Kisoro district, Uganda

Places to visit near Rubanda

Rubanda is a town in Kisoro district, Uganda. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lake Bunyonyi (19 km), Lake Mutanda (24 km) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (32 km).

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Rubanda at a glance

Location
Kisoro district, Uganda
Coordinates
1.1883° S, 29.8461° E
Places within 50 km
107 (9 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 Rubanda

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

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rubanda. The closest is Kibuzige (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Rubanda

35 churches within 100 km of Rubanda. The closest is Kishaki Roman Catholic Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rubanda

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rubanda. The closest is Lake Bunyonyi View (7 km); the best-known is Lake Bunyonyi (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rubanda

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rubanda. The closest is Muko Central Forest Reserve (4 km); the best-known is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rubanda

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rubanda. The closest is Karangari Island (11 km); the best-known is Munanira Island (36 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Rubanda

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rubanda. The closest is Charcoal Stores (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Rubanda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rubanda
  2. 6 km Kibuzige · viewpoint, Rubanda
  3. 21 km Lake Bunyonyi · lake, Rubanda
  4. 35 km Lake Mutanda · lake, Kisoro
  5. 16 km Muryakanyarwanda Hill · hill, Kisoro
  6. 6 km Lake Bunyonyi View · lake, Rubanda
  7. 7 km Back to Rubanda

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    Within 15 km of Rubanda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rubanda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2951Kibuzige (6 km)
    Churches2935Kishaki Roman Catholic Church (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1223Lake Bunyonyi View (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1016Muko Central Forest Reserve (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1515Karangari Island (11 km)
    Forts & heritage111Charcoal Stores (23 km)
    Other attractions311Rutinda Landing Site (17 km)
    Museums36Batwa Cultural Experience- Museum Trail (12 km)
    Waterfalls35Kisiizi Falls (29 km)
    Caves14Ngarama Batwa Cave (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Rwamashenyi Mosque (11 km)

    Rubanda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rubanda?

    Lake Bunyonyi (lake, about 19 km), Lake Mutanda (lake, about 24 km), Kibuzige (viewpoint, about 6 km), Lake Bunyonyi View (lake, about 7 km), Muryakanyarwanda Hill (hill, about 9 km), Rwabujune Hill (hill, about 9 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rubanda?

    Kibuzige, about 6 km by road; Muryakanyarwanda Hill (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rubanda?

    Kishaki Roman Catholic Church, about 4 km by road; Rwamashenyi Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rubanda?

    Lake Bunyonyi View, about 7 km by road; Lake Chazhengye (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rubanda?

    Start in Rubanda, visit Kibuzige, then Lake Bunyonyi, then Lake Mutanda, then Muryakanyarwanda Hill, then Lake Bunyonyi View, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rubanda?

    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 Rubanda

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