3-Day Burundi Discovery Tour with Rusizi Park and Rumonge Reserve

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Bujumbura city and its historical monuments
• 02 Visit the diverse wildlife of Rusizi National Park
• 03 Discover primates, birds, and plant life in Rumonge Natural Reserve
• 04 Experience the naturally hot water of Muhwezi Springs

Embark on an enriching 3-day journey through Burundi's cultural and natural wonders. Explore Bujumbura's iconic landmarks, visit the Living Museum and Independence and Unity monuments, and encounter wildlife at Rusizi National Park. Continue to Rumonge Natural Reserve to see primates, birds, and plant life, then experience naturally hot water at 60°C. Conclude with a visit to the historic Livingstone & Stanley Monument for insight into Burundi's colonial history.

Embark on an enriching 3-day journey through Burundi's cultural and natural wonders.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bujumbura, Entebbe

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Bujumbura City Tour and Rusizi National Park

• Wake up early in the morning and leave the hotel at 7:00 a.m. for a tour of Bujumbura city, including visits to the Living Museum and the Independence and Unity monuments.
• Afterward, return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, drive for about 40 minutes to visit Rusizi National Park.

2

Day 02

Rumonge Natural Reserve and Muhwezi Hot Springs

• Wake up early in the morning and leave the hotel after breakfast at 7:00 a.m. for a drive of around 3 hours to Rumonge Natural Reserve, where you will see different species of primates and also explore the plants and birds found there.
• After that, leave for another attraction to experience naturally hot water at 60°C.

3

Day 03

Kabezi Monument Visit and Return to Bujumbura

• Wake up early in the morning and leave the hotel at 7:00 a.m. for a 3-hour drive toward Bujumbura city. Before arriving, stop at Kabezi to visit the Livingstone & Stanley Monument and learn more about how colonisation took place through the role of these two figures.
• Then continue to the hotel to prepare for your journey back home, marking the end of your 3-day Burundi tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All activities (unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
• All taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

Raincoat

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

Book in advance to avoid disappointments.

This 3-day Burundi tour gives you the chance to explore Bujumbura city, the museum, the Livingstone and Stanley Monument, Rusizi National Park, Rumonge Natural Reserve, and Muhwezi Hot Spring. It is also a cocktail of activities in 3 days. Burundi is a country mainly of mountains and plateaus, with a western range of mountains running north-south and continuing into Rwanda. The highest point is Mt. Heha at 2,670 m. The country is popularly known as "the heart of Africa".

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Entebbe, Uganda

Tour start

R.N.16, Burundi

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.