Bukavu

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Bukavu is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is on the border with Rwanda. This area has suffered from some of the ongoing political unrest.

  • A picturesque peninsula on Lake Kivu
  • From Bukavu you can visit the lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National park, Idjwi Island on Lake Kivu, and Minova village.
  • Nuns near the airport. They have fantastic ice cream and cheese. You'll need a car to get to them and the road there is absolutely horrible, although quite worth it.

From Bukavu you can visit the lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National park, Idjwi Island on Lake Kivu, and Minova village.

Bukavu is mainly a US dollar economy, so plan to use Congolese francs only for small purchases.

For shopping, check out the SuperMarket Asante, between the Mayor building and SONAs, in front of the Bukavu Cathedral.

  • Hotel La Roche has great views of the lake.
  • Hotel Horizon (near Alfajiri Secondary School) is a good option for dinner, though the views are less exciting.
  • Hotel Orchid a great view of the lake and the best food in town. Not terribly overpriced despite the rather high-ish quality of the establishment. You will want to drive to it at night as the road is unlit and treacherous to walk in pitch black.

For lunch and dinner, try the Cafe and Restaurant Asante at Supermarket Asante between the Mayor Building and SONAS.

Hotel La Roche has great views of the lake.

Hotel Horizon (near Alfajiri Secondary School) is a good option for dinner, though the views are less exciting.

Hotel Orchid a great view of the lake and the best food in town. Not terribly overpriced despite the rather high-ish quality of the establishment. You will want to drive to it at night as the road is unlit and treacherous to walk in pitch black.

  • Beer - Primus, Mitzigi, Turbo king..
  • Soft drinks - Vitalo, Fanta, Coca Cola, juice.
  • Local Drinks - Banana beer called Kasiksi or Mutchibwe.
  • Mama Kindja. Sells mostly roasts: fish, meat, etc. A plate of raost and chips costs US$8.

Beer - Primus, Mitzigi, Turbo king..

Soft drinks - Vitalo, Fanta, Coca Cola, juice.

Local Drinks - Banana beer called Kasiksi or Mutchibwe.

Mama Kindja. Sells mostly roasts: fish, meat, etc. A plate of raost and chips costs US$8.

Kaziba, about 55 km (35 mi) from the big city bedlam of Bukavu, has a guest house at Byakweli's property, closer to the Kaziba Hospital.

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