Ruvubu National Park

Ruvubu National Park encompasses 508 square kilometers of savannah grasslands, wetlands, and river valleys along the Ruvubu River in four provinces of Burundi.

The establishment of the park in 1980 required the relocation of human settlements to create a protected space for endangered wildlife species.

The park represents the natural heritage of Burundi through its preservation of the original grassland ecosystem that once covered the northeastern region.

Visitors can explore 50 kilometers of tracks through the park for wildlife observation, with activities including walking safaris and boat trips on the river.

The protected area hosts 44 mammal species, 425 bird species, and multiple reptiles, including five different primate species that inhabit the diverse landscape.

Location: Karuzi Province

Location: Muyinga Province

Location: Ruyigi Province

Location: Cankuzo Province

Inception: March 3, 1980

Elevation above the sea: 1,361 m

GPS coordinates: -3.11100,30.37300

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:24