Goma and the lakeThe working gateway: papers, briefing, and a night that is logistics rather than leisure.Destination
Virunga National Park
The DRC Virungas: mountain gorillas, the Nyiragongo volcano hike, and lowland forests further south — planned only when conditions allow.
Gorillas & NyiragongoKnown for
Nyiragongo craterVolcano
3–4 nightsTypical stay
GomaGateway
About
The wild side of the same volcanoes
Virunga National Park is the DRC sector of the range you see from Rwanda: mountain gorillas, a night on Nyiragongo’s crater rim when the volcano is open, and a conservation story that is still being written.
We only operate here when current advice, permits, and logistics are sound. The itinerary is built around Goma, park rules, and a clear decision to go — not a casual add-on to Kigali.
Signature experiences
View All Experiences →Mountain gorilla trekkingA DRC permit and a Virunga family, operated only when the park says yes.Learn More →Nyiragongo volcano hikeA steep climb and a night on the crater rim when the volcano is open to visitors.Learn More →Goma and the lakeThe working gateway: papers, briefing, and a night that is logistics rather than leisure.Virunga, when it is open
Gorillas and a night on Nyiragongo
Ask us first. If the park and the climb are on, we will build the papers and the nights around that — not the other way around.
Explore the ParkFrequently asked questions
Virunga National Park FAQs
Is Virunga currently bookable?
It depends on park status and local advice. We confirm before we take a deposit. If we cannot operate, we will say so and suggest Rwanda or Uganda instead.
Do I need a DRC visa?
Yes, plus park documentation. We send the current process with the quote so you are not guessing at the border.
Virunga or Volcanoes for gorillas?
Volcanoes is the straightforward Rwanda trek. Virunga is a different country, a different permit, and often the Nyiragongo climb. They are not interchangeable.
How hard is Nyiragongo?
Steep, long, and worth the extra fitness. The night on the rim is cold. We will not put an unfit guest on that trail.
Can we combine Virunga with Kigali?
Yes when the crossing is the plan. Rubavu / Goma is the usual hinge. We do not treat it as a casual day trip.
Plan a DRC Virunga chapter
Only with current advice and confirmed permits
Share a flexible window. We will tell you honestly whether this is a trip we can operate.