Gitega
Burundi
- Safety rating
- 4.5/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from June to September is the most comfortable time in the highlands.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
Burundi's political capital sits in the central highlands, a small, calm town surrounded by hills and tea country. It's home to the national museum and the cultural traditions of the country's famed royal drummers.
Top attractions
Visit the Gitega National Museum, the nearby sacred drum sanctuary at Gishora, and the surrounding hills.
Getting around
Minibuses and motorbike taxis serve the town; the compact center is easily walkable.