Flights from Bujumbura Intl. Airport, Bujumbura

When you fly to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM), you can explore the city of Bujumbura, which is known for its freewheeling nature and decidedly French outlook. Since Bujumbura is a port city, you can watch ships arriving and sailing away on the waters of Lake Tanganyika, the largest inland lake in Africa. Many residents and visitors also head to the beaches along the north shore of the lake, such as Saga Plage Beach where there are white sands and Swahili musical performances.

Attractions

While you are in Bujumbura, you might want to head over to the Institut Francais Burundi where musical performances, food events and art-house film exhibits are held. The La Pierre de Livingstone et Stanley is a large rock at which Dr. David Livingstone and Henry Stanley purportedly met. You can visit the Musee Vivant Zoo, and there is also a rebuilt traditional Burundi hut in the area that may interest culture buffs.

Hints and tips

After you fly to BJM, you can reach Bujumbura, which is a little more than 6 miles away, via taxi or shared shuttle. Within the city, travelers will find many bus stations. Every summer, the city holds the Bujumbura Summer Fest, which features live performances by some of the top artists in Burundi.