Ndakwereke Uburundi/ Burundi Discovery Tour

Nkwereke Uburundi (4 Day Tour)/Burundi Discovery Tour (4 Day Tour)

Day 1: Relax and enjoy the beautiful lake beaches of Burundi

An extensive white sandy beach of Lake Tanganyika offering a calm and cool waters in an active atmosphere. Along the sand there are many trees and huts where you can shelter yourself from the sun the waters are safe to swim and it’s a perfect point to cool yourself. You will also get an opportunity to sample local food in some of the restaurants on the beach as you wait for an amazing view of the sunset on one of the best bars while enjoying your drink and some good music.

Night in beach hotel.

Day 2: Gishora Royal Drummers

After eating the breakfast head to Teza Tea plantations with its breathtaking panoramic view. Later drive to Gitega town the second town; both colonial and current political capital of Burundi. You will also visit Gitega National Museum with its collection of art crafts along colonial infrastructure.

Then, visit the famous drum sanctuary site of Gishora in Burundi. In Burundi, the drums were the pillar of the political power of the monarchy. They were made and beaten on special occasions by specialized families called ‘Abatimbo’ in important places, announcing great events of the country like the royal enthronement, the sowing festival, the funerals of the kings and gave the rhythm of regular seasons. The site also houses two ritual drums that were never beaten. The Ruciteme and Murimirwa respectively. These two names are linked to the farming vocation and also refer to fertility in the local language, the king’s features. You will after visit the drum sanctuary of Gishora to explore the cultural tradition of Burundi. Night in Gitega

Day 3: Waterfalls experience

Have breakfast and then head to Karera falls. Visit the Karera waterfalls which is one of the most beautiful landmarks in Burundi. There are a total of five natural waterfalls embedded in a natural and green reserve. You will definitely get an experience on all of them. You will enjoy the magnificent tea plantations and admire the scenic landscapes and green vegetation. When back to Bujumbura you will tour in Bujumbura the economic capital city of Burundi and visit the busy markets as you see how people go on with their daily activities.

Day 4: Bujumbura city tour and beach relaxing

On this day you will visit Rusizi National Park for a morning boat cruise. The Park is the most famous National park in Burundi and reserves at the same time being the most visited of all due to the most enriched wildlife & the Crocodiles and hippos on River Rusizi. Get into one of the local food for lunch in the city as we call off the tour.