3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek & Mount Nyiragongo Hike
Planning to enjoy a combined safari to visit the mountain gorillas & Hike Nyiragongo Volcano in Congo on 3 Days Congo gorilla safari. We offer 3 Days/2 Nights to enjoy gorilla trekking in volcanoes national Park & Hiking Mount Nyiragongo in Virunga National Park Congo.
Book a 3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National park and Mount Nyiragongo Volcanic Hike in the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo with Primate Safari Experiences to enjoy special deal price for last minute bookings.
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla tour & Nyiragongo Volcano Hike starts from kigali international Airport & ends at kigali international airport. it encompasses safari activities like Gorilla Trekking,Goma City Tour & Mountain Nyiragongo Hike in Congo.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Transfer from kigali to Volcanoes national Park( Driving time 2hours :30 Minutes )
Day 2: Nyiragongo Hike to the top ( Takes 5-6 Hours to reach at the top)
Day 3: Descend & Transfer to Kigali. ( 4 -5 Hours Drive time )
End of 3 Days Gorilla Tour & Nyiragongo Volcano Hike.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali & transfer to Virunga National Park
Early in the morning at around 04:30 am you will be welcomed by the tour guide from Active African Vacations to start off the journey from kigali to musanze town where volcanoes national park is located, arriving on time at 06:30 am for registration and briefing about Gorilla trekking adventure as you enjoy tea offered by the Volcanoes National Park officials.
Later you will drive for around 30 minutes to the start point of the gorilla trekking point mostly at the base of Volcanoes Mountain as you will be accompanied by Armed Park Rangers.
Gorilla Trekking is likely to last for 2-6 hours and once found you will be allowed to stay with the mountain gorillas for 1 full hour as you take photos and simple videos watching them feeding and playing with the young ones in the wild.
Once the gorilla trekking is done, you will return back to the park headquarters for issuing of gorilla trekking certificates and go for lunch and later proceed to Gisenyi town which is the closest area near the congo border.Dinner and overnight at lake Kivu water front beach hotel/ Lake Kivu Serena Hotel/Discover youth Hostel.
Day 2: Hike Mount Nyiragongo
Wake you very early in the morning hours and jump into the safari jeep to start the drive to cross the congo border , the Active African Vacations will be ready to help to reduce the hassle as its not ease at the border, after crossing you will drive to kibati the starting point for nyiragongo hike and start the most waited adventure to the top of the most known active volcano in Africa.
This journey is likely to last for 5-6 hours depending on the size of the group and the speed of movements. Reach at the summit in evening hours relax and enjoy your dinner provided by the chef of Mikeno Lodge. as you sleep at the nyiragongo shelter summit cabins.
Day 3: Descend-Departure
You will wake up and go down the volcano then after some time you will reach then proceed to Goma town where you will leave for Kigali to board your flight back home.
End of 3 Days Rwanda gorilla Trekking & Mount Nyiragongo Hike.
3 Days/2 Nights Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo Hike in Congo Safari Includes & Excludes on the prices.
Safari Includes
- Gorilla Permit
- Nyiragongo Volcano Permit
- Congo Visa
- Camping gears at the top of Nyiragongo
- Accommodation & Meals as in the travel Plan
- 4WD Safari Jeep transportation
- Knowledgeable English speaking Guide
- Drinking Water & Lunch
The package excludes
- All expenses of personal nature
- Air fare, Rwanda Visa
- Luxury Drinks & laundry.
- Tips to local guides
- Porters
- Porter fee while trekking
- personal insurance
- personal shopping bills
