Gisenyi

Gisenyi is a town on the north shore of Lake Kivu on the border with DR Congo (Goma) Gisenyi is coterminous with Goma, the city across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Buses run two times a hour between Kigali and Gisenyi 3 hours. and at least once a day between Kibuye and Gisenyi.
Kampala Coach has a bus to Kampala Uganda. 14 hours.

ferry

there is a ferry going from Gisenyi to Cyangugu via Kibuye every Wednesday and sunday at 7am.
the one way fare from Gisenyi to Kibuye is Rwf 2,500. and to Cyangugu Rwf 6,000.
the ferry has been working since march 2014.

Gisenyi is a small town and can easily be gotten around on foot, alternatively there are hundreds of Motorbike Taxis around.

• Bralirwa brewery

• Pfunda Tea Factory

• Lake Kiva and the Public beach.

Situated on the north of Lake Kivu, it also offers many opportunities for water sports or for excursions on the lake.
Gisenyi town features a resort on the shores of Lake Kivu, with best hotels and biggest sandy beaches. The area is also known for water sports. The northern shore of the lake on which Goma and Gisenyi lie is a flat plain featuring lava formations from the eruptions of nearby Nyiragongo Volcano.

• Wildlife Tours, Gorilla Trekking, Historical & Cultural, Village visits,

Volunteer, Walking & Trekking, Kayaking & Boat trip, Community based Tours,
Sightseeing Tours.

• Bank of Kigalihas a Master card and Visa card ATM.

• EcoBankhas a Master card and Visa card ATM.

• Centre d’Accueil de l’Église Presbytérienne

  phone: +250 78-5730113
  address: Ave du Marché
  Looks like the one of the cheapest places in town for travelers to stay. This church-run place is quiet and clean. Local restaurant open workdays serves breakfast (2500 RWF) as well as buffet dinner (2500 RWF).

• City Lodge

  phone: +250 78-2686210
  address: Rue de Ruhengeric
  room with shared bathroom

• Auberde de Gisenyi

  phone: +250 78-2094922
  address: Ave de Ummuganda
  single/double rooms with own bathroom.

• Africano Guest Housedouble room with own bathroom

• Methodist Church Centre d Accueil

  phone: +250 78-8864161
  dorm beds. single/double rooms. shared hot water bathrooms.

Gisenyi is right on the border with DR Congo and you can easily walk there, most nationalities can get an 8 day Congolese visa at the border for $35. Plane trips can be made from here to view the Nyiragongo volcano craters.