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2-Day Kalisimbi Volcano Hike Tour

Accra, Rwanda

2-Day Kalisimbi Volcano Hike Tour

5.0 / 5 · 311 reviews Offered by Golden Rwanda Safaris 2-Day

Overview

The 3-day Mount Kalisimbi Hiking tour is designed for those who love mountain climbing and the adventurous opportunities that come with it. Mount Karisimbi is found at the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. At 14,787 ft, it is the highest mountain within the Virunga ranges and one of the top ten in Africa. Mount Mikeno, Bisoke, and Nyiragongo surround it. The hill was formed due to earth movements around the time the East African Rift Valley was formed.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

2-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali

Via Mt Karisimbi (Virunga Mountains), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Country & park

Rwanda

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

18 years

Activities

Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle

Accommodation

Budget camping Mt Karisimbi (Virunga Mountains) – All Meals Included - Mt Karisimbi (Virunga Mountains) – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

2-Day Kalisimbi Volcano Hike Tour
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Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $1,320 USD $1,100 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $1,320 USD $1,320 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.

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Route

Tour route map
country Rwanda
Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1 Mt Karisimbi (Virunga Mountains)
Day 2 Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
End Kigali (Day 2)

Tour Features

Participation camping

Guests must assist with camp chores. See the first day description for more info.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

18
Minimum age of 18 years

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

Activities & Transportation

Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Budget camping Mt Karisimbi (Virunga Mountains) – All Meals Included

Day 1

Budget camping Mt Karisimbi (Virunga Mountains) – All Meals Included

Mt Karisimbi (Virunga Mountains) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 2

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Pick in Kigali and driver to Volcanoes

Day 1

Pick in Kigali and driver to Volcanoes

After the briefing, you will be driven to the starting point. You can hire an extra porter at the starting point to help you carry any excess luggage or a heavy camera. As you ascend the volcano, you will go through various sections, including ridges, bamboo forests, calderas, and steep sections. Instead of hiking straight to the summit, you will stop when you are about to reach to rest, eat, and sleep. A camp will be set up where you will have dinner and sleep for the night. The chef we hired will be responsible for preparing dinner and tea. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Mount Karisimbi (Virunga Mountains) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Descent back to Kigali

Day 2

Descent back to Kigali

After resting the previous day, you will wake up early to climb to the summit. This takes 3-4 hours, depending on the group's overall fitness. Once at the summit, you will be 2 Days Hiking Mount Karisimbitreated to spectacular views of the Nyamuragira and Nyiragongo active volcanoes, dense forests, beautiful landscapes, surrounding communities, and the greater Virunga ranges. Take as many photos as possible of yourself at the summit and with your group. You will then begin your descent back, taking the remainder of the day. Once you arrive at the starting point, our Guide will take you for lunch and to a specific location where you can clean your boots. The Guide/Driver will start the journey back to Kigali or the airport if you have a late-night departure flight. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Porterage

Rescue fee

Climbing gear

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

Camping equipment

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Sleeping bag

Bath towels

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Kigali
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Golden Rwanda Safaris
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Golden Rwanda Safaris

5.0 operator rating 311 reviews

"Choose us for your very own African experience and let the voyage of your lifetime begin! "The experience of living starts when you find the pleasure of enjoying, those little things around us creating unforgettable moments which last a lifetime. Each detail counts to satisfy our clients who travel to Rwanda, the heart of Africa". "THE SMART SAFARI COMPANY FOR YOU"

Offices In

Rwanda, Congo (DRC)

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)

Member Of

ASTA, APTA, RTTA, Tripadvisor & VISIT RWANDA

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Burundi, Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Amazing first safari in Rwanda!

This was my first African safari experience, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Golden Rwanda Safari was recommended to me and did not disappoint! My guide was Muhammad and he was fun, informative and flexible! Great communication and I got to see 4 of the big 5, lots of zebra, giraffes, baboons, hippoes & birds galore!

Sibs · Australia

Verified

Highly recommended - had an amazing experience

I had an amazing experience with Golden Rwanda Safaris. Frank, the owner, was incredibly responsive as I booked and coordinated the trip via both email and WhatsApp and Sufiane was an absolutely amazing guide. He was extremely friendly, fun to hang out with, and had an amazing knowledge of the park and all of the animals that we saw. His ability to spot animals and point them out to me was insane. He spotted a few lions in the tall grass and was very patient with me as it took me more than 5 minutes to see them myself. Overall, the experience was incredible and I plan on booking with them again the next time I'm in Rwanda.

Shane · United States

Verified

Great service - super friendly and helpful

Myself and a colleague were in Rwanda for a business trip and decided to take advantage with a few days in the national park. The company was very communicative and easy to deal with. The service from Sufiani as our guide / driver was also great - very helpful, friendly, and knowledgable from the outset, picked us straight up from the airport and solved any issue or request we had over the 3/4 days. Would definitely recommend 👍 Hopefully will be back with the family at some point, and would defintely use again.

Photo by Jack
Photo by Jack
Photo by Jack
Photo by Jack

Jack · United Arab Emirates

Verified

Responsive, reliable, and responsible

We just returned from Akagera National Park in Rwanda. There were quite a few tour operators to choose from as we were planning our trip and making a selection was a little overwhelming. We finally settled on Golden Rwanda Safaris because Frank (the owner) was extremely responsive on WhatsApp. The other companies I contacted either never responded or responded with an itinerary and never followed up. I am glad we went with GRS. I was initially worried about booking a tour from the US and the legitimacy of the business, if you share the same concerns just know this is a legitimate business. We did a 5 day- 4 night tour of Akagera National Park, and it was amazing. GRS provided transportation and a guide throughout that time. It was all-inclusive so we didn’t have to worry about anything from the moment we stepped into the safari jeep. Our guide, Taufique, was amazing to experience the park with. He was passionate about the park and its resident animals. We saw just about everything from dwarf mongoose to lions. The highlight for me was spending two hours observing a herd of 60 elephants!! We didn’t feel rushed at any point in time. All in all it was an extremely successful trip. Upon our return to Kigali, Taufique, did a quick tour of the city to kill time until we could check in for our flight home. We were very appreciative to not sit in the Kigali airport for 6 hours. If you are considering GRS as your tour operator, I highly recommend them. You may also want to see if you can get Taufique as your guide. I have to also give a shoutout to Marc and Joshua who were our guides around Kigali for a day. A week prior to our safari tour, we made arrangements with GRS to take us around Kigali. Marc and Joshua took us around and was very accommodating as well. Joshua and Marc were very protective of us as we went into the local market and were swarmed by shop owners. Marc and Joshua were great.

Photo by Li-Ann
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Photo by Li-Ann

Li-Ann · United States

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour is unavailable for children.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Budget camping Mt Karisimbi (Virunga Mountains) – All Meals Included - Mt Karisimbi (Virunga Mountains) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Golden Rwanda Safaris , not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

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