4 Day Chimpanzee Tracking and Birding Tour in Burundi

Detailed Itinerary

First Day: Arrival in Bujumbura and Transfer to Kibira National Park

• Morning: Arrival in Bujumbura
  • Arrive at Bujumbura International Airport.
  • Meet and greet by your tour guide.
  • Brief city tour, including a visit to the Livingstone-Stanley Monument.
• Afternoon: Transfer to Kibira National Park
  • Enjoy lunch in Bujumbura before departing for Kibira National Park.
  • Arrive at Kibira National Park, home to one of Burundi’s largest montane rainforests.
  • Check in to your lodge near the park.
  • Evening at leisure with dinner at the lodge.

Second Day: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibira National Park

• Morning: Chimpanzee Tracking
  • Early breakfast followed by a briefing on chimpanzee tracking.
  • 2Embark on a guided trek through the rainforest to track and observe the chimpanzee families in their natural habitat.
  • Learn about the behavior, ecology, and conservation efforts for these primates.
• Afternoon: Nature Walk and Birding
  • Return to the lodge for lunch.
  • In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature walk focusing on birding.
  • Spot various bird species, including the Great Blue Turaco, Crowned Eagle, and many other endemic and migratory birds.
• Evening: Relaxation
  • Return to the lodge for dinner.
  • Evening at leisure, enjoying the sounds of the rainforest.

Third Day: Birding and Exploration of Teza Tea Plantations

• Morning: Advanced Birding in Kibira National Park
  • Early morning birding session with a local expert guide.
  • Explore different trails in the park, focusing on spotting rare and endemic bird species.
• Afternoon: Visit to Teza Tea Plantations
  • After lunch, visit the nearby Teza Tea Plantations.
  • Learn about tea production and enjoy a tour of the lush tea fields.
  • Optional birding opportunities around the plantations, where different bird species can be observed.
• Evening: Return to Lodge
  • Return to the lodge for dinner.
  • Evening relaxation around a campfire, sharing experiences of the day.

First Day: Final Birding Session and Return to Bujumbura

• Morning: Last Birding Walk
  • Early morning birding walk in Kibira National Park for any last sightings.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.
• Late Morning: Transfer to Bujumbura
  • Check out of the lodge and begin the journey back to Bujumbura.
  • Stop for lunch en route.
• Afternoon: Bujumbura Exploration and Departure
  • Arrive in Bujumbura and enjoy a short visit to the shores of Lake Tanganyika or any last-minute shopping.
  • Transfer to Bujumbura International Airport for your departure flight.

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