4 Days Congo Gorilla Tour and Nyiragongo Hiking package is designed for visitors who are interested in hiking Mount Nyiragongo and doing gorilla trekking in Congo. The safari will involve visiting the Virunga National Park in Congo and going for a city tour in Kigali. The city tour includes visiting the genocide war memorial Centre, the former presidential palace (now a museum), city markets and artisan shops.
Virunga National Park in Congo is the oldest in Africa.
The 4 days Nyiragongo hiking and gorilla safari starts and ends in Rwanda. It starts with a tour of Kigali before crossing to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The first activity is gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park and then hiking mount Nyiragongo. This will be a physically demanding 4 days and you need to be in good condition. Hiking Mount Nyiragongo and observing the boiling crater up-close is one of the most amazing and adventurous activities in the world. There is no other place like Nyiragongo. When you add gorilla trekking, it makes for a truly amazing experience. If you are interested in doing gorilla trekking in Rwanda instead, please check out our 5 days Rwanda gorilla safari and Nyiragongo hiking package. You might also find our 2 days Congo gorilla trekking safari package interesting. Alternatively, you can also read about our 3 days Congo gorilla safari package.
Main Activities
- Kigali city tour (City markets, artisan shops, the former presidential palace and the Gisozi Genocide memorial site)
- Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park
- Hiking Mount Nyiragongo
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Pickup and Kigali city tour – Transfer to Congo
Dinner and overnight at Mikeno Lodge (Luxury), Kibumba Tented Camp (Deluxe) and Lulimbi Tented Camp (Mid-range).
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Congo – Evening Relaxation of Visiting the Senkwekwe Centre
Wake up early, take breakfast and pack some lunch as you wait to be picked by the team from Virunga National Park. You will be taken for briefing at the park offices. After that you will head to the starting
Dinner and overnight at Mikeno Lodge (Luxury), Kibumba Tented Camp (Deluxe) and Lulimbi Tented Camp (Mid-range).
Day 3: Mount Nyiragongo Hiking – Observing the Lava Lake and Overnight in Cabins
You will wake up very early to take breakfast in your hotel and wait to be picked up from your hotel by the team from Virunga. They will drive you to Kibatsi village which is the starting point for hiking the
Dinner and overnight will be on top of the volcano and in cabins.
Day 4: Descend the Volcano – Transfer to Kigali for departure
End of Tour
Practical Guide
Important Notes
- This travel plan does not include hotels and dinner the day before and after the tour but can be arranged on request
- You need to be 15 years and above to see gorillas in the wild
- You need a yellow fever immunization card to enter Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo
- The Rwanda Visa can be got online, at the airport or from border crossings. Getting the Congo Visa is very tricky and we will help you process it through the right channels.
Quote Inclusions and Exclusions
The cost of the 4 days Nyiragongo Hike and gorilla trekking includes: –
- The Congo Visa
- A safari vehicle for the whole tour
- A Driver/Guide for the whole tour
- Fuel for 4 days
- Gorilla Permits for Congo
- Nyiragongo Hiking Permits
- Water and meals while traveling or at the hotel
- Full-board accommodation for 3 nights
- Pickup from Kigali and drop-off at the airport
- Everything else included in the itinerary
- Tour of Kigali city
- Nyiragongo Package which includes a chef and porters to carry supplies
The 4 days gorilla tour and Nyiragongo hike excludes air tickets, the Rwanda visa, personal expenses (tips, cigars, wines and insurance).
Accommodations
Kibumba Tented Camp: Kibumba Tented Camp offers mid-range services that are more affordable but while also offering the same breathtaking scenery of the park and the Virunga volcanoes. It is also owned by the Virunga Foundation but is closer to Goma and the starting point for Nyiragongo hiking. Kibumba has 18 self-contained tents with everything that you would need for a comfortable time. There is a bar, private showers and comfortable beds. If you want a drink, you can go to the bar. If you want to eat something, you can go to the mess tents where food is served. There is also a central lounge were everybody gathers to relax and share their experiences in Africa.