North Kivu district, DR Congo

Places to visit near Sake

Sake is a town in North Kivu district, DR Congo, home to about 17,151 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 46 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Rumoka (11 km), Nyamuragira (32 km) and Kivu Art Gallery (35 km).

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Sake, DR Congo
Sake, North Kivu district, DR Congo. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sake at a glance

Location
North Kivu district, DR Congo
Population
about 17,151
Coordinates
1.5739° S, 29.0434° E
Places within 50 km
102 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Sake

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sake: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Sake

48 churches within 100 km of Sake. The closest is Eglise Divin Lac Verre (12 km); the best-known is Goma Cathedrale (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sake

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sake. The closest is Shove (10 km); the best-known is Rumoka (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rumoka · viewpoint · North Kivu · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Shove · viewpoint · North Kivu · ~10 km
  • Nyamuragira · viewpoint · North Kivu · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Colline Kachaka · viewpoint · North Kivu · ~15 km
  • Mudja · viewpoint · North Kivu · ~24 km
  • Shaheru · viewpoint · North Kivu · ~29 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sake

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sake. The closest is Tchegera (15 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sake

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sake. The closest is Lac Vert (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Sake

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sake. The closest is Monument Chukudu (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Sake

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Sake. The closest is Sebeya Falls (42 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Sake

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sake
  2. 15 km Tchegera · river spot
  3. 5 km Lac Vert · lake, North Kivu
  4. 4 km Rumoka · viewpoint, North Kivu
  5. 26 km Nyamuragira · viewpoint, North Kivu
  6. 23 km Shove · viewpoint, North Kivu
  7. 10 km Back to Sake

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How to reach Sake

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    Within 15 km of Sake

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sake by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4648Eglise Divin Lac Verre (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1137Shove (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves523Tchegera (15 km)
    Other attractions1622Fonderie (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs820Lac Vert (14 km)
    Forts & heritage213Monument Chukudu (31 km)
    Waterfalls28Sebeya Falls (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Parc National des Virunga (29 km)
    Museums25African Art Gallery (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Mosquée de Sake (2 km)
    Caves14Marangura Cave (47 km)
    Parks33Champ D'experimentation (19 km)
    Beaches & coast11Plage du Peuple (25 km)
    Treks01CongoNileHikingTrail (65 km)

    Sake: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sake?

    Rumoka (viewpoint, about 11 km), Shove (viewpoint, about 10 km), Nyamuragira (viewpoint, about 32 km), Lac Vert (lake, about 14 km), Kivu Art Gallery (attraction, about 35 km), Tchegera (river spot, about 15 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 other attractions, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Sake?

    Eglise Divin Lac Verre, about 12 km by road; ECC/8e CEPAC Mugunga (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sake?

    Shove, about 10 km by road; Rumoka (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Sake?

    Tchegera, about 15 km by road; Île Dagambwa (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sake?

    Start in Sake, visit Tchegera, then Lac Vert, then Rumoka, then Nyamuragira, then Shove, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sake?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Sake

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sake’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sake on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.