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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Western Region, Uganda · Africa
Rukungiri sits on the route: 25 minutes from Kebisoni, 49km from Lake Bunyonyi.
Rukungiri is a town located in Western Region, Uganda. With a population of 37,200, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Rukungiri sits in Uganda. It's in the Africa/Kampala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rukungiri to your route.
Rukungiri is a town in Rukungiri District of the Western Region of Uganda. It is the site of the district headquarters.
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Rukungiri is located in Western Region, Uganda, Africa. The coordinates are -0.8411 latitude, 29.9419 longitude.
Rukungiri has a population of approximately 37,200 people, making it a town in Uganda.
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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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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