Tanzania

Places to visit near Bugarama

Bugarama is a town in Tanzania, home to about 32,494 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lac Rwihinda (76 km), Rusumo Falls (77 km) and Lake Sake (92 km).

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Bugarama at a glance

Location
Tanzania
Population
about 32,494
Coordinates
2.8706° S, 30.5281° E
Places within 50 km
39
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bugarama

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bugarama: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bugarama

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bugarama. The closest is Musenga (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bugarama

53 churches within 100 km of Bugarama. The closest is Eglise Catholique Muremera (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bugarama

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bugarama. The closest is Lac Kanzigiri (61 km); the best-known is Lac Rwihinda (76 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bugarama

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bugarama. The closest is Parc National de la Ruvubu (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bugarama

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bugarama. The closest is Île Akayoba (71 km). Best time: september to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bugarama

2 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bugarama. The closest is Istiqama Masjid (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bugarama

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 140 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bugarama
  2. 26 km Eglise Catholique Muremera · church, Cankuzo
  3. 49 km Eglise Protestante · church, Muyinga
  4. 1 km Salle de Prière · church, Muyinga
  5. 16 km Cathédrale Anglicane · church, Muyinga
  6. 21 km Convent Rugari · Buddhist site, Muyinga
  7. 27 km Back to Bugarama

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    All places near Bugarama by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bugarama by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints10103Musenga (16 km)
    Churches1353Eglise Catholique Muremera (26 km)
    Other attractions1433Source D'eau Aménagée Par la Crb, Uc Gatovu (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs021Lac Kanzigiri (61 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Parc National de la Ruvubu (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Île Akayoba (71 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Istiqama Masjid (53 km)
    Buddhist sites11Convent Rugari (27 km)
    Waterfalls01Rusumo Falls (77 km)
    Forts & heritage01Monument de L' Independance (73 km)
    Parks01Foret de Murehe (79 km)

    Bugarama: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bugarama?

    Source D'eau Aménagée Par la Crb, Uc Gatovu (attraction, about 20 km), Source D'eau Aménagée Par la Crb, Uc Nyamarumba (attraction, about 21 km), Source D'eau Aménagée Par la Crb, Uc Kayenzi (attraction, about 22 km), Source D'eau de la C R B, U.c Karemera (attraction, about 23 km), Salle des Réunion de la CRB, UC KAYENZI (attraction, about 24 km), Source D'eau Aménagée Par la Crb, Uc Kibogoye (attraction, about 25 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 14 other attractions, 1 sanctuary, 1 Buddhist site.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bugarama?

    Musenga, about 16 km by road; Mukigeture (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bugarama?

    Eglise Catholique Muremera, about 26 km by road; King Jesus Faith Church of Kiremba (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bugarama?

    Lac Kanzigiri, about 61 km by road; Lake Rweru (72 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bugarama?

    Start in Bugarama, visit Eglise Catholique Muremera, then Eglise Protestante, then Salle de Prière, then Cathédrale Anglicane, then Convent Rugari, and drive back — about 140 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bugarama?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bugarama

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bugarama’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.