What’s included in Mikeno Package? when visiting Mount Nyiragongo Volcano

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Mount nyiragongo is among the best active volcano in Africa. Visit the official site to get the best travel info concerning hiking expeditions. check out for 3 days Nyiragongo Volcano hike trip with Gorilla expeditions

Mikeno Camping Gear Package.

Mikeno package means that set of equipments that are supplied to those who wish to go nyiragongo hike,Parking gear and Food Pack: is what is pre arranged to those who might be spending an overnight stay in park accommodation the night before your climb, you are offered the option of reserving a meal plan and gear for the climb at a cost of USD80.plus the extra $56 for delivering the package to kibati especially to those who didn’t spend the night the Mikeno lodge or at bukima tented camp , the package comes with a cook (included) he is part of the package for the entire period spend on the mountain ,will carry all the food up the mountain.

The meal plan includes snacks and sandwiches on the way up, coffee and tea at the top, a hot dinner (cooked veggies, pasta, chicken curry and cake), and a hot breakfast (coffee, toast, eggs, sausage and fruit)., the gear pack in the pack would include a large backpack, 4 liters of water, winter sleeping bag, liner, fleece, heavy jacket, rain poncho and rain cover for the pack. This is extremely helpful as it saves you to travel light to Africa what misses in the package would be the tooth paste, touch mosquito repellants, be aware of the safari red aunts so its better to have these on board.

All by Billy ssali , better to have the extra $20 for the porter and 5$ for the hiking stick, these can be found at the starting poing at kibati.where you all gather for briefing about the Dos and Donts before the actual hike begins at 11:00Am

When is the best time To Go gorilla trekking?

Gorilla trekking is one of the unique and expensive  out door activity  found in Africa specifically to Uganda, Rwanda and Congo  DRC ,refers to the best  time when weather is nice , flight fares are pocket friendly or security,   when one talks of the best time, this may refer to the most conducive  time, The peak season goes  from  early  June to  late September and  again from early December to the end of February almost  depending on the weather conditions which has changed dramatically due to effects of global worming. but we take part in the conservation and its our responsibility to take good care of these primates as is part of wildlife conservation efforts by the authorities to protect these iconic great apes and ensure their survival in the wild.

In most cases  adventure travelers may  slower  down during in the rainy season ipate to have difficulties in taking photographs, impassable roads and too much rain that might disturb the as they may anticipate some difficulties on the way how gorilla trekking exercise might be conducted  but this might not be the case  as African rain , only rains for a short time and it stops .  . Gorilla tracking can be muddier on the path through the potato fields ,

Who typically qualifies to go on a Gorilla Trek?

This is the most challenging question of the day in fact to every adventure traveler who wish to fulfil his or her childish dream “Must Die after seeing gorillas”,  this involves age restriction, disease issues, money issues. Its clear by the International Gorilla conservation programme that whoever want to see gorillas in their natural habitat must be above the age of 15 year, and this rule is for sure respected by all the 3 concerned countries  this issue doesn’t look into money issues but its just set to ensure sustainability of mountain gorillas and to pave away to other trekkers in the group  have value for their money as if they allow kids to participate , they may destroy or delay the gorilla trekking exercise.  So only those who are above the age of 15 are allowed to see gorillas  Money issue comes that the actual fee to secure a gorilla pass for Rwanda is $750 while Uganda its $600 and Congo its at $400 though all the 3 countries sale the same products but they are free to regulate their charges as per the prevailing conditions, this amount is high and not every person that can afford. All this too is a restriction to limit the number of those who can go gorilla trekking in a day  with an interest of  having a unique experience unlike any other every person who chose to go  on gorilla safari     They can be simply holiday  travelers, students, and culturalists or Photographers

Unlikely in the past,  now days every person is assigned to a group in accordance to his or her level of  fitness  and desires as most holiday seekers  going on gorilla trek always come with their specific group to be trekked,  this close  is being respected and by doing so , we advise everybody to secure a gorilla pass a head of time to avoid  last minute disappointment as each group is restricted to 8 members per day ( group size)  the group is headed by the head ranger guide and  a group of advance trackers plus the security  guys with AK47, this gun is for scaring anything that you might meet on the way in the process of gorilla trekking  how interesting to get to see your self With everything from wildlife to gorilla trekking

Where Are the Mountain Gorillas located in the world?

The mountain gorillas are one of the endangered primate species  that is only and only found on the African continent along the chain of 5 volcanoes of the greater Virunga national park  before its separation far back in 1923 these a found  along the borders of, Uganda, Rwanda .and The Congo DRC and in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwest part of Uganda.

What to wear while on gorilla trek?

Due to the fact that trekking these gorillas involves going through bamboo vegetation with machetes and there’s no clear path, so its advisable to put on long sleeved pants, gaiters are added advantage , gloves to avoid the impacts from sting nettles  if you have a cap its good to have one just in case, Rainy jacket as it might rain any time during the day, the dressing code is the same for Uganda/Rwanda and Congo as rain comes unexpectedly so good to have the above requirements before you go or better to travel light but good to have them into your packing list.