Travel Guide to Gisakura Catholic Church

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the main entrance of Nyungwe Forest National Park, head towards the Gisakura area. Follow the main road from the entrance, which will lead you to the Gisakura tea plantation area. Continue on this road for approximately 15 kilometers. Look for signs indicating the direction to Gisakura. Once you reach Gisakura, you will see the church located at coordinates -2.444274, 29.090273. There's limited parking available near the church.

• Public Transportation

  From the nearest major town, such as Kamembe, you can take a moto-taxi or a shared taxi to Gisakura. The journey will take approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic. Make sure to inform the driver that you are heading to Gisakura Catholic Church. Once you arrive in the Gisakura area, you can walk to the church, which is located at coordinates -2.444274, 29.090273. Keep some cash on hand as the fare for the ride will vary, typically ranging from 1,000 to 2,500 Rwandan Francs.

• Walking

  If you are already in the Gisakura area and prefer walking, the church is accessible by foot. From the Gisakura tea plantation, head east, following the well-trodden paths until you reach the church. It should take around 15-20 minutes of walking. Be sure to ask locals for directions if you're unsure, as this is a common route for visitors.