The Atlas Obscura Guide To Burundi

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Burundi

Updated October 4, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Burundi

Source du Nil monument

Musenyi, Burundi

Source du Nil

For millennia, explorers were obsessed with discovering the source of the Nile—is this small mountain stream really the answer?

A traditional Burundian drum ceremony.

Gishora, Burundi

Gishora Drum Sanctuary

This century-old site established by King Mwezi Gisabo preserves the art of Burundi's ancient drum rituals.

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Podcast: Baobab Fare

Visit an East African restaurant that serves up a small slice of Burundi in the Motor City.

by The Podcast Team, Atlas Obscura

October 4, 2023