Safety of climbing Mt. Nyiragongo
Jun 16, 2019, 1:00 am
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Safety of climbing Mt. Nyiragongo
Not the safety of the climb itself, but I have read the government is fighting heavily with rebels in the Goma area now, and there's shelling, etc...tough to find reliable up to date information on that region. Not planning to go like right this second, but perhaps over the next few months. Wondering if this is a particularly bad time for gov/rebel clashes and maybe give it a year or so to calm down. Anyone?
Jun 16, 2019, 1:36 am
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Not the safety of the climb itself, but I have read the government is fighting heavily with rebels in the Goma area now, and there's shelling, etc...tough to find reliable up to date information on that region. Not planning to go like right this second, but perhaps over the next few months. Wondering if this is a particularly bad time for gov/rebel clashes and maybe give it a year or so to calm down. Anyone?
Jun 16, 2019, 1:37 am
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I speak French. Ok, I will check with the park, thanks!
Jul 3, 2019, 11:44 am
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I would rely on the advice of the park. They know a lot and are very honest. Especially after the attack last year. If it wasn't safe, they wouldn't take the risk.
Goma is not overly dangerous, but also not a safe/comfortable place. Get in/Get out and have a great time.
Hope you have good weather at the summit, I didn't
Goma is not overly dangerous, but also not a safe/comfortable place. Get in/Get out and have a great time.
Hope you have good weather at the summit, I didn't