Almost all travelers crossing to Rwanda from Uganda and vice versa go through the Cyanika or Katuna/Gatuna border crossings. However, a few have had the chance to cross between Rwanda and Uganda through the Mirama Hills border post.
It is located in southwest Uganda in Ntungamo district, at the border of Uganda and Rwanda, very close to where the borders of Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania intersect.
Mirama Hills town derives its name from the Mirama Hills in the area, rising up to 1560 meters above sea level. Mirama lies on the banks of the River Muvumba, a tributary of the Kagera River. Mirama Hills is on the Uganda side and Kagitumba is on the Rwanda side.
Unlike Katuna and Cyanika, which only have points of interest in neighboring towns and districts, Mirama Hills offers several attractions that can occupy your time before crossing into the other country.
Travelers crossing via Mirama can take short excursions in the neighborhood to visit several amazing features that are truly beautiful. The confluence of the Muvumba River marking the international borders of Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania is a must-see while at this border.
Travelers can also explore the Mirama Hills central market, the town council offices, and other attractions in Mirama Hills.
Along the route to Mirama Hills from Kampala City, tourists can visit Lake Mburo National Park, approximately two hours’ drive from Ntungamo town. Here, travelers can see amazing wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, warthogs, hippos, and various bird species.
Lake Mburo and its stunning scenery are additional features tourists enjoy seeing on any safari in Lake Mburo National Park.
From Mirama Hills, Queen Elizabeth National Park is a closer destination. This park is a real medley of wonders that attracts countless tourists who come to see the beautiful scenery filled with hills dotted with numerous craters and crater lakes.
It is the only park where visitors can track the tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector. Tourists here also spot some of the world’s most beautiful wildlife, including lions, hippos, warthogs, topis, oribis, and many others.
Not to be missed is the Kazinga Channel, probably the longest channel in the world, connecting Lake George and Lake Edward.
Many travelers passing through Mirama Hills never want to miss Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Though a bit farther away, a four-hour drive would be worthwhile to see the mountain gorillas, the amazing giant apes that inhabit the forest.
Bwindi is home to more than 700 mountain gorillas, which is almost three-quarters of the world’s total population.
Mirama Hills is accessible by road, just 350 kilometers away from Uganda’s capital, Kampala. It is also a 30-minute drive from Ntungamo, the nearest town to the border.
Whether it’s a business trip or leisure, if it involves crossing the border to Rwanda or Uganda, consider passing through Mirama Hills border post. It will provide you with memories beyond just the border crossing experience.
