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A small Great Lakes nation holding one of the deepest lakes on Earth, an intricate drumming tradition recognized by UNESCO, and a country genuinely rebuilding its tourism identity after a difficult recent history.
Explore Burundi on the map →The Abatimbo drummers perform an intricately choreographed tradition recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, among the most distinctive living traditions in the Great Lakes region.
The second-deepest lake in the world, holding an estimated one-sixth of the planet's available freshwater, with beaches directly accessible from Bujumbura.
Burundi's largest city and former capital sits directly on Lake Tanganyika, offering a lively market scene and waterfront promenade.
A highland rainforest reserve holding chimpanzees and significant biodiversity, part of the wider Albertine Rift ecosystem shared with neighboring countries.