2 Days Mount Nyiragongo Volcano hiking safari – Best hiking experience
Our 2 days mount Nyiragongo hiking takes you to Nyiragongo Mountain which is the most active volcano in the whole world and it’s situated in North-western of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mountain has an elevation of 3470 lying with in Virunga National Park. The mountain is one of world’s active volcanoes with smoke and beautiful fire flames viewed every day but the best observation are at night.
Nyiragongo mountain eruption between 1882, 1977, 1994 and 2002 with lava flowing to Lake Kivu, the eruption killed many people and left many injured and homeless.
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2 Days Mount Nyiragongo Hiking Safari Highlights
Day 1: Nyiragongo hiking to the summit.
Day 2: Descending to the bottom and transfer back to Kigali International Airport.
Detailed Itinerary
Day One: Nyiragongo hiking to the summit
Great Adventure Safaris driver guide will pick you from the hotel in Gisenyi town very early in the morning. He will drive through Goma town to Virunga National Park headquarters for briefing and you will be given a well knowledgeable guide. You will set off with hiking at 10:30am if you use Kibati starting point, it takes around 5 hours to reach the summit of the Nyiragongo Mountain. You will pass in steep, muddy and slippery route, thorns and tall trees will be on the way.
Upon arrival at the summit, dinner and accommodation at the mountain camp tents.
Day Two: Descending to the bottom and transfer back to Kigali International Airport
After your memorable breakfast from Nyiragongo summit, you will start sloping down at 6:30 am to the bottom where you will find your driver waiting to transfer you to Kigali international airport to catch up with your flight back home.
End of 2 days safari to Nyiragongo Volcano.
What to Carry for your 2 Days Nyiragongo Hiking Safari
Water proofed rain coat
Rubber hiking boots
Water proofed bags
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Walking stick
warm gears
Why Book this trip?
Trip Departs any date
Gorilla trekking permit included
Accommodation and meals inclusive
Tour can be customized
Professional guides
Group discounts available
Travel in a Standard 4×4 safari vehicle.
Drinking water during trip