Directions: On Google Maps type in “Kumbya Peninsula”. This will show you the best way to get here.
Option 1
- Go towards Gitarama (now called Muhanga). Before city center, turn right onto NR7 towards Karongi (aka Kibuye). Continue following signs to Karongi on NR7.
- In Kibuye/Karongi – go straight through the first traffic circle and through town. At the next traffic circle, take the last exit which is up the hill.
- Continue for 70 kilometers. The Kumbya turn is between kilometer marker 13 and 12 (white markers on the road).
- There is a huge sign that says “Kumbya Kivu Life Eco Lodge” on your right – take this road. This lodge is not Kumbya but we are past it. Follow dirt road between duka shops and go straight to peninsula.
Option 2
- Go to Butare/Huye.
- From Butare continue to Cyangugu through Nyungwe forest. About 10 km after Nyungwe forest you’ll go down a long escarpment and then come to a significant cemented intersection. You’ll turn right at the intersection. Follow that road to Nyamasheke. Kumbya is about 6 km after Nyamasheke on the left.
- There is a huge sign that says “Kumbya Kivu Life Eco Lodge” on your left – take this road. This lodge is not Kumbya but we are past it. Follow dirt road between duka shops and go straight to peninsula.
Cost
- Kumbya Property Use as of August 2022
At this time, there are three options for visiting the peninsula,
- Day Use (Rates are per person, per day) Please observe Covid protection precautions.
- Residents of the Nyamasheke area (Includes Kibagora Hospital staff) – 2000 Rwf per adult or child
- All other visitors not residing in the Nyamasheke area – 4000 Rwf per adult and 2000 Rwf per child (under 12 yrs old)
- Example: Day Use: A family (not residing in Nyamasheke) – 2 adults, 3 children (under 12 years) – 2×4000 + 3×2000 = 14,000 RWF per day
- Camping on the Peninsula (With your own camping gear in designated campsite areas)
- Camping is the per person day use rate + 1000 RWF per person per night.
- Example: (Same Family of 5 as above) – 14,000 (day rate) + 5×1000 for camping = 19,000 RWF per night
- Cabin Usage is Limited and is the per person day use rate + 3000 Rwf per person per night
- Day Use (Rates are per person, per day) Please observe Covid protection precautions.
Payment: Made by MoMo to *182*8*1*434478# to Kumbya Centre Association or by other special arrangement.
Send your plans and request for access to the Kumbya Peninsula to a worker on the “Contact” page
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- The gate will be kept locked. A key code is needed to enter. (A gate key is kept at the Kibogora Guest House for hospital staff and Guest House clients only.)
- A guard will ask you to sign-in to the visitor record book. (As individuals or as a family unit.)
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