1 day Mount Sabinyo hike from Kigali

Even though Mount Sabinyo is shared by three countries in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo, the mountain can only be summited from the Uganda’s Mgahinga gorilla national park in Kisoro district. The drive from kigali to Mgahinga national park is a 3-to-4-hour drive though the hilly landscape of Rwanda (The country is known as the land of thousand hill). You will also enjoy the scenic view of greenish landscape of Uganda doted by sparsely distributed homestead that you will see along the way.

Regardless of whether you are an experienced hiker or a beginner in hiking, you will be able to summit Mount Sabinyo within a day with the help of the guide. This adventure will create a long-lasting memory on your African safari adventure.

Detailed itinerary of 1 day Mount Sabinyo hike

Early in the morning, you will be meant by you driver guide who will brief you about the journey to Mgahinga national park. After the briefing, you will start you 3-hour journey to the park through Chanika border. After arriving to the park, you will be meant by the park guide who will take you through what to expect while in the mountain. After the briefing, you will start the hiking to the top of the mountain. Ascending to the top of the mountain will take 4 hours and descending to the mountain will also take 4 hours to return to the base of the mountain.

At the top of the mountain, you will be able to stand within 3 different countries. That is Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. You will also enjoy the scenic view of different volcanoes while at the top before returning to the base of Sabinyo mountain. The journey to the top of Sabinyo will take you through different ecosystem that you are likely to enjoy.

1 day Sabinyo hike inclusion

Safari Inclusions:

  • Mount Sabyinyo hiking permit
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Private transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park and back
  • All government taxes and park entrance fees
  • Packed lunch and bottled water
  • Uganda Wildlife Authority guide and ranger services
  • Certificate of achievement for completing the Mount Sabyinyo hike

Safari Exclusions:

  • Personal travel insurance
  • Rwanda visa fees
  • Gratuities and tips for guides, drivers, and rangers
  • Any additional beverages or meals not included in the packed lunch
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs

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