Mountain Nyiragongo is an active volcano that lies in Congo within Virunga National Park in the eastern part of Congo about 20 km North of Goma. Hiking Mountain Nyiragongo takes approximately 6 hours to the summit of the mountain and descending for about 4 hours. It’s very obvious to carry mountain gears during your safari at mountain Nyiragongo and below are some of it.

Torch: The summit use solar power with no electricity, but solar power is not reliable and it’s not everywhere thus why we always advise you to walk with your own touch on being on the safe side.

Camera and Binoculars: As a mountain climber, there is much beautiful scenery that comes cross during hiking mountain Nyiragongo which will bring your unforgettable memories back

Hat: Wearing a hat protects you from the direct sun rays and keeps the rain out of your head and face while hiking mountain Nyiragongo. It also keeps your head warm and comfortable as hiking.

Insect repellent: Being located in Virunga National Park, is home to dangerous insects such as mosquitoes and tsetse flies especially at a lower stage of the mountain. To prevent insect bites while on your hiking, apply insect repellent cream or spray.

Rain jacket: The weather conditions are unpredictable while climbing Mountain Nyiragongo thus why we advise you to bring a waterproof jacket just in case. While you’re poaching to the summit of fourth and fifth stage, you normally receive rain from nowhere

Hiking shoes/ boots: In order to enjoy your adventurous experience, we highly advise you to bring hiking shoes that are durable, comfortable, and appropriate for the conditions and they should be long enough to cover your ankle to remark your memorable experience at mountain Nyiragongo.

Hand gloves: The hand glove protects from sharp stones and being scratched by the tree brushes as you pass through the montane forest. It also prevents your hands from being dirty.

Worm clothes: The warm clothes are very essential to bring during mountain Nyiragongo hike. The weather condition is unexpected since it keeps on changing every now and then and it’s very cold during the night therefore, such worm cloth will keep you worm with an additional of coffee around the campfire while at the summit of Nyiragongo

Trekking sticks: We always advise you to hold a trekking stick to assist you while hiking, increasing on support, balance and reduce pressure on the knees since you use a lot of energy as ascending to the summit of Nyiragongo in the end you stay fit.