3 Day Nyiragongo Hiking Expeditions
3 Day Nyiragongo Hiking: Visit Virunga for one of the most breathtaking adventures in the Eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo – Nyiragongo Trek. This expedition lasts for three days including one night stay in Gisenyi, Lake Kivu and one at the top of the Volcano. This tour will start from Kigali and end in Kigali Rwanda.
Note: ensure fitness so as to conquer the altitude.as the starting point is at 1989m (6,525ft) and ascend to 3470m (11,382ft)
Tour Highlights
3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking Safari- Virunga National Park
- Day 1: Kigali International Airport to Gisenyi.
- Day 2: Hiking to the summit of Nyiragongoi.
- Day 3: Descending to the bottom.
Activity highlights
- Hiking Nyiragongo active volcano
- Optional Kigali city tour
Why Book this trip
- Trip Departs any date
- hiking permit included
- Accommodation and meals inclusive
- Tour can be customized
- Professional guides
- Group discounts available
- Travel in a Standard 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Drinking water during trip.
Detailed Itinerary
Day1: Kigali – Transfer to Gisenyi
Upon your arrival at Kigali international airport, you will be met by our Safari guide who will transfer you up to Gisenyi on the shores of Lake Kivu. On arrival, you will have lunch and later go on a boat ride to explore around the Lake Kivu. Visit as well the coffee island, Gas plant and Hot springs if time allows, later you will cross over to Congo and later proceed to Goma and then to your lodge where you will spend the night, dinner and overnight at,
Main destination: Virunga National Park
Accommodation options; Mikeno Lodge/ Kibumba Tented Camp Bukima Tented Camp
Meal plan: break lunch and dinner (breakfast not included)
Drinking water
- Mikeno Lodge
- Bukima Tented Camp
- Kibumba Tented Camp
Day2: Mount Nyiragongo hike experience
on this day after breakfast, be at the park headquarters by 8:00am to pick your trekking permit and get briefed. This office is located in Goma border post building. After checking in, Guests are transported by Virunga foundation up to Kibati ranger post. The ascending Journey starts at 10:00am and you will reach at the top by 5:00pmnd will take approximately 4-6 hours depending on the speed, and strength of the participants in order to reach the summit of the volcano. Stay in the reserved cabins at the top.
Day3: Descend Mount Nyiragongo, cross and drive back to Kigali.
After an enthralling night at top, next day at around 6:00 am you will start to descend the volcano back to Kibati. Virunga will transfer and drop-off at Goma border for your drive back to Kigali. Nyiragongo Hiking Expeditions
End of 3 Days Nyiragongo Hike
The package includes:
- Airport Pick & Drop.
- Nyiragongo Back Pack
- Transportation from & to Kigali.
- Volcano trek permit
- Transport to and from Kibati Ranger Post, one-night stay on the summit
- DRC Tourist Visa
It Excludes:
- Porter fees
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Personal Insurance
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