5 days Virunga & Nyiragongo
5 DaysOverview
This 5-days gorilla trekking experience in Virunga national park and Hiking the Most active
Nyiragongo with the largest caldera in Africa brings you unforgettable happiness. You will
explore and discover what you cannot easily find anywhere.
Upon landing at Kigali international Airport, Our expert guide will be happy to receive you for
the 5-days ultimate experience; this will start from Rwanda and end in Rwanda. The guide will
brief you about the whole activities before driving to Gisenyi Congo border passing via the
genocide memorial site and Kaplaki crafts Village for souvenir shopping. Upon arrival, check in
to the tourism office purposefully situated at the Grand Barrier border Post to receive Gorilla and
Volcano permit. proceed to your lodge for dinner and Overnight.
After consuming your first meal of the day, report to Bukima patrol point with your passport and
Gorilla Trekking permit for registration and briefing. The park rangers will take you through the
acceptable behaviors while tracking these apes, before heading with you to the park for the real
exercise. This activity might last for about 1 to 3 hours depending on the direction the Gorillas
have opted to take; upon finding them, one hour will be allocated to you to study these mammals
as well as taking some photos. It is very fascinating citing the huge size of the silverbacks and
the mothers feed their young ones.
After this exercise, you will have lunch before going for a village walk, as you encounter the
locals who will entertain you with a mazing performances and interesting stories. Return to the
lodge for dinner and overnight.
Mount Nyiragongo is one of the most active Volcanoes with the largest caldera in Africa.
After partaking an energy giving cup of coffee, you will head to mount Nyiragongo Trial head
for a hike that commences at 10:00am. Meet the guide who will brief you of the activity before
embarking on a 6hours hiking experience depending on your speed and fitness. You should be in
possession of a good hiking boots, a porter and water in order to have a very comfortable
exercise. The accommodation is on the wooden shelter at the top of the summit.
After having that unforgettable night on top of Mount Nyiragongo, gently descend down to the
bottom, have some refreshment before driving to Lake Kivu for a very rewarding relaxation,
photo moments and boat cruise. There are several bird species that will come your way while at
this destination. Afterwards, check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
After a very tasty morning breakfast in the cool environment, the driver Guide will drive you to
Kigali international airport to catch-up with your return flight.
Cost Inclusion
- Airport pick-up and drop-off at Kigali International Airport
- Private transportation throughout the tour in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation for 4 nights
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- DR Congo Gorilla Trekking Permit
- Mount Nyiragongo Hiking Permit
- Virunga National Park entrance fees
- Ranger and guide fees during gorilla trekking and the Nyiragongo hike
- Camping or mountain shelter accommodation during the Nyiragongo trek (as provided by the park)
- Bottled drinking water during transfers
- Lake Kivu excursion
- Government taxes and service charges
Cost Exclusion
- International flights
- Rwanda and DR Congo visa fees (where applicable)
- East African Tourist Visa (if required)
- Travel and medical insurance (including emergency evacuation cover)
- Porter fees for gorilla trekking and Mount Nyiragongo hiking (optional but recommended)
- Personal hiking equipment and clothing
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, rangers, and lodge staff
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Expenses resulting from flight delays, border closures, political events, or other circumstances beyond the tour operator's control
Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Nyiragongo is a challenging hike that takes approximately 5–7 hours to reach the summit and 3–5 hours to descend. A reasonable level of physical fitness is required. The reward is an unforgettable experience overlooking one of the world's largest active lava lakes.
Bring sturdy hiking boots, long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, a waterproof jacket, warm clothing for the summit, gardening gloves, a small backpack, a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, a headlamp, trekking poles (optional), and any personal medications.
Safety conditions are continuously monitored before tours operate. Trips are only conducted when the park is officially open and considered safe for tourism. Visitors are accompanied by experienced guides and armed park rangers throughout activities in Virunga National Park, and all travel follows the latest park and government safety guidelines.




