Nature
Bujumbura is just a hop and a skip away from some of Burundi’s best national parks showcasing the lush green vegetation that Burundi is famous for, such as Kibira National Park.
Bujumbura is the dynamic and soulful capital city of Burundi. Best known for the vivacious spirit of its local people, Bujumbura is renowned for its love of good food, drink and energetic dancing. Located along the banks of Lake Tanganyika, the local civilians spend most weekends swimming, eating and drinking at the lake-edge freshwater beach.
Cheap flights to Bujumbura are now available for a limited period of time, so prepare to be swept up by this city’s irresistible charm and infectious energy! Bujumbura is home to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM), located 25 minutes from the city centre by car.
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Bujumbura is just a hop and a skip away from some of Burundi’s best national parks showcasing the lush green vegetation that Burundi is famous for, such as Kibira National Park.
Rusizi Nature Reserve is just an hour’s drive out of Bujumbura and boasts idyllic local wildlife such as African birds, hippos and crocodiles.
Heavily influenced by its French colonial heritage, Bujumbura buzzes with a distinctly French rhythm that is evident in the local French cuisine, drinks and cafes.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | Burundi |
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Currency | Burundian Franc |
Language | French/Kirundi |
Hub Airport | Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) |
Airline | Air Burundi |
Time Zone | GMT + 2 |
Travel Adaptor | Type C/E |
Burundi enjoys moderate temperatures throughout the year, making a visit to Bujumbura enjoyable no matter what time of the year it is! Bujumbura’s high season takes place between June and August, known locally as the “long, dry season”. During this time tourist crowds are at their greatest and many people flock to Lake Tanganyika for bird and animal watching. October to May is the rainy season in Burundi, with a brief dry season occurring between December and January. The ideal time to visit Bujumbura is between December and January. Weather is dry at this time and busy tourist crowds have since dispersed.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | 11°C | 12°C | 11°C | 11°C | 10°C | 9°C | 10°C | 11°C | 10°C | 11°C | 10°C | 9°C |
High °C | 16°C | 15°C | 16°C | 17°C | 17°C | 16°C | 18°C | 17°C | 16°C | 14°C | 12°C | 16°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 48 | 30 | 102 | 145 | 81 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 48 | 93 | 119 | 78 |
Situated on the north-eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, one of Africa’s Great Lakes, lies the charming French-colonial city of Bujumbura. Despite development being stagnated for several years due to years of conflict, Bujumbura is a bustling, thriving east African city, proud of its heritage and eager to welcome incoming visitors. Remnants of its French-colonial past are scattered everywhere across the city- from its old French architecture, French-influenced cuisine and Parisian style cafes and parlours.
Bujumbura is also a fantastic base for travellers wishing to explore Burundi’s lush rainforests and wildlife. Nearby nature parks offer hippos, Nile crocodiles and a host of African and foreign bird species that pass over Africa.
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