Burundi Cultural & Nature Tour
Burundi offers a rare blend of deep-rooted culture and unspoiled natural beauty. This 3-day fully organized tour is designed to give travelers a meaningful introduction to the country’s heritage, landscapes, and daily life — combining cultural landmarks, natural wonders, and unforgettable lake experiences.
This itinerary is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families, and organized groups, and can be operated for 1 passenger up to 24 passengers, fully guided and professionally coordinated.
Tour Overview
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Group size: From 1 passenger to 24 passengers
- Service type: Fully organized and professionally guided tour
Day 1 – Bujumbura → Gitega | Culture & Royal Drums
The journey begins with a scenic drive from Bujumbura to Gitega, Burundi’s political and cultural capital.
Highlights of the Day:
- Visit to the National Museum of Burundi in Gitega
Explore Burundi’s royal history, traditions, and cultural heritage. - Visit to Gishora Drum Sanctuary
Enjoy a private traditional drumming performance, specially prepared for your group, showcasing the power and symbolism of Burundi’s royal drums. - Lunch in Gitega
- Hotel check-in
- Dinner and overnight stay in Gitega
🏨 Overnight in Gitega: Tropitel Hotel Gitega
Day 2 – Karera Waterfalls & Nyakazu Fault → Bujumbura
After breakfast, the tour continues with nature exploration before returning to the capital.
Highlights of the Day:
- Visit to Karera Waterfalls, one of Burundi’s most beautiful natural attractions
- Visit to the Nyakazu Fault, a dramatic geological site offering scenic views
- Lunch en route
- Drive back to Bujumbura
- Guided Bujumbura city tour, covering key neighborhoods, monuments, and local life
- Transfer to hotel
- Dinner and overnight stay in Bujumbura
🏨 Overnight in Bujumbura: Best Outlook Hotel
(City hotel offering panoramic views over Bujumbura)
Day 3 – Lake Tanganyika Hippo Viewing & Departure
The final day starts early with a signature Lake Tanganyika experience.
Highlights of the Day:
- Early morning Lake Tanganyika boat excursion
- Hippo viewing along the lakeshore
- Return to hotel for breakfast
- Transfer to Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) for departure
What This Tour Includes
- All entrance tickets for activities over 3 days
- Private cultural drumming performance at Gishora Drum Sanctuary
- Comfortable group transportation with professional drivers
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Hotel accommodation for 2 nights
- Lunches and dinners during the tour
- Lake Tanganyika boat excursion
- Airport transfers and full on-ground coordination