natural wonder
Lake Bunyonyi
A deep, bilharzia-free crater lake in the Kigezi highlands scattered with 29 islands and ringed by terraced hills. The steep murram road up from Kabale delivers the whole view at once.
37 km · about 40 min drive
Northern Province, Rwanda · Africa
Byumba sits on the route: 40 minutes from Shyorongi, 37km from Lake Bunyonyi.
Byumba is a town located in Northern Province, Rwanda. With a population of 43,134, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Byumba sits in Rwanda. It's in the Africa/Kigali time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Byumba to your route.
Byumba is a city and sector in northern Rwanda and the capital of Gicumbi District. It is home to an SOS Children's Village. The city lies about 60 kilometres (37 mi), north of the capital Kigali. This location lies approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), south of the International border with Uganda at Gatuna.
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Byumba is located in Northern Province, Rwanda, Africa. The coordinates are -1.5763 latitude, 30.0675 longitude.
Byumba has a population of approximately 43,134 people, making it a town in Rwanda.
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natural wonder
A deep, bilharzia-free crater lake in the Kigezi highlands scattered with 29 islands and ringed by terraced hills. The steep murram road up from Kabale delivers the whole view at once.
37 km · about 40 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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