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Bujumbura City and Lake Tanganyika

A private day combining a morning Lake Tanganyika boat excursion, lunch and Bujumbura’s monuments and markets.

DurationFull dayLocationBujumbura and Lake TanganyikaDeparture08:30
Land and City Tour

Your tour price

USD $340.00 per person · 1 traveller

08:30 departure. The Lake Tanganyika boat excursion comes first, subject to weather and lake conditions.

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TravellersPer personGroup total
1USD $340.00USD $340.00
2USD $265.00USD $530.00
3USD $225.00USD $675.00
4USD $205.00USD $820.00
5USD $205.00USD $1,025.00
6USD $205.00USD $1,230.00

7 or more travellers: request a group quotation.

Children’s rates require confirmation.

Price valid until December 31, 2028.

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Airport transfers included
Private airport arrival and departure transfers for your party are included in the package price. Add both flight numbers, dates and your hotel in Special requests.

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Highlights

  • Explore Lake Tanganyika aboard the M Travel engine boat.
  • Look out for hippos and birds and observe local fishermen.
  • Visit the Independence Monument and Unity Monument.
  • Discover Bujumbura’s local markets and craft stalls.
  • Enjoy lunch at a lakeside restaurant.
  • Travel with a local guide, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

About this tour

Discover Bujumbura through its lakeside scenery, historic landmarks and everyday life on a private full-day tour with M Travel and Tours Burundi. Combining a Lake Tanganyika boat excursion with a guided city tour, this experience offers time to explore, take photographs and enjoy a meal beside the water.

Your day begins at 08:30, when your guide collects you from your hotel in Bujumbura. Travel to the lakeshore and board the M Travel engine boat for a morning on Lake Tanganyika. Look out for hippos and birds, observe fishermen at work and enjoy views of the shoreline. Your boat crew will choose the route according to conditions on the day, maintaining an appropriate distance from wildlife.

After the boat excursion, stop for lunch at a lakeside restaurant. Enjoy your meal and take time to relax before continuing into the city.

During the afternoon, visit the Independence Monument and Unity Monument, where your guide will introduce you to important chapters of Burundi’s history. Continue through local markets and craft stalls to discover everyday commerce, browse souvenirs and experience the atmosphere of Bujumbura.

At the end of the afternoon, your driver will take you back to your hotel.

Included

  • Private transport with fuel.
  • A driver and a local tour guide.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bujumbura.
  • Lake Tanganyika boat excursion.
  • Entrance fees for the listed visits.
  • Meals during the scheduled tour.
  • Private airport arrival and departure transfers for your party are included in the package price.

Not included

  • Hotel accommodation.
  • Flights and visa fees.
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Alcoholic drinks.
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the programme.
Practical information
Meeting point
Guest’s hotel in Bujumbura
Pickup and drop-off
Pickup: guest’s hotel in Bujumbura. Drop-off: guest’s hotel in Bujumbura, late afternoon.
Departure arrangements
The tour must start at 08:30 with the Lake Tanganyika boat excursion. Winds and waves can become stronger later in the day, particularly in the afternoon and evening. The lake excursion therefore comes first, followed by lunch and the city tour.
Activity level
Easy — light activity. Short walks at monuments, markets and craft stalls, with most travel by vehicle and boat. Boarding may involve steps and uneven surfaces. No hiking is required.
Accessibility and suitability
Suitable for solo travellers, couples, families and small groups. Some stops and boat boarding may involve steps or uneven surfaces.

Guests using a wheelchair or walking aid, or requiring assistance, should contact us before booking so we can confirm vehicle access, boat boarding arrangements and possible itinerary adjustments.
Children and age requirements
Children are welcome when accompanied by a parent or responsible adult aged 18 or over. Please provide each child’s age when booking. Children must remain supervised throughout the tour and wear correctly fitting life jackets during the boat excursion. For infants and toddlers, contact us before booking to confirm suitable arrangements.
Booking notice
Book online for your chosen date. This tour starts in the morning; allow enough time to reach the meeting point before the published departure.
What to bring
Comfortable, lightweight clothing.
Walking shoes with good grip.
Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Light rain jacket.
Drinking water.
Phone or camera, preferably with a waterproof pouch.
Cash for personal purchases and optional tips.
Personal medication, if needed.
A small day bag is recommended.
Booking terms — payment, cancellation and weather

Price conditions

Prices are quoted in USD per person. The USD 340 rate applies to one traveller. Discounted rates apply to guests booking together and travelling on the same date, with the same itinerary and shared transport.

Prices cover the listed inclusions. Excluded services, personal expenses and optional activities are payable separately. Additional services or itinerary changes must be quoted and agreed upon before additional charges apply.

Payment and balance

You may pay in full when booking or make a deposit of any amount. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 14 days before your arrival. For bookings made within 14 days of arrival, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Cancellation and refunds

Cancellation requests must be submitted by email or WhatsApp. Notice is measured from receipt of the request to the scheduled departure.

- Seven days or more: full refund of the amount paid.
- At least 48 hours but less than seven days: 50% refund of the amount paid.
- Less than 48 hours, or failure to attend: no refund.

Any retained amount will be reduced where costs are recovered or the cancelled booking is resold.

One free date change may be requested at least seven days before departure, subject to availability. Any price difference must be confirmed before the customer accepts the change.

If M Travel cancels the entire tour, including because of unsafe weather or lake conditions, the customer may choose an alternative date or a full refund.

If only part of the tour cannot be provided, offer an alternative activity for the customer’s approval or refund the unprovided portion.

Eligible refunds will be initiated within seven business days of confirming cancellation, normally through the original payment method. Banks and payment providers may require additional processing time.

Weather and changes

Boat activities depend on weather and lake conditions. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Your questions

When does the tour start and finish?

Departure: 08:30. Pickup: guest’s hotel in Bujumbura. Drop-off: guest’s hotel in Bujumbura, late afternoon.

Why do we visit the lake first?

The tour must start at 08:30 with the Lake Tanganyika boat excursion. Winds and waves can become stronger later in the day, particularly in the afternoon and evening. The lake excursion therefore comes first, followed by lunch and the city tour.

Is this a private tour?

Private tour for the booked party

How much does it cost, and are there group discounts?

USD 340 per person. Group rates and calculated totals are shown in the booking area.

Can children join?

Children are welcome when accompanied by a parent or responsible adult aged 18 or over. Please provide each child’s age when booking. See the children’s information under Practical information.

How far in advance should guests book?

Book online for your chosen date. This tour starts in the morning; allow enough time to reach the meeting point before the published departure.

Organised by M Travel and Tours Burundi