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Delve into Mabanza in Rwanda
Mabanza in the region of Western Province is a city in Rwanda - some 45 mi or ( 73 km ) West of Kigali , the country's capital .
Current time in Mabanza is now 03:26 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Kigali " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tabora, Mwanza, Kigoma, Rwamagana, and Rukoko. While being here, make sure to check out Tabora . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Mabanza ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Plage de Kibuyé au Rwanda.
Kibuyé, du haut de Eden Rock Hostel, août 2011. ..
Moccamaster Coffee Basics - Coffee bean
So what does a coffee bean look like anyway? And what kind of transformation does it go thru before it ends up in a cup? ..
gorilla falling september 2008 - Rwanda
a gorilla is too heavy for a branch and the branch breaks and the gorilla nearly falls on one of our group ..
Rwanda Soccer Ministry - Michael's Journey
Michael Assaraf along with his family, Saddleback Church and The Peace Plan traveled to Kibuye, Rwanda and initiated a soccer ministry for hundreds of children who have suffered incredible obstacles i ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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= }}
Located at -2.05 29.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Koko River, Rutsiro District
The Koko River is a river in the Rutsiro District of western Rwanda that flows into Lake Kivu. It is one of the main rivers draining the western Rwandan mountains into Lake Kivu, the other being the Sebeya River. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} During the colonial era the river defined the boundary between the Kibuye and Gisenyi Prefectures. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} The settlements of Gasiza and Murunda are close to the Koko's convergence with the Rwishwa River. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}}
Located at -1.99 29.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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.
Located at -2.15 29.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Rutsiro District
Rutsiro is a district (akarere) in Western Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Rutsiro town.
Located at -1.92 29.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Nyabarongo River
The Nyabarongo (or Nyawarungu) is a major river in Rwanda, part of the upper headwaters of the Nile. The river begins in Nyungwe Forest, at a location considered by some to be the most distant source of the Nile. From this source it follows a course up to the north-western part of the country, then down through the centre to the south-east, eventually forming the main tributary of the Kagera River, which flows into Lake Victoria.
Located at -2.20 29.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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