Sunset, Lake Kivu

Sun on Lake Kivu

The ferry from Rusizi to Karongi on Lake Kivu

The harbour in Rusizi

Loading of cargo

On- and offboarding of passengers

This is the reason why most people make the 6 hour ferry trip instead of the 2 hour bus ride. Chicken are not allowed on the bus, just like most other luggage.

The catch of the night goes on the roof of the boat

Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo

No, we haven’t actually been there, just had the view. Going there was not possible, considering my passport was with the Rwandan immigration office.

In the foreground the harbour of Rusizi in Rwanda, in the background Bukavu in Congo

The bridge is the border between Rwanda and Congo

Bukavu across Lake Kivu

This is Africa! Part 4

Besides the images that raise the question “Is this Africa?”, of course there are the images that scream “This is Africa!” as well. Again, this is more telling about my perceptions than about the reality of Africa, so let me know what you think about it! This time: Kamembe/Rusizi, a small town in the south-west of Rwanda.

Part 1: This is Africa, not western suburbia!
Part 2: This is Africa, not regulated traffic!
Part 3: This is Africa, not a well-maintained parc!
Part 4: This is Africa, not a village in the south of France!