Experience one of Burundi’s most celebrated cultural traditions with a private visit to the Gishora Drum Sanctuary near Gitega. This cultural journey takes you from Bujumbura through Burundi’s beautiful countryside to Gishora, where you will meet traditional drummers and enjoy a powerful performance featuring royal drums, dancing, songs and storytelling. The tour includes private transportation, […]
Bujumbura-GitegaPrivate tourOn request
Tour priceUS$500 per tour
Number of Days1 Day
Full duration1 day
Tour typesCity Tours · Culture
AvailabilityOn request
Experience one of Burundi’s most celebrated cultural traditions with a private visit to the Gishora Drum Sanctuary near Gitega.
This cultural journey takes you from Bujumbura through Burundi’s beautiful countryside to Gishora, where you will meet traditional drummers and enjoy a powerful performance featuring royal drums, dancing, songs and storytelling.
The tour includes private transportation, a professional guide, an experienced driver, entrance fees and lunch.
Tour Itinerary
Your guide and driver will collect you from your hotel or Melchior Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbura.
Begin the scenic journey towards Gitega, travelling through rolling hills, rural communities and beautiful countryside.
Gishora Drum Sanctuary
Upon arrival at Gishora, you will be welcomed by the traditional drummers and introduced to Burundi’s royal drumming heritage.
The experience includes:
A live traditional drum performance
Burundian songs and cultural dances
An introduction to the history of the royal drums
Time to meet and interact with the performers
Opportunities for photographs and videos
Stories about the importance of drumming in Burundian culture
After the performance, enjoy lunch before beginning the return journey to Bujumbura.
Your driver will drop you off safely at your hotel or the airport.
Tour Price
US$500
The price is based on one traveller joining a private guided tour.
Included
Hotel or airport pickup in Bujumbura
Private transportation
Professional tour guide
Experienced driver
Gishora Drum Sanctuary entrance
Traditional drum performance
Lunch
Tour coordination
Return transfer to the hotel or airport
Not Included
Accommodation
Breakfast and dinner
Alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Souvenirs
Tips and gratuities
Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Your local hosts
Guides Assigned to This Tour
Meet the M Travel guides associated with this experience. The final guide is confirmed according to your dates, route and preferred language.
llegresh is one of Burundi’s most outstanding female tour guides and a highly skilled English-speaking guide at M Travel and Tours. She is known for her confidence, professionalism, excellent communication skills, and ability to make every traveller feel welcome and comfortable. With a strong understanding of Burundi’s culture, history, attractions, and local communities, Allegresh delivers […]
our guide and driver will collect you from your hotel or Melchior Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbura.
Begin the scenic journey towards Gitega, travelling through rolling hills, rural communities and beautiful countryside.
Gishora Drum Sanctuary
Upon arrival at Gishora, you will be welcomed by the traditional drummers and introduced to Burundi’s royal drumming heritage.
The experience includes:
A live traditional drum performance
Burundian songs and cultural dances
An introduction to the history of the royal drums
Time to meet and interact with the performers
Opportunities for photographs and videos
Stories about the importance of drumming in Burundian culture
After the performance, enjoy lunch before beginning the return journey to Bujumbura.
Your driver will drop you off safely at your hotel or the airport.
Booking confidence
Cancellation Terms
Cancellations made 30 days or more before the tour date will receive a refund, less any non-refundable bank charges, administrative costs and supplier fees already paid.
Any additional hotel, park, airline or activity-supplier conditions will be stated in the confirmed quotation before payment.
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