Burundi Tourism Week will also include a fam trip (familiarization trip) on December 13, 2024, in Mwaro province. This trip is an opportunity for tourism stakeholders, media and operators to discover up close the hidden treasures of this often overlooked province, which is rich in cultural and natural heritage.

Mwaro Province has many tourist sites that, despite their potential, are not yet fully developed. This fam trip aims to showcase these sites and raise public awareness of their heritage value and the tourism development opportunities they offer.

– Kwa Miganda-Karambi Eco-Cultural Heritage: Located on Rurtyazo hill, in Kayokwe commune, this eco-cultural site was created by Mrs. Niragira-Miganda Perpétue. It focuses on community development and the preservation of Burundi’s traditional knowledge, with great importance given to indigenous plants and ancestral knowledge.

Mpotsa Forest: Ancient cemetery of the queen mothers under the monarchy, located in Rusaka commune. This reserve is not only of interest to tourists, but also to university students who wish to explore the history and culture of Burundi.

Gasumo Falls on the Kayokwe River: A place associated with the ancient practice of Kubandwa, close to the capital of Mwaro province. Despite the lack of development, this site remains a symbol of traditional Burundian culture.

Urubugu of Nsoro and Jabwe: Located on Kiganda hill in Bisoro commune, this site has an important historical value and deserves to be highlighted.

Kaburungu Falls in Gisozi commune and the falls located at the confluence of the Waga and Kayokwe rivers in Nyabihanga commune: These falls offer magnificent landscapes Burundi Tourism Week will also include a fam trip (familiarization trip) on December 13, 2024, in Mwaro province. This trip is an opportunity for tourism stakeholders, media and operators to discover up close the hidden treasures of this often overlooked province but rich in cultural and natural heritage.

Mwaro Province has many tourist sites which, despite their potential, are not yet fully developed. This fam trip aims to showcase these sites and raise public awareness of their heritage value and the tourism development opportunities they offer.

– Kwa Miganda-Karambi Eco-Cultural Heritage: Located on Rurtyazo hill, in Kayokwe commune, this eco-cultural site was created by Mrs. Niragira-Miganda Perpétue. It focuses on community development and the preservation of Burundi’s traditional knowledge, with a strong emphasis on indigenous plants and ancestral knowledge.

Mpotsa Forest: An ancient cemetery of the queen mothers under the monarchy, located in Rusaka commune. This reserve is not only of interest to tourists, but also to university students who wish to explore the history and culture of Burundi.

Gasumo Falls on the Kayokwe River: A place associated with the ancient practice of Kubandwa, close to the provincial capital of Mwaro. Despite the lack of development, this site remains a symbol of traditional Burundian culture.

Urubugu of Nsoro and Jabwe: Located on Kiganda Hill in Bisoro commune, this site has significant historical value and deserves to be highlighted.

Kaburungu Falls in Gisozi commune and the falls located at the confluence of the Waga and Kayokwe rivers in Nyabihanga commune: These falls offer magnificent landscapes that could become major attractions if infrastructure were put in place.

Objectives of the Fam Trip:

Promotion and Awareness: Highlight the tourist sites of Mwaro to attract investments and encourage their development in order to develop local tourism.

Exchanges with Local Communities: Involve local communities in the promotion of their heritage, thus making them actors in tourism development.

Opportunities for Tourism Operators: Provide tour operators and travel agencies with a better knowledge of the destination so that they can include Mwaro in their tourist circuits.

Participate in this immersive journey and discover the wonders of Mwaro!
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