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3-Day Kayanza Highlands and Kirundo Lake Country

Travel north through the cultivated highlands, pause around Kayanza and continue to Kirundo for the lake-country experience.

Duration3 days / 2 nightsLocationBujumbura → Teza → Kayanza → Kirundo lake country → Lake Rwihinda → BujumburaDeparture08:00

Your tour price

USD $1,645.00 per person · 1 traveller

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Travellers	Per person	Group total
1	USD $1,645.00	USD $1,645.00
2	USD $1,285.00	USD $2,570.00
3	USD $1,120.00	USD $3,360.00
4	USD $1,120.00	USD $4,480.00
5	USD $990.00	USD $4,950.00
6	USD $990.00	USD $5,940.00
7	USD $990.00	USD $6,930.00
8	USD $990.00	USD $7,920.00

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Price conditions

USD price per person for the complete 3-day programme. The displayed base price is for one traveller booking alone. Rates for 2, 3–4 and 5–8 travellers apply to one private party travelling together on the same dates and itinerary. The calculator shows the exact party total before payment. Listed transport, guiding, activity fees and programme meals are included. The published room basis includes one private room per booked adult; children share with their accompanying adult. Airport arrival and departure transfers are included at no extra charge. Changes outside the published programme require your agreement to a separate quotation. Payment-provider fees are separate and shown before payment.

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Pay the full amount online, or choose a 50% deposit when departure is more than 14 days away. The remaining balance is due 14 days before the start date. Bookings made within 14 days of departure require full payment. The secure payment page shows the booking currency and exact amount to copy before opening WeTravel. A receipt upload is evidence for review; payment is recorded as verified after our team checks it.

Cancellation and refunds

If you cancel at least 30 days before departure, the amount paid is refunded in full. With 14–29 days’ notice, 50% of the amount paid is refunded. With less than 14 days’ notice, or for a no-show, no refund is due. Any retained amount is reduced where we recover costs or resell the cancelled booking. A date change requested at least 30 days before departure can be considered; any price difference must be agreed before the change is accepted. If M Travel cancels the journey, choose an agreed alternative or a full refund. If a listed service cannot be provided, we offer an agreed alternative or refund the unprovided portion. Eligible refunds are initiated within 7 business days, normally to the original payment method; banks and payment providers may take longer. Send cancellation requests by email or WhatsApp with your booking reference. These terms do not limit applicable consumer rights.

Weather and changes

The guide may change the order of visits for weather, road conditions or site access while preserving the agreed programme where possible. Any material replacement is discussed with you. If an included service cannot be provided and you do not accept the alternative, the unprovided portion is refunded under the package terms.

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Highlights

Teza tea landscapes
Kayanza highland scenery
Rweru and Cohoha lake-country drive
Lake Rwihinda birdwatching and scenery

About this tour

Travel north through the cultivated highlands, pause around Kayanza and continue to Kirundo for the lake-country experience. This route is designed around changing landscapes and a clear northbound progression, with Rwihinda visited before the return to Bujumbura. Private transport, guiding, meals and two hotel nights are included. Expect a rewarding scenic journey with substantial time on the road.

Your private journey

This 3-day programme begins in Bujumbura. Private departure for your own party; the guide and vehicle are not shared with unrelated guests.

The itinerary below sets out every included day and overnight stop. Review the meals, room basis and activity level before booking, then select your date and party size to calculate the total.

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Itinerary

Day 1 — Teza tea landscapes and Kayanza highland scenery
Begin with private pickup in Bujumbura. Travel into the green highlands around Teza and explore the tea landscape through scenic stops and an arranged field-edge walk. Learn how the cultivated hills fit into local life, keeping clear of working rows unless access has been agreed. Factory entry and a production demonstration are not included. Travel through the Kayanza highlands with scenic stops and a short guided walk where suitable. Observe the cultivated landscape and the relationship between hills, settlements and roads. The programme is a countryside introduction, not an unconfirmed coffee-factory visit or a private farm inspection. Overnight in Kayanza, with dinner and accommodation included.

Day 2 — Rweru and Cohoha lake-country drive
After breakfast in Kayanza, continue the private programme. Explore the northern lake country through selected accessible viewpoints around Rweru and Cohoha. Combine the scenic drive with short walks and conversations arranged through your guide. The day stays on the Burundi side and avoids restricted border areas; no border crossing or private boat journey is included. Overnight in Kirundo, with dinner and accommodation included.

Day 3 — Lake Rwihinda birdwatching and scenery
After breakfast in Kirundo, continue the private programme. Spend the morning around Lake Rwihinda with local guidance, concentrating on accessible shoreline viewpoints and patient birdwatching. Bring binoculars and allow quiet time for observation. Entry and guiding are included. A canoe or boat outing is not included, and no particular bird sighting is guaranteed. Finish with drop-off in Bujumbura.

