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Royal Drummers of Burundi — the UNESCO cultural heartbeat of the kingdom
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Culture & Nature

The Complete Burundi

5 Days
Private
Moderate

Overview

Five days. Every landscape. The only trip where you leave having actually seen Burundi.

Five days crafted to reveal the full soul of Burundi: the capital, the lake, the wetlands, the highlands, the royal culture, and the ancient forest. This is not a tour — it is an odyssey. Accommodation, transport, meals, and every experience are arranged and guided by our team from start to finish.

Tour Highlights

  • Bujumbura city tour & lakeside dinner (Day 1)
  • Full-day Tanganyika lake cruise (Day 2)
  • Rusizi wetland boat safari (Day 3)
  • Gitega cultural journey & royal drums (Day 4)
  • Kibira forest morning trek & return (Day 5)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your journey, day by day

14:00

Airport pickup & hotel check-in

15:30

Bujumbura city orientation drive

17:30

Promenade du Lac sunset walk

19:30

Welcome dinner at lakeside restaurant

What's Included

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Included

  • All accommodation (4-star Bujumbura + bush camp)
  • Private vehicle and chauffeur throughout
  • All meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 5 lunch
  • All entrance, permit, and guide fees
  • Airport transfers

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal shopping & gratuities

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Starting from

$1,450From $1,450

Travelers

2people
Estimated Total$2,900
Free cancellation up to 48 hours
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