Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali city tour – Travel to the Volcanoes National Park
After morning break fast at the lodge you will be picked up by the Primate Safari Experiences guide who will take you for kigali city tour and after noon transfer to Volcanoes National Park , the unique destination in Rwanda that is known for primate watching, mountaineering tours into the virunga massif that are shared by Rwanda, Uganda & DR Congo.
The city has several hills, modern roads, beautiful street lights and interesting suburbs. You will learn about the history of the city and visit the former presidential palace, the Gisozi genocide memorial center, the main city market and artisan shops to do some souvenir shopping.
Upon Check into the lodge in Volcanoes , you will go for simple community walk to explore the climatic conditions and the local peoples with in Volcanoes. Dinner and overnight at Virunga Resort Spa.
Day 2: Mount Karisimbi Hiking.
You will wake up early to take breakfast and be taken for briefing at the park headquarters in Kinigi. At Kinigi, you will be registered along with other hikers at around 9:00am. After registration, you will be assigned guides and a Ranger who will lead you to the summit. The Guides will brief you about the park, the mountain, what to expect and how to prepare. The actual hike starts at around 10:00am but not until you have been given hiking sticks to help you balance on your way up the mountain.
Yours advised to move with packed lunch from your accommodation. You must also bring along hiking gear, drinking water, a walking stick and hand gloves. Rwenzori Expeditions will cost including the chef and porters who will carry supplies, tents and food to prepare while on top of the volcano.
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 extra 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 about to reach to rest, eat and sleep.
A camp will be set up were you will have dinner and sleep for the night.
Day 3: Reach the Mount Karisimbi Summit and Descend thereafter
After resting the previous day, you will wake up early morning to begin climbing to the summit. This takes between 3-4 hours depending on the overall fitness of the group. Once at the summit, you will be treated to spectacular views of the Nyamuragira and Nyiragongo active volcanoes, dense forests, beautiful landscapes, surrounding communities and the greater Virunga ranges.
Take and many photos as you can of yourself at the summit and also with your group. You will then begin your descent back which will take the remainder of the day. Once you arrive at the starting point, our Guide will take you for lunch and a specific location where you can clean your boots.
The Safari guide will then start the journey back to Kigali or to the airport if you have a late night departure flight.
End of 3 Days Rwanda Mountaineering tour.
