4 Days Congo Gorilla Nyiragongo Safari – Overview

The 4 Days Congo Gorilla & Nyiragongo Climbing Safari starts from Kigali and features the drive to Congo’s Virunga National Park with amazing sightseeing of Rwanda hillsides, Virunga volcanoes & Lake Kivu, Mountain Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park, 2 days Nyiragongo Volcano climbing safari – summiting the world’s largest and most violent lava lake and then drive back to Kigali.

4 Days Congo Gorilla Nyiragongo Safari – Highlights

• Day 1: Drive from Kigali to Congo – Virunga National Park
• Day 2:  Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park
• Day 3: Adventure climbing expedition to Nyiragongo Volcano
• Day 4: Descend Nyiragongo Volcano & drive back to Kigali

4 Days Congo Gorilla Safari & Mount Nyiragongo Climbing Trip – Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Drive From Kigali to Congo – Virunga National Park

Arrive at Kigali International Airport not beyond 12pm but we can as well pick you from the hotel in Kigali if you arrived the previous day and transfer to Goma Congo crossing at Goma boarder. You enjoy amazing views of undulating hills of Rwanda and Lake Kivu en route

Accommodation: Luxury: Mikeno Lodge, Midrange: Hotel Ihusi

Day 2:  Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park

Settle for breakfast and gather at Bukima station for briefing about the Gorilla trek starting at 8am. From briefing, you head to the forest in the company of armed park ranger guides in search of the Mountain Gorillas that are known to be critically endangered world over.  The gorilla trek lasts 2 – 8 hours but one full hour of actual gorilla viewing experience, exploring them as they forage and socialize while taking great photos.  You spend the afternoon at leisure or take an optional tour to the local community to explore their way of life.

Accommodation: Luxury: Mikeno Lodge, Midrange: Hotel Ihusi

Day 3: Adventure Climbing Expedition to Nyiragongo Volcano

Gather at Kibati Patrol post to start the adventure hike to Nyiragongo Volcano at 9am.  It a once in a lifetime adventure hike to the world’s largest and most violent lava lake and lasts for 4 – 6 hours traversing both gentle and steep ascend.   You enjoy incredible scenic sights of the surrounding volcanic mountains and the jungle of Congo below.  After the dark, the sight of the red lava lake is the highlight of this adventure and presents an opportunity for lasting photo-shoots.

Accommodation: Mountain Shelter

Day 4: Descend Nyiragongo Volcano & Drive Back to Kigali

Early sunrise photo-shoot, breakfast and descend back to Kibati.  You are likely to return between 11am – 1pm after which you transfer to Kigali to mark the end of the tour.

End of The 4 Days Congo Gorilla Nyiragongo Safari

Safari Inclusions

• Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
• Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
• Full Board Accommodation on Safari
• Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
• Fuel
• Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
• Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
• Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
• Bottled water while on safari
• Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)

Safari Exclusions

• General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
• Laundry Services
• Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
• International Flights (Arranged on request)
• Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
• Visas
• Optional Activity fees
• Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
• Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
• Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)