Democratic Republic of the Congo
Inga Falls
Inga Falls
Often it is announced that the largest waterfall of the world is Inga Falls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is not entirely true - Inga Falls is not a true waterfall, these are rapids falling per 96m over the distance of 15km. Nevertheless this is an extraordinary natural landmark.
Mt. Nyamuragia
Mount Nyamuragira
One of the few volcanos in the world with nearly permanent lava lake in it, often the largest lava lake in the world. Height of the mountain - 3,470 m. Depth of lava lake has reached up to 600 m. Volcano is very active, with frequent eruptions. Eruptions produce very fluid lava of rare type. Speed of lava flows here can reach 100 km/h and the volcano is very steep. When the walls of volcano are fractured, lava flows can become very dangerous, as happened in January 1977 and January 2002.
Mt. Stanley
James Chapin with Mount Stanley in the background
Nord-Kivu and Western district in Uganda. Third highest mountain in Africa, 5,109 m high (Margherita Peak). Summit area contains glaciers and it is possible to descend with skis up to 800 m vertical distance, what is highly unusual experience in equatorial Africa.
