Location: Bujumbura
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Bujumbura (/ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊərə/; French pronunciation: [byʒœ̃byʁa]), formerly Usumbura, is the 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. It is on the north-eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, the second deepest lake in the world after Lake Baikal.
Restaurants in Bujumbura
1. Rusizi National Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By rschyvens - Bujumbura, Burundi
We went on a small boat tour on the Tanganyka lake .... very very nice ..... fauna and flora well respected... and not far from city centre, ideal for an afternoon outing with friends....and to see 120 hippo's, lots of birds, and if your lucky on the water, you will find some crocodiles....
2. Augustine Tours Ltd
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Augustine Tours offers corporate travel services and all-inclusive tours packages to East Africa namely Rwanda,Burundi,Uganda,Tanzania and Kenya. Our team will cater to your special requests. We offer expert and passionate advice for getting the right hotel ,tour, car rental in Burundi,Rwanda,Uganda,Tanzania and Uganda.
Reviewed By Maya S - Iringa, Tanzania
I reached out to Augustine by email about touring the small but marvelous country of Burundi and we quickly arranged a short 3 day trip to Bujumbura and around the country. I inquired about home stays, hoping to take in some of the culture, and it turned out that although none had been arranged for, Augustin himself would be willing to house me for my stay! I took the bus in from Rwanda and met up with Augustin at the bus station, and as it was Easter, when we arrived at his home, I was invited to the celebration, complete with a roasted goat and plenty of lovely and friendly relatives. I was made to feel very much at home and experience the hospitality and geniality of Burundians. Over the next few days we took a tour around the city and the country. We visited a site that demonstrated traditional Burundian culture and tradition, and a history museum that covered pre-European invasion through the terrible time of genocide up to modern times. We saw a stone monument that marks the location of where the legendary Stanley and Livingstone camped. We walked up and down Bujumbura's beach where locals party and relax as though you are in California, and watched the famed drummers practice their craft. One positive legacy of the French occupation was an outstanding patisserie (pastry bakery) where I overindulged on ridiculously delicious ecclairs and treats and forgot I was in Burundi and not Paris. The next time I visit, I will have to arrange for tours in other countries, as Augustin also arranged for activities in neighboring countries.
3. Livingstone-Stanley Monument
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Nice_FranceMichel - Nice, France
This monument celebrates the supposed meeting point where the american journalist Henri Stanley finally met Dr. Livingstone in the middle of Africa, on the banks of the Tanganyka lake, which is now Burundi
Stanley started his search of Dr. Livingstone, from the West African coast in Congo, to finally find him there, while he was actually looking to find the source of the Nile river.
Actually he was not sure the man he met was Livingstone ; and upon meeting him he raised his hat and asked : "Dr. Livingstone I presume ? ? ", a call which would remain famous for ever..........
4. Come and See Burundi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
ABOUT US: Come and See Burundi (CSBU) is a Burundian International travel and business Company, It is made up of four departments 1. Tourism | 2. Investment | 3. Enterprise | 4. Social. It promises and dedications are to provide the client with complete tours & travels related services and business management services as well as transforming Burundi to a modern world standard.
Reviewed By mixa1991 - Melbourne, Australia
I had absolutely amazing time touring Burundi with Come and See Burundi, the quality of Come and See Burundi services are remarkable. from the hotel, logistics and food everything was perfect. i strongly recommend anyone want to visit or invest in Burundi to go through, Come and See Burundi.
5. Eglise Vivante de Jesus Christ
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By MKH2017 - Dallas, Texas
If you are an English or French speaking visitor, make sure that you tell it to the ushers so that they can direct you to the right section with translation kits.
6. Monument de l'Unite
7. Reptile Park (Parc des Reptiles)
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 13 reviews
8. Regina Mundi Cathedral
Overall Ratings
3 based on 3 reviews
9. Musee Vivant
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Gerrit B - Urk, The Netherlands
This place you can't really call a zoo like you might know from America or Europe with animals more or less living in their natural environment. Here the few animals, 1 cheetah, 3 monkey's , 6 crocodiles, some serpents and some birds, live in cages. The main attraction is to feed the predators life Guinea pigs or fruit to the monkey's. You can also pet a crocodile or hold a snake.
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