Mount Sabyinyo, Extinct volcano in Musanze District, Rwanda.
Mount Sabyinyo rises to 3,645 meters with three distinct peaks, creating a natural border intersection between Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The volcanic formation of Mount Sabyinyo emerged during intense geological activity that shaped the western branch of the East African Rift millions of years ago.
The mountain received its name from the Kinyarwanda word 'irynyo', comparing its jagged summits to the appearance of worn teeth in an elderly person's mouth.
Climbing permits cost 50 dollars per person, with guided hikes starting at 8:00 AM from Mgahinga Park headquarters and lasting approximately eight hours round trip.
The mountain slopes contain critical habitats for endangered mountain gorillas, while vertical trails with handmade ladders lead visitors through different vegetation zones.
Location: Musanze District
Elevation above the sea: 3,645 m
GPS coordinates: -1.38759,29.59790
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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