Market Central Travel Guide: Top Sights in Burundi, Tours & Travel

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Market Central- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Burundi; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Market Central in Bujumbura is the largest marketplace in Burundi, drawing travelers with its maze of narrow corridors and stalls that showcase the city's commercial pulse. The market is divided into sections, from bright displays of fresh produce to entire rows dedicated to secondhand clothing imported from Western countries. One notable specialty is mukeke, a small fish that carries a strong odor when fresh but is widely enjoyed by locals in its dried form. The lively mix of goods and people makes this market a significant cultural and economic landmark in the capital.

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Reviews of Market Central

蔡乐乐

5
Reviewed: 2025-07-02

Arrived at around 5:30 pm. There are more than a dozen shops with a wide variety of items, some of which are very national in nature. Worth recommending.
Michael Gibbons

4
Reviewed: 2025-06-29
M&E

3
Reviewed: 2025-02-12

Pretty good craft market. Go prepared to Barter
Ted Pestorius

4
Reviewed: 2024-01-28

I am an American male, who speaks very limited French, and I had a very positive experience at the market. I went on a Sunday morning around 11, and had the place mostly to myself. All of the vendors were friendly, and I didn’t feel pushed or hounded at any point. There were about 15 open stalls, and they had the usual assortment of baskets, carvings, and jewelry. Prices were not marked, but negotiable, if it helps I purchased 5 colorful baskets for 80,000 Burundian Francs. I would definitely recommend.
Duncan Fair

4
Reviewed: 2020-02-03

Tourists and locals alike use the market. The selection of flower displays is always enjoyable. Flower types I have never seen before. The prices are negotiable in the market. I always find something to take home.