Dating by city / DR Congo / South Kivu / Bukavu

Meet people in Bukavu

Members from Bukavu and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Bukavu at a glance

  • With about 820,000 people, Bukavu is one of the ten biggest cities in the DR Congo.
  • It's the largest place in South Kivu.
  • Kinshasa, the largest city in the DR Congo, is about 1515 km away.
  • Close by: Goma (100 km), Sake (104 km) and Uvira (106 km).

Where to meet in Bukavu

For a first meeting in Bukavu, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Bukavu

How far around Bukavu can I search?

More than 1.2 million people live within 50 km of Bukavu, in 15 towns and cities including Cyangugu, Kirambo and Kagano. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Bukavu free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Bukavu or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Bukavu real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Bukavu?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the DR Congo or abroad.

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