Mount Gahinga
Gahinga
A smaller volcano in the Virunga group at 3,474 meters, with a swampy crater at the summit and a moderate climb.
Mount Gahinga rises to about 3,474 meters, between Muhabura and Sabinyo. Its name means "a pile of stones," and the crater at the summit has filled with water to form a swampy wetland. The round trip to the top takes about 6 to 7 hours. It is gentler than Bisoke or Muhabura, and the route passes through bamboo and alpine heath forest, with views of the twin lakes in the distance. It is often combined with Muhabura for a two-day itinerary. The permit costs about USD 100 (check with RDB), and hikers must report to the Kinigi park headquarters by 7 a.m.
Opening hours
Daily 07:00 meeting at park headquarters
Nearby sights
- Mount Muhabura
- Golden Monkey Trekking
- Volcanoes National Park
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking
- Gorilla Guardians Village (Iby'Iwacu)
- Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
- Musanze Caves
- Twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo