Gisenyi Travel Guide
Rwanda
Gisenyi is a city of 83,623 people in Rwanda, on the shore of Lake Kivu in the country’s west. It is close to the Democratic Republic of the Congo border and is known locally as a lakeside city.
Travellers arriving by air can use Gisenyi Airport, which serves the city. Gisenyi Beach is immediately nearby, just 0.1 kilometres away, making the lakefront easy to reach from the city.
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Weather in Gisenyi
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Pays in RWF
Plug type Type C & Type J (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +250
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated for good service in Rwanda, though not always expected. It's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas.
Best time to visit Gisenyi
Jan
23°16Feb
23°15Mar
23°21Apr
23°24May
23°23Jun
23°17Jul
23°8Aug
24°9Sep
24°14Oct
23°19Nov
23°23Dec
23°24Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Gisenyi
Gisenyi Beach
0.1 km away
Things to do in Gisenyi
Umuganda Stadium
stadium arena
3 km
Stade de l'Unite
stadium arena
4.5 km
Church of God RD Congo
christian place of worship
4.9 km
Saint Esprit Paroisse
christian place of worship
2.4 km
Centre Missionnaire Ambassade du Ciel
religious organization
2.7 km
Mission Evangélique Schilo - Goma
christian place of worship
3.2 km
Centre Évangélique "Evangile de Vie" PENIEL/La Borne Goma
religious organization
3.5 km
CampuS Pour Christ - Université de Goma
religious organization
4.7 km
Getting there
Gisenyi Airport · 2.7 km
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