Culture
Burundian drummer performances
Check local flyers for information on Burundian drummer performances, or just be on the look out for a wedding reception taking place somewhere. With help from locals, you can also arrange to visit a drum troupe, get a lesson, and then see a private performance.
Centre Culturel Francais (CCF)
Many activities are organized by the Centre Culturel Francais CCF, Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore, +257 222351 City Center. Extensive monthly film, theater and music program available from their offices. CCF also offers courses in French and Kiswahili individual and group.
Ciné Caméo
19 avenue des paysans,in the asiatic quarter screens all the latest blockbusters for about 2000fbu. the only cinema in the country, and a place to enjoy some air conditioning on hot dry season nights.
Association Burundaise pour la protection des Oiseaux (ABO)
A local conservation group that conducts birdwatching tours of Rusizi Park and other areas. Some of their guides speak English.
sports
Several swimming pools available for who wants to cool down from the hot days.
Federation Football soccer games at the Stade in Rohero are at 2PM and 4PM on Saturdays. Entrance as of late 2011 is 500 FBu regular and 2000 FBu first class.
Université de Burundi "Collège" has a large swimming pool with high-dive and a spectacular view of Bujumbura and Lake Tanganyika.
Entente Sportive, Av du Stade. Daily open from 07 - 19 hours, FBu 3500 Aug. 2008. Old colonial entourage. Length of the pool 33 meters!
Hotel Club Lac du Tanganyika, Chaussee D'Uvira Take route in the direction of the Border with the DRC - Gatumba, +257 250220/221, fax +257 250219, (http://hoteltanganyika.com/). Daily open till 20 hours. FBu 4000 during the week and FBu 10000 during the weekend. Hotel pool, but in the weekends meeting point for the ex-pat community of Bujumbura. Breakfast and lunch served at the poolside. Beach nearby.