Tour & Safari 8 Days / 7 Nights Burundi

8 Days Chimpanzee & Wildlife Tour Burundi

Day 1: Arrival in Bujumbura – Burundi Day 2: Transfer to Kibira National Park Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking at Kibira National Park Day 4: Transfer to Bujumbura (Burundi)...
From $4,000 / person
Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights
Best Time June-October
Starts / Ends Bujumbura, Burundi → Bujumbura, Burundi
Group Size Min 2 – Max 16 Guests
Languages English, French, Spanish
Transport 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Difficulty Moderate
Min Age 16+ Years

Places You’ll Visit

Bujumbura u2013 Burundi Kibira National Park Rusizi National Park Ruvubu National Park Bujumbura (Burundi) Gitega, Burundi

Safari Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Bujumbura – Burundi

Day 2: Transfer to Kibira National Park

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking at Kibira National Park

Day 4: Transfer to Bujumbura (Burundi)

Day 5: Gitega & Gishora Drum Sanctuary

Day 6: Transfer to Rusizi National Park (Boat cruise)

Day 7: Transfer to Ruvubu National Park

Day 8: Departure

Your Daily Journey

Itinerary in Detail

8 Days Program
01 DAY

Arrival in Bujumbura u2013 Burundi

Bujumbura u2013 Burundi

Arrival at the Melchior Ndadaye International Airport where you are welcomed by a professional safari guide who briefs you about the 7 Days Chimpanzee, Gishora Drums, Rusizi Tour then later, he shall transfer you to hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a guided city tour then proceed to check-in lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kibira National Park
Rusizi National Park
Ruvubu National Park
02 DAY

Transfer to Kibira National Park

Kibira National Park

After breakfast you embark on journey to Kibira National Park and en-route enjoy views of the green terrain vegetation, bird species as well as the people. After a while of 1 to 3 hours along the journey, you shall reach the Park and proceed to the park headquarters where you register to track the next day and later you shall proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kibira National Park
Featured Accommodation:
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
Luxury Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika

Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika is one of Burundi's stunning hotels located on the shores of the magnificent Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura combining luxury accommodation, modern conference facilities, recreational amenities and beautiful natural surroundings.rnrnThe Hotel is ideal for international travelers, business executives, diplomats, conference delegates, families and holidaymakers seeking comf...

Kibira Park Lodge
Midrange Kibira Park Lodge

Kibira Park Lodge is an eco-lodge strategically located in Bugarama close to the entrance of Kibira National Park surrounded by verdant tea plantations, dense montane rainforest of the Congou2013Nile Divide. The lodge serves as a comfortable base for travelers exploring one of Burundi's richest biodiversity hotspots with modern amenities, tranquil scenery and a popular destination for tourists, resear...

03 DAY

Chimpanzee Trekking at Kibira National Park

Kibira National Park

Breakfast in the morning then transfer to the Park headquarters for short briefing on conduct around the Chimpanzees. You shall be welcomed by a ranger guide who informs you about Kibira National Park, Chimpanzee Tracking and the other safari activities you can do in the Park. Afterwards, he shall locate you into groups with lead ranger guides who transfer you to enter the green forest vegetation to track the chimpanzees as you traverse from one point to another. After a while following varying trails, you shall meet the chimpanzees then in an hour, stay in their presence taking many photos to keep. After trekking the chimpanzees, you shall return to lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kibira National Park
Featured Accommodation:
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
Luxury Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika

Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika is one of Burundi's stunning hotels located on the shores of the magnificent Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura combining luxury accommodation, modern conference facilities, recreational amenities and beautiful natural surroundings.rnrnThe Hotel is ideal for international travelers, business executives, diplomats, conference delegates, families and holidaymakers seeking comf...

Kibira Park Lodge
Midrange Kibira Park Lodge

Kibira Park Lodge is an eco-lodge strategically located in Bugarama close to the entrance of Kibira National Park surrounded by verdant tea plantations, dense montane rainforest of the Congou2013Nile Divide. The lodge serves as a comfortable base for travelers exploring one of Burundi's richest biodiversity hotspots with modern amenities, tranquil scenery and a popular destination for tourists, resear...

04 DAY

Transfer to Bujumbura (Burundi)

Bujumbura (Burundi)

Have breakfast at leisure then with luggage embark on journey to Bujumbura Burundi a journey that takes you a period of 1 to 3 hours. En-route, enjoy views of the green terrain vegetation, Bird species as well as lunch. You shall then reach the City of Bujumbura and enjoy a City Tour then proceed to check -In lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05 DAY

Gitega & Gishora Drum Sanctuary

Gitega, Burundi

Breakfast then travel to Gitega, Burundi's political capital. On reaching here, proceed to visit the prominent Gishora Drum Sanctuary. You shall engage in cultural encounters as you experience energetic performances by the Royal Drummers whose drumming traditions have been passed down through generations and symbolize the country's royal heritage. While here, learn about Traditional drum making, Royal ceremonies, Cultural symbolism, History of the Burundian Kingdom. After the exploration, you shall proceed to visit the National Museum of Gitega, Local craft centers, Traditional villages. Afterwards, continue to check-in lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06 DAY

