BURUNDI
Burundi is a landlocked country amid the Africa Great Lake region where East Africa covers. Burundi is known in world due to its drums experienced at Gishora Drummer Sanctuary. It also accommodates some of big five animals in Ruvubu National Park and primate species found in Kibira National Park and Kigwena Natural Reserve. Lake Tanganyika, the second biggest and deepest in world lies along its south western.
Best Season
Jun–Sep
Key Parks
Rusizi, Kibira, Ruvubu
Visa
Transit visa on arrival ($40)
Currency
BIF
Visa Information
Burundi issues a transit visa on arrival at all official entry points (Bujumbura International Airport and all land border crossings).
| Visa type | Transit visa on arrival |
| Cost | USD 40 (or equivalent in EUR) |
| Validity | 3 days from date of entry |
| Available at | Airport & all land borders |
For stays longer than 3 days, a standard single/multiple-entry visa (USD 90) must be obtained in advance from a Burundian embassy or consulate. East Africa Bridge Tours can provide invitation letters and up-to-date visa support for all clients.
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BURUNDI Tour Packages
1-Day Teza Tea & Gishora Royal Drummers
A full-day cultural outing from Bujumbura: tour the Teza tea plantations and factory, then continue to Gitega for an unforgettable performance at the Gishora Drummer Sanctuary.
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11-Day Five Countries of the East African Community from Entebbe
Begin in Entebbe and journey through Uganda, Rwanda, D.R. Congo, Burundi and Tanzania. Track wildlife in Queen Elizabeth, Nyungwe and Gombe, meet lowland gorillas near Kahuzi-Biega, cruise on Lake Tanganyika, explore Bujumbura and Rusizi, and relax at hot springs—all with local cultural experiences throughout.
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2-Day Birding at Lake Rwihinda (Kirundo)
Quick birding break to Burundi’s northern wetlands. Scan Lake Rwihinda (Lac aux Oiseaux) for herons, kingfishers and seasonal migrants by boat and shore.
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3-Day Bujumbura City & Rusizi Wetlands
A compact Bujumbura escape with time on Lake Tanganyika’s waterfront, a guided city tour, and a day exploring the Rusizi River delta by road and boat for birdlife and hippo views.
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