Day 01 Arrival In Bujumbura, Burundi

Upon arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, you will be met by a SafariDMC representative and transferred to Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika and check in for overnight.

Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika is a 4* beach resort situated on the shores of the beautiful Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura. Guest accommodation comprises 110 comfortable and en-suite rooms and suites in two levels villas lined along a stretch of the beach at the northern -end of Lake Tanganyika. Room amenities include comfortable beds, en-suite bathroom facilities and spacious balconies overlooking the turquoise waters. Other resort amenities include a main building, restaurant, bars,Conference Facilities, an extensive private beach front, an Olympic size Swimming Pool, a variety of Water Sports, Beach sports.

Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika is a 4* beach resort situated on the shores of the beautiful Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura. Guest accommodation comprises 110 comfortable and en-suite rooms and suites in two levels villas lined along a stretch of the beach at the northern -end of Lake Tanganyika. Room amenities include comfortable beds, en-suite bathroom facilities and spacious balconies overlooking the turquoise waters. Other resort amenities include a main building, restaurant, bars,Conference Facilities, an extensive private beach front, an Olympic size Swimming Pool, a variety of Water Sports, Beach sports.

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Day 02 Bujumbura

After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Bujumbura to see some of her major landmarks including the mausoleum of Prince Rwagasore (Burundi’s national hero), the Bujumbura port, parliament Building and the University of Bujumbura. You will also the Burundi the Museum of Life/Zoo which is dedicated to Burundi’s wildlife and art, the Geological Museum and climb to the top of "Belvedere" hill for a unique view over Burundi and Lake Tanganyika. If time allows visit the Explorers Monument which commemorates the arrival of the explorers John Speke to what was considered River Nile as well as visit a local foods and used-clothes market to meet and mingle with local Burundians as they about their daily life. Lunch is had at a local Burundian restaurant or at Saga Beach before heading back to the hotel.

Balance of the evening spent at leisure with dinner and overnight at the resort.

On arrival at the local airstrip, you will be met by a Serena guide and transferred to the lodge.

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Day 03 Day Trip To Gitega/Bujumbura

Today, you will drive east to Gitega, the royal capital of Burundi and home of the Burundi National Museum. Tour the museum which houses ethnographic and cultural arte-factsfrom the traditional Royal Court of the Burundi Kingdom and other parts of the country. You will also visit the Gishoradrum makers’ factory and see how the karyenda (Burundian royal drums are made. Afterwards, you will also have an opportunity to enjoy a Burundi cultural music and dance performance and marvel at the mind boggling roar of the karyendas as they are beat by Burundi drummers; theyare like no other.

You will return to Bujumbura late afternoon and back to “Club du Lac” for dinner and overnight.

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Day 04 Day Trip To Gitega/Bujumbura

You have another full day excursion in Burundi this time driving south to Rutana to view the furthest/southern-most source of the mighty River Nile, atop Mt. Gikizi and 6,671km to the Mediterranean sea. From the commemorative pyramid, enjoy magnificent views of the BatutsiPlatuea and Muhweza plains and Rutana municipality.You will also view the Livingstone Stone which commemorates the famous encounter between explorers Dr. Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley at which Stanley uttered the famous words, “Dr. Livingstone, I suppose?”. You then drive back to Bujumbura late afternoon and back to “Club du Lac” for dinner and overnight.

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Day 05 Depart

After breakfast, you transferred to Kigali International Airport for departure fight.

END of Safari DMC’s services – kila la kheri/safirisalama!

Tour Price in USD

Net and Non-Commissionable

It also depends on Month of Travel and Number of Participants.

Children Under 16yrs and Under 12yrs sharing get discounted rates.

Kindly email us for the specific rates for your group and we will advise.

INCLUSIONS:

Airport transfers and Ground transportation using a safari-customized 4WD Toyota Prado SUV with fuel, Services of a trained, courteous & professional English speaking Driver/guide, Bottled mineral water in the vehicle, Accommodation as shown, Meals as shown (B-Breakfast; L-Lunch and D-Dinner), all entrance fees, Medical emergency evacuation cover (to Nairobi, excludes hospitalization) and applicable Taxes.

EXCLUSIONS

International incoming and departing flights airfares, entry visa fees, International airport departure taxes, lunches and dinners, items of a personal nature such as crafts and curios shopping, laundry, bar drinks; tips and gratuities for your Drivers, Local guides, Tour leaders, Hotel/Restaurant; any other items not shown or expressly mentioned as included.