Want a 3-Day Mount Nyiragongo Hike Tour? Are you ready to take on the challenge of hiking the most active volcanic mountain in the world? Mount Nyiragongo is positioned at an elevation of approximately 3,390 meters above sea level, located within the great mountains of Virunga and about 21 kilometers from Goma town.
The mountain’s crater is estimated to be about 2 kilometers wide, featuring a lava lake at its core. This volcano is considered the most active in the world, following two recent eruptions that destroyed over half of Goma town more than a decade ago, with lava flows reaching Lake Kivu.
This 3-day Mount Nyiragongo hike adventure is crafted to reward you with the best experience of this daring hike, featuring a night atop the mountain in wooden cabins and tents.
This adventurous hiking safari starts and ends in Kigali City, with an optional boat cruise on the magical Lake Kivu. It is currently one of the best-selling Congo safaris and tours.
3-Day Nyiragongo Tour Overview
You might indeed feel apprehensive about taking on this 3-day Nyiragongo trek to such a formidable volcano, but rest assured, no tourist has fallen victim to the eruptions.
The eruptions in 1997 and 2002 mainly affected the local residents of Goma. The officials in charge of the activity can predict when the mountain is likely to erupt, and during such times, all tourism activities in the area are suspended until the situation is deemed safe.
Hiking Mount Nyiragongo is only safe if you follow the instructions of the officials, which we always do. This adventure is remarkable and definitely worth trying if you want lifetime memories of a tour.
To enhance your experience, you can add a Virunga gorilla trekking excursion for a chance to see the gorillas.
The best package for this combination is the 4-day Congo Gorillas & Mount Nyiragongo Hike.
3-Day Mount Nyiragongo Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Pick-up from Kigali to Goma
- Day 2: Nyiragongo Hike
- Day 3: Descend the Volcano and Transfer to Kigali
Detailed 3-Day Mount Nyiragongo Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Pick-up from Kigali to Goma
After breakfast at your hotel on the first day of your 3-day Mount Nyiragongo Hike Tour, you will be picked up and transferred to Gisenyi, the largest port on Lake Kivu.
A boat cruise on Africa’s highest lake will reward you with captivating views of islands and distant sights of the Nyiragongo volcano.
After lunch, you will cross the border into Congo and proceed to Goma, the capital of North Kivu province. Overnight in Goma.
Day 2: Nyiragongo Hike
On the morning of the second day of your 3-day Mount Nyiragongo Hike Tour, you will pack your bags and prepare to hike one of the most active and violent volcanoes on the continent, home to the world’s most fluid and largest lava lake.
Nyiragongo Volcano, located in eastern DRC, around 19 km from Goma, is renowned for its violent eruptions.
In 1997 and 2002, highly liquid lava flowed from cracks in the volcanic slopes, moving at incredible speeds, killing scores of people, and displacing hundreds of thousands in Goma.
The 4-5 hour hike through lush rainforest will culminate in a breathtaking view of the lava lake, where you will spend the night at the crater rim. Overnight in tents at the top of the volcano.
Day 3: Descend the Volcano and Transfer to Kigali
After breakfast, begin your descent and transfer back to Gisenyi, where you will later proceed to Kigali for an overnight stay or a late flight back home.
You also have the option to add a Rwanda safari tour to this package, as your departure will be from Kigali.
End of 3-Day Mount Nyiragongo Hike.
