Day 1
Arrival & Volcanoes Region Experience (Kigali → Musanze / Kinigi)
You depart Kigali and drive to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park.
Adventure Tours · RW Rwanda
NIGHT MOUNT GAHINGA HIKING EXPERIENCE
It offers a quiet, less crowded trek through bamboo forest, swampy volcanic terrain, and a scenic summit with wide views of the Virunga chain. This itinerary is designed for travelers who want a softer but authentic volcanic hiking experience with cultural depth and comfort.
Your journey
Day by Day
2 days of adventure ahead
Day 2
Mount Gahinga Hike & Return
Early morning transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for briefing and start of the hike.
Included
✓Park hiking permit
Professional park ranger guide
✓Pre-hike briefing at Volcanoes National Park headquarters
✓Guided hike up and down Mount Gahinga
✓Bottled water during briefing/transfer (where provided in package)
✓4x4 transport Kigali ↔ Musanze ↔ park headquarters (if full package)
✓1 night accommodation near Volcanoes National Park (for 2-day package)
✓Coordination and logistics support
Professional park ranger guide
✓Pre-hike briefing at Volcanoes National Park headquarters
✓Guided hike up and down Mount Gahinga
✓Bottled water during briefing/transfer (where provided in package)
✓4x4 transport Kigali ↔ Musanze ↔ park headquarters (if full package)
✓1 night accommodation near Volcanoes National Park (for 2-day package)
✓Coordination and logistics support
Excluded
•International flights & Rwanda visa
•Personal hiking gear (boots, rain jacket, gloves)
•Meals (unless stated in lodge package)
•Porter services (optional, paid locally)
•Tips for guides and staff
Travel insurance
•Personal hiking gear (boots, rain jacket, gloves)
•Meals (unless stated in lodge package)
•Porter services (optional, paid locally)
•Tips for guides and staff
Travel insurance
USD 500
per person
- Duration: 1 Days / 1 Nights
- Country: Rwanda
- Category: Adventure Tours
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