What are the optional routes to get to Burundi from Rwanda after the boarder closer

As tension grows between Rwanda and Burundi both countries decided to close their boarders of Nemba-Gasenyi Border Crossing and Rusumo Border Crossing. This has greatly affected the cross-border transfer from one country to another between these two neighbouring countries. It has only affected the trade activities between these two countries, but it has also affected the tourism activities for the tourist who would wish to visit both the two neighboring countries.

Usually visiting Burundi from Kigali is usually a 4-hour drive but it can no longer be case as the official borders are closed. However, the Tanzania-Rwanda border and Tanzania-Burundi border are open. Furthermore, the Burundi-DRC border and Rwanda-DRC border are also open. This will provide you with an alternate route to adventure Burundi from Kigali Rwanda even though you will be required to spend more time and resources.

You will be necessitated to use the route from Kigali to Rusomo border post (Rwanda-Tanzania border) to kobero border post (Tanzania-Burundi border) to Gitega, the capital city of Burundi

From Kigali to Rusomo is 167 kilometers which is approximately 4-hour drive

Rusomo to Kobero is 56 kilometers which is 1 hour drive

From Kobero to Gitega is124 kilometers which is approximately 3-hour drive

Therefore, it will be a very long day drive of 8 hours including two border crossing. The Tanzania visa is gotten on arrival in Tanzania at 50$ and the Burundi visa is gotten from on your arrival in Burundi and will cost you 40$

Top Burundi destinations

Burundi has got 3 national parks which include Ruvubu national park, Rusinzi national park and kibira national park. Other population destination is Burundi is Kigwena natural forest reserve which inhabit hippos, sitatungas, crocodiles and many more wildlife that you will meet on your visit to the park.

One of the popular tourist activities in Burundi is ritual dance of royal drum which involves dancing, drumming and singing of traditional songs. This dance was recognized by UNESCO IN 2014 and it is on its list of intangible world heritage.

At vacation-safaris, we have designed accustom made trip that will take you to Burundi from Kigali using our 4 by 4 cars that will take you. The safaris are pocket friendly and all inclusive while designed to ensure that you enjoy the comfortability of our first-class cars. We are the leading tour operator on African continent, and we promote an environmentally friendly tourism all over Africa.

National Parks to visit on your Burundi vacation safari from Kigali

Rusizi National Park

Rusizi national park is located 15 kilometres north of Bujumbura city near Rusinzi river just a few kilometres from Congo/ Burundi border. The park is the home to hippos, sitatungas, Nile crocodiles among others

Ruvubu National Park

Ruvuba National Park is located in the eastern part of Burundi, and it is the largest national park in Burundi covering an area of 508 sqkm. This is another great place to se the wildlife, primates and birds all on the same safari.

Kibira national park

Kibira national park is in the northwestern part of Burundi near Nyungwe national park and. It lies along the mountains of Congo-Nile divide. The park is the safe habitat for 0ve 98 species of mammal, 200 species of birds and 644 species of plants.

Conclusion

Burundi is a haven for wildlife, birds and plantation. Therefore make a date with us to ensure that you will enjoy your Burundi safari from Kigali

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