6 Day Burundi Culture and Nature
Bujumbura – Kibira National Park – Gitega – Karera Falls – Bujumbura
Overview
Rainforest, tea hills, royal drums and waterfalls in one round trip from Bujumbura.
Trip highlights
- Kibira National Park
- Gishora drummers
- Karera Falls
Day by day
- Day 1
Bujumbura to Kibira
Drive into the mountains to Kibira.
- Day 2
Kibira to Gitega
A morning forest walk, then drive to Gitega.
- Day 3
Gitega and Gishora
The National Museum and the royal drummers.
- Day 4
Gitega to Rutana
Drive to Rutana and walk to the Karera Falls.
- Day 5
Source of the Nile
Visit the source of the Nile and the pyramid on Mount Gikizi.
- Day 6
Back to Bujumbura
Drive back 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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