A lake

Mount Muhavura · Uganda · Rwanda

A lakein its crown.

One steep, unforgettable day up a Virunga volcano — crater lake at the top, three countries below.

  • Summit4,127 m
  • ParkMgahinga Gorilla NP
  • ClimbOne long day
  • Best monthsJun–Aug · Dec–Feb
  • LevelStrenuous
Bamboo, heather

Why go

Bamboo, heather and sky.

A steady climb through changing vegetation to a small summit lake. No technical skills — just good legs and an early start.

On the map

The Virunga chain.

  1. Volcanoes NPGorillas
  2. BwindiGorillas

When to travel

Best time to go.

Drier months mean firmer trails.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
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  8. Aug
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  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
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