Mount Bisoke

Mount Bisoke rises 3711 meters above sea level, featuring steep slopes covered with equatorial rainforest, alpine meadows, and a 400-meter-wide crater lake at its summit.

The volcano recorded two major eruptions in 1891 and 1957, with the latter creating two small cones on its northern flank, 11 kilometers from the main peak.

The name Bisoke derives from local language meaning 'soaked with water' due to its crater lakes, reflecting the geographical knowledge of regional communities.

Visitors can access the mountain through two hiking trails, with the main route taking six hours round trip and requiring permits obtained from Volcanoes National Park headquarters.

The mountain slopes contain the former Karisoke Research Center established by Dian Fossey, where she conducted studies of endangered mountain gorillas.

GPS coordinates: -1.45810,29.48532

Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:15