Check out our 6 Days Best of Burundi Safari, which grants you complete access to discover the country’s distinctive tourist sites. The safari will include a variety of activities from Bujumbura to the Nile River source in Burundi and the country’s second-largest city, Gitega.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Bujumbura International Airport
Upon arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, you will be received by our representative and transfer to the hotel for Overnight and relaxation.
Accommodation: Hotel du lac Tanganyika
Meals: (Dinner).
Day 2: Bujumbura City Tour
Half-day excursion in Bujumbura, Bujumbura Cultural Tour In the morning, you head to Rusizi National Park, where you may take a boat excursion along the Rusizi River to get a closer look at the hippo, various birds, and the point where the Rusizi River meets Lake Tanganyika. You can also enjoy a wonderful view of Bujumbura City and the Independence Hero Monument from the Belvedere Climb. Following that, you will go to the Explorer’s Memorial, a massive rock in the Bujumbura suburbs that honours the encounter between explorers Stanley and Livingstone.
Accommodation: Hotel du lac Tanganyika
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Source of the Nile – Karera Falls Tour
Following breakfast, we head towards the Nile Source and the Karera Waterfalls. Magnificent tea plantations and picturesque scenery along our path will entice you to bring your camera along so you may take photos. Drive to Gitega, Burundi’s second town and colonial capital, after visiting the Karera waterfalls. Visit the administrative headquarters of Gitega City, the Catholic location of Mushasha with its several schools, and the Gitega National Museum with its collection of artefacts.
Accommodation: Hotel du lac Tanganyika
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Visit Gishora Drum Sanctuary
Visit Gishora’s drum sanctuary after breakfast. One of Burundi’s well-known drum locations is Gishora. Gishora is located 7 kilometres from Gitega’s city centre atop a hill. Two ritual drums, Ruciteme (the one for whom we clear the forest) and Murimirwa (the one for whom we farm), are also located at the Gishora site. These drums have never been hammered. The two titles allude directly to the king’s fertility and are closely associated with the farming profession. We also have regular drums that the Batimbo could beat on national holidays.
To experience the dying Burundian cultural tradition, visit the Gishora Drum Sanctuary. The site replicates a royal palace’s architectural complex, which is uncommon to see in other parts of the nation. The performance of the drummers can be seen here. Go exploring the city after lunch. Georgia’s second-biggest town, Gitega, is known for its distinctive colonial architecture. The National Museum, with its collections of archaeology and ethnography, is housed there.
Accommodation: Hotel du lac Tanganyika
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 5: Kigwena National Reserve – Rumonge Fishermen
Drive to Kigwena National Reserve after breakfast and take a stroll in the forest to look at the local flora and fauna, which includes baboons and owl-faced monkeys. After, have lunch and unwind at the Lake Tanganyika Blue Bay resort.
Accommodation: Tanganyika Blue Bay.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 6: Return to Bujumbura – Departure
After saying goodbye to Lake Tanganyika Blue Bay, clients will travel to Bujumbura in preparation for their departure from Burundi.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 6 Days Best of Burundi Safari.
The 6 Days Best of Burundi Safari includes;
- Airport Transfers.
- Ground Transportation.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Park Entrance Fees.
- Tour guide allowances.
- Government taxes.
However, the tour cost excludes; Visa Fees, International Air Fare, Tips to local guides, personal travel insurance, items of personal nature such as cigarettes, laundry and items not listed as included.