Transfer from Kigali into the Musanze / Kinigi area. Settle into your lodge, confirm briefing times, and rest legs for the days ahead. Pack a dry bag and sturdy boots—Bisoke will use them.
4 Day Rwanda Gorilla & Bisoke Hike
Rwanda · Gorilla trek + Bisoke crater hike
Tour overview
Four days for travelers who want both the emotional hit of gorilla trekking and a proper mountain day on Mount Bisoke—the crater hike that rewards with a lake cupped in the volcano’s summit. Based near Volcanoes National Park, you keep travel light: arrive from Kigali, trek gorillas, hike Bisoke, then return.
Bisoke is a sustained uphill hike (often 4–6 hours return depending on pace and conditions)—muddy, steep in places, and weather-prone. It suits guests who are comfortable walking. The gorilla permit remains the main park cost (RDB fees are set officially; foreign non-resident rates are commonly around USD 1,500), and a separate Bisoke hiking permit / park fee applies. We confirm both when booking.
Lodges such as Volcanoes Safari Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View, Le Bambou, or top-tier Bisate / Sabyinyo keep you close to trailheads. More Rwanda ideas live on our Rwanda safaris page.
Safari Highlights
- Three nights in the Volcanoes highlands
- RDB mountain gorilla encounter
- Guided Mount Bisoke crater hike to the summit lake
- Volcano scenery and highland lodge evenings
- Less rushed return day to Kigali
Built for fit walkers who want more than one park experience
Route
Rwanda
- Start Kigali (Day 1)
- Day 2 Volcanoes National Park (gorillas) (Gorillas)
- End Kigali (City)(Day 4)
Your 4-day Rwanda safari, day by day
Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.
- Meal plan
- Lunch & Dinner
- Drive time
- Approximately 2.5–3 hours
Accommodation options
- Luxury Bisate Lodge / Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge / One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
- Mid-range Volcanoes Safari Lodge / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge / Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
- Budget Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge / La Palme Hotel / Muhabura Hotel
RDB briefing at Kinigi, then gorilla trekking with rangers and trackers. Spend your regulated hour with the family, collect certificates, and return for lunch. Keep the afternoon gentle—Bisoke is tomorrow.
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guided hike toward the Bisoke crater lake—switchbacks through forest, open slopes, and volcanic terrain. Weather can turn quickly; waterproofs matter. Reach the crater rim for photographs and a packed lunch (subject to ranger guidance), then descend carefully to the trailhead and lodge for a well-earned dinner.
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, then drive back to Kigali for airport or hotel drop-off. Optional short city stop if your flight is later in the day.
- Meal plan
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Drive time
- Approximately 2.5–3 hours
Inclusions & exclusions
| What's included |
|---|
| One RDB gorilla trekking permit (tariff confirmed at booking) |
| Mount Bisoke hiking permit / applicable park fees |
| 3 nights accommodation near Volcanoes National Park |
| Meals as shown in the itinerary |
| Private 4×4, fuel, and English-speaking guide |
| Kigali transfers as applicable |
| Bottled water and trek / hike day coordination |
| What's not included |
|---|
| International flights and Rwanda visas |
| Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended for hiking days) |
| Tips for guides, rangers, and lodge staff |
| Personal gear hire beyond what you arrange yourself |
| Optional activities not listed (golden monkeys, canoeing, etc.) |
| Premium lodge upgrades |
Request pricing & booking information
Tell us your travel dates and group size for 4 Day Rwanda Gorilla & Bisoke Hike — our Uganda team will reply with a tailored quote.
- Duration: 4 days
- Tour type: Rwanda · Gorilla trek + Bisoke crater hike
- Indicative from:$1,450pp (USD)
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