3 Day Burundi Nile Source Gitega Rusizi Park

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Guests joining the traditional drum performance for an authentic cultural experience. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Live Burundian drumming performance with vibrant traditional costumes — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the best of Burundi in 3 days! This tour combines wildlife, culture, and history for an unforgettable experience.

Start with Rusizi National Park to see hippos, crocodiles, and birds, with an optional boat ride.

Explore the Source of the Nile at Rutovu and visit the iconic Pyramid Monument.

Immerse in Gitega’s cultural heritage: National Museum and Royal Drummers at Gishora Sanctuary.

Enjoy scenic landscapes, authentic villages, and professional guides in French and English. Logistics, entrance fees, and lunches included so you can focus on the experience.

Whether you love nature, history, or culture, this tour offers adventure, learning, and relaxation a must-do in Burundi.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English, French
Written guide: French
Operated by: Visa Travel and Tours

Ages: Children (10–17 years) · Youth (18–24 years) · Adults (25–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: local guide, transportation during the tour Lunch, Entrance fees, Accommodation in Gitega,water

Itinerary

Day 1 · Bujumbura – Wildlife & City Discovery

Rusizi National Park

2 hours Admission included

Explore Rusizi National Park, home to hippos, crocodiles and diverse birdlife. Optional boat ride available depending on water levels.
Stop 2

3 hours

Lake Tanganyika

Enjoy lunch and relaxation by the shores of Lake Tanganyika, one of the largest and deepest lakes in the world.
Livingstone-Stanley Monument

one hour Admission included

Visit the historic monument marking the meeting of explorers Livingstone and Stanley
Stop 4

2 hours

Discover key areas of Bujumbura including local markets and main landmarks

Lunch at a restaurant in Bujumbura.

Day 2 · Tora Tea Plantation & Source of the Nile – Transfer to Gitega

Stop 1

30 min

Tora Tea Plantation

Walk through scenic tea plantations and discover traditional agricultural life
Stop 2

3 hours

Visit the Nile Pyramid Monument, Source of the Nile and learn about the geographical and historical importance of this iconic site.
Stop 3

Passing by

Enjoy panoramic views and traditional rural villages.

Overnight in Gitega (Hotel included)

Day 3 · Gitega Cultural Heritage & Return to Bujumbura

National Museum of Gitega

2 hours Admission included

Discover Burundi’s royal history, traditional artifacts and cultural heritage.
Gishora Drum Sanctuary

3 hours Admission included

Experience the sacred Royal Drums and traditional performance while learning about Burundi’s monarchy.
Stop 3

2 min

Relax and enjoy scenic landscapes before returning to Bujumbura.

Breakfast included (hotel) Lunch included

No accommodation (tour ends in Bujumbura)

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Travelers can be picked up from their hotel in Bujumbura. Alternatively, meet us at our office: Visa Travel and Tours, or at Place de l’Indépendance, Bujumbura city center. Look for a guide holding a “Visa Travel and Tours"

End point

Travelers can be picked up from their hotel in Bujumbura. Alternatively, meet us at our office: Visa Travel and Tours, or at Place de l’Indépendance, Bujumbura city center. Look for a guide holding a “Visa Travel and Tours"

Pickup points

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Bujumbura. Please be ready at the hotel lobby 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup. If you prefer, you can meet us at our office of Visa Travel and Tours, Bujumbura. Look for a guide holding a sign with “Visa Travel and Tours”