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Getting around in Burundi

Air: 

There are no scheduled internal flights at present.

Side of road: 
Right
Road quality: 

Most roads are sealed.

There are main roads east from Bujumbura to Muramvya (once the royal city of Burundi) and south to Gitega.

Both journeys can be completed without too much strain during the dry season, but any road travel can be difficult in the rainy season.

Travellers should exercise extreme caution when travelling on roads to Kayanza, Ngozi and Kirundo.

Roads can be subject to ambushes and are often closed during military operations; major roads are closed after 1600.

Car hire: 

It may be possible to arrange some form of car hire via a local garage.

Taxi: 

Tanus-tanus (truck taxis) are usually available but they are often crowded.

Documentation: 

Driving licences issued by the UK are acceptable.

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