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3 Days Mikeno Hike

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Itinerary
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3 Days Mikeno Hike

3 days Mikeno Hike is one of the greatest experiences to encounter during your safari to Democratic Republic of Congo on the African continent. Mount Mikeno is one of the extinct volcanic mountains of Virunga Mountains along with Mount Nyiragongo, Mount Nyamuragira, Mount Karisimbi, Mount Bisoke and Mount Sabyinyo. Standing at a height of 4,437 meters, Mount Mikeno is the second highest peak in the Virunga Mountains after Karisimbi and the 13th highest mountain on the African continent.

Mount Mikeno lies completely within Virunga National park and it is known for hosting the endangered mountain gorillas that live on its slopes. The word Mikeno means poor and this comes because of its difficult slopes. Due to its slopes, the mountain is considered as the hardest to hike among all the other Virunga Mountains.

However, reaching the summit is one of the best encounters as you can views the east African rift that is still forming from 30 million years.

Highlights of the safari

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Congo
Day 2: Full day Mikeno hike
Day 3: Transfer to Kigali

Includes on the tour

Hiking fees
Entrance fees
Accommodations
An English speaking guide
4x4 safari vehicle
Congo visa fees

Activities

Virunga Mountaineering

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Congo

At the beginning of your 3 days Mount Mikeno hike, you will be welcomed by your safari guide/driver in Kigali who will brief you about the safari and then embark on your journey that leads you to the border of Congo in Goma town. You will have an en-route lunch and later check in at the tourism office which is located at Grand Barrier border. After, you will drive to your hotel/lodge of booking for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Full day Mount Mikeno hike

Wake up for your early morning breakfast and move to Bukima Patrol post with all the hiking documents for the briefing before setting off for the hike. Since it’s a full day hike, you will move with your packed lunch and energy drinks which will help you quench your thirst and hunger on the way. After the briefing, will be led the ranger guides through different vegetation zones as you spot various species like birds, animals, plants, butterflies and others.

While at the summit, you will have the panoramic views of almost the entire Virunga national park, waterfalls and also the coffee plantations. Later, you will descend back to the lodge/camp/hotel of your booking for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Return to Kigali

Wake up for your early morning breakfast and check out of the lodge for your departure. You will drive to Kigali for your departure flight or you can also opt for a city excursion where you will visit different places like Genocide memorial site, museums, Kaplaki craft village and others.

Virunga National Park

Planning to visit Democratic republic of Congo, the last country to join the East African Community? Dont miss to visit the lovely and the oldest national park in Africa ( Virunga national park ) that hosts the Mountain gorillas in the virunga Massif and unique climbing to the most active Nyiragongo Volcano.

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3 Days Mikeno Hike

Book the hike into Mikeno Mountain where there are no hiking trails but the Park guide will be your hiking trail and it will be created by you for unique adventure into the wilderness of Virunga National Park with experienced Safari guide of Primate Safari Experiences

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