Volcanoes in DR Congo

Explore 2 volcanoes in DR Congo — their history, geology, eruptions and how to visit them.

Stratovolcano

Mount Nyiragongo

A dangerous and spectacular volcano in the Congo, famous for its massive lava lake and extremely fluid lava.

📍 North Kivu, DR Congo
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Shield Volcano

Nyamuragira

Africa's most active volcano, located in the Virunga Mountains, famous for its vast lava flows and massive basaltic eruptions.

📍 Virunga National Park, DR Congo
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