Musee Vivant, Bujumbura

The Living Museum in Bujumbura (Musee Vivant) It is one of the only two Museums in Burundi, the other one being at the Capital City (Gitega). It is more of a zoo with a number of animals here. However most of the animals are crocodiles. There is a total of 11 of them. There is the Nile Crocodile and the Rusizi River Crocodile. You can see the difference by the shape of the mouth. There are two friendly crocs that have no problem with people sitting on them to take a photo. I was so scared to go next to it. The guide said to take a pic with the crocodile was 3000fbu per person. At the museum there are 6 chips. Flora a6 year old female chimp is the most friendly. Each of the chimps has different personality. You can take a photo holding Flora. You can tip the chimps handler. We each gave him 3000fbu. There is one other pretty monkey, a couple of snakes, one female kudu(they need to find it a male partner. It looked so lonely. There is a tree that is 177 years old. Our guide Fabian, he was a great guide, he showed us some mango trees that symbolize presence of human existence in the former years. Mostly it was the congolese, when their kin died they would plant a mango tree. The trees are still there. There is a number of curio shops where you can get a souvenir to take back home. I bought a Fridge magnet at 5000fbu. Entry Fees Burundian-5000fbu East African Citizen-10,000fbu Non East African-20,000fbu Guide: 5000fbu State of the Museum The Museum Management needs to revamp the place and make it more appealing since it is only of the few things to do while in Bujumbura. There is a kids play area with a merry go round and swings. Great place. I would visit it again. Follow me on Instagram: @eddiemors1 for more travel across Africa.

It's small but offer a great experience of interaction with live animals