The golden plains
Tall grass.
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Ruvubu National Park is Burundi's largest park, covering 508 square kilometres, and was established in 1980. It takes its name from the Ruvubu River running its length, spans four provinces and touches Tanzania to the south. It is the last remnant of the natural grassland that once covered most of the country's north-east. The park holds hippos, Nile crocodiles, African buffalo, waterbuck and many duiker species. Five primate species live here, including olive baboons, vervet monkeys, red colobus and blue monkeys. About 200 bird species have been recorded. You see plains of tall golden grass scattered with low, twisted trees, and rolling hills stretching to the horizon. In the valley the river runs between green banks. The scene changes greatly between the green of the rains and the gold of the dry season. It is about 35 km from Muyinga in a straight line. Services are very limited, so arrange your visit in advance with the responsible authority and a guide. Carry water and food.
Tall grass.
Hippos.
On the hills.
Between Karuzi, Muyinga, Cankuzo and Ruyigi, Burundi
Hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, monkeys and antelope.
Yes, services are very limited.