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85.165.255.50: /* Get in */

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85.165.255.50: /* Understand */

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124.177.123.137 at 03:06, 15 December 2012

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Jonas Ryberg: /* Sleep */

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 ==Understand==
-Bukavu is a beautiful city with five fingers streching into Lake Kivu, separated from Rwanda by the Ruzizi River. Eastern DRC is an unstable region, so check with your local embassy for travel advice. The Panzi Hosptial is situated here.
+Bukavu is a beautiful city with five fingers stretching into Lake Kivu, separated from Rwanda by the Ruzizi River. Eastern DRC is an unstable region, so check with your local embassy for travel advice. The Panzi Hosptial is situated here.
 ==Get in==

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 ==Understand==
-Bukavu is a beautiful city with five fingers streching into Lake Kivu, separated from Rwanda by the Ruzizi River. Eastern DRC is an unstable region, so check with your local embassy for travel advice. The Panzi Hosptial is situated in there.
+Bukavu is a beautiful city with five fingers streching into Lake Kivu, separated from Rwanda by the Ruzizi River. Eastern DRC is an unstable region, so check with your local embassy for travel advice. The Panzi Hosptial is situated here.
 ==Get in==

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-'''Bukavu''' is in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. It is situated on the border with [[Rwanda]]. It is the capital of south Kivu.
+'''Bukavu''' is in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. It is situated on the border with [[Rwanda]]. It is the capital of South Kivu.
 ==Understand==
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 ==Do==
-Kayaking along the fingers of Lake Kivu is amazing.
+Kayaking along the fingers stretching into Lake Kivu is amazing.
 ==Buy==
 Bukavu is mainly a dollar economy, so plan to use Congolese francs only for small purchases.

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-'''Bukavu''' is in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. It is situated on the border with [[Rwanda]]. This locale has left it hard hit by some of the recent political unrest.
+'''Bukavu''' is in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. It is situated on the border with [[Rwanda]]. It is the capital of south Kivu.
 ==Understand==
-Bukavu lies on the extreme southeastern extent of Lake Vivu separated by the Ruzizi River.
+Bukavu is a beautiful city with five fingers streching into Lake Kivu, separated from Rwanda by the Ruzizi River. Eastern DRC is an unstable region, so check with your local embassy for travel advice. The Panzi Hosptial is situated in there.
 ==Get in==
-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.
+You can reach Bukavu from Rwanda via the borders of Cyangugu (Rwanda), from Burundi via the border of Uvira, and from Goma via Lake Kivu or by road.
 Do not approach expecting to be able to buy a visa at the border.  Have it beforehand and also be prepared to wait.  It's just one fellow writing everything down in a big ledger. Remember to smile and people are usually nice.
-Expect to pay $10 - $50 to travel by road to Goma depending on speed / comfort.  If you're white you may have to argue to get a cheap ticket, apparently it's 'not suitable for tourists'.  You may have to pay $5 departure tax - they gave me a receipt so I suspect it's official but you never know here.  Occasionally these boats also stop at [[Idjwi Island]].
+Expect to pay $10 - $50 to travel by road to Goma depending on speed / comfort. The expensive boat from Goma is quick and comfortable. If you're white you may have to argue to get a cheap ticket, apparently it's 'not suitable for tourists'.  Remember to keep your passport on your person.
 There are wooden boats to [[Idjwi island]] leaving at various times through the day.  Ask around at the port.  Unlike the northern part of the lake the water here is generally calmer (due to it being narrow and populated with a high number of islands) so the voyage by wooden boat is not usually unduly traumatic.
 ==Get around==
+The roads in the Kivu region are not very good, but there's not much traffic. Traffic in Bukavu can get hectic, but is manageable. Do not use the moto-taxis after dark.
 ==See==
 * A picturesque peninsula on Lake Kivu
 * From Bukavu you can visit the '''lowland gorillas''' in Kahuzi Biega National park, Idjwi Island on Lake Kivu, and Minova village.
-* Nuns near the airport.  They have fantastic ice cream and cheese.  You'll need a car to get to them and the road there is absolutely horrible, although quite worth it.
+* The nuns near the airport.  They have amazing ice cream, honey and cheese.  You'll need a car to get to them.
 ==Do==
+Kayaking along the fingers of Lake Kivu is amazing.
 ==Buy==
 Bukavu is mainly a dollar economy, so plan to use Congolese francs only for small purchases.
-For shopping, check out the '''SuperMarket Asante''', between the Mayor building and SONAs, in front of the Bukavu Cathedral.
+For shopping, check out the '''SuperMarket Asante''', between the Mayor building and SONAs, in front of the Bukavu Cathedral. Rather expensive, but great people.
 ==Eat ==
 * '''Hotel La Roche''' has great views of the lake.
 * '''Hotel Horizon''' (near Alfajiri Secondary School) is a good option for dinner, though the views are less exciting.
-* '''Hotel Orchid''' a great view of the lake as well as the best food in town.  Not terribly overpriced despite the rather poshy quality of the establishment.  You will want to drive to it at night as the road is unlit and treacherous to walk in pitch black.
+* '''Hotel Orchid''' a fantastic view of the lake as well as the best food in town.  Not terribly overpriced, despite the rather poshy quality of the establishment.  You will want to drive to it at night as roads are unlit and treacherous to walk in pitch black.
 For lunch and dinner, try the '''Cafe and Restaurant Asante''' at Supermarket Asante, located between the Mayor Building and SONAS.

