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Bujumbura, Burundi · BJM Airport

BujaShuttle — airport transfers in Bujumbura, Burundi

Airport transfers in Bujumbura, booked before you land

Fixed fares from $29.00 for a clear, pre-booked arrival in Burundi.

  • Licensed in Burundi
  • Bujumbura pickups 24/7
  • Free cancellation 24h before
  • Card payments secured by Stripe

BujaShuttle booking · Bujumbura, Burundi

Book transport in Bujumbura, Burundi

Choose the local service that fits your trip.

Airport transfers + experience

Your airport transfers are included with every experience

Book one package and we take care of your BJM arrival pickup, departure drop-off, private chauffeur and every scheduled activity.

Two airport transfers and a chauffeur included in every package

BJM airport pickup

When you arrive in Burundi

Private daily chauffeur

Air-conditioned vehicle and fuel included

BJM airport drop-off

For your departing flight

Kwa Miganda cultural immersionPhoto: Burundi Travel / Kwa Miganda

Full day · about 8 hours

Kwa Miganda cultural immersion

A private day in Mwaro exploring ancestral architecture, crafts, plants and living Burundian traditions.

BJM airport pickup + drop-off included

  • Kwa Miganda entry and all scheduled site activities
  • Local cultural host and advance coordination

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Package pricing

Solo

$790

Per guest · 2+

$590

Gitega & Gishora royal drummersPhoto: fghibaudi · CC BY-SA 4.0

Full day · about 9 hours

Gitega & Gishora royal drummers

A private cultural day from Bujumbura with Gitega context and a live royal-drum performance arranged in advance.

BJM airport pickup + drop-off included

  • National Museum entry when open
  • Gishora sanctuary entry and drum performance
  • Local guide and advance coordination

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Package pricing

Solo

$750

Per guest · 2+

$598

Rusizi River, wildlife & BujumburaPhoto: Bertino1234vatican · CC BY-SA 4.0

Full day · about 8 hours

Rusizi River, wildlife & Bujumbura

A private nature-and-city day combining Rusizi, a guided river activity and selected Bujumbura landmarks.

BJM airport pickup + drop-off included

  • Rusizi entry, local guide and planned boat outing
  • Selected city-site admission fees
  • Advance coordination

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Package pricing

Solo

$550

Per guest · 2+

$475

Karera Falls, Nile Source & GitegaPhoto: Danlie · CC BY-SA 4.0

Full day · about 12 hours

Karera Falls, Nile Source & Gitega

A long private road day covering three headline inland sights with every practical stop planned before departure.

BJM airport pickup + drop-off included

  • Karera Falls, Nile Source and museum admissions
  • Local site guide and route coordination

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Package pricing

Solo

$695

Per guest · 2+

$610

Bujumbura & Lake TanganyikaPhoto: Macabe5387 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Half day · about 5 hours

Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika

A relaxed private introduction to the city, its history and the lakeshore with a local guide.

BJM airport pickup + drop-off included

  • Local guide and planned admission fees
  • City and lakeshore route coordination

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Package pricing

Solo

$350

Per guest · 2+

$280

Lac aux Oiseaux & Kirundo birdlifePhoto: Lévy Strongest · CC0

Long full day · about 13 hours

Lac aux Oiseaux & Kirundo birdlife

An early private journey north to Lake Rwihinda for wetland birdlife, water lilies and a locally guided lake visit.

BJM airport pickup + drop-off included

  • Lake Rwihinda reserve access and local birding guide
  • Planned lakeside and canoe outing, subject to local conditions
  • Advance reserve, guide and lake coordination

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Package pricing

Solo

$795

Per guest · 2+

$675

Teza tea country & Kibira forest hikePhoto: KUBWIMANA Bienvenu · CC BY-SA 4.0

Full day · about 9–10 hours

Teza tea country & Kibira forest hike

A private highland day through Teza's rolling tea fields and a ranger-led walk inside Kibira National Park.

BJM airport pickup + drop-off included

  • Teza tea-country visit and selected walking route
  • Kibira National Park access and ranger-led forest hike
  • Advance park, ranger and route coordination

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Package pricing

Solo

$795

Per guest · 2+

$650

Listed guides, admissions and activities are included. Food and beverages are not included.

How it works

Three steps, and nothing left to chance

From booking on your phone to meeting your driver in Bujumbura, Burundi.

  1. 1

    Tell us where and when

    Enter your pickup in Bujumbura or elsewhere in Burundi, your destination, and your flight number. The full price is shown before you commit.

  2. 2

    Pay securely online

    Complete your payment online through Stripe. Once payment is confirmed, your booking reference arrives straight away.

