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ThemeBurundi, the philosophy of giving and receivingThe pavilion will showcase some of Burundi’s greatest marvels, unique cultural traditions and its welcoming and hardworking people, with the aim of attracting tourists, business partners and investors.
What to expect
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Food and beverage
We will welcome visitors with daily tastings of one of the world’s best coffees, as recognised by United Nations’ Alliance for Coffee Excellence. Many other natural and tasty food and beverages like honey and tea will be available for visitors to enjoy.
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Tourism and hospitality
Cruise across Lake Tanganyika and marvel at Burundi’s natural resources, or witness its cultural richness. Take the opportunity to visit neighboring places in Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania.
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Trade and investment
Visitors wishing to do business will enjoy a meeting space allowing them to explore trade and investment opportunities in Burundi in the fields of agribusiness, tourism, ICT, green energy, mining, infrastructures and transport.
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Fun, games and interaction
Experience traditional hair braiding, handcrafting, portrait drawing and African games, or choose to buy from a range of souvenirs.
Country quick facts
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Lake Tanganyika
Second-oldest freshwater lake in the world
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Remarkable climate
365 days of abundant water, sunshine and wind
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Wildlife
See all of Africa’s wildlife
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Did you know?Burundi is rich in minerals such as nickel, and also possesses fertile arable land and a skilled workforce, making it an ideal investment and trade partner.
As for Lake Tanganyika, the World Bank recently pledged USD 600 million to support an integrated Lake Tanganyika transport programme to improve trade competitiveness along the Central Corridor. The amount is part of a USD 1 billion programme to implement various projects in the Lake Tanganyika basin.