2 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hike Safari
Virunga National Park Safari
The 3 days Nyiragongo hike takes you to the one of the active Virunga mountains Nyiragongo volcano located in Virunga national park in the Democratic republic of Congo. Nyiragongo is 3470m above the see level and you will be rewarded with an opportunity to view the stunning boiling magma lake at the top.
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Pick up and Volcano hike
After your early morning breakfast, a driver from adventure in the wild safaris will pick you from Gisenyi town one of the largest towns on the shores of lake Kivu and drive to Virunga national park. You will be taken to the park headquarters for registration and briefing about the Nyiragongo hiking. You will meet other hikers and then start the hiking from Kibati ranger post at an altitude of 1870m above the sea level. As you start trekking the lower slopes are full of lush green rain forest that are habitants to mammals, primate and a variety of birds. As you continue to go upwards you will realize that there is less vegetation. The trekking will take about 5 to 6hours depending on the hikers’ speed and physical fitness. At the top you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the boiling magma from the crusted lava and take some photographs. Overnight at the crater.
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Day 2: Descend from Nyiragongo
In the morning after having your breakfast prepared by the porters, you will start to slop from the top to the bottom of the Volcano having wonderful views of the landscape which will take few hours compared to ascending. Our driver will then pick you up and travel to Kigali and you can have a city tour then continue to Kigali international airport for your flight.
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Prices includes
Hiking permits
Bottled water
English speaking guide
Park entrance fees
Congo visa
Accommodation etc.
Prices excludes
Tip to porters
International flight ticket
Insurance
Etc.