Burundi, officially the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge.
Day 01: Arrive Bujumbura
Arrive Bujumbura meet and assist the airport and transfer to hotel. Have a city tour at noon to Bunyezi Muslim center, the snake and culture Museum and Belvedere climb which offers a beautiful scenic view of Bujumbura and Lake Tanganyika.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Bujumbura Cultural Tour
After breakfast Drive to Rusizi National Park, home to hippos, antelopes, monkeys, and numerous species of colorful birds. See where River Rusizi empties into Lake Tanganyika. Afterward route your way to Explorers’ Memorial, a massive rock in the suburbs of Bujumbura commemorating meeting between explorers John Speke and Hannington. Visit Albert’s zoo and enjoy a Tuk-Tuk tour on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Bujumbura – Gitega – Gishora
After breakfast, drive to the source of Nile and the amazing waterfalls. Continue to Gitega to visit the drum sanctuary of Gishora famous for drum making. The area has two ritual drums that have never been beaten. Ruciteme-the one for whom we clear the forest and Murimirwa- the one for whom we cultivate. Besides, they are other ordinary drums which the Batimbo (drummers) used during special occasions of the country. Afterwards, visit the National museum and the Gitega city tour including the catholic village.
Dinner and night at Hotel.
Day 04: Gitega – Ruvubu National Park – Gitega
Drive south, Nyanza in no small palm tree plantation and visit the palm oil production. Later on, have nature walk-off Kigwena Forest Reserve; home to monkeys, baboons and various bird species.
Dinner and overnight at Resort.
Day 05: Gitega – Nyanza- Kigwena Forest -Gitega
Drive south, Nyanza in no small palm tree plantation and visit the palm oil production. Later on have nature walk-off Kigwena Forest Reserve; home to monkeys, baboons and various bird species.
Dinner and overnight at Resort.
Day 6: Mugara Hot Spring – Bujumbura
Visit the Hot springs of Mugara comprising two falls that form a basin of downstream. The springs also enter Lake Tanganyika with a natural flow. After, visit the fishing village then return to Bujumbura with a stop at Blue Bay Resort for fishing.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 7: Depart Bajumbura
After breakfast departure transfer to the airport to catch the flight for onward journey
| Place | Night (s) | Hotels |
| Bajumbura | 02 | Club Du Lac Tanganyika. |
| Ghishora | 01 | Tropitel Hotel. |
| Gitega | 02 | Tanganyika Blue Bay Resort |
| Bajumbura | 01 | Club Du Lac Tanganyika. |
- Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
- Meet to attend airports / hotels by our office representative.
- 07 nights in accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per program
- Guide Services ( English language )
- Entrance fees to the monuments.
- All taxes.
• International flights
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tipping.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.
• Accommodation in good hotels.
• Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
• Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
• In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.
