Places to visit near

Gitarama

Gitarama is a town in Southern Province district, Rwanda of about 87,613 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady, Ndaba Falls and Camp Kigali Parking.

2.0744° S, 29.7567° EPop. 87,613

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km73
Must-see21
Notable251
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gitarama

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:02 pm

111 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gitarama
  2. Mpushi Rocksviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Battle of Rucunshuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Queen Mother's Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mushubativiewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Ndaba Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gitarama
Today’s loopGitaramaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gitarama?

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady (church, about 4 km), Muhanga (attraction, about 1 km), Kabgayi (church, about 4 km), Queen Mother's House (heritage site, about 6 km), Mushubati (viewpoint, about 7 km), Battle of Rucunshu (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

73 places on Spotwander: 21 other attractions, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gitarama?

Mushubati, about 7 km by road; Mt. Kanyarira (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Gitarama?

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady, about 4 km by road; Kabgayi (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gitarama?

Start in Gitarama, visit Mpushi Rocks, then Battle of Rucunshu, then Queen Mother's House, then Mushubati, then Ndaba Falls, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.