6-Day Burundi Cultural and Nature Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer from the Airport

Arrival at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport. Depending on your arrival time, our company representative will welcome you and transfer you at the hotel relax and begin a city tour of Bujumbura including monuments, historical sites, local markets, and a visit to the Living Museum of Bujumbura.
Overnight at Hotel Botanika.

Main Destination:

Bujumbura (City)

Accommodation:

Botanika Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Batwa people, kibira NP and Teza Teza Tea

Drive to Kibira National Park for a forest experience and scenic views. Continue to the Teza Tea Plantations and visit the Batwa community for a cultural encounter, The Batwa are
an indigenous, traditionally hunter-gatherer minority in Burundi, comprising roughly 1% of the population. Formerly forest dwellers, they were displaced from their ancestral lands due to conservation policies, forcing them into extreme poverty, with many now working as unskilled laborers or surviving through pottery and begging.
Overnight in Muramvya (Bugarama) at Teza Mount Hotel.

Main Destination:

Teza Tea Factory (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Teza Mount Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Mpehe (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gitega cultural tour

Drive to Gitega. Visit the National Museum of Gitega, meet local communities, learn how traditional banana beer is made, taste local food, and visit the Gishora Drum Sanctuary. The Gishora Drum Sanctuary and National Museum of Gitega are premier cultural sites near Burundi's capital, offering a deep dive into the nation's royal heritage. Gishora features traditional, high-energy, UNESCO-recognized drumming, while the Gitega Museum showcases historical artifacts, photographs, and,
traditional instruments like the inanga.
Overnight at Grace conference Center hotel.

Main Destination:

Gitega (City)

Accommodation:

Grace Conference Center Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Gitega (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karera water falls, Pyramid and source of the Nile

Excursion to the Karera Waterfalls followed by a visit to the Source of the Nile (Burundi). The day includes nature walks, photography, and cultural explanation.
Overnight in Gitega or nearby, Gitega known as the former royal seat of the Kingdom of Burundi, it is famous for the Gishora Drum Sanctuary, the National Museum of Gitega, and its, central location surrounded by, rolling hills.

Main Destination:

Rutana (Town)

Accommodation:

Le Perroquet de Mwishanga Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Shanga (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Back to Bujumbura for a night life experience

Drive back to Bujumbura. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon by the lake followed by an evening exploring restaurants and nightlife.
Overnight at Hotel Botanika, Nightlife in Burundi, specifically in the capital city of Bujumbura, is known for being
surprisingly lively, relaxed, and intense, particularly from Thursday to Sunday. The scene centers on lakefront bars, live music, and popular nightclubs like Arena, Toxic, and Cristal, with music ranging from Rumba to Afrofusion.

Main Destination:

Bujumbura (City)

Accommodation:

Botanika Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of the trip

Morning boat tour on Lake Tanganyika with hippo and crocodile viewing, followed by relaxation. Transfer to the airport for departure.

Main Destination:

Bujumbura (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.