The Nyiragongo volcano the live volcano with a lake of red lava, is located in Goma in the extreme east of the Democratic Republic of Congo near the border of Rwanda.
Lakes of hot lava are one of the most spectacular forms of volcanic activity, but they are very difficult to see because there's only a few of them in the world at any given time. Such lakes used to exist in craters of Kilawea Volcano (Hawaii), Masaya Volcano (Nicaragua), Erta Alle (Ethiopia), and Stromboli (Italy). So, if you want to see a really impressive lava lake, you have only one option left: Nyiragongo.
Found in Virunga National park, this volcano is accessible from the town of Goma,
The visit can be done in one or two days, but sleeping there is the better option as this will let u admire and discover the spectacle of the activity of the lake of lava inside the crater.
If u choose to pass the night at the top of the volcano u need a tent and a sleeping bag which can be rented in Goma at Goma camping site. You need a porter who can be found at the entrance station of the volcano for 12$ in kibati 17kms from Goma. Don't forget your warm coat and rain jacket as the top is very cold.
Enjoy your visit to Goma ( Democratic Republic of Congo)
Nari, Kennedy. "Mount Nyiragongo." http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk
