The 3 days Congo safari takes you through a thrilling volcano hike to the scenic summits of Nyiragongo Mountain. This is one of the world’s most powerful and active volcanoes which is known for its gigantic bubbling lava at its summit. This tour begins and ends in Kigali, taking you through Gisenyi crossing point to DR Congo via Goma border area between DRC and Rwanda.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Gisenyi
Day 2: Drive to Mount Nyiragongo
Day 3: Descend and return to Kigali
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Gisenyi
Early in the morning have breakfast at your respective hotel in Kigali and after, pick up by our driver guide. You will have a city tour in Kigali where you will pay a visit to Rwanda’s historic sites like Gisozi genocide site to learn more about what took place around 1994 Rwanda genocide that claimed lots of lives in just 3 months time. As well, you will visit local markets and purchase some products. After, drive to Gisenyi for a boat ride and later check in at Kivu Serena Hotel (luxury) palm garden resort (Midrange) or Paradise Malahide (budget) for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Drive to Mount Nyiragongo
Get up early enough and have enjoyable cup of tea or Rwanda coffee and after, head off to DR Congo. Arrive early enough at starting point for your strenuous and rewarding hike to the Nyiragongo Mountain.
This will last you about 6 hours depending on your hiking speed. At the summit, get the best of the breathtaking views over the bubbling lava. Dine and spend a night at the Nyiragongo summit shelters.
Day 3: Descend and return to Kigali
Today, wake up early in the morning and have breakfast. Later, embark on journey back to starting point. You will drive back to Kigali and this will mark the end of your 3 days Nyiragongo Volcano hike.
End of tour
Tour includes
Nyiragongo volcano hike
City tour in Kigali
Accommodation and meals
Transport and full time English speaking driver guide
Bottled water
Tour excludes
Airfares
Insurance
Visa fees
Personal expenses-laundry services, tips, accommodation and activities outside the travel plan, beverages and others
