Virunga National Park, a World Heritage site, is inviting tourists on an overnight trek to a spectacular eruption of Mount Nyamulagira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nyamulagira Volcano erupted in a spectacular display of fire, smoke, and lava. Virunga National Park
The volcano erupted first on November 06 and has several lava fountains spewing up to 200m into the air. Rivers of lava are flowing slowly north into an uninhabited part of the park and pose no danger to its critically endangered mountain gorillas.
Experience it for US$300 per person.
» Price includes overnight trek, transportation, tent with a simple mat and blanket
» Bring your own food, water, and sleeping bag/pillow
» Porters available for $15 each
» Treks leave from the Goma Tourism office at 10:00 am, returning the following day at 1:00 pm.
» Trek lasts 3-4 hours each way on a flat but rough trail.
» Bring strong boots and good rain gear
» DR Congo Visa available on tourism website – $50. Allow 5 days for processing: www.visitvirunga.org
Download the brochure here.