3 Days Nyiragongo Hiking Tours in DR Congo

The 3-day Nyiragongo Hike tour takes you to explore Mount Nyiragongo, an active volcano containing a lava lake located in Virunga National Park Eastern DRC.

Rising at an altitude of 3470 meters, hiking does not require a little bit of fitness. This 3-day safari gives you an opportunity to witness the active lava with smoke and fire. Nyiragongo’s last eruptions occurred in 1997 and 2002.

Though there is active lava activity going on it is safe to hike the volcano and sleep on top because many tourists have done so.

Start your trip in Kigali then drive to Gisenyi for a night, a boat cruise on Lake Kivu is recommended. On the second day, cross the border to Congo hike and sleep on the summit then descend to transfer back to Kigali on the 3rd day.

Tour includes

  • 1 night on mountain camping
  • 1 night full board in Goma city
  • Transportation by 4WD with guide/driver
  • Nyiragongo hiking and entry fees to Virunga Park

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer Kigali to Goma via Gisenyi Lake Kivu

Your safari trip will start from Kigali city where the guide will pick you up and transfer you to Gisenyi, the largest town on the shores of Lake Kivu.

You will have lunch and maybe take a boat cruise to explore the islands and taste Rwandan coffee.

Afterward, in the evening, you will cross the border for dinner and overnight in Goma city. Bukima tented camp/ Mikeno lodge

Day 2: Hiking and overnight on the summit of the volcano

Early morning after breakfast, you will pack all your necessary hiking gear and head to Kibati station where the hiking starts with a briefing.

You will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Virunga volcanoes during the 3-6 hours trek. At night, you will be able to view the lava lake. Dinner and overnight in mountain cabins

Day 3: Descend and Transfer back to Kigali

Wake up early to capture the sunrise. After breakfast, you will descend back to Kibati station and drive to Goma to cross to Rwanda where your guide will welcome you and drive back to Kigali.

End of Tour

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