Buberuka Highlands

Buberuka Highlands is a protected agricultural area in northeastern Rwanda characterized by steep slopes and mountainous terrain. Elevations range from 1,800 to 2,400 meters, creating conditions suitable for farming throughout the region.

A research substation of the National Agricultural Research Institute was established here in 1987 at Rwerere. Since then, it has focused on studying and improving farming methods suited to highland conditions.

Local women engage in traditional clay collection to create building materials like bricks and roofing tiles for their communities. This craft remains an important part of daily economic life in the highlands.

The region receives around 1,400 millimeters of rainfall annually across two distinct wet seasons, supporting farming year-round. Plan your visit with weather in mind and wear appropriate footwear for the hilly terrain.

This region produces roughly half of Rwanda's wheat, making it the country's leading wheat-growing area. The highlands also support cultivation of potatoes, beans, maize, and emerging passion fruit farms.

GPS coordinates: -1.48833,29.85183

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43