Gisenyi City

Discover the bustling Gisenyi City found in the northwest part of Rwanda in the district of Rubavu. Gisenyi is strategically situated along the way to Lake Kivu , one of the best places for hosting Rwanda Holiday Trips/ Rwanda Wildlife Safari. Gisenyi City is defined by it awesome ambience reflected in the green areas and lake. For several reasons, many people have chosen Gisenyi City while looking of the best place to relax in Rwanda. The town offers a wide range of activities, both accommodation facilities and recreation along Lake Kivu shared between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Gisenyi City is strategically located in the northwest region near the gorilla sanctuary of Volcanoes National Park, allowing visitors to enjoy and relax after indulging in the trek. The time during the Rwanda safari is spent appreciating the wonderful landscapes and observing the effects of the Nyiragongo Volcano that erupted in 2002. Meanwhile, Lake Kivu, which is also the largest in Rwanda is a unique area to observe a diverse species of birds. While in the urban center around Gisenyi City, there is a chance of seeing more than 350 species of birds that are found in the parks like Akagera National Park and Volcanoes National Park.

The time during the Africa Holiday Tour in Gisenyi cannot be better spent more than engaging in the best boat safari in Rwanda. The boat tour is a perfect moment for travelers to relax, watch birds and refresh in the breeze after engaging in tiresome wildlife adventures like the Rwanda Gorilla trekking adventure, Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe National Park to mention.

The time in Gisenyi City is the perfect moment to explore the coffee culture in Rwanda. There are plenty of farms to visit to learn about local coffee processing and take photos in the large tea gardens.

The Things To do In Gisenyi City

Gisenyi City is a bustling place filled with a lot of economic and recreational activities running by the day and night. When visiting the countryside or urban center, here are some of the things that one should not doing.

Explore the Hot springs

Gisenyi is a rich paradise filled with unique features like the hot springs acting as a natural Spa for the locals. The hot springs play a vital role in the culture and way of life of the Kinyarwanda people who use its water for several purposes to treat skin diseases. The iconic features are found at Kigarama, Gisenyi and Nyamyumba.

Boat Cruise

Engage in the once in a lifetime boat cruise along Lake Kivu in the west near the border with Democratic Republic of Congo. Lake Kivu is a natural wonder whose beauty cannot be compared to other features. It hosts a good number of islands grazing its waters and many volcanoes due to its nearness to Bisoke, Karisimbi and Muhavura. The boat cruise presents the opportunity to find unique birds along the shores of the lake.

Gorilla Trekking

When enjoying the stay in Gisenyi City, there is a chance to visit the nearby gorilla trekking national parks like Volcanoes Park with about 10 habituated groups of gorillas. Trekkers can choose to reside around the town since it is a short distance from the natural habitat of mountain gorillas. However one must first acquire a Gorilla trekking permit from the relevant authorities without which it is impossible to find the gorillas.

Accommodations around Gisenyi

Gisenyi is the home of comfortable lodges and hotels in Rwanda which create memorable stays during the Rwanda Holiday Trip. Moreover, there are diverse types of accommodations for visitors with different budgets from mid-range travelers to Luxury Tour lovers. While adventuring in the urban center in Gisenyi, some of lodges and hotels to stay in include; Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Paradise Mala Hide, Palm Garden and Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel.

The Best Time to visit Gisenyi

Gisenyi City is a rich place that can be visited at any time of the year depending on the convenience of travelers. However, certain times of the year have proved to be more favorable during the Rwanda Holiday Tours. While embarking on these adventures to Gisenyi City, the dry months have been found to more favorable for visitors. This is because it becomes more easier to trek through the jungles. Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park is much easier due to less foliage in the trees allowing visibility.

How to Get to Gisenyi City

Like all other Rwanda adventures, the journey towards the pristine city of Gisenyi start in the capital of Kigali. From Kigali a drive to Gisenyi takes about 2 hours to reach the northwest close to the border with Democratic Republic of Congo. Along the journey the beauty of Rwanda is exposed to the eyes of visitors who enjoy the breathtaking views of landscapes and rolling hills.