Best 4 Days Burundi Waterfalls Safari In Rusizi And Gishora

Tour Overview

This safari itinerary covers a 4 Days Burundi Waterfalls Safari, featuring Waterfalls Safaris, a visit to the Source of the Nile, a City Tour, and a Wildlife Safari, Your safari will commence in Bujumbura, where you’ll embark on a cultural tour in the morning. Subsequently, you’ll explore Rusizi National Park, indulging in a boat cruise offering sightings of hippos, various bird species, and the convergence of Rusizi River and Lake Tanganyika. A climb will treat you to panoramic views of Bujumbura city, the Independence Monument, the explorer’s memorial, and a significant rock in the outskirts commemorating the historic meeting between Stanley and Livingstone.

Itinerary At A Glance: 4 Days Burundi Waterfalls Safari

Day 1: Arrival at Bujumbura Airport – Rusizi National Park Tour
Day 2: Visit the Source of the Nile and Waterfalls
Day 3: Gitega – Gishora Sanctuary Tour
Day 4: Airport Transfer

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Detailed Itinerary: 4 Days Burundi Waterfalls Safari

Day 1: Arrival at Bujumbura Airport – Cultural Tour and Rusizi National Park

Upon your arrival, you will start with a tour of Bujumbura in the morning. Later, visit Rusizi National Park for a captivating boat cruise along Rusizi River, providing close encounters with hippos, diverse bird species, and the confluence of Rusizi River and Lake Tanganyika. The Belvedere climb offers panoramic views of Bujumbura city, the Independence Hero Monument, the Explorer’s Memorial, and a significant rock commemorating the historic meeting between Stanley and Livingstone. Dinner and overnight stay at Club du Lac Tanganyika Hotel.

Day 2: Visit the Source of the Nile and Waterfalls – Gitega Town

After breakfast, head towards the Source of the Nile near Karera Falls, traversing magnificent tea plantations and admiring the scenic landscape. Explore the waterfalls and proceed to Gitega, the colonial capital of Burundi. Visit the Gitega National Museum, the administrative offices, and the Catholic location of Mushasha, along with its various schools. Dinner and overnight at Orange or Helena Hotel.

Day 3: Gitega-Gishora Tour

Start the 4 Days Burundi Waterfalls Safari with breakfast and a visit to the Gishora Drum Sanctuary, one of Burundi’s renowned drum sites. The sanctuary houses two ritual drums, Ruciteme and Murimirwa, symbolizing the king’s farming vocation and fertility. Experience the cultural tradition of Burundi at the drum sanctuary and enjoy lunch in Gitega. Explore the city, known for its colonial architecture and hosting the national museum with ethnographic and archaeological collections. Later, drive back to Bujumbura for an overnight stay at the Club du Lac Hotel.

Day 4: Airport Transfer

Conclude your 4 Days at Burundi Waterfalls Safari with a transfer to the airport for your departure, marking the end of this immersive 4-day journey through Burundi.