About This Destination

Mount Sabyinyo is one of the 8 volcanoes that make up the Virunga Mountains spreading along the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. While hiking mount Sabyinyo, expect the best experience since it is located at the center of volcano chain and thus providing incredible views of different mountains. Also, the fact that the mountain is shared by the all the three countries offer a unique experience to the hikers since they get a rare chance of stepping in all the countries while at the top.


Activities

Itinerary

In the early morning, you will be picked up by your safari guide/driver from your hotel in Kampala or Kigali and drive to Mgahinga gorilla national park in Southern region of Uganda. While coming from Kampala, the journey to the park is about 8 hours’ drive while from Kigali to Mgahinga Gorilla national park, the journey is about 4 hours’ drive. During the drive, you will see beautiful sceneries countryside and plantations. Later, you will check into your lodge of booking for dinner and overnight

Wake up for your early morning breakfast and head to the park office for the pre-hike briefing experience. After, you will be led by the park rangers to Mount Sabyinyo in Mgahinga national park. The hike will take about 6 to 8hours depending on one’s fitness. With three peaks, Mount Sabyinyo is somehow difficult to hike due to its sharp ridges, vegetation and the uneven terrain with craters. After the hike, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight

Mountaineering in Virunga Mountains

  • Hiking boots
  • Rain jacket
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Long trousers
  • Long sleeved shirt