4 Days Nyirangongo safari and Volcanoes Gorilla safari which is done in Democratic Republican of Congo.
Safari Highlights.
Day 1: Arrive at the park International Airport in Kigali and head to Mikeno lodge at Rumangabo.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Virunga National park
Day 3: Hike the Nyiragongo Volcano
Day 4: Depart from Nyiragongo Volcano and transfer to Kigali.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1-Arrive at the International Airport in Kigali
Accommodation: Mikeno Lodge in Rumangabo.
Early morning after breakfast our guide will pick you up from your hotel or area of resident/Kigali International airport. Drive for 3-4 hours without any stopover to Mikeno lodge in Virunga through the amazing magnificent landscape sceneries with unique natural setting and local populations.
Proceed to the Hotel check-in enjoy your meal and spend a night.
Accommodation (Option)
Mikeno lodge
Bukima Tented camp
Nyiragongo Volcano summit Shelters.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National park
Early Morning after breakfast our guide will drive you to the park headquarters Bukima in the Virunga National park, where trekkers gather at 7am for Gorilla rules and regulations with the Mountain Gorilla families.
After the short briefing you will continue the trek and enjoy a face to face encounter with the Mountain Gorilla families as you trek through the forest have a chance to spot the mammals, bird species, tree species, geckoes, reptiles and many more. The location of the Mountain Gorillas changes according to where they last feed played, feed, built their nests and many more.
Mountain Gorillas are incredible amazing mild giants in their natural environment with an incredible encounter.
See them as they continue with their day today activity including grooming each other, feeding, playing, and building their nests and many more.
After the encounter return to the lodge for the meals and leisure.
Accommodation Option
Bukima Tented Camp
Mikeno lodge
Nyiragongo Volcano summit shelters.
Day 3: Hike the Nyiragongo Volcano National park.
After breakfast our guide will drive you to Kibat Patrol station in Nyiragongo Volcano .Volcano hiking takes 6 hours until when one reaches the world’s volcano.
It’s very hot and uncomfortable state; enjoy the sights and great view of bird species. Enjoy the view of the lakes of boiling lava; enjoy relaxation at the peak of Volcano. Spend the night at the tents on the edge of the huge crater, which is elevated above the dynamic lava lake.
Day 4: Descend from Nyiragongo/Volcano and back to Kigali
Early Morning after breakfast our guide will pick you up at 7:00aFriendray1234$ m begin descending from peak of Nyiragongo to Kibat Patrol post.
Return to the park headquarters before lunch and then head back to the lodge, relax and have lunch. After lunch, embark on the journey from Mikeno lodge to Kigali City. Drive back to the city or airport return to your home this marks the end of your safari.