4-Day Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Volcano Hike

4 days Free cancellation

Trekking the Gorilla in Virunga National Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Pick up upon your arrival at the Border or from Kigali Airport — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Gorilla trek & Nyiragongo hike is a learning and discovery experience that brings you to the legendary Virunga National Park and the majestic Nyiragongo volcano with the world largest crater lake. The package include transportation, visa, permits and a pick-up from Gisenyi or Kigali upon your arrival and the Goma city tour. We have partnered with a number of local hotels that offer up to 25% on your accommodation if you book the trip through our channel. Besides, we also provide you with a Goma surrounding Villages tour (on request) before or after the Gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo hike that helps you to know more about people and the area.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: English, French
Guide: English, French
Written guide: English, French
Operated by: Congo Local Guides

Ages: Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Breakfast x 2; Lunch x 2; Dinner x 2
Included: 3 nights' accommodations, transport, visa (7 days), all taxes

Not included

Not included: Drinks
Not included: Nyiragongo backpack
Not included: Porter fees and gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival in Goma and Transfer to Kibumba tented camp

Goma

20 hours

We suggest you arrive early in the morning around 09.00 am, we facilitate you crossing the border and help in getting gorilla and volcano permits and then Transfer to Kibumba for Gorilla and Nyiragongo Trekking. You are going to enjoy a life-changing experience with the gorillas and watch the world’s largest active lava lake. In Virunga, we offer 3 nights, 4 days; the first two days we do Gorilla trek in Kibumba and then a trek on Nyiragongo Volcano the third day.

1.00pm: Departure for Kibumba Tented Camp for the first overnight.

Overnight in a Tented Camp

Day 2 · Gorilla Trekking

Virunga National Park

40 hours Admission included

Morning: After Breakfast and briefing, with help of ranger’s guide we will have 1 to 2.5 hours trekking on the group of Gorillas in the Park.

Late Afternoon: A lunch will be offered, then follows a nature walk and bird watching.

Overnight in a Tented Camp

Day 3 · Nyiragongo Hiking

Mount Nyiragongo

one day Admission included

Morning: After breakfast we leave Kibumba for Kibati Ranger Post at 8.15am, the departure points for the Nyiragongo trek. After a short briefing, we embark on a 4 to 6 hours hike (depending on the slowest person in the group). We spend the night here. The view is incredible and the lava lake is very impressive.

Overnight at crater rim shelters

Day 4 · Goma City Tour

Goma

6 hours

Many people glance the Goma city, because they come for cheap gorilla trekking in Virunga National park or for trekking the Nyiragongo Volcano and leave as quickly as possible back to Rwanda. With its aim to securely and safely help travelers to Discover Congo, this tour of Goma city you will literally take you to all corners of the town from the south to the north (Port de Goma, Turunga) and from the East to west (Grande Bariere, NDOSHO quarter). To be visited: Goma Port, Local Museum, the monument of Tchukudu, the airport street, the Virunga Market, Turunga, a local chocolate factory, KITUKU market, and local restaurant.