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Cyanika Border – Gateway Between Uganda and Rwanda for Tourism and Trade

The Cyanika Border, also known as Kyanika Border, is one of the safest borders in East Africa and lies between Uganda and Rwanda.

It is located in the southwestern part of Uganda, in Kisoro District, Kigezi sub-region, and in the northwestern part of Rwanda.

The border is strategically located near several game parks, including Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda.

This location has significantly boosted trade and tourism between the two countries.

It has been recorded that most tourists using the Cyanika Border are on gorilla safaris, either for Uganda or Rwanda, as gorilla trekking is one of the most popular tourism activities in the region.

Means of Transport at Cyanika Border

  • Buses
  • Tourist cars
  • Airplanes

Documents Required to Cross Cyanika Border

Crossing the Cyanika Border is relatively quick, provided tourists have the necessary documents, such as:

  • National Identification Card
  • Tourist visa
  • Passport

Accommodation Facilities Near the Border

  • Golden Monkey Guest House
  • Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
  • Kisoro Tourist Hotel
  • Nkuringo Lodge

Other Activities for Tourists Using the Cyanika Border

  • Birding
  • Nature walks
  • Visits to cultural villages

In a nutshell, the Cyanika Border is an important socio-economic gateway for both Uganda and Rwanda, playing a key role in facilitating trade and tourism between the two countries.



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