• A local conservation group that conducts birdwatching tours of Rusizi Park and other areas. Some of their guides speak English.

Culture

Many activities are organized by the Centre Culturel Francais (CCF), Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore, +257 222351 (City Center). Extensive monthly film, theater and music program available from their offices. CCF also offers courses in French and Kiswahili (individual and group).

Sports

Several swimming pools available for who wants to cool down from the hot days. They play a lot of soccer and are extremely good at running.

• Entente Sportive, Av du Stade. Daily open from 07 - 19 hours, FBu 3500 (Aug. 2008). Old colonial entourage. Length of the pool 33 meters!
• Hotel Club Lac du Tanganyika, Chaussee D'Uvira (Take route in the direction of the Border with the DRC - Gatumba), +257 250220/221, fax +257 250219, (http://hoteltanganyika.com/). Daily open till 20 hours. FBu 4000 during the week and FBu 10000 during the weekend. Hotel pool, but in the weekends meeting point for the ex-pat community of Bujumbura. Breakfast and lunch served at the poolside. Beach nearby.