3 days Nyiragongo hike is unusual hiking adventure experience which is designed for you to challenge yourself with breathtaking hiking adventure to the summit of Nyiragongo Volcano. Unlike other volcanoes, Nyiragongo Volcano is incredibly the most powerful volcanoes on earth and also comprise of an active Lava Lake. On this 3 days thriller, you will be amazed by the glowing fire flames of its lava lake at this volcano’s summit and along the way, you will come across some primates, birds among others.
Nyiragongo volcano is set in western side of the Virunga National Park. It straddles at altitude of about 3470 meters just within the lush Virunga National Park.
What to expect on your 3 days Nyiragongo Hike
- Magical view at the fire flames of the active Lava Lake
- Hike to the summit of Nyiragongo Volcano
- Boat ride along Lake Kivu
- Travel in a 4×4 drive safari car
- Accommodation and meals
- Bottled water
Brief itinerary of your 3 days Nyiragongo hike
Day 1: Transfer to Democratic Republic of the Congo
Day 2: Nyiragongo hike
Day 3: Drive back
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Goma-Democratic Republic of the Congo
Today after enjoying your tasty breakfast, our driver guide will meet, give a warm welcome then brief you on what your 3 days Nyiragongo hike entails. Later, start your journey from Kigali to Gisenyi where you will have the best view of the scenic Lake Kivu. Take a boat ride via Lake Kivu which gets you the best view over the scenic islands and Mount Nyiragongo.
Enjoy lunch and later, cross to Goma Town to check in at Rusina Hotel to have rest, dinner and spend a night.
Day 2: Nyiragongo hike
After an early morning breakfast, transfer to Kibati ranger station to be briefed and also to start your hike to Nyiragongo Volcano. Nyiragongo hike will take you 4 to 5 hours and while on the summit, you will witness 2 older volcanoes-the Baratu and Shaheru as well as several small volcanic cinder cones. This volcano is believed to have erupted for about 34 times. At night, enjoy the breathtaking views of its glowing fire flames from the active Lava Lake. You will spend a night at Nyiragongo Summit Shelters.
Day 3: Descend and drive back to Kigali
Sum up your stay at the Nyiragongo summits with breakfast and then descend to Kibati Ranger Station where you will meet the driver guide. You then embark on a return journey to Kigali about 3 to 4 hours’ drive.
End of the 3 days Nyiragongo hike
3 days Nyiragongo hike includes
- Hiking to Nyiragongo mountain
- Travel in a 4 wheel drive safari car
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Bottled water
- Accommodation and meals
3 days Nyiragongo hike excludes
- Personal insurance
- Airfares
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses like tips, drinks, telephone calls, laundry, additional activities and others.