Try the Belvedere Restaurant: excelent French cuisine and a great view of the lake.

go and visit the beaches on tanganyika lake. they are white sand and, 100 meters wide and several kilomtres long

Les bords du lac sont magnifiques

C'était vraiment très bien...

Enjoy a nice and refreshing Primus beer at the Cercle Nautique, looking for hippos in the lake...

Surprisingly enough, the place is safe, so don't worry about walking about in the centre, despite the absence of other Caucasian travellers. Beware however by the lake, especially in the areas near town, as there may be thieves around.

In my opinion, the Bujumbura central market is the best place in the world to shop for clothes. Wear your purse so that you can hold it in front of you all the time. Keep an eye on your money but show a friendly face and you will have a blast! I shopped there 2-3 times a week for 6 months and never had anyone try to snatch my purse.

'Face a Face' Forex (opposite Aroma cafe) has good rates, reliable and opens 7 days.

Some of the roads are seriously risky, especially the drop into Bujumbura down the side of the rift valley... if using a 'special' taxi, tell the driver to go slow safe, of he doesn't get paid... maybe offer an incentive bonus if you thought his driving is good.