Cibitoke district, Burundi

Places to visit near Bubanza

Bubanza is a town in Cibitoke district, Burundi, home to about 12,728 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 54 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Parc National de la Kibira (17 km), Plage de Bujumbura (42 km) and Musée Vivant (43 km).

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Bubanza at a glance

Location
Cibitoke district, Burundi
Population
about 12,728
Coordinates
3.0804° S, 29.3910° E
Places within 50 km
101 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bubanza

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bubanza: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Bubanza

81 churches within 100 km of Bubanza. The closest is Cathedral of Christ the King (1 km); the best-known is Regina Mundi Cathedral (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bubanza

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bubanza. The closest is Umusozi Teza (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Umusozi Teza · viewpoint · Muramvya · ~26 km
  • Umusozi Bona · viewpoint · Bujumbura Rural Province · ~39 km
  • Saga · viewpoint · Muramvya · ~44 km
  • Umusozi Musumba · viewpoint · Bujumbura Rural Province · ~48 km
  • Umusozi Mboza · viewpoint · Bujumbura Rural Province · ~48 km
  • Mugongo · viewpoint · Bujumbura Rural Province · ~49 km

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Forts & heritage near Bubanza

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bubanza. The closest is Monument du Cinquantenaire (40 km); the best-known is Monument Livingstone–Stanley (56 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bubanza

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bubanza. The closest is Parc National de la Kibira (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bubanza

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bubanza. The closest is Lac Kibenga (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Bubanza

5 museums within 100 km of Bubanza. The closest is Associaton d'Appui Animal (39 km); the best-known is Musée Vivant (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bubanza

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 128 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bubanza
  2. 17 km Parc National de la Kibira · nature spot, Cibitoke
  3. 37 km Imbo, Gihanga-Bubanza, Burundi · nature spot, Bubanza
  4. 28 km Plage de Bujumbura · beach, Bujumbura Mairie
  5. 1 km Musée Vivant · museum, Bujumbura Mairie
  6. 23 km Lac Kibenga · lake, Bubanza
  7. 22 km Back to Bubanza

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How to reach Bubanza

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bubanza by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5481Cathedral of Christ the King (1 km)
    Other attractions1945Inganzo Ya Mwami Mwezi Gisabo (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints621Umusozi Teza (26 km)
    Forts & heritage611Monument du Cinquantenaire (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Parc National de la Kibira (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Lac Kibenga (22 km)
    Museums25Associaton d'Appui Animal (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Mosquée Arrahmani (36 km)
    Treks04Imbaraga Trail (88 km)
    Waterfalls03Isumo (89 km)
    Beaches & coast22Plage de Bujumbura (42 km)
    Temples11Hindi Mandel (42 km)

    Bubanza: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bubanza?

    Parc National de la Kibira (nature spot, about 17 km), Plage de Bujumbura (beach, about 42 km), Lac Kibenga (lake, about 22 km), Musée Vivant (museum, about 43 km), Imbo, Gihanga-Bubanza, Burundi (nature spot, about 23 km), Regina Mundi Cathedral (church, about 44 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bubanza?

    101 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 19 other attractions, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Bubanza?

    Cathedral of Christ the King, about 1 km by road; Eglise House of Mercy (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bubanza?

    Umusozi Teza, about 26 km by road; Umusozi Bona (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bubanza?

    Monument du Cinquantenaire, about 40 km by road; Aux Victimes des Massacres de Mutarule En 2014 (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bubanza?

    Start in Bubanza, visit Parc National de la Kibira, then Imbo, Gihanga-Bubanza, Burundi, then Plage de Bujumbura, then Musée Vivant, then Lac Kibenga, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bubanza?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bubanza

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bubanza’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bubanza on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.