Mount Bisoke- Travel Tips
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Reviews of Mount Bisoke
R K - 5
Great hike. The price of 75 USD for foreigners is a bit steep but ok given the organization. I went solo without any car. The people in headquarters was a bit surprised as I showed in motorbike and mentioned that the trailhead is 30-40 mins drive from headquarters (most people go via a company with safari cars or 4*4). Fortunately, the guide helped me get a place with someone in the group. It should be ok if you are alone but there is a slim chance that everyone’s car is full. The hike is pretty moderate to hard and requires good stamina as it is steep. My group was relatively young and we finished the hike pretty fast. But I heard it common for people to turn back. The chances of seeing gorillas is rare. I heard that the guides will also actively try to avoid the encounter to keep the gorilla trek exclusive.
Barno Renfro - 5
I went hiking with the group to the top off mount bisoke which is the sleeping Vulcano . We were offered guides and boots which I was very happy about because after the hicking everyone who didn't have the Boots had soaked feet . It didn't rain on the day but was raining the previous day and because of the sun not reaching some areas still had the muds which made the hicking but slippery and some shoes were destroyed on that day .
JvM - 5
Great hike. Not too hard if you have some experience. The trail was in really good state early June, even though it rained two days prior. The mud (only in a few places) was more like clay, you could walk on it. It wasn't cold either. I did the entire hike in shorts and t-shirt. Really no need to get gaiters, even though many people will try to rent them to you (it's when you go off trail gorilla trekking). The guides will take you to the crater rim, not to the true summit. The total elevation gain from the point where you get the walking stick etc is 900m. No gorillas unfortunately, according to the guide there was only a 1% chance. Our guide was Christoph and our military guide was Jacob. Both were great 👍🏻
Etienne Michaud - 5
One of the best memories of our trip to Rwanda. Tough but rewarding hike. Hiring one porter per hiker proved extremely helpful, as they helped throughout the ascent and descent and were good company. Plan for both strong sun and possibly heavy rain as the weather can change quickly. Good hiking shoes a must. View from the top was breathtaking.
Y Wong - 5
An amazing hike to a beautiful crater lake at 3711 m. Takes about 3 hours to ascend on a good day, and more if it’s wet and slippery but worth every effort. Will require good endurance so please do not attempt if your fitness is not up to scratch, you will end up delaying the whole group. Will prob feel some mild altitude sickness for a couple of hours after descent but don’t let that put you off the hike. If you’re lucky, you may even see gorillas!
