Discovering the Wonders of Burundi: A 7-Day Tour itinerary
The 7-day tour takes you to Burundi’s finest scenery & cultural visits. Gitega National Museum, Gishora Drum Sanctuary, Lake Tanganyika, Rusizi National Park, Livingstone & Stanely, View of the Lake and Bujumbura city.
This 7-day tour of Burundi offers a captivating blend of cultural immersion, breathtaking landscapes, and wildlife encounters. Begin your journey in the vibrant capital city of Bujumbura, where you can explore local markets, visit historical sites like the Independence Monument, and unwind on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Then, venture to Gitega, the country's cultural heart, to discover its rich heritage through visits to traditional villages and museums.
After exploring Gitega, travelers can continue their journey to other cities and towns in Burundi to experience even more of the country's unique culture and green scenery.
ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in Bujumbura and Transfer to your hotel for overnightPass By: Bujumbura, Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie Province
The main city in Burundi is home to Lake Tanganyika. Lake Tanganyika is an African Great Lake. It is the second-oldest freshwater lake in the world, the second-largest by volume, and the second-deepest, in all cases after Lake Baikal in Siberia. It is the world's longest freshwater lake.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Safari Gate Hotel
Day 2: Kiganda Royal Grounds - Historical TourStop At: Kibira National Park, Kibira National Park
Nature walk in Kibira National Park and Visit of Teza Tea Plantations
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Traite de Kiganda, Kiganda Burundi
Historical exploration: Visit Kiganda royal grounds, one of the historical sanctuaries containing all details about signing the Treaty between Germans and King Mwezi Gisabo, the traditional ruler during that colonial era.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Tropitel Hotel
Day 3: Gishora Drum Sanctuary-Gitega National MuseumStop At: Gishora Drum Sanctuary, Rn 15 Gishora, Gitega Burundi
Today, we will visit the famous Gishora drummers. Gishora Drum Sanctuary is one of the famous drum sites in Burundi for a cultural experience. It is one of the cultural sites to see when on tour in Burundi. This is a not-to-miss visit on your Burundi tour packages. You can watch a drum show almost everywhere in Burundi, but Gishora makes a difference, and for a good reason due to its history.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Tropitel Hotel
Day 4: Karera waterfalls- Agasimbo DancersStop At: Karera Waterfalls, Burundi
Today we visit the magnificent Karera waterfalls one of the most beautiful tourist spots in Burundi. Karera Waterfalls or the Chutes de la Karera is a collective name attributed to four waterfalls found in Burundi- in the province of Rutana. The site is one of the places usually included in Burundi tour packages. The beautiful one of the four waterfalls is the one you reach first when you get there. It is where you can park your car. Upstream from this is often the tiniest of the four falls, Nyakai II, a perfect spot where you can have an impromptu shower. This watercourse is linked to that of Mwaro Falls before creating the namesake and tallest waterfall within the area. They are approximately 70 m tall and they are one of the most beautiful natural wonders in Burundi.
Duration: 45 minutes
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Accommodation included: Overnight at East African Safari Hotel or Similar
Day 5: Muhweza Hot Springs – Rumonge Natural ReserveStop At: Kigwena Forest Reserve, R. n. 3, Rumonge Burundi
Nature Walk: Visit Muhweza Hotsprings and Rumonge National Reserve. After breakfast, visit the fishing village and Burton-Speke memorial in Nyanza-Lac and transfer to Rumonge to visit the Rumonge Natural Reserve for monkey trekking and bird watching, continue to Muhweza hot springs.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Tanganyika Blue Bay Resort or similar
Day 6: Visit Source of the NileStop At: Rutovu, Burundi
Visit the Source of the Nile: Source Of The River Nile
After breakfast, visit the Source of the River Nile at Rutovu, a not-so-small forest with a river stream that several researchers, including the BBC, have corroborated to be the Source of the River Nile, the longest river in Africa and second-longest in the world. The day will end with a drive to Bujumbura
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Safari Gate Hotel or similar
Day 7: Bujumbura City TourStop At: Rusizi National Park, Gihanga, Bujumbura Burundi
Half-day city tour and transfer to the airport: After breakfast, go for a city tour in Bujumbura to visit the Rusizi National Park where a boat trip is possible to let you explore closer the hippos and birds in Rusizi River; the Explorers Memorial, a huge rock in the Suburbs of Bujumbura commemorating the meeting between explorers Livingstone & Stanley; Independence hero mausoleum & Unity monument, Belvedere Hill offering a nice of Lake Tanganyika and the city. Lunch and transfer to the airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Livingstone-Stanley Monument, Mugere, Bujumbura Burundi
Visit the meeting point between the two British explorers: Stanley & Livingstone
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mausolee du Prince Louis Rwagasore, Mont Vugizo, Bujumbura Burundi
Visit the Independence Hero Monument, Prince Louis Rwagasore and Le Monument de l'Unité.
Duration: 40 minutes
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
07:00 AM
Duração: 7 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from the airport or any hotels around Bujumbura. Clients are advised to indicate their pick-up and drop-off points.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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