2 Days Mount Nyiragongo Hike

2 Days Mount Nyiragongo Hike requires that you spend an overnight either in Goma or Gisenyi Rwanda with a possibility of arising early in the morning to join other hikers at Kibati ranger post where a hike to Mount Nyiragongo starts. This 2 days Mount Nyiragongo Hike is indeed a short volcano hiking adventure and rewards hikers with a whole night viewing the glowing lava lake at the summit of this active volcano. Mount Nyiragongo is situated with in Virunga Massif together with other 7 volcanoes including Mount Mikeno, Mount Nyamulagira, Mount Gahinga, Mount Muhavura, Mount Sabinyo, Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke that are all available for hiking all year round. These 8 volcanoes are distributed within 3 beautiful countries of Uganda in Mgahinga gorilla national park Rwanda in Volcanoes national park and Congo in Virunga national park which are also habitats for endangered mountain gorillas. This 2 days Mount Nyiragongo Hike is conducted in virunga national park located in eastern Congo and is the most and frequently visited park in Congo not only for Nyiragongo hike but as well as mountain gorilla trekking. Mount Nyiragongo is elevated at 3,470M high above the sea level and is the most hiked volcano amongst the 8 volcanoes in the virunga massif whose last eruption in 2002 was so destructive to both humans, wildlife and property.

2 DAYS MOUNT NYIRAGONGO HIKE 2 days Mount Nyiragongo Hike 2 days Mount Nyiragongo Hike: This 2 days Mount Nyiragongo Hike requires that you spend an overnight either in Goma or Gisenyi Rwanda with a possibility of arising early in the morning to join other hikers at Kibati ranger post where a hike to Mount Nyiragongo starts. This 2 days Mount Nyiragongo Hike is indeed a short volcano hiking adventure and rewards hikers with a whole night viewing the glowing lava lake at the summit of this active volcano. Mount Nyiragongo is situated with in Virunga Massif together with other 7 volcanoes including Mount Mikeno, Mount Nyamulagira, Mount Gahinga, Mount Muhavura, Mount Sabinyo, Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke that are all available for hiking all year round. These 8 volcanoes are distributed within 3 beautiful countries of Uganda in Mgahinga gorilla national park Rwanda in Volcanoes national park and Congo in Virunga national park which are also habitats for endangered mountain gorillas. This 2 days Mount Nyira

Highlights of 2 days Mount Nyiragongo Hike

  • Day 1: Transfer to virunga national park and hike Mount Nyiragongo (ascend)
  • Day 2: Descend Mount Nyiragongo and transfer back to Goma

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to virunga national park and hike Mount Nyiragongo (ascend)

Transfer to Virunga national park and Hike Up Mount Nyiragongo(Ascend): On day 1 of 2 days Mount Nyiragongo Hike,  be ready for pick up as early as possible from your hotel where you spent an overnight in either Goma or Gisenyi Rwanda. Ensure that you pack enough drinking water, lunch box, a sleeping bag and any other thing that you may require while at the summit since there are no shops on top of the mountain. Be driven past tourism offices to pick Nyiragongo permit and proceed to Kibati ranger post to join other hikers for a briefing where you will be briefed about Mount Nyiragongo hike, the dos and don’ts during the hike and what are the expected encounters. After briefing, your rangers will lead you on a hike via forested vegetation at the base of the volcano where you have an opportunity of spotting wildlife such as Primates, mammals, Birds, butterflies and many more then continue with ascension till you get to the summit in evening. Spend the whole night viewing the boiling Lava Lake while capturing as many photographs as you can. You will as well be rewarded with a view of the neighboring cities.

Day 2: Descend Mount Nyiragongo and transfer back to Goma

Descend Nyiragongo and transfer back to Goma: Arise at the summit of Mount Nyiragongo as early as possible on day 2 of 2 days Mount Nyiragongo Hike , have breakfast served, check out and meet other hikers to start descending back from the summit of Nyiragongo to Kibati where you started the hike from. Descending as more fascinating and easier than ascending rewarding with a stunning view of Virunga national park and other neighboring volcanoes from a glance. Upon arrival at Kibati ranger post, you will be transferred by a convoy back to Goma where you will proceed with your journey to the next destination be it Gisenyi or Kigali according to your travel plan. in case your drop-off is in Kigali, I recommend that you enjoy Kigali city tour exploring genocide memorial sites, craft shops, markets and many more that are so rewarding and worth a visit once in a life time while on a Rwanda or Congo safari.

2 Days Mount Nyiragongo Hike
Mount Nyiragongo Hike

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Inclusive in 2 days Mt Nyiragongo Hike

  • Nyiragongo hiking permit
  • Congo tourist Visa
  • Pick up and drop off
  • 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Rangers 
  • Convoy and security in Congo
  • Enough drinking water 
  • Meals

Exclusive in 2 days Mount Nyiragongo Hike

  • International travel visa
  • Flight air ticket 
  • Porter 
  • Tips 
  • Nyiragongo back packer
  • Other drinks apart from water
  • Rwanda visa since once you enter into Congo, Rwanda visa experience and you apply for another one to pick it as soon as you step in Rwanda again.
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