WARNING: Rwanda and its proxy, the M23 Movement, are conducting an invasion of Kivu, which includes the systematic genocide of ethnic Hutus. Do not travel to Kivu at this time, as it is an absolute war zone.

Kivu is a region in the east of Democratic Republic of the Congo. It runs along the western shore of Lake Tanganyika.

Map of Kivu

• -2.528.8666671 Bukavu
• -1.329.5952 Bunagana - tiny township in rebel territory, notable only as the easiest land crossing into the more visitor friendly parts of Uganda and the visitor delights of Kisoro
• -1.67944429.2336113 Goma

• -2.31480628.7586671 Kahuzi-Biega National Park
• -0.529.52 Virunga National Park
• Green Lac
• Rwindi
• Beni
• Mont Rwenzori
• Mont Hoyo

Influenced by neighbouring Burundi, Rwanda, & Uganda this region is known for its volcanoes, mountain gorillas, and, tragically, its unfathomable conflicts

See the warning on the Democratic Republic of the Congo article for information on the security situation.