Calafia

Top choice in Rwanda


Four words: not to be missed. On the lakefront road near the DRC border, this wonderful conversion of an impressive mansion now hosts a superb cafe that is passionately run by a group of expat friends. Delicious sandwiches, yummy pastries (hmm, the banana cake) and frondy salads are supplemented by fish tacos, frittatas and excellent, ethically produced local coffee.


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