Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) is located 7 mi/11 km northwest of the capital. Taxis provide transportation into the city. (Negotiate taxi fares before getting into the cab.)
A ferry serving Bujumbura provides transportation across Lake Tanganyika, with stops at Kigoma, Tanzania, and Mpulungu, Zambia.
Be aware that travel can be hazardous throughout the country. Most transportation is via taxi and rented car (we prefer a rented car with a driver who is familiar with local road conditions). Rental cars can be obtained by the day or by the hour. The once-serviceable roads from Bujumbura to most of the provincial capitals have fallen into disrepair. Minibus service between Bujumbura and the provincial capitals is cheap but uncomfortable and undependable. Carry your passport with you at all times. Avoid the city bus service in Bujumbura.
