8 Day Burundi and Rwanda
Bujumbura – Gitega – Nyungwe Forest – Volcanoes National Park – Kigali
Overview
Start on Lake Tanganyika, see the drummers of Gitega, then cross into Rwanda for chimpanzees and mountain gorillas.
Trip highlights
- Lake Tanganyika and Gitega
- Chimpanzees in Nyungwe
- Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Bujumbura
Meet your guide and relax on the lake shore.
- Day 2
Bujumbura to Gitega
Drive to Gitega and visit the National Museum.
- Day 3
Gishora to Nyungwe
Watch the royal drummers, then cross into Rwanda to Nyungwe Forest.
- Day 4
Nyungwe Forest
Track chimpanzees and walk across the canopy bridge.
- Day 5
Nyungwe to Volcanoes National Park
Drive north along Lake Kivu to Musanze.
- Day 6
Gorilla trekking
Hike to a mountain gorilla family.
- Day 7
Golden monkeys
Trek to the golden monkeys and visit a cultural village.
- Day 8
Volcanoes to Kigali
Drive to Kigali for your flight.
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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