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 ==Get in==
-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.
+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.
-Due to unresolved wars that continue to this day, as well as the massive crossing of goods over the Rwanda/DRC border, the border crossings can take a great deal of time, as well bribes.  Do not approach expecting to be able to buy a visa at the border.  Have it beforehand and also be prepared to wait and still possibly pay a bribe.  It's just one fellow writing everything down in a big ledger.
+Do not approach expecting to be able to buy a visa at the border.  Have it beforehand and also be prepared to wait.  It's just one fellow writing everything down in a big ledger. Remember to smile and people are usually nice.
-At the time of writing the road to [[Goma]][ is not considered safe but there are boats every day.  Expect to pay $10 - $50 depending on speed / comfort.  If you're white you may have to argue to get a cheap ticket, apparently it's 'not suitable for tourists'.  You may have to pay $5 departure tax - they gave me a receipt so I suspect it's official but you never know here.  Occasionally these boats also stop at [[Idjwi Island]]
+Expect to pay $10 - $50 to travel by road to Goma depending on speed / comfort.  If you're white you may have to argue to get a cheap ticket, apparently it's 'not suitable for tourists'.  You may have to pay $5 departure tax - they gave me a receipt so I suspect it's official but you never know here.  Occasionally these boats also stop at [[Idjwi Island]].
 There are wooden boats to [[Idjwi island]] leaving at various times through the day.  Ask around at the port.  Unlike the northern part of the lake the water here is generally calmer (due to it being narrow and populated with a high number of islands) so the voyage by wooden boat is not usually unduly traumatic.

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	'''Bukavu''' is in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. It is situated on the border with [[Rwanda]]. This locale has left it hard hit by some of the recent political unrest.		'''Bukavu''' is in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. It is situated on the border with [[Rwanda]]. This locale has left it hard hit by some of the recent political unrest.
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		+	==Understand==
		+	Bukavu lies on the extreme southeastern extent of Lake Vivu separated by the Ruzizi River. It is a very calm place where tourists visit on many occasions.
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	==Get in==		==Get in==

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 ==Sleep==
-* '''Hotel Riviera'''
+* <sleep name="Laroche" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price=""></sleep>
-* '''Laroche'''
+* <sleep name="Hotel Residence" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price=""></sleep>
-* '''Hotel Residence'''
+* <sleep name="Hotel Riviera" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price=""></sleep>
-* '''Hotel Orchid's'''
+*<sleep name="Hotel Tanganyika" alt="" address="22-24, Av. Kahusi Biega" directions="near the center of town" phone="" email="marcmoreau33@hotmail.com" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="From $15 per night" lat="" long="">Nowhere near the lake of the same name. Locals tell it is the cheapest safe place. A bit grotty but generally OK. It also does reasonably priced food ($3 for brochette and chips).</sleep>
-*<sleep name="Hotel Tanganyika" alt="" address="" directions="near the center of town" phone="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="$15" lat="" long="">It is nowhere near the lake of the same name.  Locals tell it is the cheapest safe place.  It is a bit grotty but generally OK.  It also does reasonably priced food ($3 for brochette and chips).</sleep>
+* <sleep name="Orchids Safari Club" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="orchidsila@ila-chateau.com" fax="" url="http://www.ila-chateau.com/orchids" checkin="" checkout="" price="From $110 per night">Has 22 rooms and two suits. Regarded as the best hotel in town.</sleep>
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	* '''Local Drinks''' - Banana beer called Kasiksi or Mutchibwe.		* '''Local Drinks''' - Banana beer called Kasiksi or Mutchibwe.
		+	*<drink name="Mama Kindja" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Sells mostly roasts: fish, meat, etc. With 8 dollars you get a plate of raost and chips</drink>
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	==Sleep==		==Sleep==

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