Included

Private road transport for the published itinerary, including fuel and driver.
Private English- or French-speaking guide; local site guides where required.
Admission and arranged activity fees for every visit listed in the itinerary.
2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners, plus bottled drinking water during the programme. Tell us about dietary requirements before travel. Alcohol, extra drinks and additional menu orders are not included.
2 nights in carefully selected comfortable hotels with private bathrooms in Kayanza, Kirundo. One private room per booked adult is included; a shared twin or double can be requested at the same package rate. Children share with their accompanying adult. Hotel names are supplied in your booking itinerary; no international star rating or named hotel is guaranteed. Changes to the published room basis require an agreed quotation.
Private airport arrival and departure transfers for your party are included in the package price.

Not included

International or domestic flights and visas.
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance.
Alcohol, extra drinks, shopping, tips and personal expenses.
Activities not expressly listed, including swimming, water sports and commercial filming permissions.
Payment-provider charges, if any, shown by the provider before payment.
Hotel nights and meals outside the published programme.

Practical information

Meeting point: Your hotel reception in Bujumbura.
Pickup and drop-off: The programme starts and finishes in Bujumbura. Hotel pickup on Day 1 and final hotel drop-off are included unless the itinerary specifies an airport transfer. Send the hotel name and a reachable WhatsApp number with your booking. Your airport arrival and departure transfers are included. Send both flight numbers, dates and hotel so we can schedule the transfers around your flights.
Departure arrangements: All stated clock times are local Burundi time. Plan to be ready at the agreed pickup point. Do not book a tight onward flight immediately after a regional road tour; allow a separate departure transfer and a suitable buffer.
Transport: Private road vehicle matched to your group and route, with driver and fuel included.
Accommodation: 2 nights in carefully selected comfortable hotels with private bathrooms in Kayanza, Kirundo. One private room per booked adult is included; a shared twin or double can be requested at the same package rate. Children share with their accompanying adult. Hotel names are supplied in your booking itinerary; no international star rating or named hotel is guaranteed. Changes to the published room basis require an agreed quotation.
Meals and drinks: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners, plus bottled drinking water during the programme. Tell us about dietary requirements before travel. Alcohol, extra drinks and additional menu orders are not included.
Guide languages: English or French. Tell us your preference when booking; another language requires prior written agreement.
Activity level: Easy to moderate: short guided walks, standing at sites and vehicle transfers. Longer routes include substantial road travel.
Accessibility and suitability: Routes may include steps, uneven paths and places without step-free access. Describe practical mobility or assistance needs before booking so we can assess the actual route, vehicle and boarding arrangements. This itinerary is not advertised as wheelchair accessible. A tailored alternative can be quoted where the published route is unsuitable.
Children and age requirements: Children are welcome with a parent or responsible adult aged 18 or over. The published per-person rate applies equally to adults and children; there is no automatic child discount. Include each child’s age in Special requests. Parents supervise children throughout; discuss mobility, noise sensitivity and equipment needs with the team before travel.
Booking notice: Book online for your chosen date and send pickup details promptly. For your included airport transfers, supply both flight numbers, dates and hotel before travel.
What to bring: Comfortable closed footwear with grip; hiking shoes for forest and hill routes.
Light layers, sun protection and a rain jacket.
A small day bag, personal medication and a refillable water bottle.
Camera or binoculars for nature visits; keep valuables protected from rain and splashes.
Identification needed for your own travel arrangements.

Booking terms — payment, cancellation and weather

Price conditions

Payment and balance

Cancellation and refunds

Weather and changes

Your questions

Is this a private departure?

Yes. The published programme is arranged for your own party of 1–8 travellers, with private road transport and guiding.

What does the displayed price mean?

The base price is USD 1645 for one traveller. Select your party size to apply the published per-person group rate and see the exact total.

Where does this tour start?

Your hotel reception in Bujumbura.

Is accommodation included?

2 nights in carefully selected comfortable hotels with private bathrooms in Kayanza, Kirundo. One private room per booked adult is included; a shared twin or double can be requested at the same package rate. Children share with their accompanying adult. Hotel names are supplied in your booking itinerary; no international star rating or named hotel is guaranteed. Changes to the published room basis require an agreed quotation.

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Can I change the route?

Yes, a different route can be quoted separately. The online booking price applies to the published itinerary; describe requested changes before purchasing.

Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?

No. Where nature or boat visits are included, routes depend on conditions and sightings depend on wildlife behaviour.

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