  3. 3

    Walk out and meet your driver

    They wait in arrivals with your name on a sign and help with your bags. Flight delayed? We track it and adjust at no extra cost.

Bujumbura fares

Bujumbura fares are fixed. Here it is.

Prices are per one-way leg within Bujumbura, Burundi. No night surcharge, no airport levy, no haggling with the driver.

  • Round trip is two legs, with 10% off the return.
  • Outside Bujumbura the fare is ×2, shown before you pay.
A local Bujumbura team

Booking transport in Burundi takes trust

BujaShuttle is based in Bujumbura, Burundi. Here is exactly what we commit to—only facts we can back.

We watch your flight

Give us your flight number and we move the pickup when the plane moves — at no extra cost. You never pay for a late aircraft.

Transfers from $29.00, fixed

Your card details never touch us

Payments are processed end-to-end by Stripe. We only ever see that a booking was paid.

Licensed & insured in Burundi

Burundi commercial transport licensing and passenger liability insurance on every vehicle in the fleet.

A real person on WhatsApp

Message us on WhatsApp at +257 65 998 610 at any hour — before, during or after your trip.

Free cancellation up to 24h before

Plans change. Cancel more than a day ahead and you get every dollar back.

Our service guarantees

Written down, in full, in our Terms of Service.

Punctuality promise

If our driver arrives more than 15 minutes after the agreed pickup time for reasons within our control, we refund 50% of that leg's fare.

Safety first

Every vehicle is commercially insured and regularly inspected, and every driver is known to us personally.

Free cancellation

Cancel more than 24 hours before pickup for a full refund. Flight cancelled? Fully refunded whenever you tell us.

Concierge +

More than a ride in Bujumbura — an arrival in Burundi

The small errands that complicate a first arrival in Bujumbura. Our local Burundi team helps handle them on the way in.

A local SIM, sorted

We help you pick up a SIM on the way in, so you land connected instead of hunting for a shop.

Currency exchange

We take you somewhere trustworthy to change money, at a rate you can check before you hand anything over.

Local recommendations

Where to eat, what is worth your evening, and what you can comfortably skip.

Bookings we make for you

Restaurants, hotels and custom itineraries — tell us what you're after and we'll arrange it.

Add concierge help to your transfer as you book.

See everything we do
Good questions

What travellers ask us before they book

Transfers from Melchior Ndadaye International, fares, cancellations and how to pay.

Our airport transfer service starts at $29.00 for sedan vehicles (1-2 passengers) from Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to anywhere in Bujumbura. We offer fixed prices with no hidden fees or surge pricing. Round trips are charged as two legs with a 10% return discount applied automatically.

Yes, BujaShuttle operates 24/7 for all flights arriving at or departing from Melchior Ndadaye International Airport. We monitor flight schedules and adjust pickup times for delays.

You can book directly through our website at bujumburashuttle.com. Simply enter your flight details, select your vehicle type, and complete the secure payment. You'll receive immediate confirmation.

We provide airport transfers to all areas in Bujumbura including city center, Kiriri, Rohero, Kinindo, Ngagara, and surrounding areas. We also offer services to hotels and business districts.

Yes, our professional drivers provide complimentary meet and greet service. They will wait for you at the arrivals area with a sign displaying your name and assist with your luggage.

We offer Sedan ($29.00) for 1-2 travelers, Mini Van ($99.99) for 2-3 travelers, SUV ($139.99) for 1-3 travelers, Shuttle ($199.99) for 7-8 travelers. All vehicles are modern and air-conditioned. Prices shown are per one-way leg.

Absolutely. We recommend tourists and business travelers book in advance to ensure availability. You can book up to 6 months ahead, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup — after that we refund 50% of the fare.

No. All bookings must be paid online through Stripe before they are confirmed. We do not accept cash or payment to the driver. If you need help completing your payment, message us on WhatsApp at +257 65 998 610.

Yes. We cover the whole country — Gitega, Ngozi, Rumonge, Kayanza and beyond. Upcountry trips are charged at double the Bujumbura fare because of the distance and the return leg, and the exact total is shown in the booking form before you pay. Tick "this trip goes upcountry" when booking, or message us and we will confirm the fare.

Yes, we can provide child seats upon request at no extra charge. Please mention this requirement when booking your airport transfer so we can prepare accordingly.

Get in touch

A question about Bujumbura or Burundi? Ask our local team.

Our team is based in Bujumbura. For groups, child seats, journeys across Burundi, or custom itineraries, tell us what you need.

Leave a number and we can answer on WhatsApp instead of email — usually much faster.

Your Bujumbura journey

Your Bujumbura driver could already have your name on a sign

Fixed fares from $29.00, drivers licensed in Burundi, and confirmation before you take off.