There is always a chance to meet one of the gorilla families while climbing without paying the gorilla permit. On your way up, you’ll be trekking through a number of different vegetation zones after passing through bamboo forest, the preferred food of golden monkeys and mountain gorillas.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $357.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
We normally pick up our guests from the Airport or from any Hotel within Kigali Our driver guide will be at the hotel between 30 min to 1 hour, and we will be happy to have client's WhatsApp number for a quick chart during pick-up time.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
A day trip _ Mount Bisoke Hike Adventure lasts about 6 hours.
Prices start at $329 per person for this Kigali experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $357. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 6–10 pay from $329, adults from $329. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We normally pick up our guests from the Airport or from any Hotel within Kigali Our driver guide will be at the hotel between 30 min to 1 hour, and we will be happy to have client's WhatsApp number for a quick chart during pick-up time. Pickup points include 2000 Hotel, Kigali Marriott Hotel.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Usalama Tours Rwanda.
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All very good. Driver was a bit late in the morning - 15 minutes. Beside that all was 10 out of 10. Great day. Great experience.
Hi Raymond, You made it, and this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We will be happy to meet and serve you again.
Great trip! Definitely worth it! Nice tour operator.
We really appreciate it. Thanks a lot, Peter!
Hiking on Mount Bisoke was one of my main purposes for coming to Rwanda - besides tasting the coffee. The mist-shrouded mountains motivated me to reach the summit. The entire itinerary was very tightly scheduled, taking about 12 hours from start to finish. The driver, who also runs the tour agency, picked me up from my hotel in Kigali, and the one-way drive to the base took about 2.5 hours. He was very talkative and had clear, well-thought-out plans for growing his business. The climb itself was somewhat challenging and monotonous, but the sight of the shimmering crater lake at the top made it all worthwhile. I do wish there were something like a summit certificate to make the experience feel more participatory. I heard that this agency also runs trips to Mount Nyiragongo - I'm hoping that once the security situation stabilizes, that trip can become a reality.
Dear Jul Li, serving you was amazing, and most importantly, we were proud of you since you managed to challenge yourself and make it to the summit of Mount Bisoke. Congratulations. We will be happy to serve you again. Regards
Great experience with tourguide and Managing Director Darius. Not just a great tour, but helped me with further planning my vacation in Rwanda whilst having a good time talking about all kinds of things. Thanks friend, and greetings to Nolan 😉!
Hi Nolan, serving you was amazing, and we had a good time while exploring Rwanda. At Usalama Tours Office, we were so proud of you for making it to the Mount Bisoke hiking adventure. Thanks for challenging yourself. Regards
The trip I booked from Usalama was the Bisoke mount hike, it is a very demanding hiking even though I am a seasoned hiker. I was one of the luckiest persons in the group since I even bumped into a Gorilla family during the hiking!!! According to the rangers, it is actually very rare and all depends on your luck. Darius, the owner of Usalama coordinated my trip provided me useful advices before I stated to hike such as brining sufficient bottle water and keeping passport in the rain jacket. I am so glad that I listen to him after the exhausting hiking. Darius somehow becomes my friend since we have a lot of common tastes about our lives. He is very knowledgeable, passionate about his career, caring about his customers and continues to think about how to optimize all the experiences. I believe I might come back to East Africa some day and Darius (Usalama tour) will be my first choice.
We really appreciate it! Serving you was amazing, and we have learnt a lot from you all along the way from Kigali to the Volcanoes National Park and back. Everyone from our office was proud of you as you made it! You guys were lucky to meet the amazing Gorilla family during your hiking adventure (What a day!!). We will be happy to serve you again once you come back to explore the East Africa. Peace!
The Mount Bisoke Hike is a must for all nature lovers that visit the region. Thanks again to Usalama Tours for the unique experience. Organization and communication were very clear and easy. I had the chance to travel with the manager (Darius) himself and learned a lot about the country from the stories that he told me. I also felt very well accompanied and safe during the whole adventure. The hike itself is demanding, so you need a certain level of physical fitness, but you also have the possibility to get support from one of the porters at the starting point, who will carry your backpack and assist with climbing the sometimes very muddy trail. The view at the top is breathtaking, so it's worth the effort!
Dear Janna! It was really amazing to serve you, you made the trip memorable, and most important,ly the fact that you made it to the summit of Mount Bisoke (you are a real strong adventurer!!). We will be happy to meet you again in Rwanda! Peace!
Darius was amazing, there is no other way to describe. He does the transport to the national park and the hike is done by a park ranger and porters. It's quite a long drive that starts very early, but it was fun all along. He stays there waiting for you the whole time in case you don't make it or something happens. 1000% recommend. About the hike, it's not the easiest. If you're not used to doing cardio or hikes, it's going to be hard. The view on top is nice.
Congratulations once again (You made it!), You were such a courageous lady, lovely to serve. As promised, we will be happy to serve you once you come back to Rwanda. Peace!
A challenging but amazing hike! Darius is super organised and managed to keep everything on schedule despite the short notice. The guides you do the hike with are very friendly and supportive. It was a great day!
Really appreciate, Joshua, we are here to congratulate you guys (You made it!). We will be happy to meet you again in Rwanda!
The hiking was tough but the view and experience was amazing. A porter carried my bag and helped me to hike with holding hands. Overall fun experience.
Yes, you made it and we are proud of you. We will be happy to meet you again in Rwanda!
Had a great experience! Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to do something different to just seeing the gorillas. The hike is challenging towards the end, but very manageable. Darius is a great guide! Very engaging and I really enjoyed our discussions. I have learnt a lot about the country and its culture. A must if you are in Rwanda.
You were an exceptional adventurer to serve. We thank you so much for making the time and make the day very smooth. We will be happy to meet you again in Rwanda.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A day trip _ Mount Bisoke Hike Adventure | 6 hours | 4.9 (14) | $329 | |
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