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Welcome to Goma

It’s 6pm, the reflection of the sun on the lake are stunning, fishermen move away increasingly from the shore in their small canoes by singing a few songs, the server offered me a plate composed of small fry mix, sambaza called here, and salad that arrived here on a scooter from the hills of Kibumba. I enjoy the fresh air on a terrace of a magnificent hotel in Goma. Welcome in the tourist town. Administrative capital of the province of North Kivu, Goma town is built on the shores of Lake Kivu, at the foot of Nyiragongo, the volcano still active that sits on the town. Thanks to the particular location it enjoys nearby exceptional natural sites, including the Virunga National Park, World Heritage Site, home to the famous mountain gorillas and incredible wildlife, Goma has kept its beautiful landscape at the foot of a superb amphitheater designed by a volcanic chain. The city is located to the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a region in the media take reputat...