The Kagitumba Border Post, also known as the Kagitumba-Mirama Hills One-Stop Border Post, is one of the main crossings between Rwanda and Uganda.
It is one of the busiest border points, along with Katuna and Cyanika. Since 2018, this border has been operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Kagitumba Border Post plays an important role in tourism and cross-border trade between the two landlocked countries, Rwanda and Uganda. Passengers can cross at any time, and its creation was meant to reduce traffic at the Katuna border.
This border post was upgraded to a One-Stop Border in 2015. Like other major border points such as Katuna/Gatuna and Cyanika, Kagitumba handles large numbers of trucks and buses crossing between the two countries.
The 24/7 service at Kagitumba is designed to provide efficient services and improve traveler satisfaction.
Kagitumba mainly serves freight transporters traveling from the Mombasa port in Kenya to Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda, just like Gatuna.
Mirama Hills
Mirama Hills are located in Ntungamo District, Ankole sub-region, near the intersection of the Uganda-Rwanda border with Tanzania. By road, it is about 350 kilometers from Kampala and 30 kilometers from Ntungamo town.
The Kagitumba-Mirama Hills One-Stop Border Post is especially helpful in reducing the time it takes to transport heavy cargo across East Africa.
This border post is the shortest and easiest route for crossing between Uganda and Rwanda, compared to Gatuna or Cyanika.
During the construction of the Kagitumba-Mirama Border, the 37-kilometer Ntungamo-Mirama Hills route was also upgraded.
Transporters now spend less time on the road than before. Previously, it was difficult to travel through this route because of poor roads, high transportation costs, and other challenges.
Other Border Posts Connecting Uganda and Rwanda
- Gatuna/Katuna Border: The Gatuna/Katuna Border offers an easy connection for tourists and cargo traveling between Rwanda and Kabale in Uganda. It also provides access to popular gorilla trekking destinations. Visitors can cross from Rwanda to Uganda to trek gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or from Uganda to Rwanda to visit Volcanoes National Park. Why is the Gatuna Border important? This border is one of the key East African crossings. It not only provides easy access to Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, but also connects to the Mombasa port in Kenya and other major cities in East Africa. On average, over 2,518 trucks pass through the Gatuna Border each month, connecting Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, and Eastern D.R. Congo.
- Cyanika Border: The Cyanika Border is ideal for travelers heading to Kisoro and beyond. It is especially useful for those interested in gorilla trekking. Visitors can easily reach Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, which is home to both golden monkeys and mountain gorillas.
With these and other border posts available, traveling between Rwanda and Uganda is now easier. All borders are fully reopened, and business has resumed, marking the end of a three-year standoff between the two countries.
