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Rusizi National Park is a national park in Burundi, next to the Rusizi River. It is 15 km north of the city of Bujumbura and home to hippopotamuses and sitatungas. Gustave, a Nile crocodile, is rumored to have killed 300 people here.
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Rusizi National Park

J7X7+FHR, R.N.4, Kinyinya, Burundi
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Rusizi National Park is a national park in Burundi, next to the Rusizi River. It is 15 km north of the city of Bujumbura and home to hippopotamuses and sitatungas. Gustave, a Nile crocodile, is rumored to have killed 300 people here.

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Rusizi River Park, Burundi – Trip Review

I recently visited Rusizi River Park in Burundi, and it was a nice experience, especially for wildlife enthusiasts. The park is not very large, but it offers a unique opportunity to see crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat, which is quite thrilling.

I went there in November, and the visit lasted about an hour. Even though the park is small, the scenic views of the river and surrounding nature make the short trip worth it. The staff and guides were helpful, ensuring a safe and informative visit.

This is a perfect spot for a quick getaway or a family outing, especially if you enjoy nature and wildlife. I would recommend visiting at least once to experience the impressive animals up close and enjoy the peaceful river...

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6y

The National Park of Rusizi is the closest national park to the economic capital city Bujumbura. And the park itself is traversed by one of the largest river In Burundi called the Rusizi River . In that national park you can enjoy a diversified environment on an affordable price plus a guide and see the large population of hippopotamuses...

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4.0
4y

Great place to see rhinos and many water birds. Boat rides are avaliable. The rates are different if you do not speak French. Not too much. I got charged BF 35000 for a walk in the park. However the ranger was kind enough to provide me with waterproof knee lengh shoes which is...

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Ismail BadatIsmail Badat
Rusizi River Park, Burundi – Trip Review I recently visited Rusizi River Park in Burundi, and it was a nice experience, especially for wildlife enthusiasts. The park is not very large, but it offers a unique opportunity to see crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat, which is quite thrilling. I went there in November, and the visit lasted about an hour. Even though the park is small, the scenic views of the river and surrounding nature make the short trip worth it. The staff and guides were helpful, ensuring a safe and informative visit. This is a perfect spot for a quick getaway or a family outing, especially if you enjoy nature and wildlife. I would recommend visiting at least once to experience the impressive animals up close and enjoy the peaceful river surroundings. Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Ndayikeze ApollinaireNdayikeze Apollinaire
J’ai eu la chance de visiter le Parc National de la Rusizi en 2024, et je dois dire que c’était une expĂ©rience tout simplement incroyable. DĂšs l’arrivĂ©e, on est enveloppĂ© par la tranquillitĂ© des paysages humides, entre les papyrus et les eaux calmes du fleuve Rusizi. 🐘 Les hippopotames Ă©taient gigantesques, majestueux et impressionnants. Les voir Ă©merger lentement de l’eau, leurs yeux brillants au soleil, c’était presque irrĂ©el. On aurait dit des crĂ©atures mythiques surgies d’un autre monde. đŸš€ La balade en bateau Ă©tait paisible, ponctuĂ©e par les cris des oiseaux et les Ă©claboussures des hippos. MĂȘme si le guide Ă©tait discret, le spectacle naturel suffisait Ă  Ă©merveiller. 🎒 Je recommande vivement ce parc Ă  tous les touristes en quĂȘte d’authenticitĂ© et de nature brute. C’est un joyau cachĂ© du Burundi, parfait pour une escapade loin du tumulte urbain.
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Devenu la rĂ©serve naturelle de la Rusizi en 2000 , le parc national de la Rusizi porte le nom de la Rusizi ou Ruzizi qui est la riviĂšre par laquelle le lac Kivu se dĂ©verse dans le lac Tanganyika, 117 kilomĂštres. C'est lĂ  qu'on voit de prĂȘt, dans une aire naturelle, trois Ă  quatre familles d'hippopotames, plein d'oiseaux migratoires et des crocodiles, quand on effectue un tour en bateau Ă  moteur. Ce qui est encore spectaculaire c'est quand on arrive Ă  embouchure oĂč la riviĂšre Rusizi se dĂ©verse dans le lac Tanganyika (deuxiĂšme lac plus profond au monde), changement de couleur de l'eau et on y croise de fois des pĂȘcheurs venant de deux pays. Le grand crocodile mangeur d'hommes Gustave qui vivait autour des rives de la riviĂšre Rusizi et les rives du Nord du lac Tanganyika a disparu.
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Rusizi River Park, Burundi – Trip Review I recently visited Rusizi River Park in Burundi, and it was a nice experience, especially for wildlife enthusiasts. The park is not very large, but it offers a unique opportunity to see crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat, which is quite thrilling. I went there in November, and the visit lasted about an hour. Even though the park is small, the scenic views of the river and surrounding nature make the short trip worth it. The staff and guides were helpful, ensuring a safe and informative visit. This is a perfect spot for a quick getaway or a family outing, especially if you enjoy nature and wildlife. I would recommend visiting at least once to experience the impressive animals up close and enjoy the peaceful river surroundings. Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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J’ai eu la chance de visiter le Parc National de la Rusizi en 2024, et je dois dire que c’était une expĂ©rience tout simplement incroyable. DĂšs l’arrivĂ©e, on est enveloppĂ© par la tranquillitĂ© des paysages humides, entre les papyrus et les eaux calmes du fleuve Rusizi. 🐘 Les hippopotames Ă©taient gigantesques, majestueux et impressionnants. Les voir Ă©merger lentement de l’eau, leurs yeux brillants au soleil, c’était presque irrĂ©el. On aurait dit des crĂ©atures mythiques surgies d’un autre monde. đŸš€ La balade en bateau Ă©tait paisible, ponctuĂ©e par les cris des oiseaux et les Ă©claboussures des hippos. MĂȘme si le guide Ă©tait discret, le spectacle naturel suffisait Ă  Ă©merveiller. 🎒 Je recommande vivement ce parc Ă  tous les touristes en quĂȘte d’authenticitĂ© et de nature brute. C’est un joyau cachĂ© du Burundi, parfait pour une escapade loin du tumulte urbain.
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Devenu la rĂ©serve naturelle de la Rusizi en 2000 , le parc national de la Rusizi porte le nom de la Rusizi ou Ruzizi qui est la riviĂšre par laquelle le lac Kivu se dĂ©verse dans le lac Tanganyika, 117 kilomĂštres. C'est lĂ  qu'on voit de prĂȘt, dans une aire naturelle, trois Ă  quatre familles d'hippopotames, plein d'oiseaux migratoires et des crocodiles, quand on effectue un tour en bateau Ă  moteur. Ce qui est encore spectaculaire c'est quand on arrive Ă  embouchure oĂč la riviĂšre Rusizi se dĂ©verse dans le lac Tanganyika (deuxiĂšme lac plus profond au monde), changement de couleur de l'eau et on y croise de fois des pĂȘcheurs venant de deux pays. Le grand crocodile mangeur d'hommes Gustave qui vivait autour des rives de la riviĂšre Rusizi et les rives du Nord du lac Tanganyika a disparu.
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