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Gisovu Destination Guide

Discover Gisovu in Rwanda

Gisovu in the region of Western Province is a place located in Rwanda - some 52 mi or ( 84 km ) South-West of Kigali , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Gisovu

Local time in Gisovu is now 02:06 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Kigali " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tabora, Mwanza, Kigoma, Rugabano, and Mubuga. When in this area, you might want to check out Tabora . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Gisovu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Moccamaster Coffee Basics - Water

1:05 min by MoccaMasterNordic
Views: 1672 Rating: 5.00

From the source of the Nile, we take a look at water quality and a few ideas of what you should be thinking about to get a better cup of coffee. ..

Moccamaster The Search Episode 4 - Source of the Nile

4:23 min by MoccaMasterNordic
Views: 1368 Rating: 4.56

We're three guys and a coffee expert traveling the world looking for a better cup of coffee. Here's our story. ..


Moccamaster The Search Episode 2 - Gatsinga Farm

3:19 min by MoccaMasterNordic
Views: 1241 Rating: 5.00

We're three guys and a coffee expert traveling the world looking for a better cup of coffee. Here's our story. ..

Gerushom Choral. Yesu Mungera

3:51 min by MrEstebain
Views: 1122 Rating: 5.00

Song writer: NYIRAMUGISHA ESTHER Gerushom Choral is: TUYIZERE EMMANUEL GATO J.DE DIEU (lead singer) NSENGA JEAN DE DIEU NIYOMUGABO ELIJAH NYIRAMUGISHA ESTHER (lead singer) ZAWDI CHANTAL DUSIFU AIMERAN ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Rukarara River

The Rukarara River (or Lukarara) is a river in western Rwanda that is a tributary of the Mwogo River, in turn a tributary of the Nyabarongo River. It is the most distant headwater of the Nile. The Rukarara has its sources in the Nyamagabe District. The Nyirabugoyi and Rubyiro rivers are its main headwaters, both rising in the Nyungwe National Park. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} The Rukarara is the longest of the streams that supply the Mwogo.

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Located at -2.28 29.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tags: Rivers of Rwanda

Karongi District

Karongi is a district (akarere) in Western Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Rubengera, but the district also contains Kibuye, the provincial capital and a major Rwandan lakeside resort.

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Located at -2.15 29.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Districts of Rwanda

Gatare, Rwanda

Gatare is a town of Rwanda, Central Africa, capital of the homonimous sector in the district of Nyamagabe (former Gikongoro). The location is {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:2|22|04.08|S|29|22|52.15|E|region:RW_type:city |primary |name= }}. It is located in the southern province of the country, around 2500 m. altitude on the mountains bordering the equatorial forest of Nyungwe. The territory is mostly covered by forest and is intensively cultivated by the population.

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Located at -2.37 29.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Populated places in Rwanda

Kibuye

Kibuye is a city in Karongi district, and the capital of Western Province in Rwanda. The city lies on the eastern shore of Lake Kivu, about halfway down, and between Gisenyi and Cyangugu. It is known as a beach resort and is home to a genocide memorial marking the massacre of 90% of the town's Tutsi population in the Rwandan Civil War. The Ndaba Falls lie near the city. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:2|03|S|29|21|E|region:RW_type:city|| |primary |name= }}

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Located at -2.05 29.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Populated places in Rwanda, Populated places on Lake Kivu, Western Province, Rwanda

Nyamagabe District

Nyamagabe is a district (akarere) in Southern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Gikongoro city.

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Located at -2.40 29.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Districts of Rwanda