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Northern Rwanda volcanoes used as the hero image for Mount Muhabura Summit Hike.
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Mount Muhabura Summit Hike

Rwanda · Virunga Rwanda

A steep one-day summit push on the sharpest Rwanda volcano on the Uganda frontier.

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Route overview

A steep optional summit day used to strengthen the Rwanda volcano block before or after Karisimbi.

Why travellers choose this trip

A demanding summit day for strong walkers who want a steeper, less commonly chosen Rwanda volcano than Bisoke.

- Summit Mount Muhabura - Tackle one of the steepest Rwanda volcano trails - Pair it with Kinigi logistics for a short trip

Route stages

Stage 1

Muhabura summit day

Kinigi to Kinigi

Distance
12 km
Ascent
1,500 m
Time
8h

Sustained steep ascent and a punishing descent late in the Rwanda block.

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