5 Days Burundi Explorer Safari Odyssey: Burundi is literally overshadowed by its neighboring countries of Rwanda, famous for mountain gorilla trekking; Tanzania, famous for wildlife viewing and the annual Wildebeest Migration; and the Democratic Republic of Congo for hiking one of the world’s most famous active volcanoes, but the country is still gifted with a wide range of natural resources like Lake Tanganyika, Kibira Forest, and Rusizi National Park.
Safari highlights
Boat Cruise on Rusizi River
Primate trekking in Kibira forest
Cultural experience with Gishora drum entertainers
Bujumbura city tour
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bujumbura international airport
On arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, you will be received by our Burundi tour guide and transferred to your lodge for relaxation and overnight and if time allows, you will visit a forex bureau to change money and also visit a supermarket for a small shopping of snacks.
Day 2: Boat cruise on Rusizi River and visit of Lake Tanganyika
After having breakfast in the morning, you will drive to Rusizi National Park to enjoy a boat cruise during your Burundi safari, where you can expect to encounter wildlife such as hippopotamuses, antelopes, and monkeys, along with many beautiful bird species. Later, you will visit Lake Tanganyika for lunch on the beach before returning to the lodge for the night.
Day 3: Drive to Kibira national park for a primate walk
After an early morning breakfast, you will depart from Bujumbura to Kibira National Park for your ultimate primate walk. The park is home to 98 mammal species, including a dozen primate species (numerous families of chimpanzees, baboons, red-tailed monkeys, and black colobus), as well as around 200 bird species. After the walk, you will return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 4: Visit the Gishora drum entertainers
Depending on the time of the entertainment, our Burundi safari guide will advise on the departure time to enjoy one of Africa’s finest drum entertainments. In Burundi, the drums were the pillar of the political power of the monarchy. They were made and beaten on special occasions by specialized families called ‘Abatimbo’ in important places, announcing great events of the country like the royal enthronement, the sowing festival, and the funerals of the kings, and they gave the rhythm of regular seasons.
Day 5: City tour and Depart Burundi for your onward journey
After morning breakfast, you will head to the city for a Burundi city tour of Bujumbura. The city was established as a German military station early in the 20th century or you can see the meeting place between Burton Speke and Livingston, the Bauhaus style of architecture (German style of arts), the monuments to heroes of independence and democracy or simply the daily life of the people, the vibes at the beaches of lakes Tanganyika or the Bujumbura nightlife. You won’t regret spending time in this vibrant city of Burundi, and later, we will transfer you to the airport for your onward journey.
End of the 5 Days Burundi Explorer Safari Odyssey Trip.
Trip includes
All entrance fees
Park entrance fees
Accommodation
Transfers, guide, and fuel
Primate permits
Lunch at the Lake
Trip Excludes
International flights
Burundi tourist Visa
Travel insurance
Tips for guides and hotels