Tour Overview
This safari will provide you with an ever lasting memory to treasure as it will take you to Rusizi National Park is located next to the Rusizi River It is the most popular and sought after Burundi tourist attraction. Rusizi National Park in Burundi is commonly known as Parc National de la Rusizi and is situated in the north-west of Bujumbura.
It’s a home of various unique species of flora and fauna and the environment also supports the existence of these unique species. Rusizi National Park is a home to hippopotamuses and sitatungas and other wildlife like; antelopes, monkeys along with numerous species of colorful birds. Continue to the Source of the Nile and Karera waterfalls were you will experience a breath taking scenery and also listen to the music of the water falls. Later you will then head to Gitega the second largest city in the Country from were you will transfer to Gishora drum site were you will experience the tradition and custom of the local people to the fullest.
Safari Highlights
Day1: Arrive Bujumbura, Cutural Tour – Rusizi National Park
Day2: Source of the Nile - Karera waterfalls - Gitega
Day3: Gitega – Gishora drum site
Day4: Airport transfer
Detailed Itineary
Day1: Arrive Bujumbura, Cutural Tour – Rusizi National Park
Half day tour in Bujumbura, Cultural Tour of Bujumbura Morning, we visit Rusizi national park where a possible boat tour in Rusizi river can let you explore closer the hippo , numerous birds and the joining point between Rusizi River and Lake Tanganyika;Belvedere Climb offering a nice view of Bujumbura city ,Independance hero mounument.After we visit explorers Memorial, a huge rock in the Suburbs of Bujumbura commemorating the meeting between explorers Stanley and Livingstone.
Accommodation: club du lac Tanganyika (luxury and midrange)
Hotel residence ubuntu, le clos de limbas (basic)
Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day2: Source of the Nile - Karera waterfalls - Gitega
After breakfast, we take the direction the Source of Nile, and then Karera waterfalls .On our route, magnificent tea plantations and landscapes will make you carry your camera ready for pictures.
After karera waterfalls, drive to Gitega, the second town and colonial capital of Burundi. Visit of Gitega National Museum with its collection of artefacts, Gitega city administrative offices,Catholic location of
Accommodation: club du lac Tanganyika (luxury)
Orange or Helena Hotel (midrange)
Hotel residence ubuntu, le clos de limbas (basic)
Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day3: Gitega – Gishora drum site
After breakfast visit of the drum sanctuary of Gishora. Gishora is one of the famous drum sites of Burundi. Gishora is perched on the top of a hill at 7km from the urban centre of Gitega The site of Gishora also houses two ritual drums that were never beaten : Ruciteme (the one for whom we clear the forest) and Murimirwa (the one for whom we cultivate). The two names are intimately linked to the farming vocation and refer clearly to the fertility, characteristic of the king. We have also ordinary drums which the Batimbo could beat on special occasions of the country.
Visit the drum sanctuary of Gishora to relive the cultural tradition of Burundi which is becoming scarcer. The site recreates an architectural complex of Royal palace, rarely found elsewhere in the country. Get there a lot of information will be provided by an expert who has travelled a lot of countries across the world exhibiting the image of Burundi with his drum.
Here drummers performance can be watched. Lunch at Gitega city .After lunch, visit of the city Gitega is the second largest town of the country, with its typical colonial architecture. It hosts the National Museum with its ethnographic and archaeological collections
Accommodation: club du lac Tanganyika (luxury)
Orange or Helena Hotel (midrange)
Hotel residence ubuntu, le clos de limbas (basic)
Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 4: Airport transfer
Have an early breakfast and head to the Airport for your departure flight if its in the morning, and if its later you can relax in your hotel before you head to the Airport for your departure flight.
Meal plan: Breakfast
The Safari Package Covers:
- Park Entrance
- Relevant Government Taxes.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Full time English and French speaking Driver
- Ground Transportation by a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Airport transfers as long as you are departing on the same day your safari ends
- Entrance fees to the Cultural sites and the Source of the Nile
- Accommodation ( 3 night) and Meals en route as stated in the itinerary
Safari Exclusions:
- Air Fares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities