2 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hike

This 2 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hike is a short trip to Congo that will take you to hike the Nyiragongo Volcano one of the most active volcanoes in the world with an elevation of 3,470 m (11,380 ft, it has erupted at least 34 times and the most recent eruption happened on 22nd May 2021 which led to displacement of over 500,000 individuals to the surrounding areas of Goma. On this trip you will have a chance to summit on top of the volcano with views of the erupting volcano. This 2 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hike is an all inclusive trip that will start and end in Kigali.

Important things to consider when booking this trip

Accommodation is Inclusive
Transportation is inclusive
Tour can depart from any location close
Tour Can Depart any day
Professional Guides
Drinking water in the vehicle
Tour can be customized
Solo travelers can join this tour
Discounts for group travels are available
Age Limit: 12 years and above for the Nyiragongo hike

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Pick up from Gisenyi in Kigali and transfer to DR Congo for Nyiragongo hiking to the summit.

Day 2: Descending to the bottom and transfer back to Kigali international airport.

Tour Itinerary

Includes & Excludes

Included	All transportation as scheduled All park entrance fee, crater service and concession fee Meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated above Four wheel transportation for safari with pop up roof ideal for game view English speaking driver guide Complementary bottled water while doing game drive All activities as per above proposal
Excluded	Uganda visas Meals, transport, and lodging outside the regular itinerary Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks Any items of personal nature International vaccinations Insurance

Tour Map

Travel Days

DAY 01: Nyiragongo hiking to the summit

The driver will pick you from the hotel which is in Gisenyi town very early in the morning. You will drive toward Rwanda-Congo boarder which you will cross and proceed through Goma town to Virunga national park headquarters for briefing and you will be given a well knowledgeable guide. You will set off with hiking at 10:30am if you use kibati starting point; it will take you around 5 hours to reach the summit of Nyiragongo Mountain. You will pass in steep, muddy and slippery route, thorns and tall trees will be on the way. Upon arrival at the summits dinner and accommodation at the mountain camp tents

DAY 02: Descend the Nyiragongo Volcano and Departure to Kigali to End the tour

Day 2: Descend the Nyiragongo Volcano and Departure to Kigali to End the tour
Have breakfast and after descend down from Nyiragongo volcano mountain, you will meet the driver and return to Goma and if time allows , you will have a city tour of Goma visiting Goma caves and then proceed
You will be driven back to Kigali for your post-tour accommodation or you may choose to fly out of Kigali on the last day of your tour. Since you will use the same route back, you will have another stop at the Rwanda-Congo border crossing for photo moments, buying souvenirs or to just relax before continuing to Kigali.

Main Destination: Kigali
Accommodation: End of Tour, No accommodation
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Mineral Water
Additional accommodation can be arranged for extra cost
You’ll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel)

End of Tour