Nyiragongo Volcano trekking/ 1 Day and 1Night

Lakes of hot lava are one of the most spectacular forms of volcanic activity, but they are very difficult to see since there are only a few of them in the world at any given time. So, if you want to see a really impressive lava lake, you have only one option left: Nyiragongo. Nyiragongo Volcano is located in the east of Congo DRC, at around 19 km from Goma and is the most active volcano in the world. In 1997 and 2002, flows of very liquid lava broke out from cracks in the volcanic slopes. The lava covered 17 km reaching the town of Goma in just a few minutes, killed dozens of people, and left hundreds of thousands homeless. The eruptions temporarily drained the lava lake in the summit crater while volcanic gases suffocated the heather forests on the upper slopes. Now the forest is recovering, and the wildlife is beginning to return. The climb up to and down from Nyiragongo is strenuous and takes about 4-5 hours in often hot conditions, but the path is relatively easy and not excessively steep; there are a lot of rare birds and small mammals along the trail.

Nyiragongo Volcano trekking program

Day1. 8. 00 Am. Meet you at your Hotel ether in Goma/Congo or Gisenyi/Rwanda and transfer at the super market for Shopping- 9.00am. Transfer to Kibati Village where the Climb starts. 10.30 Am. Start Climbing- arrive at the top late in the afternoon at around 04 or 05.00 am. You will admire the lava lake all the evening- Overnight in tents on the rim of the giant crater high above the violently active lava lake.

Day2. After breakfast at 7.00am, Back down- arrive in Kibati village at around 10 or 11.00am- Meet your Driver and transfer to Goma or Gisenyi at 12.00am

Equipments to bring:
Walking boots, a day-back pack, light dressing, waterproof clothing, sun glasses, and warm clothes for the upper region of the volcano where you will spend the night and walking poles for hiking.

Tariff
Our Tariff will includes park entrance fees, guide, porters, tent, sleeping bag, coffee, and transport to the volcano itself.

If you are part of a group, don't hesitate to tell us for a discount.
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GO BACK

Arrive at Kigali in Rwanda or Uganda at Entebbe International Airport where you will be welcomed by our company safari guide who will transfer you to Goma  or Beni in The DRC Congo.

Day 2 – 3: Transfer to Epulu.

We drive to Epulu via Beni Road - Overnight at Hotel Beni.

Epulu is home to many okapis. Found only in the Congo, the okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is a shy and reclusive forest dweller and is the only living relative of the giraffe. It has an unusual coloration and distinctive markings, including stripes resembling a zebra, provide camouflage in the dense rainforest and protect it from many predators.

Day 4: Okapi Tracking.

After breakfast visit of Okapi Station. After lunch we begin trekking in the tropical forest and we will pass the night in tents within a Pygmy village.

The Bambuti pygmies live in villages that are categorized as bands. Each hut houses a family unit. At the start of the dry season, they leave the village to enter the forest and set up a series of camps. This allows the Bambuti are able to utilize more land area for maximum foraging. These villages are solitary and separated from other groups of people. Their houses are small, circular, and very temporary. The walls of the structures are poles that are placed in the ground. At the top of the poles a vine is woven to keep them together. Large leaves are also used in the construction of the huts.

Day 5: Hunt With the Pygmies.

After an adventurous day learning how to hunt and forage with our expert pygmy teachers we return to the Epulu station late in the afternoon where we will spend the night.

The Bambuti pygmies are primarily hunter-gatherers, foraging for food in the forest. They have a vast knowledge of the forest and the foods it yields. The Bambuti use large nets, traps, and bows and arrows to hunt game. Women and children sometimes help out by trying to drive the animals into the nets. Both sexes gather and forage. Each band has its own hunting ground, although boundaries are hard to maintain. We will be permitted to follow such a group into the forest and where, possible, take our tents and setting up our camp near to their bands. We are invited to spend the night around the camp fire, listening to their endless hunting stories while they smoke their cannabis water pipes under a beautiful blanket of African stars.

Day 6 – 7: Return to Goma.

We make our return journey back to Goma via Beni and Butembo.

Day 8: End of Tour.

We drive back to Kigali in Rwanda or Kampala in Uganda and transfer to the airport for departure.

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive at Kigali airport. You will be welcomed by our company safari guide who will transfer you to your hotel - Briefing and Overnight in Kigali.

Day 2:  Transfer to Bukavu- Overnight in Bukavu at Orchid Hotel.

After breakfast transfer to Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo via the border at Cyagungu. On our way, we will have a short stop in Butare, to visit the Rwandan National Museum and be entertained by Rwanda Traditional Dancers called "Intore".  After lunch we will proceed to Bukavu. The journey to Bukavu  is a combination of wonderful views of beautiful hills, through the tropical forest of Nyungwe National Park, that eventually opens up to give you a clear view of Lake Kivu over the vast area of Park swamplands

Day 3:  Lowland Gorilla trekking in Kahuzi- Biega

Trekking for 2 to 3 hours in mountainous jungle area of Kahuzi Biega National Park, to find the large lowland gorilla family. The species here are Eastern Lowland Gorilla, very different from the more famous Mountain Gorillas found in the Virunga National Park of Rwanda. Unlike the chimpanzee-like lowland gorillas found in Gabon and Congo Brazzaville, The Kahuzi Biega gorillas are large, about the size of the mountain gorilla, so you definitely won’t be disappointed. Late in the afternoon you return to your hotel in Bukavu.

Day 4: Back to Kigali From Bukavu/ Congo

After Breakfast we return back across the border into RwandaKigali. and travel on to

Day 5: Depart

Personal Good bye- Shopping in Kigali- Transfer at the airport for departure flight.

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Go back

For tourists coming from Uganda or Rwanda and who want to track gorillas and climb the Nyiragongo Volcano in Congo we advise them to give us a call when they reach the towns of Kisoro or Gisenyi. We will provide transport free of charge from these towns.

Tel +25008884822 or +243997734710
Alternatively, send us an email on sales@hakunamatatatours.com

Day1: Meet you in Kisoro Uganda Or Gisenyi Rwanda- Transfer to Bunagana if Coming from Uganda or Goma if Coming fro Rwanda- Night at Hakuna Matata Guest Hous in Bunagana or Versaille Hotel in Goma.

Day2: After Early Break fast- Transfer to Bukima or Djomba Virunga park stations- Arrive in time- briefing by a chief guide- start our trekking to fund the rare mountain Gorillas- Back Late in the afternoon and transfer to Gisenyi Rwanda or Kisoro Uganda.

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