One Day in Burundi Itinerary

Perfect for: Travelers with limited time, NGO workers on a day off, or anyone wanting to experience the highlights of Burundi in a single day.

Tour Type: Private or Small Group
Start & End: Bujumbura
Time: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Languages Offered: English / French / Kirundi

🕗 Full Itinerary: One Day in Burundi

8:30 AM – Pick-up from Your Hotel in Bujumbura
Meet your local guide and begin your day with a quick briefing and overview.

9:00 AM – Visit Independence Monument & Mausoleum of Prince Rwagasore
Learn about Burundi’s independence journey and visit the final resting place of the national hero.

10:00 AM – Bujumbura Central Market Walkthrough
Enjoy the local life: colorful stalls, fresh fruit, street vendors, and Burundian crafts. A great place to interact with locals and shop for souvenirs.

11:30 AM – Drive to Gishora Drum Sanctuary (Gitega)
A scenic drive to one of Burundi’s most sacred sites. Feel the rhythm of the royal drums and witness a unique live performance.

1:30 PM – Traditional Burundian Lunch in Gitega
Enjoy delicious local cuisine like isombe, nyama, uburobe, and cassava leaves.

3:00 PM – Return Journey to Bujumbura
Drive through Burundi’s beautiful green hills and banana plantations.

4:30 PM – Sunset Boat Tour on Lake Tanganyika (Private M Travel Boat)
End your day with a peaceful boat cruise on Africa’s second-largest lake. Sip local juice, enjoy the breeze, and view the Bujumbura skyline from the water.

6:00 PM – Drop-off at Your Hotel or Preferred Location