Bujumbura Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
former capital of Burundi
About Bujumbura
Bujumbura was the capital of Burundi until 2019, when the capital was moved to the second largest cityGitega. Bujumburafeatures a tropical savanna climate (Aw), with distinct wet season from October to April and dry season from May to September. Average temperature is23°C (73°F), constant among the year. Bujumbura is much hotter than other part of the country due to it low altitude:800m (2,600ft). Bujumbura has 147 rainy days per year and records786mm (30.9in)of rainfalls annually, less than other parts of the country. Wind blows fromLake Tanganyikaduring the day and stops in the evening.
Top Attractions in Bujumbura
Explore the best things to see and do in Bujumbura:
- ★Association Burundaise pour la protection des Oiseaux (ABO)
- ★Bugarama
- ★Cathédrale Regina Mundi de Bujumbura
- ★Karera Beach
- ★Livingstone–Stanley Monument
- ★Mausolée du Prince Louis Rwagasore
- ★Monument de l’Unité National
- ★Musée Vivant
Where to Eat in Bujumbura
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴BBQ
- 🍴Botanika
- 🍴Cercle de la Paix de Bujumbura
- 🍴Chez Andre
- 🍴Chez Michel
- 🍴“Chez Vaya”
Where to Stay in Bujumbura
- 🏨Best Outlook Hotel
- 🏨Camel Africa Hotel
- 🏨Dorado Hotel
- 🏨Guesthouse Ave du Cafe
- 🏨Hotel Alexestel
- 🏨Hotel Alexestel, Nyakabiga
Bujumbura Travel Guide Sections
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