Plane tickets to Burundi

Burundi is located in Africa. Gitega is the capital and also one of the biggest cities. There are other cities like Bujumbura, Muyinga that you can explore during your visit to Burundi.

During your trip around Burundi, you can try Ugali, Matura and mahu, Marahagwe, Ibiharage, Boko Boko harees and many other local delicacies.

General information about Burundi

Burundi uses Burundian franc (FBu) (BIF). Therefore, we advise you to exchange money for the best rates before your trip.

With a population of roughly 11.87 million, Burundi is one of the world's top 100 most populated countries.

The only official language in Burundi is Kirundi. However, travelers will also commonly hear English as these are the languages of the largest international communities within Burundi.

Burundi is bordered by Rwanda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Burundi has an equatorial climate with dry and hot summers and mild winters. When packing your backpack, don’t forget the sunblocker to protect your skin from the sun. Also, take the cultural context into consideration when packing your clothes. It’s worth finding out about local traditions in advance of your travels to Burundi.