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Welcome to Tchangugu, a city situated on the southern tip of Lake Kivu. The city, also known as Changugu, encompasses both Tchangugu proper and Kamembe, a charming town located a few kilometers away on a hill overlooking the lake. While primarily used as a stopover for travelers heading to or from Bukavu in southern DRC, Tchangugu offers a delightful ambiance that makes it worth spending a few days exploring and enjoying the surroundings.
Get in
Getting to Butare in Rwanda is convenient with regular bus and minibus services available. The town is located on the border with Bukavu and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
If you're looking to explore further, there is a road south to Bugarama, providing access to both the DRC and Burundi. While this route is less frequently taken compared to the eastern route to Butare, it is still possible to arrange transportation.
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Popular Foods
Isombe - Isombe is a traditional Rwandan dish made of mashed cassava (a starchy root vegetable) mixed with fermented beans called muri. The mixture is often flavored with ground peanuts, palm oil, and vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, and onions. This hearty, non-spicy dish is typically eaten with hands, and sometimes accompanied by grilled or roasted meat.
Injera - Injera is a type of sourdough flatbread that serves as a staple food in Rwandan cuisine. It is made from teff flour (a tiny, gluten-free grain) and water, which are fermented together to create a unique, slightly tangy flavor. The batter is poured into a large, circular sheet and baked on a clay griddle until it forms a spongy, porous texture. Injera is often used as a utensil for scooping up other dishes, like stews and curries.
Muraho - Muraho is a popular Rwandan beer brewed from sorghum or millet, depending on the region. The grains are Historical Appearance
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