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Mountain Karisimbi Hiking Safari at Volcanoes NP Rwanda , Normally Volcanoes National Park offers visitors some of the best options in Volcanoes Hiking up its Volcanoes. Mount Karisimbi, named after amasimbi which denotes a white shell in Kinyarwanda due to its white capped summit is a strenuous yet very rewarding hike which is normally done as a complement to gorilla trekking and all done within Volcanoes National Park. This volcano is the highest out of all the 8 Great Virunga Volcanoes as it stretches up to 4507 meters above sea level and is, therefore, the sixth highest in Africa. A hike to Karisimbi’s summit is not an ordinary one, since you need two days and above where you will first camp around 3700 meters and catch a glimpse of the stunning Volcano Bisoke Hike. The second day takes you to the summit and return to where you started from. We can say if you are a good hiker you can start by Mount Karisimbi Hiking Safari at Volcanoes NP Rwanda later you do the Volcano Bisoke hike. You can even hike Muhabura Volcano in 1 day.

The  Mountain Karisimbi Hiking Safari at Volcanoes NP Rwanda hike rewards visitors with views of many geographical features, vegetation and sceneries, several bird varieties, and
primates like Golden monkeys and Gorillas since the volcano lies in the primates’ park of Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes national park).

It is also known for its exotic plants in its four belts of vegetation, from the dense forest at its base to the barren volcanic core at the summit.

The hike up the summit is characterized of muddy trails especially during rainy season, though due to the altitude, it can rain at any time of the day.

when you are planning Mountain Karisimbi Hiking Safari at Volcanoes NP Rwanda you need relatively good health and fit to hike through the slippery slopes to reach the summit which is white capped as a result of hail and sleet which accumulate in the higher elevations from its frequent storms.

This implies that one may have to incur an extra cost of hiring a porter to help in carrying your luggage and hiking equipment.

Mountain Karisimbi Hiking Safari at Volcanoes NP Rwanda is also close to the Karisoke research center where the grave of the re-known mountain gorilla conservationist and American zoologist; Dian Fossey lies.This means that one has a chance to visit the grave as well as trek the golden monkeys in addition to the Mountain gorillas.

For any inquiry regarding hiking in Rwanda, do not hesitate to contact Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris, they will design a trip around you, to match your interests, tastes and budget, and created with an absolute commitment to quality.

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