Duration
8-Day
Accra, Burundi
8-Day Discover the Heart of Africa Burundi
Overview
A small Central African state, bordered by Congo DRC, Rwanda and Tanzania, Burundi has in the past been overshadowed by tumultuous and tragic events beyond its frontiers. However, as an antidote to the safari-chic fantasy of upmarket east African game lodges Burundi is a refreshing reminder that the real wealth of the continent lies in its people, their culture, their resourcefulness and their energy. This is Africa.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Bujumbura (Day 1-3) to Bujumbura (City) (Day 7-8)
Via Rumonge (Town), Gitega (City)
Country & park
Burundi
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
nature hikes/walks, canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip
Accommodation
City Hill Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City)
Meals
Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2-3: All Meals Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$3,080 USD
$2,200 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$3,080 USD
$2,200 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
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Route
country
Burundi
Start
Bujumbura (Day 1-3)
Day 4
Rumonge (Town)
Day 5-6
Gitega (City)
End
Bujumbura (City) (Day 7-8)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses resorts and 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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of 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: nature hikes/walks, canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip
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 1-3
City Hill Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City)
Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2-3: All Meals Included
Day 4
Tanganyika Blue Bay Resort
Mid-range resort near Rumonge (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Isango Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Gitega (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Rama Hotel Budget hotel in Mwanza (City) – All Meals Included
Budget hotel in Mwanza (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
City Hill Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
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
Transfer from the airport to the hotel
Arrive in Bujumbura and transfer to hotel accommodation. The rest of the day is left at leisure to relax after your arrival. Overnight at City hill hotel or similar. No meals nor guided arrangements included. our experienced guide will brief you about the entire trip and feel free to ask any question please. Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bujumbura (City) Stay: City Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Bujumbura (City) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Rusizi national park
Today, Rusizi National Park’s wetlands form an ideal habitat for hippos, water-adapted Sitatunga antelope, and a wide variety of birds. Taking a boat trip on the Rusizi River and Lake Tanganyika, there’s time to visit a nearby fishing village. Later, we explore a little-known and intriguing African capital. Learn about pre- and post-colonial history, and some of the challenges Burundi has faced. Later, we tour the suburb of Kinama, gaining insight into daily life. 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 3
Kibira nature walk and Teza Teza tea plantaion
Today, we drive to Teza to see the tea plantations and observe one of the main products the country exports and Burundian tea production. Later we take a nature walk around Kibira National Park. In the afternoon, we drive back to Bujumbura 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 4
Ijenda-Rumonge-Resha
Our first stop is ‘La Pierre de Livingstone et Stanley’, a stone monument claiming to mark the site where explorer Dr. David Livingstone met journalist Henry Morton Stanley, on 25th November 1871. At Rumonge there’s a first-hand opportunity to explore the increasingly contentious production of palm oil, before continuing to Resha for the night. Overnight at Tanganyika Blue Bay or similar. Mid-range resort located near Rumonge (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rumonge (Town) Stay: Tanganyika Blue Bay Resort Mid-range resort located near Rumonge (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Resha-Lake Tanganyika-Nyakuza-Karera-Gitega
We continue to visit the southern most source of the Nile in Rutovu near Rutana, only discovered in 1937. Continue to Visit the ‘Gorge of the Germans’ at Nyakazu before heading to the ‘Chutes de la Karera’, an impressive series of waterfalls said locally to have healing powers. Afterward, drive to the town of Gitega. Overnight at Hotel Tropitel, Isango Hotel or similar. 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 6
Gitega- Kirundo
The country’s largest city, since January 2019 Gitega is again Burundi’s official capital. We visit the National Museum, a rather down-at-heel institution that nonetheless houses the country’s largest historical and ethnographic collection – in one room... However, museums and political administration are not Gitega’s headline acts. That billing rests with the world-famous Gitega Drummers whose performance on the royal field of Gishora is a sight not to be missed. Later, we transfer to Kirundo for the night. In the evening, we will visit the Intore Warrior Dancers for a show. During the royal times, the Intore warriors defended the King and paraded in dance before the delighted people when returning from victory. The dancer wears the skin of a leopard and an elaborate headdress, bells on their ankles, and a necklace of ivory. Overnight at Rama Hotel or similar. Budget hotel located in Mwanza (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Gitega (City) Stay: Rama Hotel Budget hotel located in Mwanza (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Kirundo -Bujumbura
Today it’s an early start for a sunrise trip by dugout canoe on Le Lac aux Oiseaux in Lake Rwihinda National Reserve. After a picnic lunch, we drive back to Bujumbura for an overnight at city hill hotel. If you feel like you want to enjoy night life please let us know and we shall take you at free of charge. 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 8
End of the trip
After breakfast, drive to the handcrafts market “Chez Natalie” to buy last-minute souvenirs for family and friends back home. Relax at the beach enjoy lunch then after, transfer to the airport for onward or homeward flights at the end of our Burundi tour. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Bujumbura (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) 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)
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
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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
City Hill Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City). Meals: Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2-3: 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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