🇧🇮 Top 15 Things To Do in Burundi
1. Visit Lake Tanganyika
Relax on one of the world’s deepest and oldest lakes. Enjoy swimming, boat cruises, fishing trips, and beautiful lakeside sunsets in Bujumbura.
2. Explore Rusizi National Park
Take a guided safari along the Rusizi River to spot hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and an impressive variety of birds just outside Bujumbura.
3. Experience the Burundi Royal Drummers
Witness one of Africa’s most powerful cultural performances — a breathtaking mix of rhythm, dance, and tradition performed on sacred drums.
4. Hike in Kibira National Park
Trek through Burundi’s pristine mountain rainforest, home to colobus monkeys, rare birds, and lush vegetation high in the northern highlands.
5. Discover the Source of the Nile (Burundi Claim)
Visit the scenic southern source of the Nile River — a symbolic, historic site marked by springs, monuments, and viewpoints.
6. Explore Gitega, the Heart of Burundi
Walk through the country’s political and cultural capital, known for its calm atmosphere, markets, and historical significance.
7. Visit the National Museum of Gitega
Learn about Burundi’s royal history, traditional craftsmanship, and cultural heritage through exhibits of regalia, tools, drums, and artifacts.
8. Tour the Karera Waterfalls
Marvel at Burundi’s most beautiful waterfalls — a series of dramatic cascades flowing through green hills in the Rutana region.
9. Enjoy Bujumbura’s Beaches
Relax at sandy lakeside beaches like Saga Beach, where locals gather to swim, play football, and enjoy life by the water.
10. Drive Along the Congo–Nile Divide
Experience stunning panoramic views while traveling along this scenic mountainous ridge that divides two of Africa’s great watersheds.
Explore Teza Tea Plantations - Walk or drive through misty highland tea estates with emerald-green fields stretching across rolling hills
11. Explore Teza Tea Plantations
Walk or drive through misty highland tea estates with emerald-green fields stretching across rolling hills — perfect for photography and fresh air.
12. Visit Mount Heha (Highest Peak in Burundi)
Hike or drive near the slopes of Burundi’s tallest mountain for cool breezes, village views, and a look into rural highland life.
13. Discover the German and Belgian Colonial Ruins
Visit historical sites, mission stations, and administrative structures that reflect Burundi’s 20th-century colonial past.
14. Experience Traditional Kirundi Culture
Share meals, stories, dances, and ceremonies in rural communities for an authentic connection to Burundi’s living traditions.
15. Take a Scenic Road Trip Through the Highlands
Drive through the central highlands for unforgettable landscapes: misty hills, terraced farms, river valleys, and friendly villages along the way.