Nyiragongo

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Mount Nyiragongo is an active stratovolcano with an elevation of 3,470 m in the Virunga Mountains associated with the Albertine Rift.

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Mar 7, 2023
Goma is an unsafe city and has many problems regarding security stability. The city is constantly threatened by the M23 armed group and going around can be dangerous. Full review by sabbrinapassos
Aug 23, 2021
Pros: - Visit the most active volcano on earth - Incredible landscape and views of Goma and Kivu lake - Virunga is awesome! Cons: - Phisically very demanding: only recommended for people in very… Full review by cbb87
May 22, 2021
I could jump into the volcano. they would not let mye. like what the heck? i WANT TO GO SWIMMING. >:( Full review by jackpD6411FY

Facts

Mountain type:Stratovolcano
Elevation:3470 m
Mountain range:Virunga Mountains

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How is the security situation currently? is it safe for tourist to make the climb? does the vulcano attract tourist on a daily …
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How is the security situation currently? is it safe for tourist to make the climb? does the vulcano attract tourist on a daily basis?
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Hi Kim, you'll need to buy a permit to climb the volcano and a visa for the DRC, Virunga National Park. I did the trip through livetotravel. I believe they also have an office in the …
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Hi Kim, you'll need to buy a permit to climb the volcano and a visa for the DRC, Virunga National Park. I did the trip through livetotravel. I believe they also have an office in the Netherlands and they may provide you with the necessary information. Or contact the Virunga organisation directly. These 2 companies will not sell a permit to climb the volcano, if the situation has become too dangerous. Good luck. Cheers, Peter
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Hi, I am looking to do this hike in early July. How much should I pay and how do I book this hike? Do I need to book in …
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Hi, I am looking to do this hike in early July. How much should I pay and how do I book this hike? Do I need to book in advance? I have emailed one tour company and they quoted $1500 which is very overpriced in my opinion as most blogs and my travel guide suggests $300-500 USD for a package including visas. Any advice is appreciated! thanks
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Hi I did this hike in 2018 in March! It’s gruelling, but absolutely amazing! I do not know what we paid for the tour specifically, but I booked through Gecko Safaris. Truly an amazing …
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Hi I did this hike in 2018 in March! It’s gruelling, but absolutely amazing! I do not know what we paid for the tour specifically, but I booked through Gecko Safaris. Truly an amazing company than can assist you with tours and activities in Rwanda, Uganda and DRC.
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Hi all, Is it possible to do the volcano hike (summit and return) in just one full day, assuming I sleep in Goma the night …
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Hi all, Is it possible to do the volcano hike (summit and return) in just one full day, assuming I sleep in Goma the night before? I would need to leave and get back to Kigali on the same day. Thank you, Lev
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I would imagine you could with extra money but the highlight is in the evening when it lights up and gives it a better look.
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Hi all, Is it possible to do the volcano hike (summit and return) in just one full day, assuming I sleep in Goma the night …
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Hi all, Is it possible to do the volcano hike (summit and return) in just one full day, assuming I sleep in Goma the night before? I would need to leave and get back to Kigali on the same day. Thank you, Lev
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Hi, it is not possible, you have to book a tour where you sleep at the summit.
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