4-Day Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Volcano Hike

Overview

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96 hours

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Gorilla trek & Nyiragongo hike is a learning and discovery experience that brings you to the legendary Virunga National Park and the majestic Nyiragongo volcano with the world largest crater lake. The package include transportation, visa, permits and a pick-up from Gisenyi or Kigali upon your arrival and the Goma city tour. We have partnered with a number of local hotels that offer up to 25% on your accommodation if you book the trip through our channel. Besides, we also provide you with a Goma surrounding Villages tour (on request) before or after the Gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo hike that helps you to know more about people and the area.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Breakfast x 2; Lunch x 2; Dinner x 2

3 nights' accommodations, transport, visa (7 days), all taxes

Drinks

Nyiragongo backpack

Porter fees and gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival in Goma and Transfer to Kibumba tented camp

Accommodations

Overnight in a Tented Camp

Goma

We suggest you arrive early in the morning around 09.00 am, we facilitate you crossing the border and help in getting gorilla and volcano permits and then Transfer to Kibumba for Gorilla and Nyiragongo Trekking. You are going to enjoy a life-changing experience with the gorillas and watch the world’s largest active lava lake. In Virunga, we offer 3 nights, 4 days; the first two days we do Gorilla trek in Kibumba and then a trek on Nyiragongo Volcano the third day. 1.00pm: Departure for Kibumba Tented Camp for the first overnight.

20 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking

Accommodations

Overnight in a Tented Camp

Virunga National Park - Mount Nyiragongo & Mountain Gorilla Treks

Morning: After Breakfast and briefing, with help of ranger’s guide we will have 1 to 2.5 hours trekking on the group of Gorillas in the Park. Late Afternoon: A lunch will be offered, then follows a nature walk and bird watching.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Included

Day 3

Nyiragongo Hiking

Accommodations

Overnight at crater rim shelters

Mount Nyiragongo

Morning: After breakfast we leave Kibumba for Kibati Ranger Post at 8.15am, the departure points for the Nyiragongo trek. After a short briefing, we embark on a 4 to 6 hours hike (depending on the slowest person in the group). We spend the night here. The view is incredible and the lava lake is very impressive.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Included

Day 4

Goma City Tour

Goma

Many people glance the Goma city, because they come for cheap gorilla trekking in Virunga National park or for trekking the Nyiragongo Volcano and leave as quickly as possible back to Rwanda. With its aim to securely and safely help travelers to Discover Congo, this tour of Goma city you will literally take you to all corners of the town from the south to the north (Port de Goma, Turunga) and from the East to west (Grande Bariere, NDOSHO quarter). To be visited: Goma Port, Local Museum, the monument of Tchukudu, the airport street, the Virunga Market, Turunga, a local chocolate factory, KITUKU market, and local restaurant.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable