Traveling to Burundi for a safari
Traveling to Burundi for a Safari
Traveling to Burundi for a safari. Are you interested in visiting Burundi or you are planning a short stay in Burundi? Are you searching online for the best Burundi day trips and tours? Burundi is home to 3 National Parks where you can do a safari. Many travelers prefer visiting Ruvubu National Park, Rusizi National Park, and Kibira National Park. Also popular is the Kigwena Forest Natural Reserve in Burundi. It is home to hippopotamuses, statungas, and Nile crocodiles among the major wildlife to see in this park.
Our Burundi trips and wildlife safaris are tailor-made. We craft them to suit your needs and budget entirely. Also, all our Safari packages are all-inclusive of the best affordable accommodation properties. They also include 4×4 Safari vehicles with pop-up roofs for your comfort travel and amazing wildlife viewing. Additionally, our packages include services of a driver guide with adequate experience. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is one of the best ecotourism operators in Africa. We have great experience in organizing amazing tours we can offer you the best that African Safaris have to offer while preserving the biodiversity for future generations.
Main Destinations to Consider While Traveling to Burundi for a Safari
Rusizi National Park
Rusizi National Park is 15km north of Bujumbura city near Rusizi River just a few kilometers to the border with DR Congo. The Park is home to hippopotamuses, statungas, and Nile crocodiles among the major wildlife to see in this park.
Ruvubu National Park
Ruvubu National Park is the largest National Park in Burundi covering 508 sqkm. It is in the Eastern part of Burundi within the provinces of Karuzi, Cankuzo, Ruyigi, and Muyinga. Rubuvu National Park is another great place to see wildlife in Burundi. Ruvubu National Park is home to several wildlife species. The most notable ones to see include hippos, Cape Buffaloes, Nile crocodiles, waterbucks, duiker species, Leopards, Lions, and primates. Primates you can see here include olive baboons, vervet monkeys, red colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and Senegal bushbaby.
Kibira National Park
Kibira National Park also famous as Parc National de Kibira in French is in the northwestern part of Burundi. The park lies along the mountains of the Congo-Nile Divide extending from the provincial town of Muramvya to the border of Rwanda near the Nyungwe Forest National Park. Kibira National Park is home to a variety of habitats ranging from areas of montane bog and bamboo stands to open grasslands creating a safe habitat for various wildlife species and plant species. There are 98 species of mammals and 200 species of birds. Additionally, there have been recorded a total of 644 plant species great to see on your safari in Kibira National Park Burundi.
Kigwena Natural Reserve
Kigwena Forest Nature Reserve is in southwestern Burundi near Lake Tanganyika. The reserve has a variety of vegetation species ranging from Terminalia superba, Elaies guineensis, and Albizia zygia among others. Kigwena Natural Reserve is made up of Kigwena forest which is a peri-Guinean forest like the Congo Basin forest. Kigwena Forest Natural Reserve is home to 97 species of mammals including large groups of monkeys and baboons making a great place to see primates in Burundi. The reserve is also home to Hippos and snakes including Python sebae, Naja melanoleuca, Thelotornis capensis, and many species of butterflies.
What to do in Burundi Traveling to Burundi for a safari
Burundian Cultural Encounters
Gitega is home to Burindi’s National Museum which displays the local traditions and lifestyles of Burundi people. Several karyenda royal drum sanctuaries are also located in this area as well as the Ibwami, the royal court among other artifacts.
Education
In Gitega you also have an opportunity to film the New University which was founded in 2014, the Polytechnic University of Gitega. It allows you to learn more about the Education in Burundi.
Places of worship
Gitega is also home to various Christian churches and temples. These include the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gitega (Catholic Church), Union of Baptist Churches in Burundi (Baptist World Alliance), Province of the Anglican Church of Burundi (Anglican Communion), and Assemblies of God. There are also Muslim mosques.
Why Book Traveling to Burundi for a safari with Safari Vacations and Travel Services?
Safari Vacations and Travel Services will help you book your Burundi day trips and tours. Contact us and we advise you on the booking process. We also have different Burundi safari packages ranging from budget, and mid-range to luxury options that we can book for you including the gorilla permits. Feel free to check out our trip advisor reviews and read from a community of happy satisfied clients. With us, you can be sure of a memorable Burundi safari holiday. We are devoted to providing excellent service and customer satisfaction. Our team of excellent tour consultants is always willing to help answer all your safari questions. Contact us about Traveling to Burundi for a safari by filling out the form below.
