Solo Traveler’s Best of Burundi Tour (3 Days)
Tour Overview
This 3-day tour is designed specifically for solo travelers who want the safest, smoothest, and most enriching experience in Burundi. With a professional English-speaking guide, private transport, and carefully selected attractions, you’ll explore Burundi’s best wildlife, culture, and landscapes—all at your own pace.
M Travel and Tours Burundi ensures complete comfort, security, and support throughout your journey.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hippo Viewing & Bujumbura Highlights
Highlights:
- Rusizi National Park
- Hippo and crocodile viewing
- Private engine-boat experience
- Bujumbura monuments and historical sites
- Local craft markets
- Lake Tanganyika viewpoint
Your tour begins with a visit to Rusizi National Park, where you board our private engine boat for close-up viewing of hippos, crocodiles, and river wildlife. You will also see fishermen returning from their morning catch—an authentic glimpse of local life.
After the boat ride, you explore the major highlights of Bujumbura, including monuments, craft markets, historic sites, and key cultural landmarks. The day ends with a relaxed stop along Lake Tanganyika.
Day 2: Gishora Royal Drum Sanctuary & Gitega
Highlights:
- Gishora Drum Sanctuary
- Royal drumming performance
- Burundi’s cultural capital, Gitega
- Gitega National Museum
On Day 2, you travel to Gitega Province, the cultural heart of Burundi.
Your main stop is the Gishora Royal Drum Sanctuary, home of Burundi’s world-famous royal drummers. The performance is powerful, historic, and emotional—often considered the most loved cultural experience in the country.
You will also visit the Gitega National Museum and tour the city’s key cultural points before returning to Bujumbura.
Day 3: Karera Waterfalls & Source of the Nile
Highlights:
- Karera Waterfalls
- Source of the Nile
- Scenic countryside landscapes
- Local villages and rural culture
Your final day takes you east to the Karera Waterfalls, one of Burundi’s most breathtaking natural wonders. You will walk through lush landscapes, enjoy cool viewpoints, and feel the refreshing spray of the falls.
Afterward, you continue to the Source of the Nile, a symbolic and historical point surrounded by beautiful hills and rural communities. The drive itself is scenic and peaceful, giving you a clear view of Burundi’s countryside life.
Return to Bujumbura in the late afternoon.
What’s Included
- Private transport
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Fuel for all three days
- Entrance tickets to all attractions
- Private engine-boat ride in Rusizi
- Full guidance and support for solo travelers
Why This Tour Is Perfect for Solo Travelers
- Safe and fully guided
- Flexible timing and pace
- Personal attention from your guide
- Perfect mix of culture, nature, and wildlife
- Highly recommended for first-time visitors
- Designed for comfort and peace of mind