5-Day Burundi Tour Itinerary

With M Travel and Tours Burundi

Explore Burundi in depth with this immersive 5-day tour that takes you from the shores of Lake Tanganyika to royal drum rituals, breathtaking waterfalls, and the symbolic Source of the Nile. Perfect for curious travelers, culture seekers, and nature lovers — all guided by the local experts at M Travel and Tours Burundi.

Day	Time	Activities & Highlights
Day 1 – Wildlife & History	08:00 AM	Pick-up from hotel or Bujumbura International Airport
	08:30 AM	Game drive in Rusizi National Park – hippos, birds, crocodiles
	10:30 AM	Visit the Livingstone–Stanley Monument
	12:30 PM	Lunch by Lake Tanganyika
	02:00 PM	Optional boat ride or beach relaxation
	05:00 PM	Overnight in Bujumbura
Day 2 – Gitega & Drums	08:00 AM	Drive to Gitega, Burundi’s cultural capital
	10:00 AM	Visit National Museum of Gitega
	12:30 PM	Traditional Burundian lunch in Gitega
	02:00 PM	Drum performance at Gishora Drum Sanctuary
	04:30 PM	Optional craft shopping or village visit
	06:00 PM	Overnight at a lodge in Gitega
Day 3 – Source of the Nile & Waterfalls	08:00 AM	Depart for Rutovu, southern Burundi
	10:00 AM	Explore Source du Nil – symbolic Nile origin
	12:00 PM	Lunch or picnic stop
	01:30 PM	Hike and enjoy Karera Waterfalls
	04:00 PM	Return drive to Bujumbura
	06:30 PM	Overnight in Bujumbura
Day 4 – City & Culture	09:00 AM	Guided Bujumbura City Tour – lake road, downtown, market
	11:00 AM	Visit Independence Monument & Rwagasore Mausoleum
	01:00 PM	Lunch at a lakeside or city restaurant
	03:00 PM	Optional shopping or lakeside rest
	06:00 PM	Overnight in Bujumbura
Day 5 – Local Discoveries & Farewell	08:30 AM	Light city tour or optional Musée Vivant visit
	12:00 PM	Farewell lunch
	02:00 PM	Final drop-off at hotel or Bujumbura Airport