4 Day Burundi Tour Itinerary

With M Travel and Tours Burundi

Experience the very best of Burundi in four unforgettable days. From wild safaris and sacred drum rituals to the Source of the Nile and the bustling charm of Bujumbura, this tour blends nature, history, and culture into one seamless journey.

Day	Time	Activities & Highlights
Day 1 – Wildlife & Lake	08:00 AM	Pick-up from hotel or airport in Bujumbura
	08:30 AM	Guided safari in Rusizi National Park – hippos, crocodiles, birds
	10:30 AM	Visit the Livingstone–Stanley Monument
	12:30 PM	Lunch by Lake Tanganyika – fresh fish & local dishes
	02:00 PM	Optional boat cruise or lakeside relaxation
	05:00 PM	Return and overnight stay in Bujumbura
Day 2 – Culture & Heritage	08:00 AM	Depart for Gitega – Burundi’s cultural capital
	10:00 AM	Visit the National Museum of Gitega – royal artifacts and history
	12:30 PM	Traditional Burundian lunch in Gitega
	02:00 PM	Royal drum show at Gishora Drum Sanctuary
	04:00 PM	Optional village walk and handicraft shopping
	06:00 PM	Overnight at a local lodge in Gitega
Day 3 – Source & Waterfalls	08:00 AM	Depart for southern Burundi
	10:00 AM	Visit Source of the Nile in Rutovu – symbolic origin point of the Nile River
	12:00 PM	Lunch en route or packed picnic
	01:30 PM	Explore Karera Waterfalls – lush forest, natural pools, and photography opportunities
	04:00 PM	Drive back to Bujumbura
	06:30 PM	Overnight in Bujumbura
Day 4 – City Tour & Farewell	08:00 AM	Bujumbura City Tour – markets, colonial landmarks, lake road
	10:30 AM	Visit the Independence Monument and Rwagasore Mausoleum
	12:00 PM	Final lunch – Burundian buffet or international menu
	02:00 PM	Free time for shopping or lakeside drinks
	04:30 PM	Drop-off at hotel or Bujumbura International Airport