There are 2 ways to get from Goma to Lake Kivu by ferry or foot
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Questions & Answers
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Goma and arriving at Bugarula. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Goma and Lake Kivu is 47 km.
The best way to get from Goma to Lake Kivu without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 21m and costs .
The ferry from Goma to Bugarula takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs twice daily.
There are 30+ hotels available in Lake Kivu.
What companies run services between Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Lake Kivu, Rwanda?
Ihusi Express operates a ferry from Goma to Bugarula once daily, and the journey takes 1h 21m. Bateau Emmanuel also services this route once daily.
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Goma to Bugarula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +243 991 807 071
- [email protected]
Ferry from Goma to Bugarula
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
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