Overview
Rainforest walks in Kibira National Park, home to chimpanzees and colobus monkeys, and a stay among the tea estates of Teza.
Trip highlights
- Forest walks in Kibira
- Chimpanzees and colobus monkeys
- Tea factory visit at Teza
Day by day
- Day 1
Bujumbura to Kibira
Drive up into the mountains to Kibira National Park and the tea estates of Teza.
- Day 2
Kibira Forest
Walk with a ranger in the rainforest, looking for chimpanzees, monkeys and forest birds, then visit the tea factory.
- Day 3
Kibira to Bujumbura
Drive back down to Bujumbura and the lake.
Usually included
- Private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, in your chosen standard
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Drinking water during drives
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks and personal items
Before every Burundi trip we check the latest travel advice with you and confirm that each region on the route is open to visitors.
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