Burundi Private Tour

6 Day Burundi Private Tour Itinerary

Dates: 2 – 7 February 2026 (2 Ruhuhuma – 7 Ruhuhuma)
Tour Type: Private | Fully Guided | All-Inclusive


Day 1 – Monday, 2 Feb 2026

Arrival in Bujumbura – Welcome to Burundi 🇧🇮

  • Arrival at Bujumbura International Airport
  • Meet & Greet by M Travel & Tours Burundi team
  • Private transfer to your hotel
  • Evening welcome dinner by Lake Tanganyika
  • Overnight stay in Bujumbura

Day 2 – Tuesday, 3 Feb 2026

Bujumbura → Gitega → Gishora Drums

  • Morning drive to Gitega (~2.5 hrs)
  • Visit the Gishora Royal Drum Sanctuary → Witness Burundi’s legendary drummers
  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Gitega
  • Short tour of Gitega National Museum (optional)
  • Overnight stay in Gitega

Day 3 – Wednesday, 4 Feb 2026

Lake Rwihinda Bird Island – Nature & Adventure

  • Morning drive to Lake Rwihinda (~1.5 hrs)
  • Take a boat tour around Bird Island
  • Enjoy birdwatching with hundreds of migratory species
  • Return to Gitega in the evening
  • Overnight stay in Gitega

Day 4 – Thursday, 5 Feb 2026

Kwa Miganda & Karera Waterfalls

  • Morning drive to Kwa Miganda → Experience the authentic Batwa community and cultural traditions
  • Afternoon visit to the Karera Waterfalls
  • Picnic lunch at the waterfalls
  • Scenic return drive to Gitega
  • Overnight stay in Gitega

Day 5 – Friday, 6 Feb 2026

Kibira National Park – Chimpanzee Tracking

  • Early morning departure for Kibira National Park (~1.5 hrs)
  • Enjoy a 3-hour chimpanzee tracking experience
  • Guided rainforest walk with park rangers
  • Lunch near the park
  • Return to Bujumbura in the afternoon
  • Overnight stay in Bujumbura

Day 6 – Saturday, 7 Feb 2026

Bujumbura City Tour & Departure

  • Morning Bujumbura city tour: markets, monuments, and lakeside promenade
  • Enjoy a relaxing coffee at Saga Plage
  • Private transfer to Bujumbura International Airport
  • Departure flight
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Highlights of the Tour

  • Gishora Royal Drums → Witness Burundi’s cultural heartbeat
  • Lake Rwihinda Bird Island → Birds, nature, and serenity
  • Kwa Miganda → Authentic Batwa tribe experience
  • Karera Waterfalls → Breathtaking cascades and picnic
  • Kibira National Park → Chimpanzees, rainforest hikes, and wildlife
  • Bujumbura City Tour → Markets, monuments, and Lake Tanganyika views
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