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3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking Adventure Trip

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3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking Adventure Trip

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Would you like to experience one of the free-standing active volcanoes in East Africa?  Our 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking adventure trip will prove you with the wonderful opportunity to experience the amazing activities volcano with the other accompanied different sceneries that you don’t need to miss out on. The Nyiragongo volcano is one of the 8 volcanoes of the Virunga Volcanoes which can be seen in different countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and then Uganda. The Nyiragongo Volcano last erupted in 2021 left several people displaced and the destruction of the property which is so much interesting. Nyiragongo is a wonderful destination for visitors who love hiking safaris and it provides wonderful views especially during the night and thus this 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking adventure trip will be so much interesting.

The Nyiragongo Mountains are about 3,470m high above sea level and are one of the eight making up the Virunga chain of volcanoes.  The other volcanoes of Nyiragongo include Mikeno, Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhavura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo. Nyiragongo is one of the maximum energetic and the most attractive volcano on the planet earth and its crater spread to approximately 2 km wide. The Volcano has erupted over 30 instances however the maximum current eruptions in which in 1882, 1977, 1994, and 2002, and the recent eruption happened in 2021. The eruption displaced hundreds of humans whilst additionally leaving many lifeless and homes destroyed.  The recent eruption of the led to the closing of the Nyiragongo to the tourists but it has since been opened and now you can go and this wonderful safe volcanic mountain and therefore this is the reason as to why we recommend that you book our 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking adventure trip

What to count on our 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking adventure trip?

  • Hiking the Nyiragongo Mountain
  • Seeing the boiling lava lake
  • Services of the travel and safari guide-driver
  • Detailed itinerary

Day 1:  start our 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking adventure trip with arrival in Kigali- pickup by our travel guide and transfer to Gisenyi where Volcanoes National Park

You will meet our travel guide who will be waiting at your Kigali International Airport or who will pick you from your hotel in Kigali and then you will be able to start the journey to Gisenyi which on the shores of Lake Kivu where you will stay overnight and this is so much interesting. You will check into your lodge, have enough relaxation at the lodge, and prepare for your hiking safaris and this is good.

Lodging options: Lake Kivu Serena (luxury), Inzozi Lodge (Midrange) & Paradise Malahide (Standard)

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and Breakfast

Day 2: From Gisenyi drive to Nyiragongo and Start you’re hiking of Nyiragongo

In the morning today, you will drive from Gisenyi to Kibati where the briefing takes place at around 8 in the morning so staying at Goma would be the best to catch with our Nyiragongo briefing, while at the briefing point, you will be able to get the hiking permits and in case you’re interested in the porter, you will hire the porter and for those interested, they can get a porter at around ten to fifteen united states dollars. After the briefing, you will now start the activity with the border and the visitors carrying their belongings especially goods and snacks. It takes about 6 hours to reach the summit of the Nyiragongo mountain however to achieve this will depend on your fitness levels and how fast you can be very quick and come early to the briefing center. Four sectors will need to be hiked to get to the summit and as you get closer to the summer the steeper it becomes and thus the harder in hiking. You need to hike as a group and you will need to wait for one another without anyone leading the group by afar distance neither can you leave behind the slow hiker. After you have reached the third section then you know that everyone can make it and thus even if one is left behind he or she will be able to catch up. After reaching the summit of the volcanoes mountain, you will be able to be shown your accommodation facility and you will stay in the cabins which were constructed at the age above the lava dammed lake, there I abed and mattress as well as true sheets but it good if you can bring your beddings and later on top after you have been shown where to sleep you will be led by the guide to the safest place where you will be able to see the Larva boing the more time you wish.in the night, the above can be still seen and these are amazing scenes. The fire can also be observed during the day but is safe during the night where the clear picture and frames of the lava will come out.

Day 3: Descent from the summit of Nyiragongo and transfer back to Kigali

In the morning after waking up and capturing the stunning views of the mountain Nyiragongo now, you start your journey descending, and as you are descending it becomes much easier and this can last for about three hours. As your hike down, you will be amazed by the interesting vegetation cover, the magnificent Virunga volcanoes. You will also see the Kahunzi Biega national park, the volcanoes national park, Mgahinga national park then the amazing views of Lake Kivu in Rwanda. On attaining the start line at the Kibati Patrol post, you’ll locate your safari driver who will later lead you and drive you to Goma, Gisenyi, or Kigali in Rwanda. If time permits, you can decide to go for the Goma tourism which is so interesting and this marks the end of your three days of Nyiragongo Hiking safaris with Africa adventure vacations. This trip can be combined with Congo gorilla trekking tour in Virunga national park.

Our 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking adventure trip include;

  • The hiking permits
  • We get for you also the Congo visa
  • The ground transport to and from the volcano
  • Food preparation
  • Mineral water
  • The services of the driver-guide

Our 3 Days Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking adventure trip excludes

  • International flights
  • Porters to carry your luggage or other items
  • Tipping expenses
  • Soft and hard drinks
  • All items not mentioned within the itinerary.
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