6days -5nights Burundi &Rwanda Trip

Day 1: International airport pickup and transfer to your hotel

Upon arrival at Bujumbura international airport, you will meet our driver guide who will brief you about
your activities in Burundi Rwanda. You will later be transferred to your hotel at Hotel du Lac Tanganyika
for your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Bujumbura International Airport (Bujumbura)
Accommodation: Hotel Club Du Lac Tanganyika
Mid-range lodge located inside Kibira NP
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, lunch &Dinner
Bottled water.

Day 2: Teza tea plantation experience and Gishora drum Sanctuary

After your breakfast, you will drive some minutes towards Teza tea factory. You will have an informative
experience on what happens behind the scenes of tea growing during day tour.
The greenery of the estate is relaxing and tranquil, and the air bears countryside freshness. The tour is a
farm to cup experience that ends with sampling the different classes of tea as you enjoy cool weather at
homes of local farmers. Whether you are a big fan of black tea or not, you will love this experience as
the tea has a unique taste from any you have ever tasted. Best of all, the area produces enough tea for
the international market. As such, you will take some home to enjoy for a while. After lunch visit Gishora
drum Sanctuary. Burundi’s capital, Gitega, is the Gishora Drum Sanctuary. Burundi’s last independent
ruler, King Mwami Mwezi IV Gisabo Bikata-Bijoga, founded the sanctuary in celebration of a victory over
the rebellious chief Ntibirangwa in the second half of the 19th century. Since its founding, the Gishora
Drum Sanctuary has been a place to practice and teach specific ritual drumming techniques.
Later, you will drive back to Bujumbura and stay at Hotel Residence Ubuntu.

Main Destination: Teza Tea Factory
Accommodation: Hotel Dolce vita resort
Mid-range hotel located in or near Bujumbura.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch &Dinner
Bottled water.

Day 3: Rusizi national park /boat rode

Departure at 7:30, after breakfast, we start our trip by a boat ride in the Rusizi national park, from Rusizi
river until to Lake Tanganyika to see hippos, birds and crocodiles, return downtown for lunch/Buffet.
After lunch, and then transfer to Rwanda border called Ruhwa, cross and continue reaching in the evening
for your relaxation at lake kivu.
Main Destination: Lake Kivu (Rwanda)
Accommodation: Cormoran Lodge
Mid-range hotel located in or near lake kivu.
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, lunch &Dinner
Bottled water.

Day4: Hiking/Visit Napoleon Island and Transfer to Volcano National Park

Morning after breakfast lets prepare for our hike and visit. Napoleon Island is one of the most popular and
most visited islands on Lake Kivu. Napoleon Island is located outside Karongi. The island may not be the
one of the largest in Lake Kivu but it is one of the tallest. The elevation from the water’s edge to the
summit is just over 100 meters giving visitors a spectacular view of the surrounding lake, islands and
shoreline.
The real name is Nyamunini island, but as you approach Napoleon Island from the distance you
immediately see from where it gets its name. The profile of the island closely resembles the historical hats
which were popular in European army uniforms at the end of the 18th century and Napoleon is commonly
seen depicted in this kind of hat. Hence the name Napoleon Island.

Napoleon Island has been declared a conservation area. There is no development, services or construction
on the island. All food and drink need to be brought with you and make sure that you leave no trash
behind on the island. Hotel.

Hiking One of the most popular activities on Napoleon Island is hiking. A hiking trail runs from one side of the
island to the other side of the island. This hiking trail will take you to the highest point of the island. The
highest point of the island is a bit over 100 m over the level of the lake and highest point on any of the
islands of Lake Kivu. From here you have a magnificent view of the lake, landscape and surrounding
islands. After lunch drive to volcano national park.
Accommodation: Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in or near volcano national park.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch &Dinner
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day5: Golden monkey trekking

After breakfast you will proceed to the National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for
Golden Monkeys Tracking then after completing your tracks, have hot lunch and relax, have time to
share memorable photos with your friend.
Accommodation: Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in or near volcano national park.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Bottled water

Day6: Hiking Mount Bisoke and later transfer to Uganda Border.

Hiking Mount Bisoke should be on your bucket list when visiting Rwanda. Mount Bisoke is one of the
active volcanoes found within the Virunga ranges of mountains. With a height of 12,175 ft, Mount
Bisoke lies within the borders of Rwanda (Volcanoes National Park) and DR Congo (Virunga National
Park). The summit and greater part of the mountain is in Rwanda. Mount Bisoke was formed as a result
of a rift that is gradually dividing sections of East Africa. It has two crater lakes – one at the very top and
the other (Lake Ngezi) found midway. It’s last eruption in 1957 left behind one of the largest Crater Lake
within the Virunga mountain ranges. Hiking Mount Bisoke is an adventurous and exciting activity which
is not restricted to experienced hikers. Hiking up to the summit takes 6 hours while coming down 2 or
more depending on how frequently the hiking team stops for rest. Seasoned mountain climbers can
reach the summit in 3 hours. After hot lunch transfer to Uganda border.

Included

 Park fees (For non-residents)
 All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
 Golden monkey permit
 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 at the end of the tour
 Tips
 Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
 Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees