Your stay — Hôtel Nard
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église 8e CEPAC Mushehe (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Église Nazareen (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Pères Xavériens (2.0 km · ~25 min walk)
- Church: Pères Xavériens (2.0 km · ~25 min walk)
Emergency Contacts
CyanguguIn Cyangugu, call 112 for police and fire services. For an ambulance, dial 912. All numbers are toll-free from any phone. The main hospital is Cyangugu Hospital (Rusizi District Hospital), reachable on +250 788 300 000. For non-urgent help, ask at a local hotel or shop—people are helpful. Keep mobile charged; signal is patchy near the lake border.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cyangugu, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel Nard
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kamembe Airport (KME) → Hotel New Residence, Cyangugu
💡 Pre-book through the hotel front desk; the driver meets you at arrivals holding a sign. Cash only, small bills preferred.
Kamembe Bus Park → Hotel New Residence (via main road)
💡 Tell the conductor 'Hoteli Nyamberi' – they'll drop you at the junction. Then it's a 2-minute walk uphill.
Kigali Main Bus Station (Nyabugogo) → Kamembe Bus Park (Cyangugu)
💡 Sit on the left side for amazing views of Lake Kivu. Bring snacks – the journey takes 5-6 hours with one toilet stop.
Anywhere in Cyangugu town centre → Hotel New Residence
💡 Motorbikes are faster in traffic – agree the fare before getting on. For cars, look for blue-and-white Toyota Corollas.
About Cyangugu
Wikipedia ↗
Cyangugu (formerly Shangugu) is a city and capital of the Rusizi District in Western Province, Rwanda. The city lies at the southern end of Lake Kivu, and is contiguous with Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, but separated from it by the Ruzizi River. Two bridges and a dam cross the river fro...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Top Attractions in Cyangugu
💡 Go at sunrise around 6am to see fishermen paddling back with their catch. The light is good for photos and there are fewer people.
💡 Walk to the back of the market near the lake shore where women sell smoked fish at lower prices than the front stalls. Bring small notes; vendors rarely have change for large bills.
💡 Sunday mass at 9am has a local choir singing in Kinyarwanda with drums. Visitors are welcome but dress modestly and remove hats before entering.
💡 Bring flip-flops; the lakebed has sharp stones near the springs. Best visited at low tide in late afternoon when the water is clearest.
💡 Admission is 1000 RWF (about $0.80). Ask the caretaker to open the back room — it has a collection of antique musical instruments not listed on the main exhibit boards.