5 Days Ultimate Burundi Safari

This 5-Day Burundi Safari takes travelers across the heart of Burundi, blending wildlife, culture, and scenery into one unforgettable trip. Guests explore Rusizi National Park, climb Belvedere Hill, marvel at Karera Falls, tour Gitega town, and trek through Kigwena Forest Reserve. The journey begins and ends at Bujumbura International Airport, offering a perfect short getaway for nature lovers and culture seekers alike.

Tour Cost Includes

Accommodations
Meals
Transportation
Activities
Guides

Tour Cost Excludes

Airfare
Additional Meals
Optional Activities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in Bujumbura and City Tour

Upon arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, your professional driver-guide welcomes you and transfers you into the city for a cultural introduction to Burundi. From there, you head to Rusizi National Park, where a boat cruise on the Rusizi River reveals hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife. You then watch the river merge with Lake Tanganyika before climbing Belvedere Hill for sweeping views over Bujumbura. Next, you visit the historic meeting point of explorers Burton and Livingstone, followed by the independence heroes’ monuments. Afterward, you return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Hotel Botanika

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 02 : Karera Falls and Gitega Town

After breakfast, you set off for Karera Falls, passing scenic tea plantations along the way. Once you’ve admired the falls, you continue to Gitega, Burundi’s former colonial capital and now its second-largest town. Here, you explore the Gitega National Museum and its fascinating artifacts, then visit the Catholic mission at Mushasha and the town’s administrative offices. To close the day, you experience the renowned Gishora Drum Sanctuary, one of Burundi’s most celebrated cultural sites.

Accommodation: Isango Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 03 : Gitega to Rubuvu National Park

Following breakfast, you drive toward Rubuvu National Park, stopping frequently to photograph the country’s striking landscapes. Inside the park, you spot buffaloes, antelopes, and a wide range of bird species. After lunch en route, you continue back to Bujumbura for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Hotel Botanika

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 04 : Kigwena Forest Reserve

After breakfast, you travel to Kigwena National Park for a guided forest walk. Here, you encounter chimpanzees, several monkey species, and baboons moving through the dense vegetation. You then visit the natural springs at Mugara, a highlight not to be missed. Afterward, you head back to Bujumbura for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Hotel Botanika
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 05 : Departure from Bujumbura

After a final breakfast, your driver-guide transfers you to Bujumbura International Airport in time for your flight home, bringing your Burundi adventure to a close.

Accommodation: End of Tour

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

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