---
title: "Goma, DRC"
description: "Democratic Republic of the Congo · airport FIH"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/goma"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇨🇩 Goma, DRC

Democratic Republic of the Congo · airport FIH

## On the ground

- Safety: Avoid all travel
- Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF). 100 USD = 231600 CDF
- Phone code: +243
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/jWqLv5](https://airalo.pxf.io/jWqLv5)
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Goma](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Goma)

## Brief

- Try local Kivu specialties such as **sambaza** (small Lake Kivu fish), grilled brochettes, plantains, and fufu or ugali.

## Safety and health

- **Do not travel to Goma for tourism.** Goma is in North Kivu, where the CDC advises avoiding all travel because of an active Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak. Seek urgent medical advice after possible exposure to sick people, body fluids, bats, primates, or contaminated objects. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level4/ebola-drc-provinces) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo))
- Goma remains under AFC/M23 control amid continuing conflict and renewed fighting in nearby areas. Armed checkpoints, sudden clashes, displacement, and limited humanitarian access make movement highly dangerous. ([cfr.org](https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/violence-democratic-republic-congo) | [unocha.org](https://www.unocha.org/democratic-republic-congo))
- Malaria remains a risk in the DRC, including around Kivu, although altitude may reduce it somewhat. Use repellent, wear covered clothing, sleep under an insecticide-treated net, and obtain travel-clinic advice about preventive medication. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo))
- Avoid tap water and untreated freshwater. Do not swim, wade, bathe, or wash in freshwater because of schistosomiasis, and avoid mud or floodwater after heavy rain because of melioidosis. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/democratic-republic-of-congo) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo))
- Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older and is required for arriving travellers. Medical care in DRC is very limited, particularly for non-citizens, so comprehensive evacuation insurance and contingency planning are essential. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/democratic-republic-of-congo) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo))

## Recent News

- **October 5-7, 2026:** An African Union facilitation delegation visited Goma and met AFC/M23 leaders, humanitarian organisations, and ceasefire monitors. The visit produced no announced settlement, while the AU called for civilian protection, humanitarian access, and respect for the ceasefire. ([sosmediasburundi.org](https://www.sosmediasburundi.org/en/2026/10/09/drc-au-visits-goma-and-opens-dialogue-with-afc-m23-leaders/) | [beninwebtv.com](https://beninwebtv.com/en/drc-the-african-union-calls-for-respect-for-the-ceasefire-following-its-consultations-in-goma/))
- **October 8, 2026:** New fighting was reported in Masisi shortly after the AU delegation's visit to Goma, indicating that diplomatic efforts had not stopped hostilities in the surrounding region. ([africanews.com](https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/08/drc-new-fighting-in-masisi-as-au-delegation-rushes-to-save-ceasefire/))
- AFC/M23 continues to control Goma and large areas of North and South Kivu. The conflict has caused further displacement and left access and conditions in the region highly fragile. ([cfr.org](https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/violence-democratic-republic-congo) | [unocha.org](https://www.unocha.org/democratic-republic-congo))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

June to August is the best time to visit Goma, with relatively little rain and favourable conditions for sightseeing and outdoor excursions. January, February and May also have relatively dry spells, while April and October to December are notably wetter and may disrupt outdoor plans.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 26 | 129 | 5 |
| February | OK | 26 | 148 | 5 |
| March | OK | 26 | 181 | 5 |
| April | OK | 26 | 198 | 6 |
| May | OK | 25 | 148 | 6 |
| June | Great | 25 | 50 | 7 |
| July | Great | 24 | 9 | 8 |
| August | Great | 24 | 10 | 8 |
| September | OK | 25 | 29 | 7 |
| October | OK | 25 | 121 | 6 |
| November | OK | 25 | 152 | 5 |
| December | OK | 25 | 132 | 5 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is mild at 11-23°C, with a short relatively dry spell suitable for sightseeing and excursions.
- **February (OK):** February is mild at 12-23°C, with a short relatively dry spell and manageable conditions for exploring.
- **March (OK):** March is mild at 12-23°C, with variable rainfall and occasional wet days that can affect outdoor plans.
- **April (OK):** April is mild at 12-22°C and notably wet, so rain can interrupt outdoor excursions.
- **May (OK):** May is mild at 12-22°C, with a relatively dry pattern and suitable conditions for outdoor activities.
- **June (Great):** June is mild at 11-22°C, with relatively little rain and favourable conditions for sightseeing and outdoor excursions.
- **July (Great):** July is mild at 10-22°C and the year's driest month, making it well suited to outdoor activities.
- **August (Great):** August is mild at 11-22°C, with dry conditions that suit outdoor excursions.
- **September (OK):** September is mild at 11-22°C, with a relatively dry pattern and occasional rain during outdoor plans.
- **October (OK):** October is mild at 11-22°C and has the year's heaviest rainfall, which can make outdoor excursions difficult.
- **November (OK):** November is mild at 11-22°C and exceptionally wet, with heavy rain liable to disrupt outdoor activities.
- **December (OK):** December is mild at 11-22°C, with frequent rain and changeable conditions for sightseeing and excursions.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 04 Nov 04 Nov | 34 | 23 | 83% |
| 05 Nov 05 Nov | 31 | 23 | 93% |
| 06 Nov 06 Nov | 30 | 23 | 77% |
| 07 Nov 07 Nov | 30 | 22 | 44% |
| 08 Nov 08 Nov | 31 | 22 | 50% |
| 09 Nov 09 Nov | 31 | 23 | 51% |
| 10 Nov 10 Nov | 30 | 23 | 61% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Walking Goma City Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Goma/Walking-Goma-City-Tour/d51605-178489P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 40 USD
- [Full Day Goma Villages Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Goma/Goma-surrounding-villages-tour/d51605-178489P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 102.57 USD
- [The best of Lake Kivu walking tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Goma/The-best-of-Lake-Kivu-walking-tour/d51605-197086P5?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 465.78 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [Romantic tour in Lake Kivu](https://www.viator.com/tours/Goma/Romantic-tour-in-Lake-Kivu/d51605-197086P6?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 465.78 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [4-Day Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Volcano Hike](https://www.viator.com/tours/Goma/4-Days-Gorilla-Trekking-and-Nyiragongo-Volcano-Hike/d51605-178489P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 1437.94 USD · 96–96 HOUR
- [7 Days DR Congo Rwenzori Mountain hiking – Panoramic Views (4462 m alt)](https://www.viator.com/tours/Goma/7-Days-DR-Congo-Rwenzori-Mountain-hiking-Panoramic-Views-4462-m-alt/d51605-140082P21?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 4499 USD · 168–168 HOUR
- [8 Days DR Congo Rwenzori Mountains hiking – Touching the Glacier (4350m alt)](https://www.viator.com/tours/Goma/8-Days-DR-Congo-Rwenzori-Mountains-hiking-Touching-the-Glacier-4350m-alt/d51605-140082P22?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 4999 USD · 192–192 HOUR
- [9 Days Congo Rwenzori Mountain hiking – Reaching Peak Margherita (5109 m of alt)](https://www.viator.com/tours/Goma/9-Days-Congo-Rwenzori-Mountain-hiking-Reaching-Peak-Margherita-5109-m-of-alt/d51605-140082P23?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 5299 USD · 216–216 HOUR
- [13 Days Congo Nyiragongo volcano & Rwenzoris mountains hiking (Lava & Glacier))](https://www.viator.com/tours/Goma/13-Days-Congo-Nyiragongo-volcano-and-Rwenzoris-mountains-hiking-Lava-and-Glacier/d51605-140082P24?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 7299 USD · 312–312 HOUR

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