Muyinga district, Burundi

Places to visit near Muyinga

Muyinga is a town in Muyinga district, Burundi, home to about 71,076 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lac Rwihinda (54 km), Cathedrale de Ngozi (73 km) and Lake Sake (86 km).

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Muyinga at a glance

Location
Muyinga district, Burundi
Population
about 71,076
Coordinates
2.8451° S, 30.3414° E
Places within 50 km
45
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 Muyinga

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

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Muyinga. The closest is Nyarubuye (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nyarubuye · viewpoint · Muyinga · ~21 km
  • Kavumu · viewpoint · Muyinga · ~23 km
  • Rebero · viewpoint · Kirundo · ~53 km
  • Yoga · viewpoint · Ngozi · ~53 km
  • Mugabo · viewpoint · Muyinga · ~57 km
  • Gicuma · viewpoint · Muyinga · ~32 km

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Churches near Muyinga

70 churches within 100 km of Muyinga. The closest is King Jesus Faith Church of Kiremba (1 km); the best-known is Cathédrale Anglicane (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Muyinga

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Muyinga. The closest is Lac Kanzigiri (53 km); the best-known is Lac Rwihinda (54 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Muyinga

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Muyinga. The closest is Kirundo, Burundi (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Muyinga

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Muyinga. The closest is Île d'Akagwa (55 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Muyinga

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Muyinga. The closest is Monument de L' Independance (50 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Muyinga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 93 km on the road.

  1. Start in Muyinga
  2. 4 km Cathédrale Anglicane · church, Muyinga
  3. 16 km Eglise Protestante · church, Muyinga
  4. 1 km Salle de Prière · church, Muyinga
  5. 22 km Kirundo, Burundi · nature spot, Muyinga
  6. 33 km Convent Rugari · Buddhist site, Muyinga
  7. 17 km Back to Muyinga

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From travellers near Muyinga

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How to reach Muyinga

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Muyinga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints16103Nyarubuye (21 km)
    Churches1170King Jesus Faith Church of Kiremba (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs028Lac Kanzigiri (53 km)
    Other attractions1326Bureau Provincial Croix Rouge MUYINGA (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Kirundo, Burundi (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Île d'Akagwa (55 km)
    Forts & heritage13Monument de L' Independance (50 km)
    Museums02Ethnographic Museum (90 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Istiqama Masjid (63 km)
    Buddhist sites11Convent Rugari (17 km)
    Waterfalls01Rusumo Falls (89 km)
    Parks01Foret de Murehe (66 km)
    Temples01Zion Temple Cc Huye Parish (89 km)

    Muyinga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Muyinga?

    Bureau Provincial Croix Rouge MUYINGA (attraction, about 1 km), Source D'eau Aménagée Par la Crb, Uc Kibogoye (attraction, about 1 km), Paroisse Butatu Bweranda (attraction, about 3 km), Cathédrale Anglicane (church, about 4 km), Source D'eau de la C R B, U.c Cibari (attraction, about 4 km), Source D'eau Crb U.c Burima (attraction, about 5 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 13 other attractions, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Muyinga?

    Nyarubuye, about 21 km by road; Kavumu (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Muyinga?

    King Jesus Faith Church of Kiremba, about 1 km by road; Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Muyinga?

    Lac Kanzigiri, about 53 km by road; Lac Rwihinda (54 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Muyinga?

    Start in Muyinga, visit Cathédrale Anglicane, then Eglise Protestante, then Salle de Prière, then Kirundo, Burundi, then Convent Rugari, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Muyinga?

    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 Muyinga

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