Duration
5-Day
Accra, Burundi
5-Day Chimpanzee Trek in Burundi
Overview
This five day in Burundi will start in Bujumbura and end in Bujumbura. It will include sunrise fishing experience in Lake Tanganyika, Livingstone-Stanley museum, chimpanzee trek in Vyanda Nature reserve and Teza tea plantation experience and then get transferred to the airport.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Bujumbura to Bujumbura
Via Bujumbura Airport (Bujumbura), Lake Tanganyika, Vyanda Forest NR
Country & park
Burundi
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
game drives, chimpanzee trekking & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika - Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City)
Meals
Day 1: Breakfast & Lunch Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Day 3: All Meals Included; Day 4: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$1,595 USD
$1,045 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$1,595 USD
$1,045 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older. Children under 17 receive a discount.
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Route
country
Burundi
Start
Bujumbura (Day 1)
Day 1
Bujumbura Airport (Bujumbura)
Day 2
Lake Tanganyika
Day 3
Vyanda Forest NR
Day 4
Teza Tea Factory (Highlight)
Day 5
Saga Beach (Beach)
End
Bujumbura (Day 5)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, chimpanzee trekking & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle & open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City)
Day 1: Breakfast & Lunch Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Ubuntu Residence
Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City)
Day 3: All Meals Included; Day 4: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
International airport pick up and transfer to your hotel
Upon arrival at Bujumbura international airport, you will meet our driver guide who is fluent in English and French to brief you about your activities in Burundi. You will later be transferred to your hotel at Hotel du Lac Tanganyika for your overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bujumbura International Airport (Bujumbura) Stay: Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Lake Tanganyika sunrise fishing experience Livingstone-Stanley museum
After your early breakfast, you will go to Lake Tanganyika beach around 5,15’ Am for sunrise experience. You will get in a boat and start exploring the beauty of scenery and landscape while taking pictures. It is world’s 2nd largest and deepest freshwater lake, the Lake Tanganyika measures a maximum length of 673 km and width of 72 km. It is very much famous among tourists for boating and fishing activities. You will explore and learn about fishermen while experiencing sunrise. Later in the evening, we will proceed with Bujumbura city tour and visit Mausoleum of Prince Louis Rwagasore and livingstone-Stanley museum to learn more about Burundi culture before you get transferred to your hotel. Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Lake Tanganyika (Burundi) Stay: Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Chimpanzee trek in Vyanda nature reserve and village walk
After your breakfast, you will drive some minutes to vyanda nature reserve for Chimpanzee trekking. Chimps are our closest brothers as they share with us more than 80% of DNA. The Nature reserve is located closer to Lake Tanganyika, which may give you an opportunity to encounter other animal along your way. You will remain with them the allocated time taking pictures and then get back to your hotel for lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will proceed with village walk where you will interact with local community to learn about their lifestyle and how they conserve the wildlife within the nature reserve. Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Vyanda Forest Nature Reserve Stay: Ubuntu Residence Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Teza tea plantation experience
After your breakfast, you will drive some minutes towards Teza tea factory. You will have an informative experience on what happens behind the scenes of tea growing during day tour. The greenery of the estate is relaxing and tranquil, and the air bears countryside freshness. The tour is a farm to cup experience that ends with sampling the different classes of tea as you enjoy cool weather at homes of local farmers. Whether you are a big fan of black tea or not, you will love this experience as the tea has a unique taste from any you have ever tasted. Best of all, the area produces enough tea for the international market. As such, you will take some home to enjoy for a while. Later, you will drive back to Bujumbura and stay at Hotel Residence Ubuntu. Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Teza Tea Factory (Highlight) Stay: Ubuntu Residence Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Saga Beach and fly back to your home
After your breakfast, you will go to visit Saga beach, a great sandy beach that will make you wow and depending on your departure time, you will make funs while at the Beach and swim if you want before you get transferred to Bujumbura international airport. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Saga Beach (Beach) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as 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 (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Bujumbura
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Bujumbura Airport (BJM - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Empirical Tour and Travel
5.0 operator rating
33 reviews
Empirical Tour and Travel is a sustainable and responsible tour company that offers unforgettable travel experiences in Dr. Congo and the East African Region. We cater to travelers who are interested in safaris, gorilla trekking, cultural tours, sightseeing tours and hiking adventures.
Office In
Rwanda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2018)
Member Of
Rwanda Tours & Travel Association
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Burundi, Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Efficient, kind-hearted, sensitive to customers wishes and needs and always smiling.
My wife and I travelled with Eraste to DRC, Burundi and Rwanda for 13 days during August,2023.Pre tour communication with him was great and any issues quickly answered.He took care of all transport, accommodation ,visas and tickets (including Gorilla permits) without fuss which made our trip so enjoyable.Already we have recommended Eraste and Empirical Tour and travel, to traveler friends of ours as ours was an unforgettable experience.
Jim and Marcia Bowater · New Zealand
Unforgettable trip with ETT
Exciting and full of impressions and adventures trip through 3 countries. A great experience of meeting gorillas and chimpanzees, but also an amazing experience from a boat on the Nile. Photos with crocodiles and hippos near the waterfalls will remain in our memory for the rest of our lives. Thank you Erast for taking care of us and for the wonderful time together on the island near the volcano in DRC. Good luck.
Ania i Szymon · Poland
Eraste is a really nice guy who does all he can to give one a memorable trip.
I very much enjoyed my visit to see the Red Monkeys at Musanze even if there were so many people at the same venue going off to see the Gorillas. The Diane Fossey centre is well worth the time for a visit. The Genocide museum in Kigali although it is harrowing it should not be missed. The highlight of my whole trip was going into the Congo to see the Gorillas, for me it was a life time memory. The boat trip on the slow boat to Goma in the Congo was a really enjoyable day too, not much to see in the town except the wooden bicycles. Burundi was a good experience too as not many make the effort to visit as such many locals are please to meet and chat.
Richard W B · New Zealand
8-day game safari
I did an 8-day game safari tour with Empirical Tour and Travel across the amazing land of Rwanda. As a white female solo traveller I was very pleased with the way this travel agency handled all the little details of my travel. Accommodations were nice and transportations between destinations were smooth. Eraste and Joseph made me feel safe and comfortable the whole journey. With their travel plan I was able to experience Rwanda as a local, which added priceless value for this trip!
Elina · Finland
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older. Children under 17 receive a discount.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika - Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City). Meals: Day 1: Breakfast & Lunch Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Bujumbura
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Empirical Tour and Travel, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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