3 Days Volcanic Mountains Hike Safari (Mount Muhabura, Mt Sabyinyo & Mt Gahinga)

The Virunga volcanoes are found in DR Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. So on a 3 Days Volcanic Mountains Hike Safari, you will have to choose to hike one of the 3 Virunga Mountains i.e Mt Sabyinyo, Mt Gahinga, or Mt Muhabura

Day 1: Arrive for the Virunga Culture and Hiking Expedition

You have 2 pickup options either from Kigali airport in Rwanda or in Kampala (Entebbe Airport).

Thereafter our professional guide will transfer you to Kisoro Uganda at the base of the Virunga Volcanoes enjoying winding roads of the ‘thousand hills’ and magnificent views of the Volcanoes from your lodge with amazing typical local people in Uganda.

3 days Volcanic Mountains Hike Safari ( Mount Muhabura, Sabinyo & Gahinga)Day 2: Hike the Muhabura, Sabyinyo, or Gahinga Volcanoes

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is home to three of the Virunga volcanoes that have these great hiking trails.

Mt. Sabyinyo Volcano is locally known as “An Old man’s Tooth” because of its genetic look and formation. It is a hike taken by those who are physically fit and quite adventurous.

It is a 1-day hike with its 3rd peak being the border of Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo and all the other 2 peaks border Uganda and Rwanda. Offers Lots of beautiful Sceneries and great landscapes.

Mt. Muhabura is the most challenging peak in the park. The local dialect is known as ‘Muhabura’ which means ‘the guide’. The hike will take most of the day, but the adventurous are rewarded with a great sense of accomplishment, and on a good clear day, their lots of spectacular views of Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo.

Mt. Gahinga in the local language means ‘pile of stones’ offers a great hike compared to the other two through the bamboo forest and marshy craters at the peak. The lower slopes are rich with forest birds and the marshes near the summit are home to the bushbuck, buffaloes, forest elephants, and elusive duiker.

Day 3: Return to Kampala (Entebbe) or Kigali for a Departure flight

Today in case you have an opportunity, you can choose to take a gorilla trekking or golden monkey trekking after then we leave for the Kigali Airport in case you have a night flight.

But then if you are going to Kampala, we will have to have breakfast and transfer to the Entebbe Airport.

End of 3 days Volcanic Mountains Hike Safari.

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The 3 days Volcanic Mountains Hike Safari includes;

  • Ground transport
  • Park entrance
  • Bottled water in the safari vehicle
  • Full board accommodation
  • Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • All mentioned activities

The tour excludes:- extra accommodation, drinks, telephone, laundry, tips to porters and driver/ guide, Insurance