11 Days Burundi Rwanda & Congo Safari
11 days Burundi Rwanda & Congo safari explores Burundi, Rwanda & Democratic Repulic of Congo. This 11 days Burundi, Rwanda & Congo tour itinerary unfolds the hidden gems of Bujumbura city, Rusizi national Park, source of River Nile, Gitega National Park, Ruvubu National Park, Kibira National Park, Rasarenda Falls, Inangururire Caves, Kahuzi Biega National Park, and Nyungwe National park. 11 Days Burundi, Rwanda, Congo combines ultimate adventures of wildlife & cultural safaris in Congo, Eastern gorilla trekking in Democrati Republic of Congo and Chimpanzee tracking in Rwanda.
Highlights: 11 Days Burundi Rwanda Congo Safari
Day 1: Arrival – Bujumbura City
Day 2: Wildlife Safari in Rusizi National Park
Day 3: Discover the Source of River Nile
Day 4: Visit Gitega National Museum and Ruvubu National Park
Day 5: Chimpanzee & Baboon Tracking – Kibira National Park
Day 6: Visit Rasarenda Falls & Inangururire Caves
Day 7: Transfer to Bujumbura
Day 8: Fly to DR Congo
Day 9: Eastern Gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park
Day 10: Transfer – Nyungwe Forest National Park
Day 11: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 11 Days Burundi Rwanda Congo Safari
Day 1: Arrival – Bujumbura City
You will be briefed about your 11 days Burundi Rwanda Congo safari, upon meeting your private driver guide at Bujumura international Airport. Afterwards, embark on your safari drive to explore the beautiful city of Bujumbura, before arriving for dinner and an overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Transfer – Rusizi National Park
A delicious breakfast will be served before you break off for Rusizi National Park exploration, to catch sight of the awaiting Wildlife including crocodiles, hippos, various species of bird species. From here, find your way back to the hotel, and later in the afternoon , proceed to visit the Livingstone Stanley Monument- a memorial stone site where Stanley and David Livingstone met in the past years, then to zoo to watch the various reptiles that call the Burundi home.
Day 3: Discover the Source of the Nile
After breakfast, and take the drive to explore the source of River Nile in the southern Part of the region. Then after, proceed to visit the houses of former 3 presidents of Burundi including Buyoya, Micombero, and Bagaza, to explore their ancestral homes, followed by a lunch break at Buyoya Guest House in Ruvubu. In the afternoon, you will proceed to witness the falls in Rutuna before setting back to the hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 4: Visit Gitega National Museum and Ruvubu National Park
Have breakfast and embark on your drive to Gitega to explore the treasures preserved in the National Museum, and continue to Ruvubu National Park, reaching in perfect time for lunch, followed by an exciting game drive to sight buffaloes, elephants, among other wildlife. Later, return to your hotel for a delightful dinner and a restful night.
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking Kibira National Park
Start your day 5 with a hearty breakfast and then head to Kibira National Park via Muyinga, traversing through Ngozi and Kayanza, arriving in perfect time for lunch. Afterwards, reach out for a an awe-inspiring forest walk which offers an authentic chance to encounter primates such as colobus monkeys, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys. Head back to your accommodation for a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
Day 6: Rasarenda Falls & Inangururire Caves
The morning drive to Kibira Forest National Park in Teza allows you to discover the natural wonders of Rasarenda Falls and the impressive Inangururire Caves. Explore the magnificent landscapes and geological formations, after then proceed for dinner and overnight at Bugarama.
Day 7: Transfer – Bujumbura
In the morning, take a return drive to Bujumbura, where you will proceed to your hotel to have lunch. Unwind and relax for lunch as you reflect on the previous experience, as you wait for dinner and an overnight rest
Day 8: Cross to DR Congo Via Cyangugu
After breakfast, drive via the vast greenery to reach the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) via the Cyangungu border. You will reach Bukavu in the evening for dinner, and go to bed early, in preparation for the following day’s ultimate Eastern Gorilla trekking.
Day 9: Eastern Gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park
Wake up at the break of dawn for breakfast, so as to reach ear at the beautiful headquarters of Kahuzi Biega National Park for briefing about the gorilla trekking guidelines. Thereafter, set off for the jungle to search for the rare Eastern lowland gorillas, which may last between 30 minutes to 4 hrs depending on the location of the assigned group. Upon finding them, you will be allowed to stay in their presence for upto 1 hour. Afterwards drive to Rwanda’s Nyungwe Forest national Park in Rwanda.
Your Dinner awaits, afterwards, proceed for an overnight.
Day 10: Transfer – Nyungwe Forest National Park
Set off after breakfast for your transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park headquarter for briefing about the do’s and don’ts of Chimpanzee tracking experience in their Natural home. Then after, proceed with the ranger guides to the lush tropical forest to look for the chimpanzees which may take about 2-5 hours, and when you find them, you will spend an hour to observe and capture lifetime photos. After the tracking experience, trace your way back to your lodge/hotel to relax, enjoy your last dinner, and an overnight rest.
Day 11: Departure
Have a relaxed breakfast, and continue on your journey to Kigali International Airport, with an en route visit to the Gisozi Memorial Site to learn about the tragic Genocide that took place in 1994.
End of your 11 Days Burundi Rwanda Congo Safari
