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2 Days Nyiragongo Hike

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Max 20

Guides

English, French

Overview

Once you book with Usalama Tours, we can help you get a quick visa, in just 3 days, also our prices are very negotiable.

We care about your diet, we usually ask you to tell us all that you will need to eat and will be prepared by your personal cooker once you reach the volcanoes summit.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Start of Nyiragongo Hiking⌄

    After your breakfast, our driver-guide will move from the hotel and do some shopping in the supermarket before transferring to Kibati Village where you will start your hiking experience. The Hike will take you 5 to 6 hours, with the en-route view of some animals and birds along the trail. Arrive late in the afternoon Admire the lava lake all evening, before retiring in the hut on the rim of the giant crater high above the active lake. The climb up to and down from Nyiragongo is strenuous and often in hot conditions, but the path is relatively easy and not excessively steep. You will get a backpack from us which includes; a lunch package, warm fleece, and a sleeping bag. You will have a personal cook preparing a hot meal at the summit. You can hire a porter to carry your luggage at US$ 24 per porter to be paid on the ground.

    Meals: Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at Virunga Shelter (Mountain Hut)

  2. 2Descend the Volcano and transfer back to your destination⌄

    Early morning, you will enjoy your breakfast with the breathtaking view overlooking the Nyiragongo crater before you descend. Around noon you will be back at base camp. After this amazing experience, it is time to relax. Your driver/guide will take you to Goma where you will need to cross the border to Rwanda.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: End of the Tour, no accommodation!

What's included

  • ✓Volcano Climbing Permit, Rescue fee, Portage, Sleeping Bag, Park fees, transport, Taxes/VAT, Meals.
  • ✓Porter
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Visa

Not included

  • ✕International flights (from/to home), Additional accommodations, tips, souvenirs, travel insurance

Good to know

Cancellation: If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness