Mwaro district, Burundi

Places to visit near Mwaro

Mwaro is a town in Mwaro district, Burundi, home to about 4,924 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 64 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mount Heha (31 km), National Museum of Gitega (31 km) and Monument Livingstone–Stanley (49 km).

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Mwaro at a glance

Location
Mwaro district, Burundi
Population
about 4,924
Coordinates
3.5113° S, 29.7033° E
Places within 50 km
123 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mwaro

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

102 churches within 100 km of Mwaro. The closest is Isengero (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mwaro

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mwaro. The closest is Mwungo (18 km); the best-known is Mount Heha (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Heha · viewpoint · Bujumbura Rural Province · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Mugongo · viewpoint · Bujumbura Rural Province · ~28 km
  • Umusozi Manga · viewpoint · Bujumbura Rural Province · ~28 km
  • Mount Manga · viewpoint · Bujumbura Rural Province · ~28 km
  • Gikizi · viewpoint · Bururi · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Umusozi Musumba · viewpoint · Bujumbura Rural Province · ~39 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mwaro

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mwaro. The closest is Laiterie de Kiryama, Bururi, Burundi (47 km); the best-known is Réserve Naturelle Forestière de Bururi (61 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Mwaro

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mwaro. The closest is Gashinyira (33 km); the best-known is Monument Livingstone–Stanley (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mwaro

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mwaro. The closest is Kadafi Grand Mosque (48 km); the best-known is La Grande Mosque Nyakabiga (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mwaro

4 museums within 100 km of Mwaro. The closest is Historical Site of Kiganda Treaty (23 km); the best-known is National Museum of Gitega (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mwaro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 136 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mwaro
  2. 31 km Mount Heha · viewpoint, Bujumbura Rural Province
  3. 13 km Eglise Pentecôtiste · church, Bururi
  4. 21 km Isengero · church, Mwaro
  5. 32 km National Museum of Gitega · museum, Gitega
  6. 29 km Isengero · church, Mwaro
  7. 10 km Back to Mwaro

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From travellers near Mwaro

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How to reach Mwaro

    All places near Mwaro by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mwaro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches64102Isengero (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2939Mwungo (18 km)
    Other attractions1536Kukivoka (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112Laiterie de Kiryama, Bururi, Burundi (47 km)
    Forts & heritage810Gashinyira (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs25Kadafi Grand Mosque (48 km)
    Museums24Historical Site of Kiganda Treaty (23 km)
    Beaches & coast03Plage Kibenga (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Barrage Rubanda (37 km)
    Waterfalls02Nyakazu Break and the Karera Falls (52 km)
    Temples01Hindi Mandel (51 km)
    Parks11Jardin Public (48 km)

    Mwaro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mwaro?

    Isengero (church, about 9 km), Isengero (church, about 10 km), Mount Heha (viewpoint, about 31 km), National Museum of Gitega (museum, about 31 km), Kukivoka (attraction, about 16 km), Kwa Moroha (attraction, about 16 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 other attractions, 1 sanctuary, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Mwaro?

    Isengero, about 9 km by road; Isengero (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mwaro?

    Mwungo, about 18 km by road; Mugongo (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mwaro?

    Laiterie de Kiryama, Bururi, Burundi, about 47 km by road; National Park Guards (60 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mwaro?

    Start in Mwaro, visit Mount Heha, then Eglise Pentecôtiste, then Isengero, then National Museum of Gitega, then Isengero, and drive back — about 136 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mwaro?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Mwaro

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