Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climb Mount Nyiragongo: a Hike to World's Largest Lava Lake

Climb and hike to witness the world's largest lava lake, Mount Nyiragongo, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Camping
Ecotourism
Walking
from $758 USD
for 2 days
Highlights
Gain unique memories with a night spent on the mountain
Enjoy an intimate look at the volcano’s lava lake and natural wildlife
Benefit from round-trip accompaniment from guides and park rangers
Meals, accommodation, and permits are included for a hassle-free experience
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Overview

The Nyiragongo Volcano in Congo is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. It stands proudly on the border of Congo and Rwanda, sitting over 11,000 feet high. The volcano’s caldera (magma chamber) is almost one mile wide and it holds a deep lava lake. If you are looking for a hiking adventure, climbing to the top of the volcano and watching its bubbling lava at the summit is a must.
Rwanda is known for its unique geography, but exploring alone can be difficult. Discover Mount Nyiragongo in Virunga National Park, with round-trip accompaniment from Kigali Airport.

Over 2 days, ascend to the summit of the mountain, marvel at its lava lakes, flora, and fauna, and learn more about the region from your experienced guides. Avoid hidden costs with accommodation, permits, meals, security personnel, and vehicle hire included in the price.

What's included

Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Not included

International Flights
Medical and Travel Insurance
Additional meals and drinks

Itinerary

DAY 1

DAY 2

About the location

Carpeted by huge swaths of rainforest and punctuated by gushing rivers and smoking volcanoes, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC, formerly Zaire) is the ultimate African adventure. As much a geographical concept as a fully fledged nation, DRC has experienced one of the saddest chapters in modern history, suffering a brutal 20th century of colonial exploitation, authoritarian madness and what has been dubbed Africa's first 'world war', which finally ended in 2003 with the rise of the Kabila political dynasty.
The major attraction or rather the reason for most visitors to the country is for tourism purposes. The Democratic Republic of Congo is a blessed country as it holds the few remaining species of three types of animals that are endangered. They are the mountain gorillas, the Okapis and the lowland gorillas. The Virunga National Park is the home to the last individuals of the mountain gorillas in the whole world and is found in Nud Kivu.

The DRC has much more to offer in terms of culture as the experience is the most authentic. Get to try some local dishes in the restaurants around. The people of DRC have kept their cultures strong despite the high levels of westernisation of most African cultures. Thus, we recommends including some cultural tours or community visits where you can interact with the local communities and learn about their ways of living. The main languages spoken in the DRC are French, Swahili and Lingala.

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