Western Province, Rwanda · Africa
Gitesi is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Mabanza, 8km from Karongi (Kibuye), Lake Kivu.
Gitesi is a town located in Western Province, Rwanda. With a population of 24,859, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Gitesi 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 Gitesi to your route.
Karongi() is a district (akarere) in Western Province, Rwanda. The district's capital is Rubengera. However, it comprises Kibuye, provincial capital and a major Rwandan lakeside resort. It is one of the districts with the lowest population density of 380 inhabitants per square kilometre (980/sq mi) as of the 2022Read more
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Gitesi is located in Western Province, Rwanda, Africa. The coordinates are -2.1139 latitude, 29.4022 longitude.
Gitesi has a population of approximately 24,859 people, making it a town 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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