Unique landscapes
Nyakazu-Nkoma Natural Monument
Located in southern Burundi, about 150 km from Bujumbura, the Nyakazu-Nkoma region is known for its waterfalls, including the 1,600 m Karera waterfall, its caves, dense forest, numerous bird species and rich animal life, as well as its unique geological wonders. The Nyakazu Fault, or German Fault, is a spectacular ridge separating two plateaus.
Karera Waterfalls
The Karera waterfalls are fascinating. They are located in the southeastern part of Burundi, in the Rutana province, surrounded by a forest of tall trees. The waterfalls are subdivided into six branches with three cascades on three levels.
Teza Tea Plantation
Tea plantations or Teza are a good place where visitors can see the beauty of Burundi. It is a large area with lush green vegetation. We are next to the Kibira forest. Many places in Burundi offer tea and coffee, but if they do not offer it, one must ask for a cup.
Vugizo Historical Monument
It is on this mausoleum that rests Prince Louis Rwagasore, hero of independence who was assassinated on 13/10/1961 after the victory of his political party (UPRONA) of which he was the secretary general. Mount Vugizo was chosen as the burial place because of the altitude.
A Monument of National Unity has been located at 500 m since 05/02/1992. The term “DUSENYERE K’UMUGOZI Umwe” written in the middle of this monument and the eight jets of water around evoke the image of the bundle of wood to which each person has his hand. Otherwise as they say in the national language what relates to the commitment, preservation, promotion and permanent character of national unity. The flag of unity is flanked by two towers around the national flag
On this same Mount Vugizo, the Jesuits built their first school in Burundi, the College of the Holy Spirit. It was the first interracial college built in Ruanda-Urundi. This property was a great symbol of the work of the Belgian school in this area. Currently, the college is now occupied by the University of Burundi
Source of the Nile
An enigma as attractive as it is ancient, sought by explorers and geographers since the most ancient times, the origin of the Nile has long opposed stubborn resistance to its discovery. Nowadays; if one wants to know the southernmost source of the Nile, one simply has to go to Burundi and more precisely to the commune of Rutovu (province of Bururi). There at the top of Mount Kikizi, at an altitude of 2145 meters, at 4 degrees south latitude, stands on the Nile-Zaire ridge a small pyramid that is both indicative and commemorative. It is at the foot of this mountain that emerges, initially frail and timid, the southernmost source of the Nile, discovered in 1934 by the German explorer Buckhard Waldecker. The small river will grow and take in turn the names of Kasenyi, Kasumo, Kigira, Ruvyi-ronza, Ruvubu, Kagera, Lake Victoria, Victoria Nile, Lake Kyoga, Lake Albert before becoming the great Nile, which will see the famous pyramids of Egypt, and to flow into the Mediterranean after a course of 6700 Km