Hiking Mountain Bisoke is an audacious and exhilarating safari activity which is not constrained to skilled hikers; Mount Bisoke is a household to mountain gorillas these primates are by large Rwanda’s most cherished safari attraction. And hiking up to the summit may about takes 6 hours while coming down 2 or more depending on how many times the hiking team stops for rest.
The main reason as to why the area is major home to mountain gorillas is because the rich bamboo forests and other vegetation surrounding the mountain provide ideal shelter and food for Mountain gorillas.
Achieve global safaris has it that Mount Bisoke is initially one of the active volcanoes found within the Virunga conservation area with a height ranging about 12,175 feet, Mount Bisoke deceptions within the borders of Rwanda and DR Congo
And when it comes to its formation it is said that Bisoke Mountain was formed as a result of a rift that is gradually dividing sections of East Africa. Containing two crater lakes one at the very top and the other found midway.
According the historical discoveries mountain Bisoke last erupt in 1957 left behind one of the largest Crater Lake within the Virunga mountain ranges conservation area.
Mountain Bisoke hiking is popular amongst sightsees to the Volcanoes National park in Rwanda fact being it has the possibility of inspecting the crater lakes, stunning views and rare alpine vegetation found nowhere else on earth.
Mountain Bisoke is in fact also home to different kinds of mammals that contribute to the Rwanda safari experience and some of these involve; forest elephants, buffalo, mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and several bird species.
And if all goes well there is also a great chance to get into sight with the most endangered species in this area the mountain gorilla families or golden monkey troops along the trail which will electrify the activity even further more.
In case of an encounter with gorillas, hikers are permitted for only 10 minutes to see the gorillas and from a distance and immediately after that the hikers are free to continue with their hiking.
The opportunity to take photos and spend more time with the gorillas is only reserved for tourists who are registered for gorilla tracking and as well have the permits to carry out the activity
For best preparations of the hiking Mount Bisoke, you need to first ensure that you are physically fit enough and up to the task ahead. There are so many heard of hikers who abandon the climb at the beginning of the trail just because of the mud therefore you need to prepare mentally with the intention of completing the hike regardless of the challenges you encounter and this will take us to the best advisable time to visit Mountain Bisoke.
Hiking mountain Bisoke can be done throughout the entire year but it is best to have a hike at Bisoke during the dry seasons because this makes the mountain hike easier.
And after getting to know this you get to have your permits booked for you or you can book it yourself but in order to avoid the stress one can go through Achieve global safari and have your entire tour planed out for you and all you are left with to do is to sit and enjoy your safari.
The permits for hiking Mountain Bisoke can be bought on any day according to will of the hiker and still can be got for you by Achieve global safari, the Mountain Bisoke permit costs about $75 per person. This doesn’t include transportation as you will need to hire a vehicle to the park and also to the head trail Achieve global safari can help you arrange the entire trip by helping you acquire the Bisoke permits, arrange transportation and book accommodation if necessary.
With accommodation there is a variety of accommodation options contingent on the level of comfort you want and your budget all sorts of accommodations right from luxury, mid-range to budget are all available and all can be arranged for you by Achieve global safari
With Achieve global safari be sure to have the best experience of adventure at bisoke mountain and also get involved in other safari activities after a hike at the mountain.
