3-Day Burundi Safari with Karera Waterfalls and Rusizi Boat Ride

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the spectacular Karera Waterfalls, spread across 142 hectares with 6 branches
• 02 Experience a traditional drum performance at the Gishora Drum Sanctuary
• 03 Cruise the Rusizi River to Lake Tanganyika in search of hippos, birds, and crocodiles
• 04 Explore Bujumbura and visit the Living Museum for local heritage insights
• 05 Discover Burundi through a blend of nature, culture, and community experiences

Experience an insightful journey through Burundi, combining nature, culture, and local heritage. Visit the spectacular Karera Waterfalls, enjoy a traditional performance at the Gishora Drum Sanctuary, and take a scenic boat ride through Rusizi National Park to Lake Tanganyika in search of hippos, birds, and crocodiles. The tour also includes time in Bujumbura, where you will explore the city and visit the Living Museum for deeper insight into local life and traditions.

Attend the fascinating show, which takes around an hour and combines the sound of drumbeats with dances, heroic poetry, and traditional songs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bujumbura, Entebbe

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Bujumbura

• You will arrive in Bujumbura at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport. Depending on your arrival time, you will meet our company representative, who will welcome you to Burundi and brief you on your trip. You will then proceed to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Karera Waterfalls and Gishora Drum Sanctuary

• Today, after your African breakfast, you will be driven to visit the Karera Waterfalls. This spectacular series of waterfalls is located south of Rutana in southeastern Burundi. The falls cover more than 142 hectares and comprise 6 branches divided into 3 landings.
• After that, return to Gitega city for lunch. You will then visit the Gishora Drum Sanctuary to experience a unique traditional performance. You will meet a team of famous drummers who will explain this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Attend the fascinating show, which takes around an hour and combines the sound of drumbeats with dances, heroic poetry, and traditional songs.

3

Day 03

Bujumbura City Tour and Rusizi Boat Ride

• After a relaxed breakfast, you will depart at 8:30 am to begin your Bujumbura city tour. Enjoy a boat ride in Rusizi National Park, travelling along the Rusizi River to Lake Tanganyika to see hippos, birds, and crocodiles.
• You will also visit the Living Museum and return to town for lunch. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport.

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
• Round-trip airport transfer
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water

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 increases in taxes and/or park fees
• Some meals

What to bring

• Raincoat
• Good shoes

Know before you go

• Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Entebbe, Uganda

Tour start

Bujumbura, Burundi

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.