3 Days Nyiragongo Hike Congo – Active Africa Vacation

Mount Nyiragongo is an active strato volcano with an elevation of 3,470 metres  in the Virunga Mountains associated with the Albertine Rift. It is located inside Virunga National Park, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, about 20 km (12 mi) north of the town of Goma and Lake Kivu and just west of the border with Rwanda. At the Moment its the only active volcano that is open for hiking to travelers . Rwanda Gorilla Trek is experienced in offering ultimate Congo Safari Experience.  Looking for Ultimate Hiking Experience to Nyiragongo Mountain In Congo? Rwanda Gorilla Trek is offering  3 Days Nyiragongo Hike on the second day, you will spend a night at the summit and then slope down the following day.

lowland Congo gorilla

lowland Congo gorilla

Detailed Itinerary –  3 Days Nyiragongo Hike Congo

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Congo

You will be picked from the airport or your hotel by the company guide and drives you to Gisenyi, you will cross border to Congo. Dinner and overnight at Mikeno lodge

Day 2: Nyiragongo Hike

Nyiragongo Volcano Hike

Nyiragongo Volcano Hike

Very early in the morning, you will gather at the park headquarter for briefing and after climb Nyiragongo. It is Nyiragongo is a beautiful strato volcano that features the world’s largest lava lake. The volcano’s forested lower slopes are home to a variety of animals, including chimpanzees, monkeys, and bushbuck. Nyiragongo’s summit rim is largely devoid of vegetation and is frequently dusted with snow. From the rim, visitors can peer down into a churning Lava Lake and see and hear hot gases exploding up though a mosaic of molten lava. Although predictable and therefore safe for tourists. Dinner and Overnight at the summit.

Day 3: Descend back and transfer to Kigali.

In the morning, you will Descend Back and then the Driver will drive you back to Kigali.

Inclusions

Nyiragongo Hike,

Hiking package

Ground Transportation

English speaking guide

Accommodation and meals

Enroute lunch and drinking water.

Exclusions

Air ticket, Visa, tips, laundry and any other personal expenses not included in the package