Nyiragongo Volcano Trek Tour

Nyiragongo volcano trek

The Nyiragongo package is a stand-alone Nyiragongo trek. Guests will arrive in Goma, overnight on the volcano and return to Goma the following morning. Trekkers should be at the Grande Barriere border crossing by 7:00am and check-in with Virunga tourism office by 8:00am on the morning of the scheduled trek.

The tourism office is conveniently located in the Grande Barriere border post building, opposite passport control. During check-in, guests will be provided with a volcano trek permit that must be presented before climbing.

Once check-in is complete, guests will be transported to Kitabi Ranger Post, starting point for the Nyiragongo volcano trek. The ascent up the volcano starts around 10:00am with most climbing groups reaching the summit by 5:00pm.

Hikers will spend the night on the crater and start the descent back to Kibati around 6:00am the following morning. Once at the bottom, guests will be taken back to Goma with drop-off at the Grande Barriere.

Included in this package:
Volcano trek permit, transport to and from Kibati Ranger Post, one night stay on Nyiragongo summit

Not included in this package:
Nyiragongo backpack, porter fees, gratuities and anything of a personal nature.