Burundi is a small country in East Africa, neighboring Lake Tanganyika in the south west, Rwanda in the north, Tanzania in the East, and Democratic Republic of Congo in the west. The capital Bujumbura was indigenously a port on Lake Tanganyika and it developed into one of the most prosperous cities in the country.

It occupies an area equal to 27,830 square kilometres (10,750 sq mi) in size, of which 25,650 square kilometres (9,900 sq mi) is land. The country has 974 kilometres (605 mi) of land border: 233 kilometres (145 mi) of which is shared with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 290 kilometres (180 mi) with Rwanda and 451 kilometres (280 mi) with Tanzania. As a landlocked country, Burundi possesses no coastline, although it straddles the crest of the Nile-Congo River watershed.

The country became independent in 1962 after the Belgians and Germans colonialists handing it over to the natives. This country is known as the “Switzerland of Africa” for its mild and temperate climate and mountainous landscape. Burundi comprises of three tribes of people that is the Twa, Tutsi and the Hutu. The main languages spoken in Burundi are Kirundi, Swahili and French and a few speak English since it was introduced as the official language after joining the East African community in 2007.

Activities & Attractions:

Bujumbura the capital city offers wonder activities as you take a city tour because of its approximate to Lake Tanganyika, the second deepest lake on the universe, it offers lots of opportunities for sport fishing, and water skiing and sailing are also common lakeside activities, with chosen areas on the lake set aside for swimmers. There are also other activities you can encounter while you are in the country like tennis, golf, horse riding, bowling and volley ball.. One can also have a wonderful and live night life in the city as there are many bars, lounges and discotheque to spend a night.

Burundi tourist attractions are plenty and the country has lots to offer to the visitors. Burundi being one of the significant African countries it provides exquisite holiday opportunities for all kinds of travelers; be it the adventurous or the laid back one. The breathtaking landscapes, Savannah forests and the various tourist attractions make Burundi a hot favorite destination of the travelers. Some of the famous Burundi tourist attractions are mentioned below:

• The Chutes de la Kagera are a spectacular series of waterfalls in southeastern Burundi which are situated to the south of Rutana.

• Kibabi Hot Springs are located near Kilemba
• Lake Tanganyika is divided by 4 countries, Burundi inclusive. It is the deepest lake in Africa and holds the greatest volume of fresh water.
• Makamba Nature Reserve
• Karera Falls
• Bururi Natural Reserve
• Saga Beach
• Rwihinda Lake Natural Reserve