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Karisimbi Volcano Hike

Musanze (former Ruhengeri), Rwanda

Karisimbi Volcano Hike

The Karisimbi mountain name in Kinyarwanda means "white shell", which refers to the white-capped summit which is often seen. Karisimbi is the fifth highest mountain of Africa. This is a strenuous 2 day hike. The climb will start early in the morning and takes 6 hours. You will climb further via the Bisoke side, before reaching the first stopping place at an altitude of 3.700 m for overnight (camping). 

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