Ras Al Khaimah to Burundi

One of the seven United Arab Emirates, located along the Arabian Gulf, Ras Al-Khaimah is famous for its beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and fascinating desert sand dunes. Presenting a number of tourist attractions and unmatched opportunities for recreation and relaxation, this city is an important travel destination not only in the region, but all over the world. Ar-Rams is a small coastal town here, worth visiting on a trip to Ras Al-Khaimah for its pearl diving sites, spectacular sand beaches and opportunities for bird watching. Masafi is a town in the South, famous for its drinking water. No vacation in Ras Al-Khaimah can be complete without visiting Khatt, a beautiful village, where visitors can explore its thermal springs and beautiful palm gardens. Ras Al-Khaimah Old City is known for its old souq and the magnificent Al Hisn Fort, which houses Ras Al-Khaimah National Museum- an important building where artefacts related to the glorious history of this place are on display. There is also a Camel Race Track where visitors can enjoy camel racing- the traditional sporting activity of this place. History-lovers can explore the remains of 16th century Sheeba’s Palace, during their trip. Inspiring the imagination of visitors with its breathtaking natural vistas and man-made wonders, this city is a must-visit destination. MakeMyTrip offers several travel packages, buying one at affordable prices can help tourists travel around this emirate in a very convenient manner.

Nestled in east-central Africa, Burundi is a beautiful nation with a friendly atmosphere and a large number of attractions. With its location south of the equator, the country faces a hot tropical climate. Bujumbura is the country’s largest city. Being a former French colony, it retains its colonial heritage and also houses the unique Musée Vivant de Bujumbura with exhibits of traditional crafts. Towards the north-west of Bujumbura, about 15 km away, Rusizi National Park Burundi is an incredible wildlife-viewing destination. This park is divided into two parts and one of its major highlights is Gustave, a man-eating crocodile who is 10 to 20 feet larger than the enormous Nile crocodiles. The highest point in the country, Mount Heha at 2760 m above sea level is a fine hiking destination. As it is situated near Bujumbura, the city can serves as the base for the treks. Kigwena Natural Forest is one of the country’s star natural attractions. With lush foliage spanning over 3000 hectares, the park is home to monkeys, colourful birds and butterflies. Gitega is Burundi’s capital city and famous for Gitega National Museum. The city also has a handful of restaurants with 2e avenue Nyamugari and Chez COBRA being the most popular. Gishora Drum Site near this city offers a fine glimpse of the country’s traditional customs. For nature lovers, Vyanda Natural Reserve and Bururi Nature Reserve are other natural attractions housing a number of bird species and chimps. If you want to visit Burundi, book a flight and hotel through MakeMyTrip.