Driving in Burundi. Requirements, Safety. Self-Drive Tips

Get the most up-to-date travel advice on your government’s website before you think about driving overseas in Burundi. Political instability has plagued the nation since 2015, prompting the UK government to issue a travel advisory that restricts travel to certain regions while allowing only necessary travel to others, including the capital Bujumbura. Since a driving licence is easily obtained in Burundi, the quality of driving is low, leading to numerous catastrophic accidents. Because many vehicles do not have lights, more caution is required at night. All windows should be closed and the doors locked when driving.

While the main national routes are in excellent shape, the roads within Bujumbura are ordinary for an African city. Some of the roads have significant potholes.Beyond Bujumbura, the roads are in bad shape and, during the rainy season, many of them require a four-wheel drive vehicle to traverse. You should think about this while making plans for your trip because fuel is typically imported from Tanzania and Kenya and is hence fairly expensive.The police and/or military frequently conduct roadblocks and document checks. Be prepared to show the originals of your passport, visa, driving licence and international driving permit if requested; failing to do so may result in a fine.

Driving in Burundi

Things might change every day in this fast-paced world, even though I do my best to keep the site’s content up-to-date. So, to have a better idea of the roads, conditions, safety, etc., use the site as a rough reference and combine it with additional information.

Eurocar has a branch in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi, but I have a sneaking hunch that they will insist that you hire a driver.

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