Kenya camping: Burundi most kept secrets.

Burundi has been one of the most favorite destinations of tourists from ages. With its perfect location in the central Africa, Burundi is an ideal tourist destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. The rich flora and fauna of the country attract the tourist in no tine. There are a number of natural reserves and parks some of which, although popular among visitors and locals, they qualify to be rated as most kept secrets.

 Lake Tanganyika is one of the main attractions of Burundi that has fascinated people from time immemorial. It is the most beautiful of all lakes that are found on the bottom of the Great Rift Valley. The north-south extension of the lake is nearly 670 km and the depth is 1,470m.

Lake Tanganyika is the longest lake in the world. It is the second largest and the second deepest lake of Africa. The ancient origin of the lake helped in the growing of species of colored cichlid fishes, marine snails and gastropods. One can find nearly 214 species in this lake with 176 of those species endemic to Lake Tanganyika.

The beauty of the Lake Tanganyika is enhanced by the surrounding mountains not to mention the seemingly-undulating coastal plains. The 2,000 m high side walls of the Great Rift Valley lie in the western coast. The middle part of the western coast is the source of the Lukuga River, which joins the Zaire River. The scenic beauty and the biological importance of this lake have always drawn the attention of people.

The rich culture of Burundi is deeply rooted in its own tradition though the influence of the neighboring countries can not be denied. People mainly live in the rural area. They believe in family bonding. Music, dance, poetry are integrated part of their life.

Burundi Museums has got a wide collection of the musical instruments, weapons, statues among others which provide the tourists with an idea of Burundi culture and tradition. Once you visit these museums you will be able to discover various unknown facts and ancients secrets.

Kibira National Park is the perfect getaway for adventurous tourists and wildlife lovers. The Kibira National Park along with the Kibira forest in Burundi is the best place to check out some unique wildlife species of this African nation. Red colobus monkeys, baboons, chimpanzees and the crested Mangabeys are some of the amazing creatures of the Kibira National Park in Burundi.

The mountain chain surrounding the park hides the awesome view of the thermal springs but while heading towards the park, the tea plantations of Teza and Rwegura offer some of the best scenic attractions.

The preservation of the Kibira National Park is mainly done for eco-tourism as it is the single mountainous forest in the entire Burundi area. Thus the Kibira National Park is a great place to hangout while touring the beautiful country of Burundi and is one of the best Burundi tourist attractions.

Bururi Natural Reserve lies on the extreme southern edge of Congo-Nile divide and is one of the popular Burundi tourist attractions. Bururi Forest Natural Reserve is a tiny patch of forest land and lies on the western portion of Bururi town. The reserve stretches to about 3,300 ha of land and the rest of the area is covered by the semi-evergreen forest. Thus the Bururi Natural Reserve is one of the finest locales in Burundi and is genuinely meant for the wildlife and nature lovers

Rusizi National Parkis the most popular and sought after tourist attraction in Burundi. Located in the northwest of Bujumbura, the park is commonly known as Parc National de la Rusizi. The park is divided into two parts; the larger part lies on the eastern bank of Rusizi River whereas the smaller part forms the delta of Rusizi at the entrance point of Lake Tanganyika.

Tourists will enjoy a lot in this park as they can explore various unique species of flora and fauna and the environment also supports the existence of these unique species. Wildlife species in Rusizi National Park include hippopotamus, antelopes and monkeys along with numerous species of colorful birds.

Among all the popular tourist attractions of Burundi, the Saga Beach is the most famous one and the adjacent resort makes it all the more attractive. The serene and tranquil atmosphere on the Saga beach is extremely relaxing and refreshing and is ideal after a long, tiresome day.

The natural message at these exotic reserves followed by a shower in the heavenly water of these natural waterfalls acts as a refreshing treat to the body. Karera Falls is one of the best gift of nature to its people.

Burundi is a famous African destination and attracts a lot of tourist worldwide. The adventurous traveler will fall in love with the uniqueness of the wonderful locales of Burundi.

Peter K. Philip

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