See it from afar through our detailed facts about Mountains in Africa; now is the time to know everything about Mount Bisoke, a magnificent creation placed in an amazing destination in the continent of Africa. It is a destination that many geographers will not want to only put on books, research about, or expose through Nat Geo Wild, but rather implore you and me to physically visit it in the Republic of Rwanda; a tiny landlocked country in the east of the continent of Africa, surrounded by Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and the Republic of Kenya.
If not Mount. Bisoke, then no one will blame you for calling it Mountain Visoke; a dormant volcano located in Volcanoes national park; the northern eastern part of Goma town next to Lake Kivu. Volcanoes National Park in which the mountain; accompanied by the rare endangered mountain Gorillas is situated in Virunga chain of mountains of the great Albertine Rift.
The mountain has its summit in Rwanda, yet the legs stretch to the democratic republic of Congo, which shares the Virunga Mountains.
It is said that the name Bisoke was derived from a local Swahili word; Bisoke, translated as water- a reference to the two beautiful crater lakes at the mountain summit; One is in the heart of the summit, at 400 meters wide and 100mtrs deep, whereas the other a few meters to the peak. This mountain summit stands at 3711 above sea level; the fourth highest of the mountains in the areas and the other mountains you will see surrounding it are; Mountain Karisimbi at 4,507 meters, Mount Sabyinyo at 36711, Mount Nyamurangira at 3,058, Mount Gahinga at 3470, Mount Mikeno at 4437, Mount Muhabura at 4127 and Mount Nyirangongo at 3470.
Mountain Bisoke was formed by a rift action at the edge of the great East African rift. Though dormant, history has not written off the two times the mountain has erupted; 1891 and 1957. Recently, the eruption that occurred led to the formation of two small volcanoes at the northern edge, and two crater lakes.
The mountain is decorated by lush Alpine vegetation originating from the Hagenia forest. The vegetation offers foliage and asylum to several animals and birds in the park; notably; over 30 rare bird species, the rare yet endangered mountain Gorillas, golden monkeys, elephants, and buffaloes among others. Born with Luck, you can spot these creatures while ascending or descending to the mountain summit.
Mount Bisoke hike is very possible and requires no specific skills. An experienced hiker can take about 3-4 hours to ascend to the summit, take photos, and descend for the next activities, whereas inexperienced hikers can take up-to 5 to six hours to ascend and then descend to the mountain summit.
Mount Bisoke Hike.
On the day of hiking, you are expected to be at the park quarters-kinigi by 7:00 am for briefing and document verification that lasts for about 40 mountains. You will be assigned a guide and a porter if you need, and then driven to the trailhead for the commencement of the adventure, through the flourishing plantation and scattered human settlements.
Hiking permits are sold at kinigi offices at 75Usd per person per day; a price covering only a porter fee, hiking stick, and the mountain. Other costs such as your porter, food, and transportation are on you.
Climbing Requirements.
Requirements for Hiking Mountain Bisoke; Payment of the hiking fee, a porter to carry your luggage, a hiking stick for support, camera for photography, warm clothes because the weather keeps on changing, raincoat, hut, gardening gloves to protect your hands, water and many more as you will be guided.
Best time for hiking Mount. Bisoke
The best time for visiting Mount Bisoke is during the dry months of Rwanda; December to march, and June to October.
Take a step and explore Mount Bisoke in Rwanda; an unspoiled mountain, with a variety of breathtaking sceneries, flora, and fauna. We are here not only to give you updated information about some of the world’s most lovely mountains but also to take you there.
You may also add this visit with a birding safari, Golden monkey and mountain Gorilla trekking safari at Volcanoes national park
