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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Northern Province, Rwanda · Africa
Musanze sits on the route: 15 minutes from Kinigi, 40km from Lake Bunyonyi.
Musanze is a city located in Northern Province, Rwanda. With a population of 153,368, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Musanze 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 Musanze to your route.
Ruhengeri Airport is an airport in Ruhengeri, Rwanda.
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Musanze is located in Northern Province, Rwanda, Africa. The coordinates are -1.4998 latitude, 29.6350 longitude.
Musanze has a population of approximately 153,368 people, making it a city 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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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