Rwanda's Mt. Bisoke Crater Lake Day-Hike (3,711masl)

4 Days Solo Trip in Uganda - Rwanda (East Africa)

June 23 to 27, 2017

Uganda's Lake Bunyonyi Boat Cruising

Mount Bisoke is an active volcano in the Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda. The mountain reached a height of 3,711 metres (12,175 ft) after its last eruption in 1957. Bisoke has the largest crater lake of the range.

This mountain adventure is considered as my 8th major hike abroad. 

​MT. BISOKE CRATER LAKE DAY-HIKE (25-Jun-2017 Sunday)

Duration: 6 - 7 hours (depends on the phase of other trekkers)

Trail type: difficult (very steep, slippery, dusty)

Altitude Gain: 1,000m

0700H ETA Volcanoes National Park; Registration, permit and waiting for others
0930H Start hiking 2,700masl
1030H Junction 2,967masl
1230H Bisoke Crater Lake Summit 3,711masl; Lunch break / photo-ops
1300H ETD Crater Lake
1600H ETA Carpark; tip 6,000 RWF; Fridge magnet 2,000 RWF

​Rwanda's best volcano with crater lake...
One of the most challenging day-hike I've experienced; ​almost 6 hours ​hike ​with 1,000m altitude gain on a mostly steep trail. The view of the Mt. Bisoke Crater Lake (3,711masl) was worth the pain #rwanda #volcano

Full itinerary details of my 4 Days Solo Trip in Uganda - Rwanda (East Africa)...
http://www.theviewingdeck.com/2017/07/4-days-solo-trip-in-uganda-rwanda-east.html

Rwanda's Mt. Bisoke Crater Lake Day-Hike (3,711masl)

How to Apply for East Africa E-Visa as Philippine Passport Holder

an adventure of Pinoy backpacker in processing travel documents

general info:

* East Africa E-Visa is valid within Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda only (airport and land border).
* East Africa E-visa print-out is to exchange as visa sticker in passport on airport arrival 

* multiple entry within 90 days from the date when the visa sticker was applied

* as of June 2017, visa-on-arrival still in process in Entebbe Airport (Uganda)

EAST AFRICA TOURIST E-VISA REQUIREMENTS:
1. scanned information page of passport (more than 6 months before expiry)
2. latest passport photo
3. scanned copy of yellow card certification (for yellow fever vaccination)
4. hotel booking and itinerary details
5. confirm e-copy of flight details

TO APPLY FOR EAST AFRICA E-VISA AND PLANNING TO ARRIVE ON THEIR RESPECTIVE AIRPORT:
Uganda - https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
Rwanda - https://www.migration.gov.rw/index.php?id=203

Kenya - http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html

East Africa Tourist Visa Sticker (Jun to Sep 2017)

4 Days Solo Trip in Uganda - Rwanda (East Africa)

sightseeing Uganda and Rwanda's best tourist attraction

June 23 to 27, 2017

I shall not be deterred by people who don’t see where the future of Africa lies. It is the short-sighted people who put their opinions in writing. They don’t understand that the future of all countries lies in processing,” - Museveni

My 52nd solo backpacking trip, 5th and 6th in African continent, 61 countries visited so far and somehow for the 1st time, I've spent a lot due to private and customize itinerary to fill-in my interest and maximize it on the holidays. 

Interesting Facts about Uganda: 
1. Uganda is the Tropical Fruit Basket of Africa
2. Uganda is home to over half of all Mountain Gorillas in the world 480 of them out of 880
3. Uganda is one of the safest, secure and most stable countries to visit in Africa

timezone - +0300H UTC;   capital - Kampala;   language - Swahili
currency - Shiling (UGX) 1 USD = 3,300 UGX
visa - Filipino's can apply for multiple-entry E-Visa for 90 days

Interesting Facts about Rwanda: 
1. Rwanda is also known as the Land of a Thousand Hills because mostly covered by rolling, grassy hills.
2. Rwanda is a leader of Gorilla tourism
3. Rwanda is the 4th smallest country on the African Continent

timezone - +0200H UTC;   capital - Kigali;   language - Kinyarwanda
currency - Franc (RWF) 1 USD = 800 RWF
visa - Filipino's can apply for multiple-entry E-Visa for 90 days

4 Days Solo Trip in Uganda - Rwanda (Souvenir Fridge Magnet and Local Currency)