5 Days Gorillas Trekking and Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking in Congo.
Tour Overview
The Nyiragongo Volcano and the five days of gorilla trekking Trekking in the Democratic Republic of the Congo entails visiting active volcanoes to see mountain gorillas and climbing Nyiragongo, a smokey volcano.
Highlights of the tour.
Day 1: Gisenyi Lake Kivu trip from Kigali.
Day 2. Hiking the Nyiragongo Volcanoes.
Day 3: Retrace your steps from the summit and spend the night in Goma.
Day 4: Tracking gorillas in the Virunga National Park.
Day 5: Return to the international airport after your transfer back to Kigali for a city tour.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Gisenyi Lake Kivu trip from Kigali.
When our professional driver/guide arrives at your hotel room, they will give you an overview of the excursion.
His first stop will be the cultural center in the Ruhengeri town of Ibiwachu, before continuing on to Gisenyi.
Once in Gisenyi, our guests are free to take a boat ride on Lake Kivu if they so choose. You can take overnights from the or
Accommodations available:
beachfront resort home
Serena hotel by Lake Kivu.
Lake Kivu is the location.
Day 2. Hiking the Nyiragongo Volcanoes
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Nyiragongo National Park for an orientation. Hiking into Nyiragongo Mountain’s crater will begin, and it will only take five to six hours to reach the summit.
Because of the shifting temperature, guests should pack a rain jacket, rubber shoes, a climbing stick, a headgear, and plenty of water for when they walk through the tropical rainforest.
Tented camps are used for the nights, and the camp at the volcano’s peak serves food.
Day 3: Retrace your steps from the summit and spend the night in Goma.
Following breakfast in the morning at the highest peak camp, you will descend to the bottom, where your driver will drive you to Goma, where you can spend the night at the Mikeno Lodge and go on nature hikes through the village.
Alternatives for lodging:
Ihusi Hotel
Minkeno Lodge
Bukima Tented Camp
Destination ;Virunga National Park
Day 4: Tracking gorillas in the Virunga National Park.
It is our expectation that our clients will rise early and enjoy breakfast in the morning. Carrying ample drinking water and a packed lunch from the lodge is recommended for hikers.
After dropping you off at the park headquarters, our driver will give you a briefing on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking.
The rationale for the early wake-up time is to catch the gorillas before they leave their nest in search of food.
You will begin your trek through the forest trail at 8:00 am.
In addition to seeing gorillas, you will also come across other creatures including monkeys and elephants as well as many bird species.
After assigning a gorilla family, visitors spend an hour with the primates, and gorilla permits cost $400 USD.
You will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay after a strenuous day of hiking the gorillas.
Day 5: Return to the international airport after your transfer back to Kigali for a city tour.
After breakfast in the morning, you head to Kigali Town for a tour of the city before returning to Kigali International Airport to catch your flight home.
Tour’s End.
Tour Includes & Excludes
TOUR INCLUDES
- Transportation
- A professional tour guide
- Entry and trekking fees plus permits
- All activities unless labeled optional
- Drinking water
- Accommodation and meals
- Airport transfers
TOUR EXCLUDES
- Visa
- International flights
- Gratuity (tip)
- Laundry services
- Beverages
- Souvenirs