Kilimanjaro to Burundi

Kilimanjaro

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.