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7 Days Best of Burundi Safari
Tour Cost Includes
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Transportation
- Park Entrance Fees
- Guides
Tour Cost Excludes
- Airfare
- Additional Meals
- Optional Activities
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival in Bujumbura and City Tour
Your driver-guide picks you up at Bujumbura International Airport and takes you straight into the city. You explore Bauhaus-style buildings built by German settlers, then visit military stations from the early 20th century. After that, you stand at the historic meeting point of explorers Burton and Speke with Livingstone. You also admire monuments honoring Burundi’s independence heroes. Later, you check into your hotel and rest.
Meal Plan: Half-Board
Accommodation: Safari Gate Hotel
Day 02 : Kibira National Park and the Treaty of Kiganda
After breakfast, you head to the Kiganda royal grounds, where the historic treaty between the Germans and King Mwezi Gisabo was signed. From there, you enjoy a nature walk through Kibira National Park, home to 12 primate species, including chimpanzees and colobus monkeys. You also spot a wide range of birds. Afterward, you stroll through the scenic Teza Tea Plantations before settling in for the night.
Meal Plan: Full-Board
Accommodation: Tropitel Hotel
Day 03 : Gishora Drum Sanctuary and Gitega National Museum
Following breakfast, you travel to the renowned Gishora Drum Sanctuary, one of Burundi’s most cherished cultural sites. Here, you witness powerful drumming performances that once announced royal events such as enthronements and funerals. Since drumming carried deep political meaning in ancient Burundi, this stop offers rare insight into the country’s monarchy. Therefore, this cultural visit ranks among the highlights of your trip.
Meal Plan: Full-Board
Accommodation: Tropitel Hotel
Day 04 : Karera Waterfalls
After a hearty breakfast, you set off for the breathtaking Karera Waterfalls in Rutana province. This site actually features four connected waterfalls, so you get to see several cascades in one visit. First, you reach Nyakai II, a small fall where you can enjoy a refreshing natural shower. Then, you continue to the tallest fall, which drops about 70 meters and ranks among Burundi’s most spectacular natural wonders. Afterward, you drive to your next hotel for the night.
Meal Plan: Full-Board
Accommodation: East African Safari Hotel
Day 05 : Kigwena Forest Reserve and Rumonge
You start the day with a peaceful nature walk, then visit Muhweza Hotsprings and Rumonge National Reserve. After breakfast, you explore a lively fishing village and stop at the Burton-Speke memorial in Nyanza-Lac. Next, you head to Rumonge Natural Reserve for monkey trekking and birdwatching, before continuing to relax at the warm Muhweza hot springs. Finally, you unwind at a lakeside resort with dinner included.
Meal Plan: Full-Board
Accommodation: Tanganyika Blue Bay Resort
Day 06 : Source of the Nile
After breakfast, you travel to Rutovu to visit the legendary Source of the River Nile. While there, you scan the riverbanks for wildlife, including crocodiles, hippos, and colorful birds. This stop offers a true once-in-a-lifetime experience. Afterward, you return to Bujumbura for your overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Full-Board
Accommodation: Safari Gate Hotel
Day 07 : Rusizi National Park and Departure
On your final day, you head to Rusizi National Park for an optional boat trip among hippos and birds along the Rusizi River. Then, you visit the Explorers Memorial, a massive rock marking the meeting of Livingstone and Stanley. You also tour the Independence Hero Mausoleum, the Unity Monument, and Prince Louis Rwagasore’s memorial. Additionally, you stop at Belvedere Hill for sweeping views of Lake Tanganyika and the city below. After lunch, your driver transfers you to the airport for your evening flight
Meal Plan: Half-Board
Accommodation: None
