Mount Bisoke

A very challenging but incredibly rewarding trek — steep, muddy, and physically demanding, yet absolutely worth the effort. The security presence is excellent (including military patrols), which makes the experience feel very safe even in this remote environment. If you’re lucky, you may even encounter mountain gorillas along the route. Visiting the historic research camp of Dian Fossey — where she lived and was killed — is a powerful and moving highlight and not to be missed. An unforgettable volcano hike combining raw nature, wildlife, and conservation history.

Great hike, but no messing around. Only tourists as others were Rwandese. Got to the summit in around 2 hrs 45 minutes so pace was quick!

Great hike. Not too hard if you have some experience. The trail was in really good state early June, even though it rained two days prior. The mud (only in a few places) was more like clay, you could walk on it. It wasn't cold either. I did the entire hike in shorts and t-shirt. Really no need to get gaiters, even though many people will try to rent them to you (it's when you go off trail gorilla trekking). The guides will take you to the crater rim, not to the true summit. The total elevation gain from the point where you get the walking stick etc is 900m. No gorillas unfortunately, according to the guide there was only a 1% chance. Our guide was Christoph and our military guide was Jacob. Both were great 👍🏻

An amazing hike to a beautiful crater lake at 3711 m. Takes about 3 hours to ascend on a good day, and more if it’s wet and slippery but worth every effort. Will require good endurance so please do not attempt if your fitness is not up to scratch, you will end up delaying the whole group. Will prob feel some mild altitude sickness for a couple of hours after descent but don’t let that put you off the hike. If you’re lucky, you may even see gorillas!

I went hiking with the group to the top off mount bisoke which is the sleeping Vulcano . We were offered guides and boots which I was very happy about because after the hicking everyone who didn't have the Boots had soaked feet . It didn't rain on the day but was raining the previous day and because of the sun not reaching some areas still had the muds which made the hicking but slippery and some shoes were destroyed on that day .

One of the best memories of our trip to Rwanda. Tough but rewarding hike. Hiring one porter per hiker proved extremely helpful, as they helped throughout the ascent and descent and were good company. Plan for both strong sun and possibly heavy rain as the weather can change quickly. Good hiking shoes a must. View from the top was breathtaking.

We went on top the Mount Bisoke 3711m in September 2022. It rained a lot the day before and the terrain was very muddy. Nevertheless we did it! It was just us and the guide and Soldiers. Thanks to all of them we managed the Bisoke. On advice eat a good breakfast and take snacks and plenty of water with you.

Beautiful landscape, you can easily spot the other volcanoes as you ascend. Unique indiginous vegetation, 3.5 hour hike. Advised to scale during dry season, harder during rainy/muddy season!