Nyiragongo volcano trek The Nyiragongo package is a standalone Nyiragongo trek. Guests will arrive in Goma, overnight on the volcano and return to Goma the following morning. Trekkers should be at the Grande Barriere border crossing by 7:00 am and check-in with Virunga tourism office by 8:00 am on the morning of the scheduled trek. The tourism office is conveniently located in the Grande Barriere border post building, opposite passport control.
Tour Features
Budget camping
Can privately be organized.
Private tour
Can privately be organized.
Minimum age
17 years old
Activities & Transport
Activities:
Nyiragongo Volcano Trek
Transport:
Open-sided 4x4 vehicle
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Note: Note; The rooms will be shared if travellers are 2+Traveller 1 2 3 4 5
Room(s) 1 1 2 2 3
Included
Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water(On all days)
Excluded
Porterage
Rescue fee
Climbing gear
International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Itineraries
Day 1
The Nyiragongo package is a standalone Nyiragongo trek
Pick up at your Hotel to Nyiragongo, During check-in, guests will be provided with a volcano trek permit that must be presented before climbing. Once check-in is complete, guests will be transported to Kitabi Ranger Post, starting point for the Nyiragongo volcano trek. The ascent up the volcano starts around 10:00 am with most climbing groups reaching the summit by 5:00 pm. Hikers will spend the night on the crater and start the descent back to Kibati around 6:00 am the following morning. Once at the bottom, guests will be taken back to Goma with drop-off at the Grande Barriere.
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
Meals
-All meals included
-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Descend from Top of Nyiragongo
Pick up and Drive back on Rwanda Side, Once at the bottom, guests will be taken back to Goma with drop-off at the Grande Barriere. Included in this package: Volcano trek permit, transport to and from Kibati Ranger Post, one night stay on Nyiragongo summit Not included in this package: Nyiragongo backpack, porter fees, gratuities and anything of a personal nature.
Day 1
Destination
Mount Nyiragongo (Virunga NP)Accommodation
Meals
Day 2
Destination
Mount Nyiragongo (Virunga NP)Accommodation
Meals