BURUNDI
BURUNDI
BURUNDI
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Location: Burundi
Location: Mugere, Burundi
Location: South eastern Burundi
New York: TBC
Washington DC: TBC
For more useful information on safety & security, local laws / customs, health and more, please see the below official US travel.state.gov web link for Burundi travel advice. NB: Entry requirements herein listed are for US nationals only, unless stated otherwise.
You can also find recommended information on vaccinations, malaria and other more detailed health considerations for travel to Afghanistan, at the below official US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) weblink.
The currency is the Burundian franc, denoted by the symbol “FBu” (ISO code: BIF).
Banknotes in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 francs circulate.
- Ecobank, Equity bank and KCB have ATMs in Burundi where you can get a cash withdrawal with Visa Card or MasterCard. The Ecobank website has a full list of locations.
EAT:
For the international traveller, Burundi offers some culinary surprises — fresh fish from Lake Tanganyika and produce from the nation’s rich volcanic soil are particularly notable. There is a sizeable South Asian community, offering curried dishes alongside the more traditional rice and beans, and French-inspired European offerings. For lighter meals, samosas and skewered meats are common, and bananas and fresh fruit are often served as a sweet snack.
The national dish is beef brochettes (kebabs) and grilled plantains (cooking bananas) available almost everywhere.
Other signature dishes are:
- Mealie-Meal Porridge
- Sangala fish garnished with onions and stewed beef
DRINK:
Soft drinks and beer are readily available. As in Rwanda and DRC, big 72cl Primus bottles are available for between USD1-2 as well as Amstel, which is about USD2. Both are locally produced and of good quality.
Although accommodation in rural areas can be basic, Bujumbura hosts a number of international-grade hotels, catering to a mainly UN and international clientèle. Notable hotels include the Source du Nil (USD120/night), the Hotel Botanika (USD85/night), the Clos de Limbas (USD70/night) and the new, anglophone Sun Safari.
A cheaper option is the Hotel Residence Saga at USD25 a night.
Burundi is endowed with very flourishing craftsmanship, with unique delicate and attractive shapes.
Burundi has developed plastic arts only very recently. The visitor will be able to find Gitega and Bujumbura talented artist able to carve sceneries on wooden boards and paint landscapes with beautifully shaded bluish backgrounds.
Location: Burundi
Location: Mugere, Burundi
Location: South eastern Burundi
New York: TBC
Washington DC: TBC