Trekking

Rwanda Volcanoes Summits

Rwanda · Virunga Rwanda

Bisoke and Karisimbi as a hard four-day volcano block, with Muhabura available as a serious optional extension.

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Route overview

The standard two-day Rwanda highpoint route from Kinigi to high camp and on to the Karisimbi summit.

Why travellers choose this trip

A focused Rwanda mountain trip built around Bisoke as a hard opener and Karisimbi as the main objective, with Muhabura available as a harder extension for strong walkers.

- Summit Mount Bisoke - Complete the two-day Mount Karisimbi expedition - Base in Kinigi and Musanze for efficient transfers - Add Mount Muhabura if you want a stronger Rwanda volcano week

Photos from Rwanda Volcanoes Summits

Northern Rwanda volcanoes used as the hero image for the Rwanda volcanoes trekking block.

Route stages

Stage 1

Kinigi to Karisimbi camp

Kinigi to Kinigi

Distance: 10 km
Ascent: 1,300M
Time: 6h

Steady climbing through changing vegetation with colder camp conditions late in the day.

Stage 2

Karisimbi summit and full descent

Kinigi to Musanze

Distance: 14 km
Ascent: 800M
Time: 10h

Cold summit conditions and a very long descent make this the biggest mountain day in Rwanda.

Route snapshot

Days2 days

Distance24 km

Total climb2,100M

High point4,507M

Route typeSummitRoute