This 6-day Burundi and Rwanda wildlife tour will involve an adventure to two countries that is Burundi for visiting the Source of Nile, Karera Waterfalls, Burundi Drummers, birdwatching experience and in Rwanda for chimpanzee trekking, canopy walk and Kigali city experience.
Detailed itinerary for 6-day Burundi and Rwanda Wildlife Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Bujumbura and Transfer to the Hotel
Meet our guide at Bujumbura airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Safari Gate Hotel
Day 2: Bujumbura City Tour
After lunch, visit “Place de l’Independence”, mausoleum of Prince Louis Rwagasore, a hero in the independence of Burundi, located in the “Belvedere” which is a dominating point of Bujumbura and offers a unique view over Lake Tanganyika; visit “La pierre de Stanley et Livingstone”, the commemorating stone of the place where the famous explorers Stanley and Livingstone rested during their attempt to find the source of Nile. Afterwards, proceed with a boat trip to Rusizi National Park to explore closer the hippos and birds then visit the Albert’s crocodiles and the Sion market (optional) before transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at Safari Gate Hotel.
Day 3: Source of Nile, Karera Waterfalls & Burundi Drummers
After breakfast at 7:00 A.M, drive to the Source of the Nile. Afterwards head to the stunning “Karera Falls”. In the afternoon drive to Gitega to visit the Burundi National Museum and enjoy a cultural visit to Gishora hill and drum performance before transfer back to Bujumbura. Overnight at Safari Gate Hotel.
Day 4: Nyungwe -Chimpanzee Trekking & Nature Walk
At 06:00 A.M after breakfast, drive to Nyungwe Forest national park in Rwanda through the hilly countryside after which Rwanda got its name as a country of a thousand hills. After lunch go for a nature walk for a probable trekking in the forest to find the blue monkeys and Angolan Colobus monkeys among others.
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & transfer to Kigali
After an early morning breakfast, go on an early morning chimpanzee trek; walking in search of Chimps and other primates and return in time for lunch. After lunch drive to Butare where you will visit the Historical Museum of Rwanda and continue to Nyanza to visit the King’s Palace before overnight in Kigali at “Chez Lando” Hotel.
Day 6: Kigali City Tour and Airport Transfer
After breakfast, go for a Kigali city tour including: • Kigali Genocide memorial • Presidential Palace Museum • Kandt museum • Nyamirambo women’s center • CAPLAKi handcrafts village to buy last minutes souvenirs.
6 day Burundi and Rwanda Wildlife Tour includes.
- All ground transportation.
- 4*4-wheel car drive.
- Park entrance and conservation fees.
- chimpanzee tracking permit
- Meals and drinks as per the travel plan.
- Accommodation as per the travel plan.
6 day Burundi and Rwanda Wildlife Tour excludes.
- Meals and drinks not included in the travel plan.
- Items of personal nature.
- Visa fees and air tickets.
- Gratitude and tips to hotel staff.
- Laundry services.