| Town: | Kibuye |
| Location: | Africa > Rwanda |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| Like Gisenyi (Rubavu), Kibuye is another great place to explore and enjoy Lake Kivu. Here, however, the setting is somewhat more dramatic. Some beautiful yet simple accommodations such as Home Saint Jean are nicely perched to make the most of the views, and on a clear day the weaving and winding of the lake and the hills really is quite enchanting. It can either be enjoyed by boat or by many walking trails such as Kibuye Walk 1, Kibuye Walk 2, and Kibuye Walk 3 (Congo Nile Trail). As long as you don’t expect much of the restaurants here, or plan for any high-octane activities, you should enjoy your time in Kibuye. You may even decide to spend longer here than you planned for. |
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Top Tips
| This is an absolutely gorgeous spot to spend a few days exploring Lake Kivu, especially if you base yourself at Home Saint Jean or even Bethany Hotel. |
| Don’t expect a prolific amount of wildlife here. What you can expect is a simple location with budget to midrange accommodation and an abundance of beautiful lakeside views. |
| While it might be very tempting to swim in Lake Kivu, do consider the risks of bilharzia (and how to treat the disease) before doing so. |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Add Data |
| Also known as: | Karongi |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data |
| Port(s): | Add Data |
| Station(s): | Add Data |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | forest, hill, lake, mountain |
| Location type: | rural, town, village |
| Religion type: | Roman Catholocism, Protestantism |
What can we see or do there?
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| Services: | Add Data |
| Shops: | Future Supermarket |
| Animals: | Add Data |
| Birds: | Add Data |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Rwandan Frank (RWF) |
| Average daily budget: | RWF22,240 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 5 nights |
| High season: | June to September |
| Low season: | March to May |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, French, Kinyarwanda |
| Timezone: | UTC+02:00 |
| Country calling code: | 250 |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 8 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 15 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 3 hours, 15 minutes |
| Size: | Add Data |
| Altitude: | 1,457m |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Kibuye |
| Wikitravel: | Kibuye |
| Tripadvisor: | Add Data |
| Local tourism: | Add Data |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | Add Data |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | AccuWeather |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Office Holidays |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | RWF1,000 |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | RWF1,800 |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | RWF17,000 |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Milk | 1 litre | RWF1,000 |
| Oil | 1 litre | RWF2,000 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | RWF18,000 |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Water | 1 litre | RWF500 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | RWF18,000 |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Wine | 1 bottle | RWF1,500 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | Add Data |
| Apples | 1kg | RWF1,200 |
| Bananas | 1kg | RWF500 |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | RWF1,300 |
| Carrots | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chillies | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | RWF2,500 |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | RWF700 |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | RWF2,000 |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | RWF1,200 |
| Garlic | 1kg | Add Data |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | RWF2,000 |
| Jam | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Onions | 1kg | Add Data |
| Oranges | 1kg | RWF500 |
| Pasta | 1kg | Add Data |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | RWF4,000 |
| Peanuts | 100g | RWF500 |
| Potatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Raisins | 100g | Add Data |
| Rice | 1kg | Add Data |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | RWF8,300 |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Condoms | 1 pack | RWF500 |
| Deodorant | 1 can | RWF3,000 |
| Floss | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Razors | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Soap | 1 bar | RWF800 |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | RWF1,000 |
| Washing powder | 1 box | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | RWF1,700 |
| Bandages | 1 pack | RWF700 |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | RWF100 |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | RWF200 |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | RWF1,000 |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | RWF8,000 |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | RWF4,000 |
| Chilli powder | 100g | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Coriander | 100g | Add Data |
| Cumin | 100g | Add Data |
| Fuel | 1 litre | RWF898 |
| Internet | 1 hour | RWF700 |
| Lighter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | Add Data |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | Add Data |
| Stock | 1 pack | Add Data |
Local Cuisine
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast (continental) | RWF3,800 | |
| Breakfast (cooked) | RWF5,000 | |
| Buffet (vegetarian) | RWF1,600 | |
| Burger | RWF3,333 | |
| Burger (cheese) | RWF3,700 | |
| Burger (vegetarian) | RWF4,000 | |
| Cake (slice) | RWF1,050 | |
| Carbonara | RWF4,000 | |
| Cereal | RWF1,800 | |
| Chapatti | RWF650 | |
| Chicken wings | RWF3,500 | |
| Cordon bleu | RWF5,750 | |
| Curry (generic – meat) | RWF4,500 | |
| Curry (South Asia – meat) | RWF6,000 | |
| Eggs (how you like) | RWF1,200 | |
| Fillet (beef) | RWF6,000 | |
| Fillet (fish) | RWF5,000 | |
| French fries | RWF1,000 | |
| Fried (chicken) | RWF4,500 | |
| Fried (fish) | RWF4,500 | |
| Fruit salad | RWF2,500 | |
| Grilled (chicken) | RWF6,500 | |
| Grilled (fish) | RWF7,250 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ice cream (scoop) | RWF3,000 | |
| Mashed potatoes | RWF2,500 | |
| Meat balls | RWF1,433 | |
| Omelette | RWF800 | |
| Pasta (meat) | RWF4,000 | |
| Pasta (vegetable) | RWF3,500 | |
| Pizza (loaded) | RWF4,500 | |
| Pizza (simple) | RWF4,500 | |
| Pork chops | RWF5,250 | |
| Porridge | RWF2,000 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (vegetable) | RWF3,000 | |
| Roasted (chicken) | RWF6,000 | |
| Salad | RWF2,500 | |
| Salad (meat) | RWF3,000 | |
| Sandwich (basic) | RWF3,500 | |
| Sandwich (loaded) | RWF4,500 | |
| Skewers (meat) | RWF2,167 | |
| Soup (meat) | RWF2,833 | |
| Soup (vegetarian) | RWF2,333 | |
| Steak | RWF5,833 | |
| Stew (meat) | RWF5,000 | |
| Stroganoff (meat) | RWF5,000 | |
| Whole (chicken) | RWF11,000 | |
| Whole (fish) | RWF6,000 |
| Beverage | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | RWF1,260 | |
| Beer (national) | RWF740 | |
| Coffee | RWF1,370 | |
| Cognac (shot) | RWF3,250 | |
| Fruit juice (fresh) | RWF1,750 | |
| Gin (shot) | RWF3,000 | |
| Hot chocolate | RWF2,000 | |
| Malibu (shot) | RWF2,000 | |
| Milk | RWF300 | |
| Milkshake | RWF2,500 | |
| Red Bull | RWF2,500 | |
| Soft drink | RWF700 | |
| Tea | RWF1,050 | |
| Tea (African) | RWF1,650 | |
| Tea (herbal) | RWF2,000 | |
| Vodka (shot) | RWF2,250 | |
| Waragi (shot) | RWF5,000 | |
| Water (2L) | RWF1,400 | |
| Whisky (bottle) | RWF25,000 | |
| Whisky (shot) | RWF2,333 | |
| Wine (bottle) | RWF16,000 | |
| Wine (glass) | RWF3,333 |
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