Enjoy our tailored 3 days Mount Nyiragongo volcano hike to an active volcano found at the Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The volcano has a 2km crater that houses the world’s largest lava lake. Despite the lurking danger, Mount Nyiragongo is the only active volcano open to hiking in the world currently. Visitors will be rewarded with stunning views of the boiling lava at a safe distance. Climbing mount Nyiragongo is risky but the volcanic activities are anticipated.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Congo
Day 2: Nyiragongo Hike
Day 3: Descend the Nyiragongo Volcano and transfer to Kigali
DETAILED ITINENARY
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Congo
Our guide/driver will pick you up from the airport or hotel in Kigali. You will have an opportunity to take a tour around Kigali city with its knit streets and beautiful hills. You will also visit one of the genocide memorial sites and the local crafts and fruits. The guide will then lead you to Gisenyi, the largest port in Lake Kivu for a boat cruise. The cruise at Lake Kivu rewards you with great views of the lake’s islands and the distant Nyiragongo volcano. You will have lunch around the lake and cross to DR Congo and then heading for Goma town. Dinner and overnight will be at Mikeno Lodge.
Day 2: Nyiragongo Hike
After an early morning breakfast, you will be taken to the park offices for registration and briefing about Nyiragongo Hike at the Kibatsi village (hike starting point). Noticeable are the lower slopes are full of lush green rain-forest which are home to several animal, bird and plant species You will also notice that there is no vegetation as you head upwards which gives you good view of the surrounding landscape. Hiking takes between 4 – 5 hours depending on the overall fitness of the hiking group and will arrive at around 4-5pm in the evening. Once you reach the top, you will have great views of the lava lake and overlooking Virunga region. Dinner and overnight at the volcano summit.
Day 3: Descend the Nyiragongo Volcano and transfer to Kigali
You will rise to a tasty breakfast and descend to the bottom of the volcano in the morning. Your guide/driver will be waiting for you to start the journey back to Kigali through Goma town.
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