The primary entry points to Virunga National Park are through Bunagana, Uganda side and Goma, Rwanda side and Goma is the main entry point. The best way to reach Goma, by road, is from neighboring Rwanda. From Kigali, it will take about 4 hours to reach Goma.  The border crossing, at Goma, will require a valid Congolese tourist visa, Yellow Fever Vaccination card and passport.

A tourist visa to enter the Congo will cost $100 booked through your tour operator. At the border crossing you will normally change vehicles. From the border it is a short 10 minute walk to Goma where you will have your Passport checked and visa stamped and can meet your vehicle from the Virunga National Park.  If traveling from Uganda the shortest way to reach Virunga is through the Bunagana border crossing where a local visa can be purchased. Various car hire companies offer transportation to Congo & Rwanda. However, at this time it’s not safe to Visit Congo Gorilla & Nyiragongo Hike on a self-drive adventure with foreign vehicle.

Congo is a vibrant region full of mystery, beauty, and ancient cultural experiences. It is ripe for exploration. We realize that safety is a primary concern for travelers these days and it is important to stay updated on internal issues that may affect travel in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Because it is not yet completely safe in all parts of the DRC it is important to choose a tour operator that is knowledgeable about local conditions. Some tour operators are beginning to offer Eco safaris to the Congo. These tour operators will safely bring you to your destination.

At the top of Nyiragongo, you can enjoy at a designated spot at the craters edge to gaze and appreciate again Mount Nyiragongo molten lava lake. In the dark of night one is able to appreciate better the dark crusty surface of lava, spliced and splitting into ever changing plates. As the plates separate, bright orange lava fill the cracks and a fantastic spider-web pattern emerges. Every now and then fountains of lava flare up disrupting these pretty patterns, but adding a surge of dynamism and power to this spectacular sight.  Sometimes, fountains appear throughout the crust like a collection of campfires, creating yet another fascinating show.