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10 Top Leading Reasons Why You Should Visit Burundi
Here are 10 Top Reasons Why You Should Visit Burundi. Ecotourism is one of the most important tourist areas in Burundi. Burundi is a land country without a coast.
1. Livingstone – Stanley Monument
Livingstone – Stanley Monument, 10 kilometers south of Bujumbura, the capital and largest city of the country, is a monument dedicated to the missionary and traveler Devid Livingston and to the explorer and journalist Henry Morton Stanley. These two travelers are said to be staying at this spot when visiting this region.
2. Lake Tanganyika
Located in the Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, and Burundi, Lake Tanganyika is the deepest lake in the world after the Baikal lake in Russia. It is also the sixth-largest lake in the world. Approximately 300 species of fish live in the lake. There are many sports activities on the lake.
3. Kibira National Park in Burundi
Kibira National Park, located near Bujumbura, the capital city of the country and the biggest city, is a wonderful nature area with its area of 400 km². In 1933 it was declared a national park and there are many kinds of animals and plants in this area.
4. Rusizi National Park in Burundi
Rusizi National Park, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Burundi, is located in Bujumbura, the capital city of the country and the largest city. As you can walk along the Rusizi River, you can see many animal species such as crocodiles, waterfalls, flamingos in the park. Or you can explore the region better with a boat trip on the river.
5. Ruvubu National Park
Ruvubu National Park, located on the border of Burundi, is the biggest national park in the country with an area of 508 km². It has an abundance of virgin nature and many kinds of animals that he hosts. There are many species of hippopotamus, including hippopotamus, monkey, antelope, buffalo, leopard, and lion. In addition, there are over 400 species of birds.
6. Mount Heha
Heha Mountain, located in the state of Bujumbura Rural of Burundi, is the highest mountain in the country with an altitude of 2700 meters. Adventurous travelers who love adrenaline usually come here. A wonderful view awaits you when you reach the top of the mountain. It is a very convenient place for travelers who love to go hiking and climbing.
7. Gitega
It is Burundi’s second-largest city with a population of about 50 thousand. There are many historical buildings and natural beauty areas to visit here.
8. Bururi
Bururi, one of the 17 cities of Burundi, is one of the most visited places. We highly recommend you to visit this very authentic city.
9. Muyinga
Muyinga is one of the important cities of Burundi. It is very popular especially in terms of tourism.
10. Bujumbura
Bujumbura, the capital and largest city of Burundi, is a city on the northeast corner of Tanganyika Lake. This city is the major economy and trade center of the country.