Our Best 1-Day Tours in Burundi
Discover the beauty, culture, and nature of Burundi with our professionally curated 1-day tours. Whether you’re in Bujumbura for a short stay or want to maximize your time, M Travel and Tours Burundi offers reliable, safe, and enriching full-day experiences led by expert local guides.
Each tour includes comfortable transport, bottled water, and unforgettable moments across Burundi’s most iconic sites.
1️⃣ 1-Day Bujumbura City & Culture Tour
Highlights
- Livingstone–Stanley Monument
- Bujumbura city landmarks
- Local markets & crafts
- Lake Tanganyika sunset moment
Itinerary
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Pick-up from hotel |
| 09:30 | Visit Livingstone–Stanley Monument |
| 11:00 | Explore city center & Independence Monument |
| 12:30 | Lunch break |
| 14:00 | Visit local markets (crafts, fabrics, drums) |
| 16:30 | Relax by Lake Tanganyika |
| 17:30 | End of tour |
2️⃣ 1-Day Gishora Drum Sanctuary Tour (Cultural Experience)
Highlights
- UNESCO-recognized Royal Drummers
- Royal Drum Sanctuary tour
- Cultural storytelling
- Scenic highland drive to Gitega
Itinerary
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | Depart from Bujumbura |
| 10:30 | Guided tour of Gishora Drum Sanctuary |
| 11:00 | Royal Drummers performance |
| 12:30 | Lunch in Gitega |
| 14:00 | Museum of Gitega (optional) |
| 16:00 | Drive back to Bujumbura |
| 18:00 | Drop-off |
3️⃣ 1-Day Rusizi National Park Tour (Nature & Hippos)
Highlights
- Boat safari on Rusizi River
- Hippos & Nile crocodiles
- Birdwatching
- View of the DR Congo border
Itinerary
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | Pick-up and drive to Rusizi |
| 09:00 | Park registration |
| 09:15 | Boat safari on Rusizi River |
| 11:00 | Nature walk |
| 12:30 | Return to Bujumbura |
| 14:00 | Local lunch (optional) |
| 15:30 | City drop-off |
4️⃣ 1-Day Karera Waterfalls & Source of the Nile Tou
Highlights
- Burundi’s most beautiful waterfalls
- Tropical scenery
- Visit the southern Source of the Nile
- Local community interactions
Itinerary
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | Drive toward Rutana province |
| 09:30 | Explore Karera Waterfalls |
| 12:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:30 | Visit the “Source du Nil” monument |
| 15:00 | Scenic drive back |
| 17:30 | Arrival in Bujumbura |
5️⃣ 1-Day Burundian Village Experience (Traditional Life)
Highlights
- Participate in traditional traditions
- Learn drumming, farming, cooking, dancing
- Meet village elders
- Authentic cultural immersion
Itinerary
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | Drive to selected cultural village |
| 09:00 | Welcome ceremony |
| 10:00 | Choose 1–2 activities: • Banana beer process • Music & drum session • Basket weaving • Farming |
| 12:30 | Local lunch |
| 14:00 | Cultural storytelling with elders |
| 16:00 | Return to Bujumbura |
| 17:00 | End of tour |
6️⃣ 1-Day Teza Tea Plantations & Kibira National Forest Edge
Highlights
- Beautiful green tea fields
- Learn about Burundi tea production
- Fresh mountain air
- Walk on the edge of Kibira Forest
Itinerary
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | Depart for Teza Highlands |
| 09:00 | Tea plantation tour |
| 11:00 | Visit the tea factory |
| 12:30 | Packed lunch |
| 14:00 | Walk near Kibira rainforest edge |
| 16:00 | Drive back |
| 17:30 | Arrival in Bujumbura |
7️⃣ 1-Day Mugara Hot Springs & Rumonge Beaches
Highlights
- Relaxing natural hot springs
- Lake Tanganyika beaches
- Palm-tree coastline
- Fresh grilled fish by the lake (optional)
Itinerary
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | Depart Bujumbura |
| 10:00 | Visit Mugara Hot Springs |
| 12:00 | Lunch in Rumonge |
| 13:30 | Beach time at Tanganyika |
| 16:00 | Drive back |
| 18:00 | Return to hotel |
Looking for a Safe & Quiet Stay in Bujumbura?
A comfortable, private stay in a touristic and secure area of Bujumbura — ideal for 1–3 people, perfect for NGO staff, business travelers and guests who want peace, privacy and convenience.
USD 100 per day — same price whether you are 1, 2 or 3 guests.
You take the whole place and all rooms are yours.
- Full private access — you get the entire space, not shared
- Same price even if only one person stays
- Private chef available to cook your meals
- Fully equipped kitchen — modern & clean
- Drinks available on request
- Safe neighborhood close to restaurants and lakefront
- Airport pickup & local assistance available 24/7