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3-Day Gishora, Karera and Nyakazu Private Journey

Pair a private Gishora performance with two days focused on Burundi’s eastern scenery.

Duration3 days / 2 nightsLocationBujumbura → Gishora → Karera Waterfalls → Nyakazu → BujumburaDeparture08:00
Tour group on a suspension footbridge with a waterfall in the distance

Your tour price

USD $1,720.00 per person · 1 traveller

Private tour · Published party prices · Direct booking and payment

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TravellersPer personGroup total
1USD $1,720.00USD $1,720.00
2USD $1,345.00USD $2,690.00
3USD $1,175.00USD $3,525.00
4USD $1,175.00USD $4,700.00
5USD $1,035.00USD $5,175.00
6USD $1,035.00USD $6,210.00
7USD $1,035.00USD $7,245.00
8USD $1,035.00USD $8,280.00

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Airport transfers included
Private airport arrival and departure transfers for your party are included in the package price. Add both flight numbers, dates and your hotel in Special requests.

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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.

Payment and balance

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. Gishora performances are outdoors; rain may require a wait or a change in timing.

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Highlights

  • Private Gishora drumming experience
  • Karera Waterfalls walking visit
  • Nyakazu escarpment viewpoints

About this tour

Pair a private Gishora performance with two days focused on Burundi’s eastern scenery. Gitega and Rutana provide the overnight stops, allowing the waterfall walk and escarpment viewpoints to remain separate experiences. This route suits travellers who want cultural energy followed by open-air exploration. Meals, accommodation, private transport and the listed visits are included.

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 — Private Gishora drumming experience
Begin with private pickup in Bujumbura. Visit Gishora Drum Sanctuary for a privately arranged drumming performance and an introduction to the place and its traditions. Leave time for explanation, questions and photographs where permitted. The performance takes place outdoors, so your guide may adjust its timing around rain without rushing the experience. Overnight in Gitega, with dinner and accommodation included.

Day 2 — Karera Waterfalls walking visit
After breakfast in Gitega, continue the private programme. Explore the accessible paths at Karera Waterfalls, allowing time at several viewpoints rather than hurrying to a single photograph. Your guide sets a suitable pace on steps, roots and potentially wet ground. Park entry and the guided walk are included; footwear with grip is essential. Overnight in Rutana, with dinner and accommodation included.

Day 3 — Nyakazu escarpment viewpoints
After breakfast in Rutana, continue the private programme. Discover the dramatic opening of the Nyakazu landscape from authorised viewpoints with your guide. Take short walks where footing allows and leave time to appreciate the depth and scale of the setting. Stay back from unprotected edges; this itinerary does not include climbing, abseiling or technical descent. 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 Gitega, Rutana. 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.
  • Privately arranged Gishora drumming performance and sanctuary visit.
  • 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 Gitega, Rutana. 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
Moderate: guided forest or waterfall paths, steps and uneven ground, with vehicle transfers between sites.
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

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.

Payment and balance

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. Gishora performances are outdoors; rain may require a wait or a change in timing.

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 1720 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 Gitega, Rutana. 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.

How do I pay?

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.

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.

More tour photographs
Tour group on a suspension footbridge with a waterfall in the distanceVisitors with drummers beside an M Travel welcome displayTwo visitors smiling beside a rocky waterfallTravellers walking along a grassy ridgeBurundian drummers performing with a decorated royal drumClose view of drummers and their colourful drums

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