Mount Nyiragongo Summit
A 2-day trek to the lava-lake crater of one of Africa's most active volcanoes near Goma.
Where on earth
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- Region
- DRC
- Country
- Africa
- Biome
- African volcano (1,900–3,470 m)
- Best season
- December – March, June – August
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: African volcano (1,900–3,470 m)
- Best season: December – March, June – August
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 2-day trek to the lava-lake crater of one of Africa's most active volcanoes near Goma.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: December – March, June – August
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
African volcano (1,900–3,470 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Mount Nyiragongo Summit trip tools
Popular pursuits at Mount Nyiragongo Summit
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.