Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Gatuna Katuna Kigali Kampala in Virunga Gorilla
The border between Rwanda and Uganda is a stunningly beautiful frontier, winding for 172 kilometers through the lush, green, and intensely cultivated hills of the Great Rift Valley. This is a passage through the “land of a thousand hills” and the “pearl of Africa,” a region known for its dramatic landscapes and primate populations.
Cyanika Bwindi Quiet in Tense Scrutiny Scenic Hill
You have two main crossings to choose from. The busiest is the Gatuna (Rwanda) and Katuna (Uganda) border, located on the main highway between the capitals of Kigali and Kampala. A second, often quieter option is the Cyanika crossing, which is conveniently located for those traveling between the gorilla trekking areas of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda.