Visit Burundi with Planet African Safaris on this exciting 9 Days Exploring Burundi Tour and enjoy all that this beautiful country has to offer. Take time to explore a number of places including; Karera Waterfalls, Kibira National Park, Gishora Drum Sanctuary, Gitega, among others. Contact us to book this tour.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival – Bujumbura Airport
Once at the airport, make your way to Rumonge. The ideal welcome sight is the scenic drive around Lake Tanganyika. The length and biological variety of Lake Tanganyika make it a well-known lake. After settling in, enjoy dinner, and spend the night at the hotel.
Accommodation: Tanganyika Blue Bay Resort.
Meals: (Dinner).
Day 2: Visit Kigwena National Reserve
Drive to Kigwena National Reserve after breakfast to go on a forest walk and see the chimpanzees and other primates, including as baboons and owl-faced monkeys. For lunch and beach activities (tennis court, swimming, boat excursions, and beach volley), make your way to Tanganyika Blue Bay Resort.
Accommodation: Tanganyika Blue Bay Resort.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Relax at the Beach
Enjoy your time at Tanganyika Blue Bay Resort’s immaculate beaches, where you may engage in beach sports like beach volley, boat rides, swimming, and tennis courts to keep yourself occupied and refreshed. A trip to the fishermen’s village will give you a closer look at local customs and daily life.
Accommodation: Tanganyika Blue Bay Resort.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Visit the Source of Nile – Karera Waterfalls – Transfer to Gitega
Drive to “the Source of Nile” after breakfast, where a pyramid has been built to represent the magnificent River Nile’s southernmost source. Later, take a drive to the Karera Waterfalls. Along the way, you’ll pass through stunning tea plantations and scenic areas that are ideal for photographers. When you arrive at Karera, the ideal way to see the four waterfalls and the surrounding rich flora is to have a hiking picnic. Later, make your way to Gitega to spend the night and have dinner.
Accommodation: Tropitel Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 5: Explore Gitega
Burundi’s second-biggest town and colonial capital, Gitega, is known for its distinctive colonial architecture. It is home to the National Museum of the nation, which houses collections of archaeology and ethnography. A tour of the expanding town offers the chance to get to know the residents and learn about Burundi’s history firsthand.
Accommodation: Tropitel Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 6: Visit Gishora Drum Sanctuary
Visit the Gishora Drum Sanctuary after breakfast. This town is one of Burundi’s most well-known drum sites, and it is home to two ceremonial drums that have never been struck. Murimirwa (the one we cultivate) and Ruciteme (the one for whom we clear the forest). The two titles allude directly to the king’s fertility and are closely associated with the farming profession.
On national holidays, the Batimbo beat ceremonial drums that are ordinary in nature. You can learn about Burundian cultural traditions at the drum sanctuary. The venue recreates a classic royal palace’s architectural complex; don’t miss the drummers’ performance, which is unlike anything else in the nation.
Accommodation: Tropitel Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 7: Visit Kibira National Park
You will be driven to the park after breakfast. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a knowledgeable park guide. Explore the unique atmosphere of this real rainforest, which will give you the chance to fully immerse yourself in the remarkable ecosystem. Take a lunch break to observe chimpanzees, birds, breathtaking waterfalls, and the sources of some of Burundi’s greatest rivers. Take a drive to Bujumbura in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Safari Gate Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 8: Bujumbura City Tour
Enjoy a full day of touring Bujumbura after breakfast. You can go to Rusizi National Park, go on a boat tour to see the hippo and other wildlife up close, and climb the Belvedere Climb to get a better look at the city of Bujumbura from the top of a hill and the Independence Hero Monument.
Accommodation: Safari Gate Hotel.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airport to catch an outbound flight back home.
End of the 9 Days Exploring Burundi Tour.
The 9 Days Exploring Burundi Tour 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.