4 days Karisimbi volcano Hiking & Lake Kivu safari : One of the most popular safaris among visitors on a safari in Rwanda is the 4-day Karisimbi volcano hiking and Lake Kivu safari. The 4-day Rwanda Karisimbi Volcano Hiking Safari with Lake Kivu will take you on a breathtaking walk to the summit of the volcano, where you can see the caldera, and then you’ll spend the next day relaxing and enjoying more sights near Lake Kivu. Moreover, Mount Karisimbi is located in the Virunga Massif, which is home to eight volcanic mountains and is shared by three nations: Uganda in the Mgahinga National Park, Rwanda in the Volcanoes National Park, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Virunga National Park. Our 4-day safari will begin in Rwanda and go to the Volcanoes National Park for a walk up Nyiragongo before returning to Gisenyi to explore Lake Kivu before departing.
Highlights of 4 Days Rwanda Karisimbi volcano Hiking & Lake Kivu Safari
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National park in Ruhengeri
Day 2: Hike Karisimbi up to 3700m
Day 3: Hike Karisimbi from 3700m to the top & descend back, transfer to Lake Kivu
Day 4: Half day on Lake Kivu and departures
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National park in Ruhengeri
On the first day of the four-day Rwanda Karisimbi volcanic hiking safari and Lake Kivu trip, be prepared for a hotel or airport pickup before traveling to the Volcanoes national park, which is home to critically endangered mountain gorillas and the Volcanic mountains. When you get to the park, you’ll check into the hotel that has been prepared for you, eat, and if you have time, do a cultural tour in the evening.
Day 2: Hike Karisimbi up to 3700m
Have your breakfast at the lodge on Day 2 of your 4-day Rwandan hike (ascent) of Karisimbi. Get everything you’ll need for your Karisimbi hiking experience, and then be transported to the Mount Karisimbi hiking safari starting point where you’ll be given instructions on what to do and not do while trekking. After being able to hire a porter, you may start hiking up several pathways until you reach an elevation of 3700 meters, where you can set up camp for supper and the night.
Day 3: Hike Karisimbi from 3700m to the top & descend back, transfer to Lake Kivu
On the morning of the third of four days, enjoy your breakfast before returning and traveling to Lake Kivu. Rwanda Continue with the Karisimbi trek to the peak after the Lake Kivu and Karisimbi hiking safari. As soon as you reach the summit, you will be eager to have a look at the caldera, which is Mount Karisimbi’s main draw. Take a quick check at the local volcanoes and the volcanoes national park. After that, return down and proceed to the neighborhood hotel for lunch before continuing on to Gisenyi to travel to Lake Kivu for a leisurely evening by the lake’s beaches, supper, and sleep.
Day 4: Half-day on Lake Kivu and departures
On the fourth day of four days in Rwanda, have a leisurely breakfast while exploring Lake Kivu for half a day. Next, spend a half-day seeing Lake Kivu after hiking the Karisimbi volcano. The finest way to unwind your body after a strenuous climb in Karisimbi is to do this. Go on a boat tour, go swimming, go on a nature walk, etc. After seeing Lake Kivu, enjoy lunch before being driven to Kigali to catch your flight.
End of 4 Days Rwanda Lake Kivu safari and hiking the Karisimbi volcano
Inclusive
Karisimbi hiking permit
Airport transfers
An English speaking guide
Ranger fees
All mentioned activities
Enough drinking water
Meals as per itinerary
Accommodations will be as per the itinerary
A 4×4 safari vehicle
Exclusive
Visa
Air ticket
Laundry
Tips
Optional activities
Additional accommodations
Porter
Karisimbi sleeping bag
