Remarkable 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hike Safari Itinerary

Tour Overview

You will experience the amazing active volcano and the different sceneries of Congo with this 3-day remarkable Congo Nyiragongo hike safari tour. Mount Nyiragongo volcano is part of the 8 Virunga Volcanoes scattered in 3 countries Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo respectively. Nyiragongo is an active volcano that erupted in 2002 leaving several people dead and property destroyed. Nyiragongo is a beauty to behold after hiking up the volcano.

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Itinerary At A Glance: 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hike Safari

Day 1: Arrival to Kigali and Transfer to Gisenyi
Day 2: Transfer to Nyiragongo Volcano
Day 3: Descend from Nyiragongo and transfer to Kigali.

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Detailed Itinerary: 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hike Safari

Day 1: Arrival to Kigali and Transfer to Gisenyi

This tour will start with pick up from Kigali International Airport or your Kigali hotel by our English-speaking guide. You will set off from Kigali to Gisenyi on the shores of Lake Kivu overnight. On arrival at the lodge, you will check in and take a rest in preparation for the hiking.

Day 2: Transfer to Nyiragongo Volcano

On this day you start your journey to Nyiragongo volcano hike. At 7:00 am you will be at the Grande Barriere border crossing where you check in with the Virunga tourism office by 8:00 am for the scheduled trek. The tourism office is located at the Grande Barriere border post building opposite the passport control. During check-in, you will be provided with a volcano trek permit and transfer to the starting point of the hike.

On arrival at the Kibata ranger post, you will start the hike up Nyiragongo at around 10:00 am. The hike takes about 6 hours depending on your speed and fitness. You may hike in fewer hours or take more time. The trail is through forested areas, lava flows, and open space.

Day 3: Descend from Nyiragongo and transfer to Kigali.

On your last day, you start to descend and be transferred back to Grande Barriere. Your driver will pick you up and you transfer back to Kigali for your flight back home or to your other safari destination as per your travel plan and budget.