Overview
Where Burundi meets the untamed
Hippos, crocodiles, sacred ibis, and hundreds of bird species inhabit the papyrus-fringed wetlands of the Rusizi National Park. A guided flat-bottomed boat glides silently through channels and out to the Rusizi Delta where the river meets the lake — an ecosystem unlike anywhere else in East Africa.
Tour Highlights
- Flat-bottomed boat safari through the delta
- Hippo pool observation from safe distance
- Crocodile spotting along the river bank
- Over 100 bird species including sacred ibis and malachite kingfisher
- Rusizi River mouth — where river meets lake
Schedule
How your day unfolds
Hotel pickup
Early start for best wildlife sightings
Arrive Rusizi National Park
Park fees and guide briefing
Flat-bottomed boat launch
Glide silently through papyrus channels
Hippo pool observation
Multiple pods in their natural habitat
Delta bird watch
Sacred ibis, kingfishers, herons and more
Riverside picnic lunch
Crocodile bank & return journey
Spot Nile crocodiles on the sandy banks
Return to hotel
What's Included
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Included
- Guided boat safari
- National park entrance fees
- Packed lunch & water
- Binoculars provided
- Expert wildlife guide
Not Included
- Hotel pickup outside Bujumbura
- Personal items & souvenirs
- Gratuities
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