Mount Mikeno is the 13 th tallest mountain in Africa which is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo which entirely lies in Virunga National Park. The word Mikeno means poor which is derived after its harsh slopes which do not favor human settlement and thus harboring the endangered Mountain gorillas on its slopes. Mount Mikeno is the second highest of the Virunga Mountains standing at a height of 14, 557 feet. The packing list for hiking mount Karisimbi includes the following hiking shoes, Sunglasses, Long pants (trousers), hat, stockings, insect repellent, gardening gloves, first aid kit, Tent, walking stick, snacks, Bottled drinking water, warm sweaters, rain jacket and many more This Hiking permit can be acquired on the hiking day however it is advised to book the permit earlier. For one to hike Mount Karisimbi is required to get a hiking permit that is valued at $400 per person. That is to say on the first day, you hike up the mountain and set up the camp to stay overnight, on the second day where you hike up to the summit of Mount Karisimbi with clear stunning views of Mount Nyiragongo, Mount Muhabura, and Mount Nyamulagira and then after descending the Mountain. It takes 2 Days to complete hiking mount Karisimbi. ![]() Hiking Mount Karisimbi does not need some to be experienced with Hiking mountains. Mount Karisimbi can be hiked all the year around but the best time to hike is during the months June, August as well December which offers you an opportunity to see the snow Mount Karisimbi is located near Karisoke research institute which was set up by Dian Fossey for the study about Mount Gorillas. ![]() Mount Karisimbi straddles between the boarders of Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The name Karisimbi comes from a Kinyarwanda word ‘amasimbi’ which means snow and thus during the months of June, July and August, the mountain is covered with snow. This is the highest Virunga Volcano among the eight volcanoes making it the 11 th highest peak in Africa.
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