Mount Karisimbi Rwanda - Rwanda
2 days
<p>Mount Karisimbi – Summit Rwanda’s Roof Location: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Elevation: 4,507m (14,787ft) – Rwanda’s highest point Hike Duration: 2 days (1 night camping) Best Time: June-August & December-February (Dry seasons)</p> <p>Why Climb Karisimbi in 2025? ✔ New eco-friendly campsite at 3,700m (opened 2024) ✔ Combine with gorilla trekking in same park ✔ Rwanda’s most challenging hike with bragging rights ✔ Stunning views of 5 Virunga volcanoes</p> <p>2025 Trekking Details Day 1:</p> <p>6-8 hour ascent to base camp (3,700m)</p> <p>Trek through giant lobelia & hagenia forests</p> <p>Possible golden monkey sightings</p> <p>Day 2:</p> <p>3am alpine start for summit push</p> <p>5-7 hours to crater rim (4,507m)</p> <p>Return to park HQ by afternoon</p> <p>2025 Costs & Logistics Permits & Fees:</p> <p>Trekking Permit: $150 (includes camping)</p> <p>Porter: $25/day (recommended)</p> <p>Gear Rental: $50 (sleeping bag, poles, etc.)</p> <p>Required Gear (New for 2025):</p> <p>Mandatory GPS trackers (provided)</p> <p>Biodegradable toilet systems</p> <p>Where to Stay Before/After Luxury Base:</p> <p>Bisate Lodge (30min from trailhead)</p> <p>Budget Option:</p> <p>Kinigi Guesthouse (Park HQ accommodation)</p> <p>Getting There From Kigali: 2.5hr drive to Volcanoes NP</p> <p>From Musanze: 45min to trailhead</p>
Price: $1700
Duration: 2 days
Location: Mount Karisimbi Rwanda, Rwanda
Type: Hiking
Link: www.discoverytours.com/a-2-days-hike-mount-karisimbi-rwanda
Mount Karisimbi – Summit Rwanda’s Roof Location: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Elevation: 4,507m (14,787ft) – Rwanda’s highest point Hike Duration: 2 days (1 night camping) Best Time: June-August & December-February (Dry seasons) Why Climb Karisimbi in 2025? ✔ New eco-friendly campsite at 3,700m (opened 2024) ✔ Combine with gorilla trekking in same park ✔ Rwanda’s most challenging hike with bragging rights ✔ Stunning views of 5 Virunga volcanoes 2025 Trekking Details Day 1: 6-8 hour ascent to base camp (3,700m) Trek through giant lobelia & hagenia forests Possible golden monkey sightings Day 2: 3am alpine start for summit push 5-7 hours to crater rim (4,507m) Return to park HQ by afternoon 2025 Costs & Logistics Permits & Fees: Trekking Permit: $150 (includes camping) Porter: $25/day (recommended) Gear Rental: $50 (sleeping bag, poles, etc.) Required Gear (New for 2025): Mandatory GPS trackers (provided) Biodegradable toilet systems Where to Stay Before/After Luxury Base: Bisate Lodge (30min from trailhead) Budget Option: Kinigi Guesthouse (Park HQ accommodation) Getting There From Kigali: 2.5hr drive to Volcanoes NP From Musanze: 45min to trailhead
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