Bujumbura
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- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
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Introduction
Bujumbura is the capital and largest city in Burundi. It has a total population of about half a million people. The city is located at the northeastern corner of Lake Tanganyika and functions as the administrative, industrial and economic heart of the country. The city has become much more relaxed since the rebels and the government are living along in relative peace again, although very recently there was again some shooting by a rebel group which did not join this peace pact. It is not really unsafe for travellers though and the city has an attractive colonial centre, markets and both a cathedral and mosque and nearby is the Livingstone-Stanley Monument.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
- Colonial centre
- Markets
- Burundi Museum of Life
- Burundi Geological Museum
- Nearby Livingstone-Stanley Monument
Events and Festivals
Weather
Bujumbura has a tropical climate with generally hot and humid conditions. Daytime temperatures average 30 °C while nights are around 20 °C. December to February is the hottest time and also fairly dry, just like the slightly cooler and dry time from June to September. April is generally one of the wettest months.
Getting There
By Plane
Aéroport international de Bujumbura (BJM) is where the international flights arrive and depart. International destinations include Brussels with Brussels Airlines, Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, Nairobi with Kenya Airways and Kigali with Rwandair Express.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
Several bus companies offer transfers between Bujumbura and Kigali in Rwanda. There are also buses on a bad road between Bujumbura and Cyangugu (Lake Kivu).
To and from Tanzania, there are also a number of options to cross borders, but safety conditions are rather poor during these days.
By Boat
There used to be boat connections between Bujumbura , Kigoma (Tanzania) and Zambia, but ask around if these are still available.
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