Experience the breathtaking 3-Day Nyiragongo Hiking Tour to the summit of Mt. Nyiragongo, an active volcano featuring the world’s largest lava lake. At the summit, you will be treated to stunning views of the entire Virunga National Park and the surrounding communities. The nearby Mt. Mikeno and the active Mt. Nyaramuragira offer spectacular vistas found nowhere else in Africa. The tropical rainforest on the slopes of the Virunga Ranges is also home to mountain gorillas.
The Nyiragongo Volcano erupted on May 22, 2021, resulting in 32 fatalities and the destruction of over 1,000 homes in Eastern DR Congo. A distinct flank fissure eruption led to intense seismic activity, lava flows reaching Goma city, lava lake drainage, and ash plumes.
Trip Summary – 3-Day Nyiragongo Hiking Tour
Day 1: Pickup, city tour, and transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Mt. Nyiragongo hiking
Day 3: Departure
Detailed Itinerary for the 3-Day Nyiragongo Hiking Tour
Day 1: Pickup from Kigali, boat cruise, and transfer to Goma
After breakfast at your hotel, our driver-guide will pick you up for a transfer to Gisenyi on Lake Kivu, where you will enjoy a scenic boat cruise. You will return to a lodge in Gisenyi for lunch before proceeding to Goma. Dinner and overnight stay at Mikeno Lodge or Bukavu Tented Camp.
Day 2: Nyiragongo Hike
This day is dedicated to hiking to the summit of Mt. Nyiragongo. After a hearty breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing at the hiking starting point. The hike will begin at 10:00 AM and take approximately 6 hours to reach the summit. Dinner and overnight stay at the tented camp.
Day 3: Descending & Departure
On the final day, enjoy a sunrise breakfast on the slopes of Nyiragongo Volcano and take in your last moments at the summit of the active volcano. Afterward, you will hike down, meet your driver-guide, and transfer back to Kigali for your connecting flight.
Tour Cost Inclusions
Nyiragongo Volcano hiking permit
Park entrance fee
Accommodation and meals
Ground Transportation
Full-time English-speaking guide
Miscellaneous
Government taxes
All activities listed in the itinerary
Cost Exclusions
Alcoholic beverages
Tips
Extra activities not included in the itinerary
Personal shopping