Gisenyi- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Gisenyi, located in Rwanda's Western Province along the shores of Lake Kivu, is the country's second-largest city and borders Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Known for its lakefront resorts, sandy beaches, and water sports, the city remains free from the lava flows that have affected neighboring Goma due to Mount Nyiragongo's eruptions. Gisenyi is also home to Bralirwa, Rwanda's largest brewery, producing local beers and Coca-Cola beverages. The city has two border crossings with Goma, facilitating significant daily movement between the two countries.