Landmines
Landmines have exploded in areas popular with travellers.
Road travel
Traffic accidents are common.
Road safety and driving hazards include:
poor condition of most roads and vehicles
speeding
bad driving habits
poor lighting
Heavy rains can cause flooding and landslides. These may damage roads and infrastructure.
Recurrent fuel shortages and long queues to access fuel are common across the country.
Roadblocks occur in all areas, including Bujumbura. Some are formal checkpoints maintained by police but not all are official.
Armed thieves are a significant risk across Burundi. See Safety
If you plan to travel by road:
check local security and road conditions
get security advice from an expert
arrange personal security measures
travel in daylight hours
travel in a convoy — the US Embassy recommends at least 2 vehicles
carry copies of your passport and visa, though you may be asked to produce the originals at checkpoints
Have a contingency plan in case you can’t travel by road.
Border areas
Border closures can occur without notice. The Burundi land border with Rwanda is currently closed.
There have been armed incursions from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into neighbouring border areas of Burundi, including Cibitoke and Bubanza provinces.
Public transport
Avoid public transport, especially after dark. The US embassy doesn’t allow their staff to use public transportation.
There’s a high risk of crime, and local roads and vehicles are in a poor state. See Safety
Air travel
The international airport can close without warning.
DFAT doesn’t provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.
More information:
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Publish date : 2019-11-21 01:12:57
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