Nyiragongo and lava lake

While I was (maybe still am) having malaria, I climbed Nyiragongo (3470m) in DR Congo. It is an active volcano that has a huge lava lake inside its crater, some say it's the largest pool of lava in the world. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking! I camped at the top for 1 night.

 

(bullet-riddled park sign)

 

(bullet hole)

 (park ranger)

 

(park ranger)

  

(view of the valley and Lake Kivu)

(sunset)

 

(drying socks, everyone was soaked in the rain)

(tents and sunrise)

It's worth noting that this park had been closed for years due to rebel activities, and it was only reopened about a month ago.

I'll upload some photos videos later...