Looking for an adventure that will blow your mind away? The 3 Days Nyiragongo offers every enthusiastic hiker/climber a lifetime opportunity to conquer the summits of the Nyiragongo Volcano, the world’s most active volcano. The world’s vastest Lava Lake lies right on the summits of Mt. Nyiragongo, one of the 8 Virunga Massifs and others include Mikeno, Karisimbi, Gahinga, Sabyinyo, Bisoke, Muhabura, and Nyamuragira.
Day 1: Leave Kigali for Goma town
Set off from Kigali International Airport/hotel to Kigali genocide center in Gisozi and later proceed to other sites as part of your city tour. After, exit Kigali and head off for Goma involving border crossing at Goma.
Since your trip starts and ends in Kigali, you will be enjoying breathtaking views of Rwanda and the Congo. You should also have important documents, especially the yellow fever card and passport to allow you to cross to the D.R. Congo side.
Day 2: A hike to the summit of Mount. Nyiragongo & overnight stay
Wake up early and enjoy a hefty breakfast at the comfort of a hotel or lodge, then set off for Kibati patrol post for briefing. At around 9am, you will be leaving the briefing center to the top of the Nyiragongo volcano which is 4 to 5 hours’ trek. Nyiragongo lies at an elevation of 3470 meters and contains 2km Crater on its summits.
You have a long evening and night viewing the breathtakingly glowing Lava Lake, taking photos and later retire for the nigh
Day1. Transfer to Volcanoes national park
Be picked up at any point in Kigali and immediately embark on a journey that lasts 3 to 4 hours to Volcanoes national park depending on the speed of the safari driver. The journey to this park which is located in the northern part of Rwanda covered with great scenery such as a thousand hills. You will spend the best of your evening at the lodge having leisure time.
Day2. Gorilla trekking experience
You will encounter gorillas in their natural state after the briefing exercise. This exercise is important to you and the wildlife in form of protection and conservation. The rules and regulations won’t be missed such as don’t make noise, don’t repeat after the gorillas, keeping a distance of about 10m, and following the park ranger’s instructions very crucial many more. The park rangers together with the porters will take you into the forest to begin the experience. You need to carry enough dry king water since the experience involves walking and hiking long distances, energy-giving snacks, hiking boots, a raincoat since you can’t predict African weather and much more.
On lacing the gorilla family, have a great one hour in their presence and then head out of the forest. You will have an optional activity of visiting the Iby’iwachu Cultural Centre where you get entertained through Rwandese cultural music and dances, story tales and many more. It’s also known as the gorilla guardian village in Rwanda. Later on, head back to the lodge for your dinner and night’s rest.
Day3. Transfer to lake Kivu
Head to Lake Kivu for a boat cruise where you will enjoy great moments covered with beautiful surroundings. Other activities that you can enjoy can be swimming, sunbathing, visiting Idjwi Island with its stunning view and much more. This day will be of memories since you Willa have another experience of the waters on their way.
Day4. Head back to Kigali and a short city tour
Leave Lake Kivu in the morning after breakfast and transfer to Kigali with great scenery good for photos. Arriving in Kigali after 3 hours and taking a short city tour of city-based attractions like Rwanda genocide Centre, art and galleries, local markets, and many more. Have lunch at one of the local restaurants and then be dropped off at the airport this will be the end of 4 days of Rwanda gorillas & Lake Kivu.