3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hike In Congo
3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano hike takes you through unforgettable hiking safari experience to historical Nyiragongo Mountain. Mt. Nyiragongo is without doubt one of the very few most powerful volcanoes on earth and spending a night on its summits can be mind blowing.
The strato volcano rises 3470m and it is a major attraction in the Virunga National Park besides mountain gorillas. From Goma City, Nyiragongo is 20kms away and this short hiking safari tour offers you a chance to explore it while on Congo safari.
Brief itinerary for the 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano hike
- Day 1: Kigali to Goma Town in the D.R. Congo
- Day 2: Nyiragongo Volcano trek
- Day 3: Descending & departure
Detailed itinerary of the 3 days Nyiragongo Volcano hike
Day 1: Kigali to Goma Town in the D.R. Congo
Enjoy a hefty breakfast from the hotel in Kigali Capital, after, get a warm welcome from your guide. After, start day one of your 3 days Nyiragongo Volcano hike tour, drive via Gisenyi and while here, take a boat ride on Lake Kivu while enjoying view of scenic islands, Nyiragongo Volcano at a distance etc. Arrive early at Goma Town, D.R. Congo for lunch, relaxation and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation
Luxury: Goma Serena Hotel/Ihusi Hotel
Midrange: Lake Kivu Lodge/Hotel Linda
Day 2: Nyiragongo Volcano trek
Breakfast early and after, leave your hotel for 5-7 hours hike to Nyiragongo Volcano summit 3470m. Nyiragongo is located in the Eastern part of the D.R. Congo, Virunga National Park, and still features as the world’s most active volcano with a record of over 40 multiple eruptions.
At night, you won’t miss the mesmerizing views of the bubbling Lava Lake of Nyiragongo Volcano, a major highlight for most hikers who spend a night on its summits. The recent eruption on Nyiragongo Volcano occurred in May 2021. Dinner and overnight stay today will be at the comfortable Nyiragongo Volcano summit shelters.
Day 3: Descending & departure
Enjoy breakfast and after, descend from 3470m to Kibati reception where you will meet your driver guide. Drive via Gisenyi where lunch stop will be made and connect to Kigali Capital, one of the very few cleanest cities in the world. You will be dropped at Kigali Airport later for departure and this marks the end of your 3 day Nyiragongo Volcano hike.
End of the 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hike
Inclusions
- Nyiragongo permits
- Congo tourist visa
- 2 nights and meals on Nyiragongo hike trip
- Fulltime English speaking driver or guide from Congo
- 4WD vehicle
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Cigars
- Tips
- Additional activities outside the actual itinerary
- Shopping
- Insurance
- Laundry
- Telephone
- Airfares
- Beverages
What to pack on a 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hike
- Hiking permit
- Visas
- Passport
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Gardening gloves
- Insect repellents
- Camera
- Daypack