Mountain Nyiragongo Volcano, Hiking and Mountaineering Safaris in DR Congo
Situated in the vast greenery Democratic Republic of Congo in Virunga National Park20 kms North of Goma Town and Lake Kivu in the west, Mountain Nyiragongo should be every hiker’s ultimate safari destination due to the remarkable hiking experiences it offers to all on holiday vacation.
The Mountain is among the mighty Virunga Mountains in the Albertine Rift elevated at 3,470 m (11,380 ft) with a crater of about 2 kms wide including an active lava lake that is usually spewing lava into thin sky making the sky red hot especially on a clear day. The lava lake is 3,250 m (10,660 ft) deep making it a very ideal safari destination every traveler around the world to adventure.
Hiking/ Climbing Process along Mountain Nyiragongo Volcano in DR Congo
Hiking/ Climbing the majestic Mountain requires you a period of 4-6 hours depending on the physical fitness of the people in the group hiking at that time. It all begins from the Kibati Patrol Station where you will be gathered with other hikers to be briefed about the whole process of hiking to the top of the Volcano.
With experienced ranger guides, you will start hiking to the top and along the walk, you will spot candid mammals, different vegetation terrains, etc then later, you will reach the top of the volcano in the evening. While here, you will view the beautiful Lava Lake spewing red molten Lava into thin air, take various photos of the experience then later, break off for dinner then transfer to the Summit Shelters for relaxation and Overnight.
Accommodation at Mountain Nyiragongo Volcano
The Nyiragongo Volcano includes 12 various Summit Shelters that provide accommodation to all travelers around the world that climb the beautiful Volcano. The shelters accommodate 2 people per shelter spending their Overnights in sleeping bags which they lay on the beds they find in the shelters. The shelters are secure since there are guards with guns that ensure this. Carry the right gear to enjoy every adventure along this beautiful Mountain in the Democratic Republic of Congo on holiday.