7-Day Burundi Discovery Tour

Organized by: M Travel and Tours Burundi
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Start & End Point: Bujumbura International Airport
Style: VIP Private Tour
Includes: Transport, Professional Guide, Entrance Fees, Activities, Bottled Water

Day 1 — Arrival + Bujumbura City Tour + Lake Tanganyika Sunset Boat Ride

15:35 – Arrival at Bujumbura International Airport
Warm meet & greet by M Travel and Tours Burundi team
Private transfer to your hotel
16:30 – Bujumbura City Tour
- Independence Monument
- Rusizi River viewpoint
- Local markets and Lake Tanganyika promenade
17:30 – Sunset Boat Tour on Lake Tanganyika
- Enjoy scenic views, relax with soft drinks, and capture magical photos
20:00 – Dinner at hotel & overnight in Bujumbura

Day 2 — Gishora Royal Drums + Karera Waterfalls Adventure

08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 – Depart for Gishora Drum Sanctuary
- Witness the famous royal drumming performance
- Learn about Burundian traditions & history
12:00 – Continue to Karera Waterfalls
- Hike to the falls and enjoy the refreshing mist
- Explore the lush, green surroundings
19:00 – Dinner & overnight stay at a nearby hotel

Day 3 — Lake Rwihinda “Bird Island” Experience

07:30 – Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 – Drive to Lake Rwihinda Natural Reserve
- Known as the Magical Island of Thousands of Birds
- Boat ride across the lake to spot rare bird species
- Guided nature walk to discover unique biodiversity
18:30 – Dinner & overnight stay at Ngozi / Kirundo area hotel

Day 4 — Kibira National Park Adventure + Return to Bujumbura

07:30 – Breakfast
08:00 – Depart for Kibira National Park
- Explore Burundi’s largest rainforest
- Guided jungle trekking experience
- Spot monkeys, exotic birds, and breathtaking landscapes
15:00 – Return to Bujumbura
Evening at leisure
Overnight stay in Bujumbura

Day 5 — Royal Queen Fire Ceremony Experience

09:00 – Breakfast & morning at leisure
17:30 – Exclusive “Queen’s Fire Ceremony”
- Traditional Burundian royal experience
- Wear queen attire specially prepared for you
- Private drumming & singing performance
- Sit by the fire with your helpers attending to you
- A magical, once-in-a-lifetime cultural evening
20:00 – Dinner & overnight stay in Bujumbura

Day 6 — Batwa Tribe Visit + Teza Tea Plantations

07:30 – Breakfast
08:00 – Depart to Batwa Community Village
- Meet the Batwa people and experience their way of life
- Hands-on session: learn traditional pottery-making
12:30 – Lunch break
14:00 – Visit Teza Tea Plantations
- Learn about Burundi’s finest tea production
- Guided factory tour & tea tasting
18:00 – Return to Bujumbura
Dinner & overnight stay in Bujumbura

Day 7 — Morning Boat Safari + Fishing + Departure

06:00 – Early morning Lake Tanganyika Boat Safari
- Spot hippos, crocodiles, and beautiful birdlife
- Optional light fishing experience with local guides
09:00 – Return to hotel for breakfast
11:00 – Check-out and transfer to Bujumbura International Airport
Departure flight – End of the tour with unforgettable memories