Hotels near Bujumbura International Airport (BJM), Bujumbura

I liked the most the security 100% , I liked the location very good environment in secure neighborhood without noise . I liked the kitchen I liked the service the way there is someone home who was helping us anytime we need to buy something he was there to help us . I enjoyed tv and movies I liked the way it is very close to main road which make easy to get taxi

Bujumbura has changed from the worse to much better compared to my trip in 2022. The streets have been repaired. No more potholes in the street. The city’s cleanness has been improved. The old shops have been renovated. People who used to snatch the pulses, wallets or phones are not seen. It is much safer to use your phone while walking in the city.

First I wasn't there as a tourist or missionary. I don't care where you are from, if you go it will change your attitude. You will see poverty. You will see hungry children living on the street. you will also see a nation filled with patriotism, pride, joy, kindness and friendly faces. If you leave Burundi without making a new friend (or more) that is on you. Despite the current gasoline/ oil crisis I did not have any trouble with traveling. getting a taxi is easy cost between $7-$17 US Dollars for a taxi depending on the distance. Meals ranged from $7-$15 with $10 offering you many good options. the place I stayed (Eripha Apartments) had a kitchen, so I save a ton of money by shopping at the farmers market and preparing my own meals. the farmers market is about a 2 minute walk from Eripha. If your light skinned bring sun block for sure. I followed universal precautions, meaning I didn't go out at night, walked with a local. I visited the beach, the local zoo and local churches for Christmas. I wanted to visit some of the more "rustic" or "primitive" restaurants (basically a chair on someone's front porch) but my local friend was very protective of me. Be aware the infostructure in Burundi is holding the country back from really competing in the world economy. If you are Muzungu (white) they assume you have money, so you really need a local to be with. I encountered over a hundred elementary school age children that all wanted to give me a high five, I actually ended up running from them. But If I even turned from my local friend for a few seconds locals came up to me and wanted to talk to me. Others were shy and just staired, in those cases I always spoke first "Jumbo"! I miss Burundi.