Discover Burundi

Burundi (Bujumbura, Gitega, Gishora, Ruvubu National Park, Nyanza, Kigwena Forest Reserve, Mugara Hot Springs)

Discover Burundi, 7-Days

Men dressed in white and red robes banging drums

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Activity
  1. ARRIVE BUJUMBURA

    Arrive Bujumbura, meet assist and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon begin a city tour, highlights include:

    •  The snake and culture Museum (Musee Vivant)
    • Rusizi National Park
    • The Buyenzi Muslim center
    • Belvedere climb, which offers a beautiful scenic view of Bujumbura and Lake Tanganyika
    • The Living Stone Monument

    Meal(s) Included: Dinner
    Overnight at Club Du Lac Tanganyika Hotel

  2. BUJUMBURA CULTURAL TOUR

    After breakfast, drive to the Rusizi National Park home to hippos, antelopes and monkeys along with numerous species of colorful birds. See where the Rusizi River empties into Lake Tanganyika. Afterwards visit the Explorers’ Memorial, a huge rock in the Suburbs of Bujumbura commemorating the meeting between explorers John Speke and Hanington. After a late lunch visit the fishermen at Rumonge port located South of Bujumbura, and learn about the different species of fish in Lake Tanganyika.
     Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
    Overnight at Club Du Lac Tanganyika Hotel

  3. BUJUMBURA – GITEGA – GISHORA

    After breakfast, visit the drum sanctuary of Gishora famous for drum making. The area houses two ritual drums that have never been beaten; Ruciteme “the one for whom we clear the forest”, and Murimirwa “the one for whom we cultivate”. There are also ordinary drums which the Batimbo (drummers), could beat on special occasions of the country.
    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
    Overnight at Helena Hotel

  4. GITEGA – RUVUBU NATIONAL PARK – GITEGA

    After breakfast, drive to Ruvubu National Park near the lower valley of the Ruvubu river, an open savannah, with swamps and forests. There are antelope, buffalo, monkeys and over 425 bird species. The river is home to hippos and crocodiles. In the evening return to Gitega, for dinner and overnight.
     Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
    Overnight at Helena Hotel

  5. GITEGA – NYANZA- KIGWENA FOREST

    After breakfast drive south to Nyanza, characterized by the large palm trees plantations and Oil production. Visit the local palm oil production; continue to Kigwena Forest Reserve for a nature walk. The Reserve is home to monkeys, baboons and various bird species.
     Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
    Overnight at Saga Nyanza Resort

  6. MUGARA HOT SPRING VISIT -BUJUMBURA

    After breakfast visit the Hot springs of Mugara, comprised of two small falls that form a basin downstream. The springs flow into a common passage and into lake Tanganyika. In the evening, return to Bujumbura with a stop at Blue Bay Resort for fishing. Dinner and overnight.
     Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
    Overnight at Club du Lac Tanganyika Hotel

  7. DEPARTURE

    Day at leisure; transfer to the airport for your onward flight
     Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Trip Includes

  • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
  • Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
  • Hotel accommodation in the listed properties
  • Transportation in private vehicle
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Admission to listed sites
  • Meals indicated

Not Included

  • Flights
  • Cost of visa
  • Meals not listed
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuity to driver and guide
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7 Day Tourstarting from$3501 per person
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