Mount Karisimbi

Mount Karisimbi is a stratovolcano in Rwanda's Virunga Mountains, near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is presently inactive. Karisimbi is the tallest of the eight major mountains in the mountain range, which is part of the Albertine Rift, the western arm of the East African Rift, at 4,507 meters (14,787 feet). On the other side of the Rift Valley, Mikeno to the north, Bisoke to the east, and Nyiragongo to the west surround Karisimbi. Karisimbi is Africa's 11th tallest peak.

The name Karisimbi is derived from the Kinyarwanda word 'amasimbi,' which means snow. During the dry season of June, July, and August, the peak of the volcano is largely covered with snow. Dian Fossey established the Karisoke Research Center between Karisimbi and Bisoke to study the mountain gorillas that live in this area.

Height: 4,507 m (14,787 ft)
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo - Rwanda border