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Burundi Travel Guide

3 destinations

Quick Facts

Capital
Gitega
Currency
BIF (FBu)
Language
Kirundi / French
Best Time to Visit
Jun–Sep
Budget Level
$

Travel Advisory

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel
Crime Health

🇺🇸 US State Department Advisory

Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Updated to reflect the end of ordered departure of eligible family members and authorized departure for non-emergency employees and updates to U.S. government employee movement restrictions. Reconsider travel to Burundi due to political violence, crime, and health . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to : The former Central Market located on Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore in Bujumbura due to the risk of violent crime . Cibitoke and Bubanza provinces a...

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Updated: Tue, 29 Apr 2025

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