4 Days Gorilla Tracking and Nyiragongo Volcano Climbing in DR. Congo

Your 4 days Congo gorilla trekking safari and Nyiragongo Volcano hike offer you the opportunity to discover two remarkable adventures in the  Democratic Republic of Congo. This trip is perfect for visitors who are interested in tracking the mountain gorillas in the Virunga National Park and Mount Nyiragongo hike and it begins and ends in Kigali.

Safari highlights

Day 1: Depart from Kigali to Gisenyi-Lake Kivu

Day 2: Hiking Nyiragongo Volcano in Virunga National Park

Day 3: Descend from Nyiragongo Mountain

Day 4: Gorilla trekking in the Virunga National Park and return to Kigali

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Depart from Kigali to Gisenyi-Lake Kivu

Early in the morning after breakfast leave Kigali and drive up to Lake Kivu. Visit the genocide memorable site, Imbabazi Orphanage, or rather chill around Lake Kivu. You will have a stay over at Paradise Malahide Hotel, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, or Stipp Hotel.

Day 2: Hiking Mount Nyiragongo

Get up early in the morning, have breakfast, and then set off to the starting point of Nyiragongo volcano hiking.  The hike starts at 10:00 am taking up to 7 hours to reach the summit. Physical fitness is key in this hiking adventure. Stay overnight at the summit to experience the boiling lava lake which is clearly seen at night.

Day 3: Descend down from Mount Nyiragongo

Early in the morning, you will hike down the slope as you catch a glimpse at most of the mountains’ stunning surroundings and have a night stay at Mikeno Lodge, Bukima tented camp, and many others.

Day 4: Gorilla Tracking, Return to Rwanda

Get up early, have breakfast, and drive to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking.  At 8:00 am start off the hike to meet the gentle giants in their natural habitats. the hike is quite strenuous lasting for between 30 minutes to a full day depending on the location of the gorillas. Spend an hour with the gorillas, hike back and transfer to Kigali Rwanda for your connecting flight.

End of the safari

Safari inclusion

  • Mountain gorilla permits
  • Mount Nyiragongo hiking
  • Congo visa
  • Park entry fees
  • Transport
  • Government fees
  • Full-time English guide
  • Bottle of water

Safari excludes

Additional tour activities, Rwanda visa fees, airfares, and many more costs.