Adventure

6 Days Virunga Volcano Adventure

Overnight climb to the Nyiragongo lava lake plus lowland gorillas in Virunga.

6 days / 5 nights Max 6 travellersCongo · Rwanda

A hard-earned adventure for confident hikers: an overnight summit of Nyiragongo, a night in a crater-rim shelter, and lowland gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park.

Highlights

  • Nyiragongo lava lake summit
  • Lowland gorilla trek
  • Lake Kivu crossing
  • Small group of six

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1

    Kigali to Gisenyi

    • Drive west
    • Lake Kivu evening
  2. 2

    Cross to Goma

    • Border formalities
    • Virunga briefing
  3. 3

    Nyiragongo ascent

    • Six-hour climb
    • Night at the crater rim
  4. 4

    Descent

    • Morning descent
    • Rest at Mikeno Lodge
  5. 5

    Lowland gorillas

    • Gorilla trek
    • Community project visit
  6. 6

    Return

    • Return to Kigali
    • Departure

What's included

  • Park permits
  • Porter for summit hike
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • All transfers

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Hiking gear rental

Requirements

  • Strong fitness
  • Warm summit clothing
  • Minimum age 18

Cancellation policy

Permits non-refundable. Land arrangements 50% refundable within 30 days.

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