Duration
5-Day
Overview
This 5 Day ultimate safari in Burundi takes you to Rubuvu national park for wildlife and bird viewing, Gitega town visit and waterfall visit, this safari starts and ends at Bujumbura international airport. Burundi, country in east-central Africa, south of the Equator. The landlocked country, a historic kingdom, is one of the few countries in Africa whose borders were not determined by colonial rulers. The vast majority of Burundi's population is Hutu, traditionally a farming people.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Bujumbura to Bujumbura (City)
Via Gitega (City), Ruvubu NP, Kigwena 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
Accommodation
City Hill Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$2,200 USD
$2,145 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$2,200 USD
$2,145 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.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Burundi
Start
Bujumbura (Day 1)
Day 2
Gitega (City)
Day 3
Ruvubu NP
Day 4
Kigwena Forest NR
End
Bujumbura (City) (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
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
City Hill Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Isango Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Gitega (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Botanika Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
City Hill Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast 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
Arrival from Bujumbura airport and city tour
On this day, you will be welcomed by our professional driver guide at Bujumbura international airport, you will transfer for cultural experience and later driver Rusizi national park and enjoy a boat cruise on Rusizi river where you will have a chance of spotting wildlife such as hippos and crocodiles and a variety of bird species you will view the joining point between Rusizi river and lake Tanganyika. You will enjoy Belvedere climb where you will have a great view of the Bujumbura city, visit the meeting place between Burton Speke and Livingston, monuments of heroes of independence and later drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bujumbura (City) Stay: City Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Water fall visit
After breakfast, you will transfer to Karera falls, along the way, you will have stunning views of the scenery inclusive of the tea plantations, after the water fall visit you will proceed the journey to Gitega a town well known as the second town and the colonial capital of Burundi, you will have a tour around this city and visit Gitega national museum you will see several artifacts at this museum, catholic location of Mushasha, Gitega administrative offices. On this day you will visit one of the famous sites in Burundi well known as the drum sanctuary of Gishora. Mid-range hotel located in Gitega (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Gitega (City) Stay: Isango Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Gitega (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Transfer to Ruvubu national park
After breakfast, you will embark on your vehicle to Rubuvu National park, you will have several stops along the way for photography and stunning views of the country’s beautiful scenery, you will have a chance of spotting wildlife such as buffaloes, antelopes, a variety of bird species, you will have lunch en route and late drive Bujumbura for dinner and overnight. Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ruvubu National Park Stay: Botanika Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Transfer to kigweena reserve
After breakfast, you will embark on your vehicle and transfer to Kigwena National park, on arrival you will enjoy a forest walk, and you will have to see flora and fauna such as chimpanzees, a variety species of monkeys and Baboons. You will visit springs water at Mugara, a place you can’t miss to visit, you will later transfer to Bujumbura for dinner and overnight. Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigwena Forest Nature Reserve Stay: City Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Transfer to Bujumbura airport
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bujumbura airport and will be the end of 5 days Uganda safari. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bujumbura (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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)
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)
Drinking water (On all days)
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
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Bujumbura
Book your own international flights when using this operator
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
Henry Tours and Safaris
4.8 operator rating
12 reviews
Henry Tours And Safaris is a travel company based in Uganda. We offer services such as Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking,airport transfers,hotel booking,tours and safaris,Agri tours,mountain hiking,car hire,coffee tours,East Africa Tours,camping tents hire,white water rafting.We partners with a variety of accommodation facilities countrywide at all levels depending on our clients’ budget, our wide range of hotel partners include; bed space, tented camps, homestays, lodges, cottages, hotel.
Office In
Uganda
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2018)
Member Of
UTB, UWA & YUTO
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Burundi, Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Best company in Uganda
I booked Henry tours last year but every thing was well prepared. Knowledge guides They even allowed us to sit on the roof to see animals in Murchison falls falls
Muniafu Musa · Uganda
that man is cool 😍
I used Henry Tours and safaris in January but every thing was perfect. They arranged my trip from A up to Z . Everything thing perfect. I recommend them to any one visiting Uganda .
abutic sababa · Tanzania
Good Services
Trust company to use. I don't regret to choose Henry Tours. It was great and I enjoyed my vacation. I recommend any one to use this company.
Timothy Chemonges · Uganda
Best tour I had in my Lifetime.
Tour I have been with Hnery was amazing. Everything was on time and very safe. When I want to see more I could see without extra price. Henry is more than common tour guide, he is like good friend who want to show you his country.
Mateusz · Poland
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.
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?
City Hill Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City) – All Meals Included. Meals: 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 Henry Tours and Safaris , 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.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Henry Tours and Safaris .
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