DRC, Rwanda & Burundi VI
Jul 13th, 2024 – Jul 19th, 2024
7 days · 6 nights
Wander Expeditions
5+ years group traveling
Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali and Rwandan Hills.
- In the morning we will explore Kigali, including the Gisozi Genocide Memorial and other main highlights of the cleanest city in Africa.
- In the afternoon, we’ll drive out to Lake Kivu, and the border with DRC, enjoying the lush sceneries and villages along the way.
- Overnight near the border.
Day 2: Bukavu and Primate Center
- After breakfast, we'll cross the border to DRC near to Lake Kivu, often dubbed the deadliest lake in the World.
- After lunch, we will visit a primate rehabilitation center in Bukavu, and explore this lively town.
- Overnight in Bukavu.
Day 3: Gorillas
- Today will be a day you'll forever remember! We will get to track mountain gorillas in Congo's rainforest of Kahuzi Biega.
- Overnight in Bukavu.
Day 4: Transfer to Bujumbura
- In the morning, we'll leave DRC and drive out to Bujumbura in a journey that will take about 3-4h plus the border crossing.
- The afternoon, we'll explore Burundi's biggest city, the cathedral, markets and mingling with locals.
- Overnight Bujumbura.
Day 5: Karera Waterfalls & Gishora Drummers
- After breakfast we'll head East towards Karera waterfalls.
- Afterwards, we will drive to Gitega, the country's second biggest town and political capital. We will then explore Gishora, a drum sanctuary on the Royal Hill, where we will witness an impressive musical performance from the World famous Burundian Drummers.
- Overnight in Gitega.
Day 6: Teza Tea Plantations & Kibira Nature Walk
- Today, we drive to Teza to see the tea plantations, one of the main exports in Burundi.
- Later, we will take a nature walk around Kibira National Park.
- In the afternoon, we'll enjoy sunset by Lake Tanganyika in our hotel in Bujumbura.
Day 7: Bujumbura & Rusizi National Park
- After breakfast we will visit Rusizi National Park, where we will explore the river on a boat trip safari to take a closer look at hippos, numerous species of birds and the meeting point between Rusizi River and Lake Tanganyika.
- In the afternoon, we will drive back to Bujumbura to wander around the city and enjoy our last dinner together.
- Overnight in Bujumbura.
Day 8: Fly out
- It's the saddest moment on any Expedition: we say goodbye until the next time we see each other!
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