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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Eastern Province, Rwanda · Africa
Umutara sits on the route: 20 minutes from Bugaragara, 45km from Lake Bunyonyi.
Umutara is a town located in Eastern Province, Rwanda. With a population of 18,038, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Umutara 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 Umutara to your route.
Nyagatare is a town in the North East of Rwanda. With a population of more than 100,000, it is one of the most populous settlements in the Eastern Province along with Rwamagana and Kibungo.
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Umutara is located in Eastern Province, Rwanda, Africa. The coordinates are -1.2955 latitude, 30.3230 longitude.
Umutara has a population of approximately 18,038 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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