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Bujumbura
About Bujumbura
Bujumbura is the capital of Burundi. The city on the banks of Lake Tanganyika is Burundi's largest city and its main port. The city's architecture still has elements from the 19th century German colonial times.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Visit Bujumbura Beach
- Take a stroll over Bujumbura’s lively market
- See Musee Vivant-a reconstructed traditional Burundian village
- The Burundi Geological Museum
- The Islamic Cultural Centre
Highlights in the vicinity
- Rusizi National Park
- See the source of the Nile
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 300 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC +2
- Weather: Hot climate with temperatures around 25°C. Rainy season from February to May.
- Bujumbura has been the scene of frequent fighting during Burundi’s civil war between Hutu’s and Tutsi’s.
Local transport
- Taxi
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Bujumbura Airport
- Ferries to Kigoma in Tanzania
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