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
Satellite imagery flying in from a world view to Mount Nyiragongo Summit, Africa.
- Region
- DRC
- Country
- Africa
- Biome
- African volcano (1,900–3,470 m)
- Best season
- December – March, June – August
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- 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
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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.
Region
Africa
Biome
African volcano (1,900–3,470 m)
Difficulty
moderate