Mount Nyiragongo (/ ˌnɪərəˈɡɒŋɡoʊ, - ˈɡɔːŋ -/ neer-ə-GONG-go) is an active stratovolcano with an elevation of 3,470 m (11,385 ft) [1] in the Virunga Mountains associated with the Albertine Rift.

Mount Nyiragongo, active volcano in the Virunga Mountains of east-central Africa. It lies in the volcano region of Virunga National Park, Congo (Kinshasa), near the border with Rwanda, 12 miles (19 km) …

Mar 6, 2013 · Nyiragongo (also spelled Niragongo), one of the world's most beautiful and active volcanoes, is a large stratovolcano near Lake Kivu at the eastern border of DRCongo with Rwanda in …

Aug 5, 2023 · Mount Nyiragongo is an active stratovolcano located in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), within the Virunga National Park. It is one of the most active and …

Mount Nyiragongo is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The stratovolcano is part of the chain of eight volcanoes in the Great Rift Valley, which is known as the Virunga volcano chain.

Jul 31, 2025 · Part of the Virunga Mountains, it sits within the UNESCO World Heritage Site Virunga National Park, close to the city of Goma in eastern DRC. A chain of eight active volcanoes stretches …

Mount Nyiragongo is attached to the great East African Rift Valley and is one of the Virunga Massif. It lies in the Congo, close to the border with Rwanda (Goma – Gisenyi Border). Mount Nyiragongo is in …

Nov 9, 2025 · Climb Mount Nyiragongo in Congo’s Virunga National Park. See the world’s largest lava lake, enjoy guided hikes, and book your Nyiragongo volcano tour today.

May 1, 2025 · Book a climbing adventure of hiking Mount Nyiragongo in Congo. Learn about its eruptions, the cost of safari tours, and what to expect during your climb.

On 22 May 2021, Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began erupting. As of 25 May, 32 people died as a result of the eruption and 1,000 homes were destroyed.