Mt karisimbi hiking 🏔️❄️🥾
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Mt karisimbi hiking 🏔️❄️🥾

3-DAY MOUNT KARISIMBI HIKING ITINERARY Day 1: Kigali – Volcanoes National Park (Musanze) Your adventure begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Kigali. Enjoy a scenic drive through Rwanda's beautiful countryside to Musanze, located near Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge, relax, and receive a briefing about the hike. Overnight at a comfortable lodge in Musanze. Day 2: Hike to Mount Karisimbi Base Camp After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing by park rangers. Begin your hike through lush rainforest, bamboo forest, and alpine vegetation toward Mount Karisimbi Base Camp. Along the way, enjoy spectacular scenery and the unique flora and fauna of the park. Arrive at the campsite in the afternoon, where you will spend the night in the heart of the mountain. Day 3: Summit Mount Karisimbi – Return & Departure Wake up early for the final ascent to the 4,507-meter summit of Mount Karisimbi, Rwanda's highest volcano. Celebrate your achievement while taking in breathtaking panoramic views before beginning the descent back to the trailhead. Meet your driver and transfer to Kigali for drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of an unforgettable adventure.

Included

✓Private airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
4x4 transport during the entire trip
✓Mount Karisimbi hiking permit and park fees (Volcanoes National Park)
✓Experienced park ranger guides for the hike
✓Accommodation in Musanze (1 night before hike)
✓Camping equipment on the mountain (tents, sleeping gear if provided by operator)
✓All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner while on hike)
✓Bottled drinking water during the trek
✓Porters for luggage assistance (recommended, usually optional/extra depending on setup)
Safety briefing before the hike

Excluded

✓International flights & visa fees

✓Travel insurance

✓Drinks (except water and juice)

✓Tips for guides/porters/driver

✓Personal hiking gear & sleeping bag (if not provided)

✓Extra porter fees & personal expenses

✓Extra accommodation or services not in itinerary
USD 1,350 per person
  • Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Category: Adventure Tours
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