Kamembe town is excellently a tourist hub that connects a number of tourist destinations in Rwanda and beyond. The Town of Kamembe is strategically located within Rusizi District, in the Western Province of Rwanda about 141 kilometers south-west of Kigali the Capital Rwanda.
Kamembe is in close proximity to the Kamembe International Airport that is approximately 2 kilometers away, this gives a big opportunity to visitors to visit this town. More on, the town is near Kahuzi-Biega National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site found in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo) at only 122 kilometers away.
Kamembe Airport in Kamembe Rwanda
It’s about 45 kilometers approximately one hours’ drive from Kamembe to Nyungwe Forest National Park and its Airport (Kamembe International Airport) is a perfect connecting point for tourists interested in accessing the 1020 square kilometer forest National park by air transport.
Attractions within and near Kamembe.
Visiting Kamembe allows visitors to visit Nyungwe Forest National Park in south-western Rwanda (just 45 kilometers/one hour’s drive away) and Kahuzi-Biega National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo (122 kilometers/2 hours’ drive away). The popular Congo Nile Trail also starts at Kamembe hence a perfect spot for tourists interested in hiking and mountain biking.
Things to do within Kamembe Town.
You can head to Lake Kivu to taste the mouth-watering “Sambaza”-a local specialty, enjoy some nightlife (live music at Hotel Rubavu and dance your stress off at Kwasi’s) and explore the nearby Cimerwa hot springs.
Accommodation Facilities within and near Kamembe area.
Accommodation facilities within and near Kamembe Town include Peace Guesthouse, New Hope Hotel, Hotel Du Lac, Hotel des Chutes, Emeraude Kivu Resort, and Munini Hill Hotel among others.
How to get to Kamembe Town.
Kamembe is found within Rusizi District in the western Province Rwanda and about 141 kilometers south-west of Kigali City. You can take a bus (operated by Omega, Sotra and Impala buses) from Nyabugogo in Kigali to Kamembe. Alternatively, fly into Kamembe International Airport then drive to any part of the Town or take a boat southwards from Kibuye/or Gisenyi to Kamembe (on Lake Kivu).