Transfer to Rusizi National Park (Boat cruise)

Rusizi National Park

Enjoy breakfast then embark on journey to Rusizi National Park located northwest of Bujumbura. After a while of 2 to 3 hours, you shall reach the park and enjoy a boat cruise along River Rusizi. The Boat cruise takes a period of 1 to 2 hours watching schools of hippo, crocodiles beneath the waters as well as wildlife along the banks breaking thirst. After the boat cruise, you shall break off for lunch then later proceed to Bujumbura where you visit Livingstone, Stanley Monument, Local artisan markets, Lake Tanganyika beach. Later, continue to hotel/ lodge or Dinner and Overnight.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Featured Accommodation:
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
Luxury Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika

Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika is one of Burundi's stunning hotels located on the shores of the magnificent Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura combining luxury accommodation, modern conference facilities, recreational amenities and beautiful natural surroundings.rnrnThe Hotel is ideal for international travelers, business executives, diplomats, conference delegates, families and holidaymakers seeking comf...

Kibira Park Lodge
Midrange Kibira Park Lodge

Kibira Park Lodge is an eco-lodge strategically located in Bugarama close to the entrance of Kibira National Park surrounded by verdant tea plantations, dense montane rainforest of the Congou2013Nile Divide. The lodge serves as a comfortable base for travelers exploring one of Burundi's richest biodiversity hotspots with modern amenities, tranquil scenery and a popular destination for tourists, resear...

07 DAY

Transfer to Ruvubu National Park

Ruvubu National Park

Breakfast then transfer to the stunning Ruvubu National Park located a few hours from Rusizi National Park i.e 4 to 5 hours. En-route, you shall enjoy views of the green terrain, bird species then after a while arrive at the Park. On reaching the park enjoy a guided Game Drive as you traverse from one point to another watching wildlife animals like Cape buffaloes, waterbucks, duikers, warthogs, leopards, lions and various primates like olive baboons and vervet monkeys. After the Game Drive, you shall embark on boat cruise along Ruvubu River where you watch hippos, crocodiles beneath the waters. Take many photos then later return to the banks then to lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Featured Accommodation:
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
Luxury Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika

Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika is one of Burundi's stunning hotels located on the shores of the magnificent Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura combining luxury accommodation, modern conference facilities, recreational amenities and beautiful natural surroundings.rnrnThe Hotel is ideal for international travelers, business executives, diplomats, conference delegates, families and holidaymakers seeking comf...

Kibira Park Lodge
Midrange Kibira Park Lodge

Kibira Park Lodge is an eco-lodge strategically located in Bugarama close to the entrance of Kibira National Park surrounded by verdant tea plantations, dense montane rainforest of the Congou2013Nile Divide. The lodge serves as a comfortable base for travelers exploring one of Burundi's richest biodiversity hotspots with modern amenities, tranquil scenery and a popular destination for tourists, resear...

08 DAY

Departure

Breakfast then with your luggage, embark on departure to Bujumbura International Airport to catch your flight back home.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

What’s Included & Excluded

Complete transparency with no hidden costs on your RwaTrek safari.

Included in Your Trip

  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel throughout the tour.
  • Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide (French-speaking guide available on request).
  • Six nights' accommodation in carefully selected hotels and safari lodges.
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner where indicated).
  • Bottled drinking water during road transfers and excursions.
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit and ranger-guided trek in Kibira National Park or Bururi Forest, depending on the itinerary.
  • All national park entrance fees.
  • Boat safari on the Rusizi River.
  • Entrance fees to the Gishora Drum Sanctuary, including the traditional royal drumming performance.
  • Visits to cultural and historical attractions listed in the itinerary.
  • Government taxes and VAT where applicable.

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights.
  • Burundi entry visa fees (where applicable).
  • Travel, medical, and evacuation insurance.
  • Additional accommodation before or after the scheduled tour.
  • Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary.
  • Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and snacks.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, and shopping.
  • Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide, park rangers, hotel staff, and porters.
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Personal trekking equipment and clothing.
  • Costs arising from itinerary changes due to weather, flight delays, border regulations, or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • Any increase in government taxes, park entrance fees, or permit fees introduced after the tour has been confirmed. These exclusions are standard across many safari operators in the region.
Handpicked Safari Stays

Accommodations on this Tour

Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika Luxury

Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika

Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika is one of Burundi's stunning hotels located on the shores of the magnificent Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura combining luxury accommodation, modern conference facilities, recreational amenities and beautiful natural surroundings.rnrnThe Hotel is ideal for international travelers, business executives, diplomats, conference delegates, families and holidaymakers seeking comf...

Kibira Park Lodge Midrange

Kibira Park Lodge

Kibira Park Lodge is an eco-lodge strategically located in Bugarama close to the entrance of Kibira National Park surrounded by verdant tea plantations, dense montane rainforest of the Congou2013Nile Divide. The lodge serves as a comfortable base for travelers exploring one of Burundi's richest biodiversity hotspots with modern amenities, tranquil scenery and a popular destination for tourists, resear...