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Gitega to Bujumbura

Updated: March 14, 2024 09:13 AM
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Gitega to Bujumbura - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Gitega is the capital of Burundi, and Bujumbura is the largest city in Burundi. The distance between Gitega and Bujumbura is about 100 kilometers. The official language of Burundi is French, but Kirundi is also spoken. The currency of Burundi is the Burundian franc. The best time to visit Burundi is during the dry season, which runs from June to September.

Language

  • Official language: French
  • Other languages spoken: Kirundi

Currency

  • Currency: Burundian franc

Distance

  • Distance between Gitega and Bujumbura: about 100 kilometers

How to Reach

  • By road: The journey by road takes about 2 hours.
  • By air: There are no direct flights between Gitega and Bujumbura. You can take a flight from Gitega to Bujumbura via Kigali.

Expenses

  • Accommodation: The cost of accommodation in Bujumbura ranges from $20 to $100 per night.
  • Food: The cost of food in Bujumbura is relatively inexpensive. You can expect to spend around $5 to $10 per day on food.
  • Transportation: The cost of transportation in Bujumbura is also relatively inexpensive. You can expect to spend around $1 to $2 per day on transportation.

Best time to go

  • The best time to visit Bujumbura is during the dry season, which runs from June to September.

What to Eat

  • Some of the popular dishes in Bujumbura include:
  • Matoke: A dish made from green bananas
  • Ibihaza: A dish made from sweet potatoes
  • Ubugali: A dish made from cornmeal

Where to Go

  • Some of the popular tourist attractions in Bujumbura include:
  • The Rusizi National Park
  • The Livingstone-Stanley Monument
  • The Bujumbura Cathedral

FAQ

  • What is the capital of Burundi?
  • Gitega
  • What is the largest city in Burundi?
  • Bujumbura
  • What is the distance between Gitega and Bujumbura?
  • About 100 kilometers
  • What is the official language of Burundi?
  • French
  • What is the currency of Burundi?
  • Burundian franc
  • What is the best time to visit Burundi?
  • During the dry season, which runs from June to September

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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