Western Province, Rwanda · Africa
Gisenyi sits on the route: 10 minutes from Goma, 41km from Karongi (Kibuye), Lake Kivu.
Gisenyi is a city located in Western Province, Rwanda. With a population of 172,357, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Gisenyi sits in Rwanda. It's in the Africa/Kigali time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gisenyi to your route.
Gisenyi, historically rendered as Kisenyi, is the second largest city in Rwanda, located in the Rubavu district in Rwanda's Western Province.
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Gisenyi is located in Western Province, Rwanda, Africa. The coordinates are -1.7028 latitude, 29.2564 longitude.
Gisenyi has a population of approximately 172,357 people, making it a city in Rwanda.
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A town on a green peninsula of Lake Kivu, the base for the lakeside stretch of the Congo Nile Trail. The road north to Gisenyi twists through steep tea and banana terraces above the water.
41 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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