$3,795 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Bujumbura international airport pick up and transfer to your hotel
Bujumbura international airport pick up and transfer to your hotel
Upon arrival at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbura, you will meet your professional local guide who will welcome your and then transfer you to your hotel in the heart of Bujumbura, Burundi’s economic and cultural hub.
Later, after your check-in, if time permits, take a short city tour of Bujumbura, visiting the vibrant central market, the colonial-era art-deco architecture, and the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
- Main Destination:
- Bujumbura (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Fishing experience in Lake Tanganyika and Visit Rusizi National Park
Fishing experience in Lake Tanganyika and Visit Rusizi National Park
After your breakfast, depart for Rusizi National Park, just outside Bujumbura. Embark on a boat safari along the Rusizi River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, Sitatunga antelopes, and diverse birdlife.
Later in the evening, visit a nearby fishing village to learn about the local fishing culture and their sustainable practices on Lake Tanganyika. You will also learn how to prepare the Burundian cuisine before you taste Mukeke or Ndagara (a fish unique to Lake Tanganyika).
- Main Destination:
- Rusizi National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibira National Park, Nature walk and Pygmy experience
Transfer to Kibira National Park, Nature walk and Pygmy experience
After your breakfast, drive 2hours to Kibira National Park, a pristine rainforest spanning the border with Rwanda. Embark on a guided nature walk; you may spot chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and rare birds along your way, as the rainforest inhabits primates.
Later after your lunch, visit a nearby Batwa community to learn about their indigenous culture, including traditional singing, smithing and pottery.
- Main Destination:
- Kibira National Park
- Accommodation:
- Safari Gate Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Teza Tea Plantations experience and transfer to Gitega
Teza Tea Plantations experience and transfer to Gitega
After your breakfast, drive around 2hours to Teza, home to Burundi’s lush tea plantations. Tour a tea estate, learning about tea production from leaf to cup, and enjoy a tasting session. Take a leisurely walk through the rolling green hills, capturing photos of the scenic landscape. Visit a nearby village to meet farmers and learn about their daily lives.
- Main Destination:
- Teza Tea Factory (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Tropitel Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Gishora Drum Sanctuary and Gitega National Museum
Gishora Drum Sanctuary and Gitega National Museum
After your breakfast, you will visit the Gishora Drum Sanctuary, a UNESCO-recognized site. Witness a powerful performance by the world-famous Gishora Drummers, whose rhythmic beats on ingoma drums tell stories of Burundian heritage. Learn about drum-making and the sacred drums Ruciteme and Murimirwa.
Later after your lunch, tour the Gitega National Museum, housing historical and ethnographic artifacts, including royal regalia and traditional crafts to learn about Burundian culture.
- Main Destination:
- Gishora Drum Sanctuary (Cultural Village)
- Accommodation:
-
Hôtel Le Paradis
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kayanza Coffee Plantation experience and Basket Weaving
Kayanza Coffee Plantation experience and Basket Weaving
After your breakfast, visit Kayanza, a region known for its coffee and crafts. Visit a coffee plantation to learn about Burundi’s primary export and sample freshly roasted coffee.
Later, participate in an Igiseke basket-weaving workshop with local women artisans. Create your own basket and learn about the cultural significance of this craft.
- Main Destination:
- Kayanza (City)
- Accommodation:
-
Belan Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Intore Warrior Dancers and Kirundo Local market
Intore Warrior Dancers and Kirundo Local market
After your breakfast, Depart for Kirundo, a northern town near Lake Rwihinda. Enjoy the rolling hills and lush landscapes along the way.
After 2hours of car drive, visit to a local community for a performance by the Intore Warrior Dancers. These dancers, historically protectors of the king, perform acrobatic movements in leopard skins, headdresses, and ankle bells, wielding spears and shields to reenact battle scenes. Engage with the performers to learn about their traditions.
Later after your lunch, explore Kirundo’s local market and interact with artisans crafting pottery and baskets.
- Main Destination:
- Kirundo (City)
- Accommodation:
-
Rama Hôtel Kirundo
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Rwihinda and Ruvubu National Park
Lake Rwihinda and Ruvubu National Park
After your breakfast, take a sunrise dugout canoe trip on Lake Rwihinda, known as “Lac aux Oiseaux” (Lake of Birds). Spot pelicans, herons, and other bird species with a local guide.
Later, drive 3 hours to Ruvubu National Park, Burundi’s largest national park. Enjoy a panoramic view along your way
Embark on a guided game drive or walking safari in Ruvubu, home to zebras, bushbucks, and occasionally elephants and buffalo. Learn about the park’s conservation efforts.
- Main Destination:
- Ruvubu National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Restaurant Agahimbare
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Rutana, Visit Source of the Nile
Transfer to Rutana, Visit Source of the Nile
After your breakfast, drive around 4hours to Rutovu and go to visit the southernmost source of the Nile, marked by a small forest and the Ruvyironza River. Explore the site and learn about its significance, corroborated by researchers as a key Nile tributary.
Later, have a Picnic lunch near the Nile source before you visit the Muhweza Hot Springs, where you can relax in warm, mineral-rich waters. Meet a traditional Burundian family for a cultural exchange, learning about their customs and daily life.
- Main Destination:
- Rutana (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Le Perroquet de Mwishanga Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Visit German Fault and Karera Falls
Visit German Fault and Karera Falls
After your breakfast, Drive to Karera Falls, a series of four cascading waterfalls in Burundi’s southern countryside. Take a guided hike to view the falls and enjoy the surrounding lush scenery. Swim in the natural pools to fully enjoy the falls.
Later in the afternoon: Visit the nearby Nyakazu German Fault, a dramatic gorge with historical significance as a German military post during World War I. Explore remnants of the fortification.
- Main Destination:
- Karera Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Le Perroquet de Mwishanga Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Rumonge – Palm Oil and Lake Tanganyika
Transfer to Rumonge – Palm Oil and Lake Tanganyika
After your breakfast, drive about 2hours to Rumonge, a town on Lake Tanganyika. Visit a palm oil production site to learn about this controversial industry and its impact on Burundi’s economy.
Later, have a Lunch at a lakeside restaurant to enjoy fresh fish and lake views and then walk along Beach, a vibrant local spot to explore nearby fishing villages.
Optional visit to the Rubumba Tourist and Cultural Village to learn about royal enthronement rituals.
- Main Destination:
- Rumonge (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Niyibituronsa Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Bujumbura, Livingstone Stanley memorial – Departure
Transfer to Bujumbura, Livingstone Stanley memorial – Departure
After your breakfast, drive about 3hours back to Bujumbura. In route, visit the Explorers Memorial, commemorating Livingstone and Stanley’s meeting, and the Independence Hero Mausoleum.
Later, Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by free time for shopping at a craft market for souvenirs like baskets, pottery, or coffee. After, transfer to Melchior Ndadaye International Airport for your departure.
- Main Destination:
- Bujumbura International Airport (Bujumbura)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
