This map of Burundi shows the capital, Gitega, the destination covered in our guides and the main cities, with the national parks, rivers and international airports.
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Safety (UK FCDO, GOV.UK, updated 21 May 2026; U.S. Department of State, read on 12 November 2026): the UK FCDO advises against all travel to the communes of Mugina, Cibitoke, Bukinyayana, Bubanza and Mpanda, to parts of Ntahangwa commune (the RN5 road north of Bujumbura airport towards Cibitoke and the area west of the Rusizi River towards the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including Rusizi National Park), and to the RN6 and RN10 roads running west from Kayanza through Kibira National Park towards Cibitoke, because of the possible presence of a rebel group in Kibira and armed incursions from the DRC. It also says that armed group activity along the Burundi–DRC border has increased. The U.S. Department of State rates Burundi Level 3, Reconsider Travel (travel advisory dated April 28, 2025) and lists Cibitoke and Bubanza provinces and Kibira National Park among its Do Not Travel areas. Sources: UK FCDO travel advice for Burundi and U.S. Department of State, Burundi country information.
Places, summits and parks inside these areas are still drawn on the map for geographic reference, but we do not mention or recommend them.
Neighboring countries (land borders): Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania.
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Key: red star = capital; blue dot = destination covered by a Destination de Voyage guide; blue italic name = region or island with a guide; grey dot = other city; plane = international airport (IATA code); brown triangle = summit (elevation); green areas = national parks; thick orange line = expressway, light orange = main road; black-and-white line = main railway; grey dashes = regional boundaries; blue = rivers and lakes; shading = terrain; grid = latitude and longitude.
Sources: base map, cities, roads, railways, airports, administrative boundaries, rivers, lakes and hillshading: Natural Earth 1:10m (public domain). National parks: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence). Summits and elevations: Wikidata and Natural Earth. Places missing from Natural Earth: Wikipedia coordinates. Map produced by Destination de Voyage.
Regions and destinations on the map of Burundi
| Region | Our guides | Other cities on the map |
|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura Mairie | Bujumbura | — |
| Bururi | — | Bururi |
| Cankuzo | — | Cankuzo |
| Karuzi | — | Karuzi |
| Kirundo | — | Kirundo |
| Makamba | — | Makamba |
| Muyinga | — | Muyinga |
| Mwaro | — | Gitega |
| Rutana | — | Rutana |
| Ruyigi | — | Ruyigi |
Straight-line distances between the main cities
Straight-line distances calculated from the coordinates of the places (haversine formula). Actual journeys by road, rail, boat or plane are longer.
| Route | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|
| Gitega – Bujumbura | 54 km (34 mi) |
| Gitega – Muyinga | 83 km (52 mi) |
| Gitega – Bururi | 64 km (40 mi) |
| Gitega – Ruyigi | 45 km (28 mi) |
| Gitega – Rutana | 59 km (37 mi) |
| Gitega – Makamba | 79 km (49 mi) |
| Gitega – Karuzi | 51 km (32 mi) |
| Gitega – Cankuzo | 80 km (50 mi) |
Terrain, national parks and airports
Main summits (elevations from Wikidata / Natural Earth): Mount Heha (2,670 m / 8,760 ft), Inanzegwe (2,292 m / 7,520 ft), Rwesamenyo (2,039 m / 6,690 ft).
National parks shown (1): Ruvubu National Park.
International airports shown: BJM (Bujumbura).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Burundi?
Gitega, marked by the red star on the map.
Which of our guide destinations is farthest from Gitega?
Bujumbura, about 54 km (34 mi) in a straight line (Destination de Voyage calculation).
Which countries border Burundi?
Countries sharing a land border: Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania.
What is the highest summit shown on the map?
Mount Heha, at 2,670 m (8,760 ft) (source: Natural Earth).
Which international airports are on the map?
BJM (Bujumbura).