A night on the edge of hell
Purging my hotel breakfast isn't an auspicious start for a climb up to the world's largest lava lake.
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Sunny
Wed
Sunny
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Sunny
27°
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Fri
Mostly Sunny
27°
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Increasing Sunshine
28°
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Mostly Cloudy
28°
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War zone holidays: where the firepower can be magnificent
Natural awe such as the Nyamulagira eruption helps double visitor numbers to troubled Democratic Republic of Congo
Life-changing experiences are often down to luck
The best travel moments are usually the lucky ones.
Does your mum know you're going to Congo?
I'm travelling to Africa at the end of the year. I will have four weeks to get from the Congo to Nairobi. Can you recommend the best way to get around?
