The 7 Days Epic Burundi Safari Tour is a great way to fully explore the wonders and unique features of Burundi.
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Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival – Bujumbura.
Upon your arrival at Bujumbura Airport, you will be received by a Gorilla Adventure Tours driver guide who will transfer you to the hotel already booked for you in Bujumbura. Afterwards, go for a city tour in Bujumbura and visit the Rusizi National Park, take a boat trip and explore hippos and birds in Rusizi River as well as Albert’s crocodiles. Visit the Islam Culture Centre, the Explorers Memorial and so much more. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Burundi Historical Tour – Kiganda Royal Grounds.
After breakfast, drive to Kibira National Park to visit the Teza tea plantations. After, visit Kiganda royal grounds, one of the historical sanctuaries containing all details about signing the Treaty between Germans and King Mwezi Gisabo who was the traditional ruler during that colonial era. Proceed the visit to the royal inauguration grounds where the Kings Mutaga Mbikije, Mwezi Gisabo, and many other ancient political kings Club. Touring this site is an incredible chance for one to enjoy the Burundian ancient royal walk on elegant, well-kept royal grounds. In the afternoon, drive to Gitega for overnight.
Day 3: Gishora Drum Sanctuary – Gitega National Museum.
You will have an early morning breakfast and transfer to Gishora Drum Sanctuary. Also visit the Burundi National museum, Mushasha Catholic village, ancient administrative offices during colonial time, the coffee factory and the Catholic village before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Karera Waterfalls.
After breakfast, transfer to Rutana to admire the amazing Karera waterfalls; later, drive to Makamba to visit the “Agasimbo dancers”, a traditional dance found in the southern region of the country and then transfer to Nyanza-Lac for overnight at East African Hotel.
Day 5: Muhweza Hot Springs – Rumonge Natural Reserve.
After breakfast, visit the fishing village and Burton-Speke memorial in Nyanza-Lac and transfer to Rumonge to visit the Rumonge Natural reserve for monkey trekking and bird watching, continue to Muhweza hot springs and the palm oil factory. Overnight at Tanganyika Blue Bay Resort.
Day 6: Source Of The River Nile.
After breakfast, visit the Source of the River Nile at Rutovu, a not-so-small forest with a river stream that several researchers have corroborated to be the Source of the River Nile, the longest river in Africa and second-longest in the world. On your way back to Bujumbura, you will stop by one of the families in the Mugamba region to understand the daily lifestyle of the people in this region. Overnight at Safari Gate Hotel or Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika.
Day 7: Departure.
Transfer to the airport in time for your flight.
End of the 7 Days Epic Burundi Safari Tour.
The 7 Days Epic Burundi Safari Tour cost includes;
- All accommodation as quoted in the itinerary.
- Safari vehicle and fuel.
- English speaking tourist guide.
- Game drives and walks.
- Entrance fees to the national parks.
- All boat tours.
- Bottled water in the vehicle during the tour.
However, the 7 Days Epic Burundi Safari Tour excludes;
- International flights.
- Visa fees.
- Alcoholic drinks / additional meals.
- Tips.
- Activities not part of the described program.
- International travel insurance.
- Items of personal nature.
- Souvenirs.