4 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo Safari (Mikeno Mist)

This 4 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Safari, also termed as the Mikeno Mist Package, sets off from Goma every Wednesday and Friday. Booking this specific Congo safari package will give you the opportunity to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in the renowned Virunga national park, and also hike Nyiragongo Volcano with highlight of your hike being the view of the molten lava lake at the summit.

Overview

Highlights for 4 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo Hiking Congo (Mikeno Mist)

Day 1: Land at Kigali before 8 am and Drive to Gisenyi – Congo Boarder.

Day 2: Virunga Gorilla Trekking in Congo

Day 3: Nyiragongo Hiking

Day 4: Descend Nyiragongo & Proceed to Kigali

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Detailed Itinerary for 4 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo Hiking Congo (Mikeno Mist)

Day 1: Land at Kigali before 8 am and Drive to Gisenyi – Congo Boarder.

You will meet your guide at the agreed-upon spot in Kigali and proceed on your journey to travel into Congo to Goma. Check in at the tourist office conveniently placed at the Grand Barrier border Post to obtain a Gorilla and Volcano permit, which must be provided at the start of each trip. Following that, you will be transferred to the Kibumba tented camp, which is located near the trailhead of the Nyiragongo volcano.

Day 2: Virunga Gorilla Trekking in Congo

Breakfast first, then report to Bukima patrol passport with your passport and permission information for registration and briefing. All Virunga National Park hikes begin here. Later, follow your ranger guide into the bush and anticipate to travel for 1 to 3 hours until you encounter the highly sought after mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park.

When you see them, you will be amazed by their enormous size and kind attitude as you watch them go about their daily routine, with moms looking to the young ones and juveniles trying to impress. You will remain for no more than one hour before returning to the camp for a late lunch and the rest of the day at leisure, including time for nature hikes and bird viewing.

Day 3: Nyiragongo Hiking 

Prepare for an early morning meal because you are required to get at the headquarters by 8 a.m. Begin your walk by meeting your ranger guide and a porter. Meals will be supplied, and you will spend the night at the top in a wooden shelter.

Day 4: Descend Nyiragongo & Proceed to Kigali

You will descend the Volcano this morning and arrive in Kibati by 11:00 a.m. You will meet your driver/guide here and be transferred back to Kigali. Depending on your departure flight schedule, you will be able to do a city tour of Kigali, including a visit to the Genocide Memorial Site and Caplaki crafts village for souvenir shopping, before being dropped off at the airport for your trip home. End of Tour!

Please keep in mind that your Rwanda Visa will expire after crossing into Congo, so apply for another right away and it will be available when you return.         

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Inclusions

WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • Airport transfers on first and last day,
  • Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Services of an English speaking driver guide
  • Fuel for the whole trip
  • Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees permits
  • Drinking water while in the vehicle

WHAT IS EXCLUDED

  • Pre and post tour accommodation
  • International airfares
  • Rwanda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport
  • Personal items for example  drinks and laundry
  • Tips and Gratuity

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