The following list highlights some of the best beaches in Burundi. So if you are in Burundi, I recommend visiting the following:
Genny’s Beach, Bujumbura
Address – Genny’s Beach, Bujumbura, Burundi
Google Maps Link – 3°21’05.0″S 29°18’51.0″E
Genny’s beach is located in Bujumbura, Burundi. Along this beach you can find several bars and food places, where you can sit and enjoy a good cold coconut or whatever you want. It is quite wide, so you can take a long and relaxing walk while enjoying the scenery. You can also enjoy the huts that are on the beach shelter there from the sun.
Saga Beach, Bujumbura
Address – Saga plage beach, Bujumbura, Burundi
Google Maps Link – 3°21’15.2″S 29°19’21.4″E
Saga Beach is located in Bujumbura, on the western coast of Burundi. An extensive white sandy beach, offering calm (and cool) lake waters in an active atmosphere. Along the sand, there are many trees where you can shelter yourself from the sun. The water is safe for everyone to swim, making it a favorite beach among families with small kids. There are places to eat and stay in the area. Some of the bars in the area play music, but you can still find a quiet place to relax.
Uzuri Beach, Kajaga
Address – Uzuri Beach, Kajaga, Burundi
Google Maps Link – 3°20’55.7″S 29°18’04.0″E
Uzuri Beach is located in Kajaga, on the western coast of Burundi. Soft sand and stunning coastal views welcome you once you reach this quiet beach, which stands just west of Saga Beach. The waves are small, making it a safe beach for swimming, and perfect to take a relaxing bath. It is not a popular or touristy beach, only visited by locals; for this reason, it never gets crowded or busy. You can find a beach bar and a hotel in the area.
Kinindo Beach, Bujumbura
Address – Kinindo Beach, Bujumbura, Burundi
Google Maps Link – 3°24’39.4″S 29°20’35.5″E
Kinindo Beach is located in Bujumbura, on the western coast of Burundi. Soft golden sand and blue waters in a peaceful atmosphere make this beach a great spot to just relax. There is a small beach bar here, playing great music and offering refreshing drinks. It’s not popular, and it’s mostly frequented by locals, which makes it an uncrowded, calm beach.