3 Days Mount Nyiragongo Hiking safari in D.R Congo

Begin this 3 Days Mount Nyiragongo hiking safari with Love Uganda Safaris from Kigali driving with your guide into Gisenyi crossing into Congo via Goma border of Congo-Rwanda.

Mount Nyiragongo is one of the world’s most active strato volcanoes, located in Eastern Congo near the Virunga national park. It is one of the world’s most recent wonders, famous for its magnificent views of bubbling lava observed at a distance.

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali city tour after pick up and transfer to Lake Kivu.

The driver guide will meet you at Kigali airport upon arrival, and pick you up for a short Kigali city tour; visit the Kigali Genocide memorial site, Kimironko local market for crafts and fruits, the presidential palace, etc. Retire for lunch and simple relaxation, and later travel to Gisenyi town, at Lake Kivu and take an afternoon boat cruise upon arrival.

Retire for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Mid range: Palm Gardens Resort

Budget: Paradise Malahide Hotel

Day 2: Transfer to Congo for a hiking experience on Mount Nyiragongo

Wake up as early as possible and prepare for the morning transfer to Congo for hiking safari experience on Nyiragongo volcano. Start the hike from Kibatsi village after briefing by the head guide.

Commence this adventurous hike towards the Nyiragongo summit with the assigned porters and guides. Hiking to the Nyiragongo summit usually lasts 4 – 6 hours depending on the general group fitness. When Hiking, you don’t leave anyone behind! Dinner and overnight in the mountain shelters.

Day 3: Descend the Volcano and transfer to Volcanoes national park

Early morning, you will begin descending from the volcano, where your guide will drive you back to Goma by midday. You will then cross over back to Rwanda and transfer to Kigali for your departure flight.

End of Safari with Love Uganda Safaris

What is included in this safari

• Hiking permit
• 4*4 Land cruiser Vehicle
• A professional English speaking Driver guide
• Entrance fees to all parks and protected areas
• Free Wi-Fi internet in the vehicle
• All ground transportation and fuel
• Accommodation and Meals
• All activities / services as per itinerary
• Drinking water in the vehicle

Exclusions of the safari:

• Visa fees
• International air fares
• Activities / services not included in the itinerary
• Alcoholic drinks / wines
• Laundry and any service of personal nature