Day 01
Arrival in Bujumbura – Rusizi National Park
- Morning:Â Arrival at Bujumbura International Airport. Meet and greet by your guide, followed by a transfer to your hotel.
- Afternoon:Â Head to Rusizi National Park, famous for its hippos, crocodiles, sitatungas (rare swamp antelopes), and an impressive array of birdlife. Enjoy a guided safari drive and optional boat ride on the Rusizi River.
- Evening:Â Return to Bujumbura for dinner and overnight stay at a city hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Day 02
Kibira National Park – Tea Plantations
- Morning: After breakfast, drive to Kibira National Park, Burundi’s largest protected rainforest, home to chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, baboons, and over 200 bird species. Enjoy a guided nature walk or primate tracking experience.
- Afternoon: Visit the Teza or Rwegura tea plantations, where you can learn about Burundi’s tea production and enjoy scenic views of the rolling green hills.
- Evening:Â Return to Bujumbura. Leisure time at the hotel or optional visit to Lake Tanganyika beach for sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03
Gitega – Cultural Experience & Departure
- Morning: Depart for Gitega, the cultural heart of Burundi. Visit the National Museum of Gitega and experience the famous Burundi drummers (a UNESCO-recognized tradition).
- Afternoon: Scenic drive back to Bujumbura with a stop at Chutes de la Karera waterfalls for photography and relaxation.
- Evening:Â Transfer to Bujumbura International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch