Kigwena National Park & Livingstone Stone — Full-Day Private Tour
Explore Burundi's pristine forest reserve and the historic Livingstone-Stanley meeting point
Tour Overview
Journey south from Bujumbura into the heart of Kigwena Forest Reserve, one of Central Africa's last remaining tropical lowland forests perched on the slopes of the Congo-Nile divide. Your expert guide leads you through 3,300 hectares of lush rainforest alive with baboons, colobus monkeys, and over 100 butterfly species, pausing at the spectacular Mugara thermal springs where warm mineral waters bubble up from deep underground. After a lakeside lunch in Rumonge, continue to the Livingstone Stone — the historic monument marking where explorers David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley spent two nights in 1871 during their legendary African expedition. Stand where history was made, then return to Bujumbura as the sun sets over Lake Tanganyika.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Depart Bujumbura early morning heading south along the scenic Lake Tanganyika shoreline. Enter Kigwena Forest Reserve for a guided nature walk through tropical lowland forest, spotting primates and butterflies. Visit the Mugara thermal springs before a fresh fish lunch in Rumonge. Afternoon visit to the Livingstone Stone historic monument. Return to Bujumbura via the lakeshore road with a stop for sunset photos.
Meals: Lunch included
Interactive Route Map
What's Included
- Private expert guide
- Air-conditioned 4x4 transport
- Park entrance fees
- Lunch in Rumonge
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Bottled water
Not Included
- International flights
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal shopping
How to Get There
Fly to Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) via Nairobi, Addis Ababa, or Kigali. Hotel pickup included from any Bujumbura accommodation.
Best Time to Visit
June–September (dry season) for best forest trails. Year-round departures available.
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Starting from
$95
per person sharing
No booking fees · Free cancellation up to 30 days
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