3-Day Karera Falls, Gishora Drum Sanctuary & Source of the Nile

Private transfer from Bujumbura
Your guide collects you from your hotel or accommodation in Bujumbura in a private, fully air-conditioned vehicle. Travel south along Lake Tanganyika toward Rumonge, stopping at top tourist attractions along the way. All meals, drinks, and entrance fees are included.

Overnight: Tanganyika Blue Bay Resort
Rest the evening at one of the finest lakeside properties on Lake Tanganyika, preparing for a full day of exploration ahead. Pick-up from your hotel, Bujumbura Airport, or any location in the city. Enjoy a scenic drive south through the Burundian highlands to Bururi Forest Nature Reserve.

Karera Waterfalls
Soon after breakfast, hike to the spectacular Karera Waterfalls — one of Burundi’s most celebrated natural landmarks. A series of stunning cascades set within lush, forested landscape make this a highlight of any Burundi itinerary.d chimpanzees active and calling.

Ijenda Hills
Travel through the scenic Ijenda highlands, where rolling green hills offer breathtaking panoramic views of Burundi’s central plateau — a perfect backdrop between stops.

Source of the Nile River & pyramid monument
Visit the southernmost source of the Nile River — one of Africa’s most iconic geographic landmarks. A pyramid monument marks the precise spot where the world’s longest river begins its 6,650 km journey to the Mediterranean.

Gitega — political capital of Burundi
Explore Gitega, Burundi’s political capital and cultural heart, before returning to your accommodation for the evening.

Overnight: Isango Hotel (or similar)
Rest and refresh at a comfortable selected hotel in the Gitega region.

Gishora Drum Sanctuary
Begin the morning with a visit to the Gishora Drum Sanctuary — a UNESCO-recognised site and the spiritual home of Burundi’s royal drumming tradition. Witness a live performance of the iconic ingoma drums, a powerful cultural experience unique to Burundi.

Kibira National Park
Pass through Kibira National Park — Burundi’s largest protected forest reserve and home to chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and a rich diversity of birdlife within its vast montane rainforest.

Return transfer to Bujumbura