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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Lake's Morning and the Border's Long Wait

from Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi · host Uwase Mutesi

On her sixth day in Rubavu, Uwase walks the shore at first light, watches the Grande Barrière open for the day's cross-border traffic, and reflects on the town's patience and rhythm. She visits a coffee shop, talks with a trader, and closes with a swim as the dry season winds down. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Rwanda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Rwanda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Rwanda Travel Podcast with Uwase Mutesi. Uwase Mutesi is in Rubavu, Rwanda. Places in this episode: Gisenyi Public Beach, Grande Barrière, Petite Barrière, Nyamyumba Hot Springs, Bralirwa Brewery, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. Covered: Border crossing and geopolitics, Hot springs, Local food, Coffee, Lakeside walk, Evening atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Lake shore at dawn00:38 Gisenyi Public Beach01:25 Grande Barrière03:25 Bralirwa Brewery05:12 Nyamyumba Hot Springs06:02 Hot springs water06:59 Lakeside evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RwandaTravel #Rubavu #LakeKivu #Gisenyi #GomaBorder #NyamyumbaHotSprings #RwandaCoffee #Sambaza #PrimusBeer #TravelAfrica #BorderTownLife #Rwanda #PracticalTravel #EbolaScreening #CongoDRC #LakeLife #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/rwanda/

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