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Bujumbura: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Bujumbura, formerly Usumbura, is the economic capital, former political capital, largest city and main port of Burundi. It ships most of the country's chief export, coffee, as well as cotton and tin ore.

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Now in the cityBujumbura+23°CCloudy · sunset 05:53 PMupdated 04:22 PM
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Exchange rateBIF 2,993.46per 1 $BIF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Addition of information about a declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC on 15 May (‘Health page’).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • crime
  • health risks
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Reconsider travel to Burundi due to political violence , crime , and health . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. The possibility for political violence exists throughout Burundi. Police and military checkpoints are common and can limit movement. Police may search private homes for weapons. The borders may close without notice.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport BJM8 km from the centre
Gitega Airport GID61 km from the centre
Kamembe Airport KME114 km from the centre
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