White sand beaches on the world's second deepest lake, hippo pods in the Rusizi delta thirty minutes from the city, chimpanzees in the Kibira rainforest and the royal drummers of Gishora. Almost nobody runs Burundi properly. We do, and we host it end to end.
White sand beaches on the world's second deepest lake, hippos on the Rusizi, and almost no other tourists.
Montane rainforest chimpanzees, royal drums at Gitega and the deepest blue water in Africa.
Our Burundi hosts speak Kirundi, French, Kiswahili and English, and handle every checkpoint, park office and border formality with you.
Indicative only. We invoice in US dollars and accept franc or dollar transfers at the day rate.
Best road conditions for Kibira and Ruvubu, calm water and clear swimming on Lake Tanganyika.
Warm lake days and easy Rusizi hippo drives, perfect for a short festive break from Bujumbura.
Green highlands and full waterfalls. Some forest tracks need 4x4, which is what we run anyway.
Short storms, dramatic sunsets over the lake, almost no other visitors in the parks.
Burundian nationals and regional residents receive lower park entry fees. Send your ID and we adjust the quote before any payment is made.
White sand beaches, grilled mukeke and the finest sunsets on the world's second deepest lake.
ExploreHigh montane rainforest continuous with Nyungwe, holding chimpanzees and 13 primate species.
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Papyrus delta on the edge of Bujumbura, thick with hippo, crocodile and sitatunga.
ExploreBujumbura is a short hop from Nairobi, Kigali or Entebbe, which makes Burundi an ideal three to five day add-on or a genuinely different long weekend.
Burundi sits outside the East Africa Tourist Visa, so a separate visa is required. We prepare the paperwork and invitation letters for you.
Kirundi and French are the working languages. Every guide we place with you speaks fluent English as well.
The lake and Rusizi work year-round. June to September and December to February are driest for Kibira forest walks.
One team, one contract, one point of contact. We hold the permits, the charters, the borders and the lodges across every country we operate in.
The Great Migration plains and two gorilla treks on one seamless itinerary, one point of contact throughout.
Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi in one continuous, fully hosted journey.
The Mara, the Serengeti, the Crater and the Indian Ocean, on one contract with one team.
