Things To Do In Bujumbura

Beach

Uvira Roadway, Karera Beach (on Lake Tanganyika about 20 min from the city). A lovely beach resort.

Saga Beach, Uvira Highway (on Lake Tanganyika about 20 min of town). The beach is equipped with a restaurant, an entertainment complex, and a hotel. A pleasant area to spend some time.

Bora Bora Plage is located just across from Saga.

Nature

Burundi Association for Wildlife Protection (ABO). A local conservation organization that leads birding trips in Rusizi Park and surrounding regions. Several of their guides are fluent in English.

Culture

Consult local fliers for information about Burundian drummer performances, or just keep an eye out for a wedding event. Additionally, with the assistance of locals, you may arrange to visit a drum troop, take a lesson, and then see a private performance.

The Centre Culturel Francais (CCF), Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore, +257 222351, organizes several events (City Centre). Their offices provide a comprehensive monthly film, theatre, and music schedule. Additionally, CCF provides classes in French and Kiswahili (individual and group).

The Asiatic quarter’s Ciné Caméo (19 Avenue des Paysans) plays all the current films for around 2000FBu. The country’s lone cinema and a place to cool down on scorching dry season evenings.