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, alongside Katuna and Cyanika. Since 2018, this border has operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Kagitumba Border Post plays an important role in tourism and cross-border trade between Rwanda and Uganda, both landlocked countries. Passengers can cross at any time, and the post was created in part to reduce traffic at the Katuna border.
This border post was upgraded to a One-Stop Border Post in 2015. Like other major crossings such as Katuna/Gatuna and Cyanika, Kagitumba handles large numbers of trucks and buses moving between the two countries.
The 24/7 service at Kagitumba is designed to provide efficient processing and improve the experience for travelers.
Kagitumba mainly serves freight transporters moving goods from the port of Mombasa in Kenya to Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo via Uganda, much like Gatuna does.
Mirama Hills
Mirama Hills is located in Ntungamo District, in the Ankole sub-region, near where the Uganda-Rwanda border meets Tanzania. By road, it is about 350 kilometers from Kampala and 30 kilometers from Ntungamo town.
The Kagitumba-Mirama Hills One-Stop Border Post plays a key role in reducing the time it takes to move heavy cargo across East Africa.
This border post offers 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 they used to. Previously, travel through this route was difficult due to poor road conditions, 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.
This border is one of the key East African crossings. It provides easy access to Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, and connects to the port of Mombasa in Kenya as well as other major cities across East Africa. On average, over 2,518 trucks pass through the Gatuna Border each month, linking Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.
Cyanika Border: The Cyanika Border is ideal for travelers heading to Kisoro and beyond, and is especially useful for those interested in gorilla trekking. Visitors can easily reach Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home to both golden monkeys and mountain gorillas.
Crossing Between Rwanda and Uganda Today
With these and other border posts available, traveling between Rwanda and Uganda has become considerably easier. All borders are fully reopened, and cross-border business has resumed, marking the end of a period of tension between the two countries.
