Thinking of having a magical safari experience in Congo? This 3 days Mount Nyiragongo hike from Kigali is all you need to watch some of the most memorable attractions in the wild. Embark on visiting Virunga national park in Congo where you will find the notable Virunga mountains in Congo; mount Mikeno, mount Nyamuragira and mount Nyiragongo which is the most sought after mountain among the travellers interested in visiting the park for an amazing safari experience. mount nyiragongo hike has a number of eye catching features that you will watch on the way to the summit from the different bird life and animals species but the most notable attraction is the world’s largest lava lake on the summit of the mountain that will ensure you have the most notable Congo safari.
HIGHLIGHTS PF YOUR SAFARI
Day 1: Pick up and drive to Gisenyi – Congo Boarder.
Day 3: Nyiragongo Hiking
Day 4: Descend Nyiragongo and transfer to Kigali
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Pick up and drive to Gisenyi – Congo Boarder.
You will meet your guide on your agreed location in Kigali waiting to welcome you and embark on your drive to cross into Congo to Goma by 10:30 am. Check-in with the tourism office strategically located at the Grand Barrier border at 11:15 am. Post to receive Gorilla and Volcano permit that’s to be presented at the beginning of every trek. Thereafter you will be transferred to Mikeno Lodge in Rumangabo. On arrival at Mikeno, a late lunch will be served and enjoy your afternoon at leisure exploring Rumangabo’s several nature walks trails.
Day 3: Nyiragongo Hiking
Prepare for early morning breakfast as you will be expected at the Kibati ranger post headquarters by 8 am. Meet your ranger guides for briefing, a porter and begin your hike. The climb up takes about 4-6 hours. Meals will be provided and you will stay overnight in a wooden shelter at the top.
Day 4: Descend Nyiragongo and transfer to Kigali
This morning, you will descend the Volcano and head down to Kibati by 11:00 am. Here, you will connect with your driver / guide and transfer to back to Kigali. Depending on your departure flight time, you will be able to do a city tour visiting the Genocide memorial site in Kigali and Kaplaki crafts village for souvenir shopping and drop off at the airport for your flight back home.
3 Days Mount Nyiragongo Hike from Kigali Quotation Includes;
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Hiking fees
- Park entrance fees
- Congo Visa fee
- Vehicle entrance fees
- Park entrance
- Boat cruise
- all accommodation as per itinerary
- 4X4 safari vehicle & Fuel
- Full time English/ French speaking driver/ guide
- Bottled mineral water while on safari
3 Days Mount Nyiragongo Hike from Kigali Quotation Excludes;
- Tips
- Rwanda Visa fees
- Air tickets
- All items of personal nature like laundry, porterage, phone calls, beer, e.t.c
- Anything else not included in the itinerary
