Empirical Tour and Travel

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

International airport pick up and transfer to your hotel

International airport pick up and transfer to your hotel

Upon arrival at Bujumbura international airport, you will meet our driver guide who is fluent in English and French to brief you about your activities in Burundi. You will later be transferred to your hotel at Hotel du Lac Tanganyika for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Bujumbura International Airport (Bujumbura)
Accommodation:
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
  • Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Lake Tanganyika sunrise fishing experience Livingstone-Stanley museum

Lake Tanganyika sunrise fishing experience Livingstone-Stanley museum

After your early breakfast, you will go to Lake Tanganyika beach around 5,15’ Am for sunrise experience. You will get in a boat and start exploring the beauty of scenery and landscape while taking pictures. It is world’s 2nd largest and deepest freshwater lake, the Lake Tanganyika measures a maximum length of 673 km and width of 72 km. It is very much famous among tourists for boating and fishing activities. You will explore and learn about fishermen while experiencing sunrise.
Later in the evening, we will proceed with Bujumbura city tour and visit Mausoleum of Prince Louis Rwagasore and livingstone-Stanley museum to learn more about Burundi culture before you get transferred to your hotel.

Main Destination:
Lake Tanganyika
Accommodation:
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
  • Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Chimpanzee trek in Vyanda nature reserve and village walk

Chimpanzee trek in Vyanda nature reserve and village walk

After your breakfast, you will drive some minutes to vyanda nature reserve for Chimpanzee trekking. Chimps are our closest brothers as they share with us more than 80% of DNA. The Nature reserve is located closer to Lake Tanganyika, which may give you an opportunity to encounter other animal along your way. You will remain with them the allocated time taking pictures and then get back to your hotel for lunch.
Later in the afternoon, you will proceed with village walk where you will interact with local community to learn about their lifestyle and how they conserve the wildlife within the nature reserve.

Main Destination:
Vyanda Forest Nature Reserve
Accommodation:
Ubuntu Residence
  • Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Teza tea plantation experience

Teza tea plantation experience

After your breakfast, you will drive some minutes towards Teza tea factory. You will have an informative experience on what happens behind the scenes of tea growing during day tour.
The greenery of the estate is relaxing and tranquil, and the air bears countryside freshness. The tour is a farm to cup experience that ends with sampling the different classes of tea as you enjoy cool weather at homes of local farmers. Whether you are a big fan of black tea or not, you will love this experience as the tea has a unique taste from any you have ever tasted. Best of all, the area produces enough tea for the international market. As such, you will take some home to enjoy for a while.
Later, you will drive back to Bujumbura and stay at Hotel Residence Ubuntu.

Main Destination:
Teza Tea Factory (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Ubuntu Residence
  • Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Saga Beach and fly back to your home

Saga Beach and fly back to your home

After your breakfast, you will go to visit Saga beach, a great sandy beach that will make you wow and depending on your departure time, you will make funs while at the Beach and swim if you want before you get transferred to Bujumbura international airport.

Main Destination:
Saga Beach (Beach)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Empirical Tour and Travel, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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