Enjoy an awesome 4 Days Congo Tour to Virunga and Nyiragongo Volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The tour includes a visit to Goma city, gorilla tracking in the Virunga region, and an excellent walk up a spectacular volcano. Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, is where this adventure begins and ends.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Travel to Virunga in DRC
Our company representative will meet you at the Petit Barriere border between Rwanda and Congo for a briefing before you go on this 4-day Virunga Nyiragongo safari. Make sure you get there by 9:30 a.m. A visa stamp will be applied to your passport. After this is finished, you will be taken to the Mikeno Lodge, which is located in the headquarters of the Virunga National Park. You can engage in activities today, such as guided nature hikes and bird watching. Please do not hesitate to inquire about these activities at the lodge’s reception.
Accommodation: Mikeno Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park
The highlight of the trip to Congo is today. Following breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a training on what to do and what not to do when hiking with gorillas. Hiking with gorillas can be quite exhausting, requiring two to seven hours of walking through dense bush. It is advised that you be in sufficient physical condition before doing this walk. However, going on a gorilla hike in Rwanda is simpler, particularly around Mount Bisoke’s volcano.
After locating the gorilla family, you will have one hour to observe the primates before returning to your accommodation. You will be able to visit the adjacent gorilla orphanage at Senkwekwe, if time permits.
Accommodation: Mikeno Lodge
Day 3: Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking Experience
You will never feel more satisfied than you will after conquering one of the planet’s most active volcanoes. When you reach the top, you will see the largest lava lake. One of the attractions of a trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is to stand on this lava lake atop Mount Nyiragongo. Sleeping in huts on the peak is a part of the five-hour trip. The hike, which is around 2000 metres, will be very difficult. Your bags will be moved with the assistance of local porters, so all you have to do is take in the breathtaking new surroundings. Few people have even undertaken this unique adventure.
Day 4: Descend and Return to Rwanda – Departure
After your breakfast, hikers will start going down back to Kibati ranger post the walk takes about 3 hours and drive back to the Rwanda – Congo Border.
End of the 4 Days Congo Tour to Virunga and Nyiragongo Volcano
The 4 Days Congo Tour to Virunga and Nyiragongo Volcano includes;
- 1 Gorilla Trekking Permit per person.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Park entrance fees.
- Tour guide allowances.
- Government taxes.
However, the tour cost excludes; Visa fees, International Air fare, Personal travel insurance, tips to local guides, souvenirs, items of personal nature such as laundry, cigarettes, personal shopping bills and items not listed as included in the cost.