be advised.

Activities

Volcanoes National Park Golden Monkey Trekking

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda offers Golden monkeys trekking. This unique experience allows guests in groups of up to eight to look for and discover golden monkeys within their natural habitat.

The monkeys are incredibly active and enjoy showing off for tourists and researchers that they encounter daily. The monkeys can be found closer to the base of the volcano and enjoy eating the bamboo vegetation in the area.

Basis

Breakfast and Lunch

Transport

Transfers

Date	Company	Pick Up	Drop Off	Time	Vehicle
		Kigali International Airport [KGL]	Virunga Inn Resort & Spa		Transfer
		Virunga Inn Resort & Spa	Kigali International Airport [KGL]		Transfer

3 Days Hiking Mount Karisimbi in Rwanda Tour Highlights Include:-

Hiking Karismbi Mountain.

The hike takes 6 hours to reach the campsite where you will have dinner and stay overnight. The next day, you will slope downhill and expect to see a number of birds of the park and a few animals, on a lucky day you may be chanced to see gorillas or even the golden monkeys, along the vegetative zone of the national park is a growing plant life of the forest, in which is an undergrowth of lianas, tree climbing plants, and ferns, we will descend the volcano to meet our guide.

Volcanoes National Park Golden Monkey Trekking.

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda offers Golden Monkey trekking. This unique experience allows guests in groups of up to eight to look for and discover golden monkeys within their natural habitat.

The monkeys are incredibly active and enjoy showing off to tourists and researchers that they encounter daily. The monkeys can be found closer to the base of the volcano and enjoy eating the bamboo vegetation in the area.