Discover Burundi in 6 days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Bujumbura
1 stop
1
Rusizi National Park
Day 1. Welcome to the economical capital of Burundi. Your midsize range hotel included (once confirmed based on availability). You will be picked up from the hotel at 9:00am. If you arrive to Bujumbura airport you will be picked up from the airport and transfer to your hotel and we will start the tour the next day to allow you time to relax and enjoy and prepare yourself for adventure. In the morning we visit Rusizi national park where a possible boat tour (or walking along the river) in Rusizi river can let you explore closer the hippos, numerous birds and the joining point between Rusizi River and Lake Tanganyika. Later we will explore Bujumbura city by car and foot. Next is Belvedere Climb that offers a beautiful view of Bujumbura City. We will proceed to Independence hero monument. After that, we visit the Snake and Culture Museum. The next stop is a huge rock in the suburbs of Bujumbura commemorating the meeting between explorers Stanley and Livingstone.
Day 2
Kibira National Park
1 stop
2
Visit Kibira National Park for a guided nature walk. In this park, there is a possibility of spotting various animals, and if lucky, you may encounter white and black colobus monkeys and chimpanzees. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Congo-Nile Ridge. Continue your journey with a visit to the remarkable and breathtaking tea plantation, where you can learn more about the harvesting and processing of teas in Burundi. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Source of Nile
1 stop
3
Musee Vivant
We head towards the Source of the Nile and proceed to Karera Waterfalls. After exploring the waterfalls, we drive to Gitega, the second town and colonial capital of Burundi. Enjoy a visit to the Gitega National Museum and a city tour of Gitega. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
Gitega, Burundi
1 stop
4
National Museum of Gitega
Visit the former King's house and Gishora Drum. As a bonus, before heading back to Bujumbura, we will stop at BUDECA (Burundi Deparcharge du Cafe), a coffee farm located in Gitega. The visit to the farm will guide you through the coffee-making process. Afterward, we will be heading back to Bujumbura, marking the end of the tour.
Day 5
Bujumbura
1 stop
5
Bujumbura
Overnight in Hotel. Free time
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Departure from Burundi
1 stop
6
Bujumbura
Hotel pick up and departure from Burundi. End of the tour.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Minimum age is 18 years
• Dress code is smart casual
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
• Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability

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