This dormant, perfectly conical volcano – straddling the border of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo – stands at 3,711 meters above sea level and offers quite the hike. Reach the summit and you’ll be rewarded with a bottle green Crater Lake bordered by mist-shrouded rainforest and panoramic views of Rwandan countryside.
The hike can take between five hours and a whole day depending on the speed at which you walk and how often you stop. On your way, you’ll encounter bamboo forests, flowering Lobelia bushes, elephants and rare birds. There’s also the potential to spot endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, which are endemic to the Virunga ranges. Spend the night surrounded by rainforest at Lodges just 2.5 miles from Mount Bisoke.
