Gisenyi Tourist Places to Gisenyi, Rubavu, Afirca

Gisenyi is a city coming under Rubavu district in the Western Province in the central-eastern African country, Gisenyi. The city is located on the northeastern shore of the Lake Kivu, between 1°42′ S latitude and 29°15′ E longitude. Gisenyi is a tourist favor city, holding three sandy beaches and offering different water sport activities. Gisenyi is also the site of the only brewery in Rwanda, Bralirwa. Gisenyi houses the campuses of Kigali Independent University and Rwanda Tourism University College. Gisenyi covers an area of 11 sq. km and its elevation measures 1,481 meters. Gisenyi is located around 150 km northwest of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

How to reach Gisenyi?

Gisenyi has an airport but currently there is no airline serving the airport. So international tourists are needed to reach Kigali International Airport first and then take bus or airport taxi to get Gisenyi. This airport covers many world destinations like Brussels, Amsterdam, Doha, Istanbul, Douala, Dubai, Entebbe, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Nairobi and Addis Ababa.

Buses are regular between Gisenyi and Kigali from dawn to dusk. The city of Gisenyi can easily be explored by foot. Motorbike and taxis can also be used.

Food and Shopping in Gisenyi:

Being a famous tourist destination, Gisenyi holds plenty of modernized shops and food corners that are spread all around the town.

List of the prominent restaurants in Gisenyi include:

Kiyaga
Al Bacha
Le Bistro
Thaijazz Beach Restaurant

What to do in Gisenyi?

Exploring beaches
Rwandan Adventures – day tour
Green Hills Ecotours
Gorilla Trekking
Visiting villages
Visiting brewery
Walking
Trekking
Kayaking
Boat trip

What to see in Gisenyi?

Lake Kivu beaches:

The Lake Kivu is a Great African Lake, shared between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. On Rwanda side, the lake forms many spectacular sandy beaches, especially in Gisenyi, where three sandy beaches are there, offering different water sport activities.

Mount Nyiragongo:

The Mount Nyiragongo is a stratovolcano, measuring an altitude of 3470 meters. The mountain is situated few kilometers away from Gisenyi. The mountain is frequented by tourists, especially embark sport lovers year round. Mount Nyiragongo can be explored best through a guided tour.

Gisenyi Airport:

Gisenyi Airport is a nicely constructed modern airport in Gisenyi, located within the city. Although the airport currently receives no airport, it draws visitors for its distinct construction and surrounding environment.

Other places of interest in and around Gisenyi include:

Gisenyi Old Cemetry
Rubavu Artificial Forest
College Inyemeramihigo
Gisenyi Public Beach
Azizi Life Experiences Rwanda
Gitarama Regional Stadium
Ahazaza Centre
Kabgayi Minor Basilica
Kigali Memorial Centre
Ntarama Church
Muhanga Farmers’ Market
Muhanga Zion Temple
Ivuka Arts Centre
Andrew’s Church
Muhanga Zion Temple

When to visit Gisenyi?

The best time to visit Gisenyi depends on visitors’ interest, however, for beach exploration, visitors can choose any month between June and September.

Where to stay in Gisenyi?

Gisenyi is home to all sorts of accommodation centres like hotels, resorts, vacation rentals, guest houses, BB and inns with a different modern and traditional facilities and services. Most hotels in Gisenyi offer advance booking facility through online for visitors’ convenience. Other than having amenities, visitors can also enjoy a wide range of mouthwatering crispy and crunchy delicacies in such hotels. The prominent hotels in Gisenyi in Rwanda include: