Our 7 Days Around Burundi Safari Tour takes you to various places of Burundi that are unique, it will give you unforgettable experiences and an insight of the small country, Burundi may seem small but presents a rare setup that you might love to see.
Safari highlight
Game drives
Nature viewing
Scenic views
Burundi national meusum
Chimpanzee tracking
Itinerary overview
Day 1: Arrival and pickup
Day 2: Transfer to Rusizi national park
Day 3: waterfall visit-Transfer to visit the Museum
Day 4: Bujumbura city tour
Day 5: Transfer to Ruvuba National Park
Day 6: Kibira Forest National Park – Lake Tanganyika
Day 7: Bujumbura City Tour – Departure.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Pickup
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by our company representative who will welcome greet, and transfer you to Bujumbura where your accommodation has been booked for your dinner and staying overnight, take your time to relax as you wait for the following day’s adventures.
Luxury: Kiriri garden hotel
Midrange: Roca golf hotel
Best budget: Hotel club du lac Tanganyika
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Rusizi National Park
Have breakfast in the early morning and thereafter take a short drive to Rusizi National Park. You will have an opportunity to view hippos, sitatungas (antelope), and a wide variety of birds attracted to the wetland environment. We will later have lunch and an afternoon relaxation at the lodge premises.
Luxury: Rusizi tented lodge
Midrange: Hotel club du lac Tanganyika
Best Budget: Hotel safari gate
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 3: Waterfall Visit – Transfer to visit the Museum
Following a mouth-watering breakfast, you will drive towards the south to pay a visit to be angelic waterfalls of Karera, lunch enroute, and transfer to Gitega to explore the Burundi international museum it has historical artifacts, and big history of Bujumbura you will learn so much about the cultural aspect of the Burundi people.
Luxury: Kiriri garden hotel
Midrange: Roca golf hotel
Best budget: Hotel club du lac Tanganyika
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Bujumbura City Tour
Have breakfast and afterward, you will be taken to see the grave of Prince Louis Rwagasore, a hero of the independence in Burundi. You will then be guided on a climb to the “Belvedere” on the top of the hill, a dominating point of Bujumbura, offering a unique view over Lake Tanganyika. Have lunch thereafter of which you will be driven ten kilometers south to visit “La Pierre de Stanley et Livingstone” the commemorating stone of the place where the famous explorer Stanley uttered the infamous “Dr. Livingstone, I presume” on meeting the legendary Scotsman. After which we will retire from the long day and have a rest at;
Luxury: Kiriri garden hotel
Midrange: Roca golf hotel
Best budget: Hotel club du lac Tanganyika
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Ruvubu National Park
Following an early morning breakfast, we will drive to Burundi’s largest protected area, which neighbors Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda and is the largest rainforest in Burundi. It has the best hiking opportunities and the most artistic views. Use this opportunity to take in as much as you can because few places in the world have a display of what you will see in one package. Drive back to the hotel for dinner and night.
Luxury: Ruvuba national park lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6: Kibira Forest National Park – Lake Tanganyika
In the morning you will be driven to Kibira Forest National Park for a walk in the forest where you will see different species of birds and monkeys. Have lunch and for the afternoon, you will travel back to Bujumbura and transfer to Lake Tanganyika where you will relax at Saga Beach with entertainment by Burundi Drummers while enjoying a cold drink. a boat tour on Lake Tanganyika can be arranged so that you can enjoy the calm wavy waters with a refreshing breeze. Lucky for swimmers an opportunity for you to swim in the calm lake awaits.
Best budget: Nyimpa hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7: Bujumbura City Tour – Departure
On this day after you have had your breakfast, you will check out of the hotel. You are free to shop around for souvenirs to show off to your friends back home. You will thereafter be dropped off at the airport for departure after what will have been a fantastic experience in your life.
Trip includes
- Water on board
- Meals and drinks as indicated in the itinerary
- Park entry and conservation fees
- English speaking guide
- Accommodation as specified
Excludes
- Meals and drinks not included in the itinerary
- Gratitude and tips are given to hotel staff and tour drivers
- Extra costs as a result of personal delays
- Health insurance
- Visas and air tickets