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Provincial capital of South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Bukavu is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is on the border with Rwanda. This area has suffered from some of the ongoing political unrest.
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Sells mostly roasts: fish, meat, etc. A plate of raost and chips costs US$8.
Has 22 rooms and two suites. Regarded as the best hotel in town.
Nowhere near the lake of the same name. Locals consider it the cheapest safe place. A bit grotty but generally OK. It also does reasonably priced food, for example US$ 3 for brochette and chips).
You can reach Bukavu from Rwanda via the borders of Cangungu, from Burundi via the border of Uvira, and from Goma via Lake Kivu or by Road.
Read in the guideGetting around can be tricky to some especially those from developed countries due to the condition of the roads.
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