4 Days Virunga Gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo Hike

4 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Hike

4 days Virunga Gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo Hike is one of most enjoyed Congo safari since several tourists enjoy spending an hour with gorillas and also hike up the most active Nyiragongo volcano to view the lava lake at the summit that glows brighter at night especially once the raindrop in. This 4 days Virunga gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo Hike is done with in virunga national park situated with in virunga massif together with Volcanoes national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park which all harbors the endangered mountain gorillas and volcanoes. Keeping in Mind that Cong offers the cheapest gorilla permit makes it the best place to visit for a gorilla trekking adventure and now that it tops up the most active volcano also makes an incredible itinerary for your 4 days Congo safari that starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda.

Highlights of 4 days Virunga gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo Hike

Day 1: Transfer to Virunga national park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in virunga national park
Day 3: Mount Nyiragongo hike (Ascend)
Day 4: Descend Nyiragongo and transfer back to Kigali for departures

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Virunga national park

Transfer to Virunga national park: You will be expected to spend an overnight in Rwanda or arrive early in the morning on day 1 of 4 days Virunga gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo Hike such that you are in position to cross the Congo border at Grande barrier in time. Well, you will set off from Rwanda in the morning and be driven to Gisenyi which is the nearest city of Goma and it takes about 4-5 hours’ drive. At the border, you will be cleared and ten connect to the pack headquarters to obtain your gorilla trekking permit and Nyiragongo hiking permit as you proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight. In case you arrive at the abit early, then you may spend an evening on a wildlife viewing safari near your lodge.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mikeno Lodge / Kibumba tented camp/ Bukima Tented Camp

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in virunga national park

Gorilla trekking in Virunga national park: on day 2 of 4 days Virunga gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo Hike, enjoy your breakfast in time and then be driven to Bukima where gorilla trekking in Virunga national park starts. Ensure that you have some packed snacks and enough drinking water before leaving your lodge and wear appropriate gorilla trekking gear. Gorilla trekking will last between 2 hours to a full day depending on how fast your group moves and also how far the gorillas move. During gorilla trekking, you will be able to encounter other wildlife species in the wild such as mammals, birds, butterflies and species of plants among others. After finding the gorillas, be sure to spend one hour of close interaction while taking photographs and later on return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mikeno Lodge / Kibumba tented camp/ Bukima Tented Camp

Day 3: Mount Nyiragongo hike (Ascend)

Ascend Nyiragongo: On day 3 of 4 days Virunga gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo Hike, you will enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge then check out of the lodge and be transferred to the park headquarters briefing. Once the briefing is done, you will be driven amidst tight security to Kibati ranger post in time for Nyiragongo hike that commences at 10:00am. A hike to summit Nyiragongo is straining but very rewarding offering an encounter with primates, mammals, birds and the a clear view of the park. You will stop along the way to have your packed lunch and then proceed to summit the top late in the evening since ascending is estimated to about 5-6 hours. An over at the summit offers the most fascinating experience most especially when it rains in the middle of the night making the lava lake to glow brighter.
Note: in case you never booked a Nyiragongo backpack then you will need your own sleeping equipment and hire your own cook to assist you at the summit. Nyiragongo backpack includes; a sleeping bag, rain jacket, a warm sweater, a cook and a porter and it costs $100 for one overnight at the summit of Nyiragongo.
Meal plan: Breakfast, packed lunch, while dinner will be at the summit
Accommodation: Tents at the summit/ camping

Day 4: Descend Nyiragongo and transfer back to Kigali for departures

Descend Nyiragongo: on day 4 of 4 days Virunga gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo Hike which is the last day of your Congo safari, you will ensure that you rise up early enough and be ready for descending with other hikers at exactly 6:00am. Descending is relatedly easy as compared to hiking since you will be rolling and sliding over while viewing clearly all the neighboring volcanoes and the entire Virunga national park without forgetting Lake Kivu. By 10:00am, you will be at Kibati ranger post where you will find a convoy awaiting to drive you back to Rwanda Congo borders where you were picked on day 1 of your 4 days Virunga gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo Hike. After border crossing, you will meet with your safari driver who will transfer you to the hotel for lunch and then proceed your journey to Kigali Rwanda for drop off at your preferred hotel or Airport.
Meal plan: breakfast at the summit, and lunch

Inclusive in 4 days Congo Safari

Gorilla trekking permit
Nyiragongo hiking permit
An English speaking guide
Congo tourist visa (upon request)
A 4×4 safari vehicle
Airport transfers
Drinking water
Convoy
Ranger fees
Meals as per itinerary
Accommodation as per itinerary

Exclusive in 4 days 4 days Congo Safari

International travel Visa
Air ticket
Congo tourist visa
Life insurance
Nyiragongo backpack
Laundry fees
Tips to the porter
Other expenses of personal nature such as airtime, emails, alcohol, cigarettes, and many more.