Mountain Muhavura : Known locally as Muhabura to Rwandans, Mountain Muhavura is an extinct volcano that is part of the Virunga Mountain ranges and is also known as Muhabura in the Rwandan language, which means guide in Kirywanda.
There is a caravan of volcanoes in East Africa that are sometimes referred to as Birunga or “ibirunga” which means volcanoes in Kinyarwanda. They are situated along the northern border of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda.
There is a theory that they may be part of the Albertine Great Rift Valley, which rambles north of Lake Kivu in East-Central Africa and spans about 50 miles (80 km) along the borders of the three countries.
with an elevation of 4507(14,787 ft) and a length of 80km (50 miles). This mountain is one of the highest in the Virunga range among eight of the highest mountains in the world. Others include the mountain Karisimbi, the mountain Mikeno, the mountain Bisoke, the mountain Sabyinyo, the mountain Gahinga, the mountain Nyiragongo, and the last mountain, Nyamuragira.
Muhavura has an altitude of 4,127 m, which is 13,540 feet above the ground, and a prominence of 1,530m (5,020 feet), listed in ultra-coordinates.
Although it is unclear when Muhavura’s last eruption took place, it is believed to have occurred during the Holocene period. At the summit of the mountain, there is a small crater lake. Due to its dense vegetation, mountain gorillas are home to a number of critically endangered species, which are listed on the IUCN red list of endangered species.
The mountains have proven to be a great destination for travellers due to the fact that in addition to the mountain’s gorillas, the mountains are also home to elephants whose numbers have been declining since the 20th century, lions, hippopotamuses, rare mountain gorillas, okapis, antelopes, warthogs, and pelicans.
There are dense vegetations as well as shrubby vegetation, mountainous vegetation as well as tropical vegetation. However, it has been reported to be a source of insecurity to the neighbouring countries because it harbours rebels who scheme against the government.
On Mountain Muhavura, tourists have the option of taking part in mountain hiking, which is a vigorous but epic experience that is highly popular among tourists.
Tourists converge and are briefed about the challenge that awaits them. The hike is usually started in the morning as early as 7:00 am. The group is led and escorted by experienced tour guides. In general, it takes about 8 hours to cover the 12km distance round trip to the mountain’s summit and back down to its base, and kisoro district is the best place to watch and hike mountain muhavura, since it is the closest to its base.
A comfortable journey to the summit of mountain muhavura requires some basic gear, a must-have for a thrilling hiking experience.
Because this hike involves a lot of straining and a bit of fatigue, you must be mentally and physically prepared.
A hiking permit is a must-have with one that goes for $75 per person in Gahinga, so if you are considering hiking the trail, you should book in advance prior to the trek. As you climb, you will need light clothes because it is likely to be quite hot; however, as you approach the top, it is recommended that you wear a warm sweater since the higher you rise, the colder it will become, and be sure to wear a cap, glasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the heat.
It is a good idea to bring along a hiking stick, as your support, which is available at the head office, but having your own is not a bad idea, since you are the one who thinks ahead of time. Remember water is life, so be sure to bring along enough water to ensure proper hydration on your hike, and don’t forget to bring along snacks and lunch as well.
The mountain Mahavura offers a wide range of activities and can make your adventure a memory that will always linger in your mind. Apart from hiking, mountain Mahavura is more than ready to make your adventure an adventure that will last a lifetime.
