Rukungiri, UgandaKitagata Hot SpringsBwindi Impenetrable National ParkLake MutandaMabaleKisiizi FallsThrone of Faith Global Ministries
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Rukungiri

Rukungiri is a town in Rukungiri district, Uganda of about 14,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit: 60 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kitagata Hot Springs, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Mutanda.

0.8411° S, 29.9419° EPop. 14,000

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km98
Must-see13
Notable92
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Kitagata Hot Springs, attraction near Rukungiri
Must-see

Kitagata Hot Springs

Attraction · 38 km · Sheema

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, national park near Rukungiri
Must-see

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

National park · 39 km · Kanungu

Lake Mutanda, lake near Rukungiri
Must-see

Lake Mutanda

Lake · 64 km · Kisoro

Places near Rukungiri by type

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One day from Rukungiri

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:44 pm

139 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 Rukungiri
  2. Kisiizi Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bwindi Impenetrable National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  4. Kihandaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Mabaleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Rwengiri Central Forest Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Rukungiri
Today’s loopRukungiriStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rukungiri?

Kitagata Hot Springs (attraction, about 38 km), Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (national park, about 39 km), Mabale (viewpoint, about 19 km), Kisiizi Falls (waterfall, about 22 km), Throne of Faith Global Ministries (church, about 1 km), Rwengiri Central Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 26 km).

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

98 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Rukungiri?

Throne of Faith Global Ministries, about 1 km by road; Nyakibale Parish (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rukungiri?

Mabale, about 19 km by road; Kihanda (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rukungiri?

Start in Rukungiri, visit Kisiizi Falls, then Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, then Kihanda, then Mabale, then Rwengiri Central Forest Reserve, and drive back — about 139 km by road in all.