Kirundo district, Burundi

Places to visit near Kirundo

Kirundo is a town in Kirundo district, Burundi, home to about 6,083 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 28 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lac Rwihinda (5 km), Ethnographic Museum (49 km) and Our Lady of Wisdom Cathedral, Butare (49 km).

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Kirundo at a glance

Location
Kirundo district, Burundi
Population
about 6,083
Coordinates
2.5845° S, 30.0959° E
Places within 50 km
86 (3 must-see)
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 Kirundo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kirundo: 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 Kirundo

62 churches within 100 km of Kirundo. The closest is Eglise Vivante de Jésus Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kirundo

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kirundo. The closest is Gitwe (12 km); the best-known is Yoga (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Yoga · viewpoint · Ngozi · ~21 km
  • Huye · viewpoint · Southern Province · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Gitwe · viewpoint · Kirundo · ~12 km
  • Namba · viewpoint · Kirundo · ~13 km
  • Kagenge · viewpoint · Kirundo · ~14 km
  • Mugeregere · viewpoint · Kirundo · ~15 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kirundo

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

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Forts & heritage near Kirundo

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kirundo. The closest is Monument de L' Independance (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kirundo

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kirundo. The closest is Kirundo , Burundi, Irrigation System Is Still Archaic (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Kirundo

9 museums within 100 km of Kirundo. The closest is Ethnographic Museum (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kirundo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kirundo
  2. 1 km Eglise Vivante de Jésus Christ · church, Kirundo
  3. 1 km Monument de L' Independance · monument, Kirundo
  4. 1 km Catedral Catolique · church, Kirundo
  5. 5 km Île d'Akagwa · river spot, Kirundo
  6. 1 km Lac Rwihinda · lake, Kirundo
  7. 5 km Back to Kirundo

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How to reach Kirundo

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    Within 15 km of Kirundo

    • Gitwe · viewpoint · Kirundo · ~12 km
    • Namba · viewpoint · Kirundo · ~13 km
    • Kagenge · viewpoint · Kirundo · ~14 km
    • Mugeregere · viewpoint · Kirundo · ~15 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kirundo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2862Eglise Vivante de Jésus Christ (1 km)
    Other attractions648Kamabuye Village (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2843Gitwe (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1325Lac Rwihinda (5 km)
    Forts & heritage219Monument de L' Independance (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Kirundo , Burundi, Irrigation System Is Still Archaic (7 km)
    Museums19Ethnographic Museum (49 km)
    Parks14Foret de Murehe (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Île d'Akagwa (5 km)
    Caves02Kiboniyi Caves (85 km)
    Buddhist sites11Convent Rugari (46 km)
    Temples11Zion Temple Cc Huye Parish (49 km)
    Waterfalls01Rusumo Falls (99 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Onatracom Mosque (86 km)

    Kirundo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kirundo?

    Lac Rwihinda (lake, about 5 km), Monument de L' Independance (monument, about 1 km), Eglise Vivante de Jésus Christ (church, about 1 km), Catedral Catolique (church, about 2 km), Île d'Akagwa (river spot, about 5 km), Lac des Oiseaux Boat (lake, about 5 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 6 other attractions, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Kirundo?

    Eglise Vivante de Jésus Christ, about 1 km by road; Catedral Catolique (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kirundo?

    Gitwe, about 12 km by road; Namba (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kirundo?

    Lac Rwihinda, about 5 km by road; Lac des Oiseaux Boat (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kirundo?

    Start in Kirundo, visit Eglise Vivante de Jésus Christ, then Monument de L' Independance, then Catedral Catolique, then Île d'Akagwa, then Lac Rwihinda, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kirundo?

    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 Kirundo

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