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Off The Beaten Path: Rusizi National Park
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  • Written by Rrroel on Oct 20, 2004
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  • 10 to 15km north of Bujumbura on the road to the Congo is the Rusizi National Park, where you can see some hippos and crocodiles. There is debate whether there are still some antilopes and the last elephant has been shot and eaten years ago by one of the rebel movements. He was alone anyway. You need your own 4x4 car and then the guide will show you around.
    Important: check the security situation before you go, since lawless Congo is just next door and Burundian rebels used to hide in the park. For the moment, I would actually advice against visiting it, but it makes for a nice change out of town when safe.

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    Comments for Rrroel about Bujumbura
    SLLiew Sat Mar 3, 2007 06:33 UTC
     Great informative tips of a less travelled country. Cheers, SL
    sprdak11 Wed Jan 17, 2007 18:41 UTC
     Nice page. Greetings.
    triplehelix Wed Jan 18, 2006 04:56 UTC
     thats so sad... what exactly is going on over there? hope you remain safe in such an unstable country.
    blue_sky04 Tue Nov 30, 2004 08:31 UTC
     Nice photo & information. I have always wanted to visit African countries.
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