One Day Trip to Karera Waterfalls

One Day Trip to Karera Waterfalls

Looking for the best nature experience in Burundi?
The Karera Waterfalls One-Day Trip is one of the most popular tours for visitors who want breathtaking scenery, cultural encounters, and a peaceful escape from Bujumbura. This tour blends adventure, photography opportunities, and a journey through Burundi’s beautiful countryside.

Karera Waterfalls, located in Rutana Province, are among the country’s most iconic natural attractions. Made up of several cascading waterfalls surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, they offer a perfect day trip for travelers seeking nature, relaxation, and stunning landscapes.

Whether you’re a tourist, NGO worker, or business traveler searching for a day of tranquility, this tour provides the perfect balance of adventure and comfort.


🌍 Why Visit Karera Waterfalls?

Karera is one of Burundi’s national treasures and a must-see destination for anyone visiting the country. The site features:

  • Multiple levels of waterfalls, each with unique viewpoints
  • Crystal-clear water flowing through a green valley
  • Remarkable rock formations shaped over centuries
  • Peaceful walking trails suitable for all fitness levels
  • Beautiful spots for photography and relaxation

Unlike many tourist sites, Karera offers a pure, authentic nature experience—calm, uncrowded, and deeply refreshing.


🌿 What to Expect on the Tour

This one-day Karera experience is designed to offer maximum comfort and enjoyment. You’ll travel in a private vehicle with a professional, English-speaking driver who knows the region well.

Throughout the day, you’ll:

  • Drive through scenic landscapes and traditional Burundian villages
  • Explore all four waterfalls with plenty of time for photos
  • Learn local stories and cultural significance of the waterfalls
  • Walk at your own pace and enjoy the peaceful environment
  • Experience Burundi’s rural beauty and warm hospitality

🕘 Itinerary – One-Day Karera Waterfalls Tour

TimeActivity
07:30 AMPick-up from your hotel or residence in Bujumbura
07:45 AMDeparture toward Rutana Province
09:30 AMShort break in Gitega (Optional)
10:30 AMArrival at Karera Waterfalls
10:45 AM – 12:00 PMGuided visit to all waterfall sections + photo session
12:30 PMOptional lunch in a local restaurant or picnic lunch
01:30 PMExtra nature walk or free relaxation time
02:30 PMDeparture back to Bujumbura
05:30 PMDrop-off at your hotel or residence

This itinerary is flexible and can be customized for families, groups, or private clients.

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✨ Tour Highlights

  • Visit Burundi’s most famous waterfalls
  • Explore four different waterfall levels
  • Enjoy panoramic and hidden viewpoints
  • Relax in untouched nature away from the city
  • Take stunning photography of natural landscapes
  • Learn about the local communities around Rutana
  • Comfortable round-trip transportation from Bujumbura

This tour is ideal for:

  • Nature lovers
  • Families
  • Photographers
  • Solo travelers
  • Couples
  • NGO and business travelers looking for a quick escape

🚗 What’s Included

  • Private vehicle (clean, comfortable, A/C)
  • Professional driver-guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Optional stop in Gitega city

Not Included

  • Lunch (available on request)
  • Personal expenses

⚠️ Practical Information

  • Best time to visit: Year-round (Karera is always beautiful)
  • Difficulty: Easy – suitable for most visitors
  • Travel time: Around 2h30–3h from Bujumbura
  • Recommended: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, camera

💲 Pricing

Prices depend on group size and vehicle type.
Contact us for a quick quote — we reply fast.


📞 Book Your One-Day Karera Waterfalls Tour

Experience the beauty of Burundi with the country’s leading tour operator.

Looking for a Safe & Quiet Stay in Bujumbura?

M Travel and Tours Burundi

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
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Email: mtravelandtoursbi@gmail.com
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