U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travelto Burundi due to political violence, crime, and health. Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Burundi safe? 🇧🇮
Africa · Updated
As of October 2026, Burundi scores 42/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Burundi Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 1 Burundi destination assessed, Gitega scores highest (42/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Parts of Bujumbura Province FCDO advises against all travel to Mugina, Cibitoke, Bukinyayana, Bubanza and Mpanda communes due to the risk of the presence of a rebel group in the Kibira National Park and possible armed incursions from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Level 3Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Burundi: avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories).
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Burundi destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Burundi safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 25 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2016 | 5.6 / 100k | 63 | World Bank Open Data (2016) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 44/100 | 44 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 35/100 | 35 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 12.3 / 100k | 59 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Burundi safety FAQ
Is Burundi safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Burundi Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Burundi averages 42/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 18 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Burundi?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Gitega currently scores highest at 42/100 (Use Caution).
Where does this Burundi safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.