Shop for locally made handicrafts such as straw baskets, wicker items, wood carvings, batik clothing and handbags made from raffia, a tightly woven strawlike material. Haggling, particularly in outdoor markets, is customary.
Shopping Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-noon and 2-6 pm; Saturday 8 am-12:30 pm.
Day By Day
We recommend the following itinerary for Burundi:
Day 1—Arrive Bujumbura.
Day 2—Tour Bujumbura.
Day 3—Take a day trip to Gitega. Overnight in Bujumbura.
Day 4—Depart Burundi.
