Tour Overview
This National Park is located next to the Rusizi River, 15 km north of the city of Bujumbura. It is the most popular and sought after Burundi tourist attraction. This is 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 which makes it a wonderful destination that will leave you breathless.
Tour Highlights
Rusizi National Park – Wildlife Viewing
Lake Tanganyika
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Visit Rusizi National Park
After breakfast, take a short drive to Rusizi National Park a home of hippos, sitatungas (antelope) and others. A view of the wildlife in the park will provide a memorable experience. You will continue to the eastern bank of Rusizi River where the smaller part forms the delta of Rusizi at the entrance point of Lake Tanganyika, at this point you will have an opportunity to view a wide variety of birds, hippos and Nile crocodiles attracted to the wetland. It is ringed by a fence topped with barbed wire and has a giant pool inside, which will someday become the home of Gustave, an enormous man-eating crocodile that has for decades haunted the Rusizi and the northern shores of Lake Tanganyika, where the river flows. Later in the evening you will return to Bujumbura city.
Meal plan: lunch
Travel Time: About 45 Minutes
End of Rusizi National Park – 1 Day
The safari package covers:
- Entrance fees
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Relevant government taxes
- Ground transportation by 4×4 vehicle
- Full time English speaking guide
- Airport transfers as long as you are departing on the day your tour ends.
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
.