5 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo hike (Mikeno mist)

5 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo hike (Mikeno mist) is one of the best Congo Safari packages taking you on an adventure in Virunga National park one of the most visited park in the Democratic Republic of Congo where you will trek endangered mountain gorillas and hike up the most active volcano (Mount Nyiragongo) with in Virunga massif. The package starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda.

What to wear on gorilla trekking

Highlights of the 5 Days Congo Safari

  • Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Gisenyi, Rwanda – Congo Boarder.
  • Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Virunga national park Congo
  • Day 3: Nyiragongo Hike (ascend)
  • Day 4: Descend Nyiragongo and drive to Gisenyi
  • Day 5: Transfer to Kigali for departures

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Gisenyi, Rwanda – Congo Boarder

Transfer to Gisenyi, Rwanda –Congo border: Start your package with a hotel pick up or Airport pick up on day 1 of 5 days Congo Safari by our company representative in Kigali and embark on a road drive direct to Gisenyi border where you will be cleared before crossing over into Goma Congo. While in Goma, head to tourism offices situated at Grande barrier to obtain your Congo gorilla trekking permit and Mount Nyiragongo hiking permit before proceeding with the transfer to your reserved lodge for check in, dinner and overnight sleep at Kibumba tented camp/ Bukima tented camp/ Mikeno lodge

Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Virunga national park Congo

Mountain gorilla trekking: after breakfast on day 2 of 5 days Mikeno mist, pack your drinking water, snacks, wear the best gorilla trekking gear and head to Bukima police patrol with your required documents including gorilla trekking permit, Congo visa and any other document necessary for gorilla trekking. Well, at Bukima, you will be meet rangers who will take you through a briefing about gorillas, gorilla trekking dos and don’ts and finally lead you in the forest for a walk in search of the habituated gorillas in their natural habitats in Virunga national park. After spending about 3-5 hours in the forest, you will be rewarded with a sparkling encounter with these gentle giants in their forest. Spend only one hour in their presence taking photographs and later on exit the forest back to your lodge for a relaxed dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Nyiragongo Hike (ascend)

Hike Nyiragongo (Ascend): After enjoying your breakfast on day 3 of 5 days virunga gorilla trekking safari and Nyiragongo hike (Mikeno mist), head to Kibati where briefing for Nyiragongo hike are conducted. You need to move along with packed lunch, drinking water, some snacks, warm attire, gloves, stockings and sleeping bag. You will be briefed about Mount Nyiragongo before starting the hike. Well, after briefing, you will start to ascend Nyiragongo with possible encounters with primates, mammals, birds and a view of the nearby volcanos with in Virunga massif. Upon arrival at the summit, you will have a full night all by yourself viewing the boiling lava lake, taking photographs and many more. Dinner and overnight will be at the summit of Nyiragongo.

Day 4: Descend Nyiragongo and drive to Gisenyi

Descend Nyiragongo and head to Gisenyi: Enjoy your breakfast at the summit of Nyiragongo on day 4 of 5 days virunga gorilla trekking safari and Nyiragongo hike (Mikeno mist) then be ready to descend back to Kibati were you will arrive by 11:00am. Meet the convoy and be driven to Gisenyi Rwanda to meet your Rwanda guide for transfer to a hotel in Gisenyi for lunch. Spend the remaining hours of the day exploring the beauty of this area including beach at Lake Kivu and many more. Dinner and overnight will be in Gisenyi at Paradise Malahide/ Lake Kivu Serena Hotel.

5 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo hike (Mikeno mist)
5 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo hike (Mikeno mist)

Day 5: Transfer to Kigali for departures

Transfer to Kigali for departures: Have a relaxed breakfast on day 5 of 5 days Congo safari and depending on your flight details, head to Kigali for a brief city tour exploring the Genocide memorial sites, market places, craft shops and any more. After Kigali city tour, you will be driven to Kigali international airport for departures.

Important to Note: Once you cross over from Rwanda into Congo, the Rwanda visa expires thus you will need to process another one which will be ready on your way back from the Hike.

END OF 5 DAYS MIKENO MIST PACKAGE

Inclusive in 5 days Congo safari 

  • Pick up and drop-off in Kigali Rwanda 
  • A 4×4 safari vehicle and fuel
  • An English/ French speaking guide
  • Congo Gorilla trekking permit
  • Rangers
  • Convoy 
  • Mount Nyiragongo Hiking fees
  • Congo Visa fee 
  • All meals and accommodation as per itinerary
  • Enough bottled drinking water while on safari

Exclusive in 5 days Congo safari 

  • International travel visa and flight air ticket
  • Rwanda Visa
  • Tips
  • Porter 
  • Laundry, 
  • Life insurance
  • All expenses of personal nature like Emails, phone calls, beer, cigar  e.t.c
  • All optional activities
  • Additional accommodations
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