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Cyangugu

Cyangugu is a town in South Kivu district, DR Congo of about 63,883 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit: 55 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Paix, Tshibinda and Kahuzi.

2.4846° S, 28.9075° EPop. 63,883

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Within 30 km80 places
Within 50 km125
Must-see8
Notable102
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cyangugu

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:36 pm

84 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cyangugu
  2. Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Paixchurch · 30 min
  3. Tshibindaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Ishwa Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Nkombo Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Ireba Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cyangugu
Today’s loopCyanguguStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cyangugu?

Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Paix (church, about 7 km), Rusizi (attraction, about 2 km), Résidence du Gouverneur (heritage site, about 6 km), Barrage Ruzizi (dam, about 6 km), Ireba Island (island, about 6 km), Gihaya Island (island, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cyangugu?

125 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 other attractions, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Cyangugu?

Église 8e CEPAC Mushehe, about 3 km by road; Église Nazareen (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cyangugu?

Mont Kadjedje, about 29 km by road; Magongwe (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cyangugu?

Start in Cyangugu, visit Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Paix, then Tshibinda, then Ishwa Island, then Nkombo Island, then Ireba Island, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

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