5 Days Bujumbura Burundi Exploration Tour

The commencement of the 5 Days Burundi Tour to Bujumbura Exploration safari begins with your arrival in Bujumbura. Following this, a half-day tour of the city allows you to delve into the cultural diversities of Bujumbura town. The exploration continues with a visit to Rusizi National Park, where a boat cruise unfolds captivating scenes of hippos, birds, and the confluence of Rusizi River and Lake Tanganyika. The journey proceeds to the source of the River Nile and the enchanting Karera Waterfalls, offering a picturesque backdrop of tea plantations and landscapes.

As part of this 5 Days Burundi Tour, you will embark on the Gitega – Gishora tour, a renowned drum site in Burundi. Gitega, the country’s second-largest town, showcases colonial architecture and is home to the national museum, boasting ethnographic and archaeological collections. The itinerary also includes a tour of Kigwena reserves and Rumonge fishermen, where a forest walk unveils diverse flora and fauna, including monkeys, chimpanzees, owls, and baboons.

5 Days Burundi Tour Highlights

Day 1: Arrival in Bujumbura
Day 2: Visit to the Source of Nile/Waterfalls
Day 3: Gitega-Gishora Tour
Day 4: Kigwena Reserves-Rumonge Fishermen
Day 5: Airport Transfer Conclude the safari with a transfer to the airport.

Detailed 5 Days Burundi Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Bujumbura

Upon arrival in Bujumbura, your first day kicks off with a half-day tour exploring the cultural richness of the city. The morning is dedicated to a cultural safari around Bujumbura. Your 5 Days Burundi Tour itinerary includes a visit to Rusizi National Park, where a potential boat cruise along the Rusizi River unveils the presence of hippos, various bird species, and the merging point of the Rusizi River and Lake Tanganyika. The Belvedere climb offers panoramic views of Bujumbura city and the Independence Hero Monument. Additional highlights include a visit to the explorer’s memorial, a substantial rock in the outskirts of Bujumbura commemorating the historic meeting between Stanley and Livingstone. Conclude the day with dinner and overnight stay at Club du Lac Tanganyika Hotel.

Day 2: Visit to the Source of Nile/Waterfalls

After breakfast, embark on a journey to the source of the Nile and Karera Waterfalls. Marvel at the magnificent tea plantations and landscapes, ensuring your camera is ready for capturing the beauty. Later, explore the waterfalls and proceed to Gitega, the second-largest town and colonial capital of Burundi. Visit Gitega National Museum, city administrative offices, the Catholic location of Mushasha, and various schools. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Orange or Helena Hotel.

Day 3: Gitega-Gishora Tour

Start the 5 Days Burundi Tour with breakfast and a visit to the drum sanctuary of Gishora-Gishora, one of the renowned drum sites in Burundi. Explore the cultural tradition of Burundi, with a special focus on the two ritual drums, Ruciteme and Murimirwa. These drums symbolize fertility and are associated with the farming vocation of the king. After lunch in Gitega city, tour the city with its colonial architecture and the national museum featuring ethnographic and archaeological collections. Drive back to Bujumbura for dinner and an overnight stay at Club Du Lac Tanganyika Hotel.

Day 4: Kigwena Reserves-Rumonge Fishermen

Begin the 5 Days Burundi Tour with breakfast and a drive to Kigwena National Park for a forest walk to discover its flora and fauna, including chimpanzees, various monkey species, and baboons. Enjoy lunch at Blue Bay and relax on the beach. Return to Bujumbura for dinner and an overnight stay at Club Du Lac Tanganyika Hotel.