Burundi Travel Guide: Location, Attractions and Tourism
A small country on Lake Tanganyika, rarely visited by tourists.
Burundi is a small, hilly country in East Africa bordering Rwanda, Tanzania and the DR Congo, with a shoreline on Lake Tanganyika. Gitega is the political capital and Bujumbura is the largest city.
Attractions include Lake Tanganyika beaches, Kibira National Park and Ruvubu National Park. Tourism is limited, so check current travel advice. See Lake Tanganyika and East Africa travel guides.
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At a glance
- Capitals: Gitega (political), Bujumbura (largest city)
- Lake: Tanganyika
- Parks: Kibira, Ruvubu
- Advice: Check current guidance
What to See
Beaches on Lake Tanganyika and highland forests in Kibira.
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