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Burundi

Burundi Investment

VISIT OF BUYERS AND INCENTIVE GROUPS TO BURUNDI‏- JANUARY 2012

I. AGENDA:

DAY 0:

Afternoon:

  1. Arrival of the group at Bujumbura International Airport
  2. Welcome at the airport by the Burundi Investment and Tourism Authorities
  3. Transfer from airport to hotel (we suggest to choose from: Hôtel Club du Lac Tanganyika, Roca Golf Hotel, Ubuntu Residence, La Palmeraie and Royal Palace Hotel)
  4. Debriefing session with hosts from the Burundi Investment and Tourism Authority
  5. Diner at hotel

DAY 1:

Morning:

  1. Breakfast at hotel
  2. Visit of the Rusizi Reserve
  3. Visit of SAVONOR production factory (soaps, cooking oil, etc)
  4. Visit of BRARUDI (national brewery)
  5. Tour of Bujumbura city (visit of Government buildings and monuments)
  6. Lunch at Baobab African Restaurant

Afternoon:

  1. Visit of the Medical Department at Hope University
  2. Visit of the Computer Science Department at Light University of Bujumbura
  3. Meeting with local Businessmen at the Burundi Invest Authority Head Office + PowerPoint presentations on investment opportunities
  4. Welcome diner by the Burundi Government with traditional dances

DAY 2:

Morning:

  1. Breakfast at hotel
  2. Trip to Rutana via Rumonge and Nyanza-lac along Lake Tanganyika
  3. Visit of Blue Bay Resort – Rumonge
  4. Visit of Rumonge palm plantations and oil factory
  5. Visit and picnic at Kigwena Natural Reserve

Afternoon:

  1. Visit of Mvugo fishing village
  2. Visit of Nyanza-Lac Marina Project
  3. Arrival and diner at Rutana (we suggest to choose from: Village Hotel, Sky Lodge or Aika Touristic Hotel)

DAY 3:

Morning:

  1. Breakfast at hotel in Rutana
  2. Visit of the Mpinga Kayove Cave
  3. Visit of the Nyakazu German Fault
  4. Visit and picnic at the majestic Waterfalls of Karera
  5. Trip to Gitega (centre of the country)

Afternoon:

  1. Visit of Mushasha banana plantation in Gitega
  2. Visit of the Gitega Institute of Agriculture (ISA)
  3. Visit of Gitega National Museum
  4. Visit of Gitega High School of Public Works (ETP)
  5. Arrival and diner at Tamotel Hotel of Gitega

DAY 4:

Morning:

  1. Breakfast at Tamotel Hotel
  2. Trip to Kirundo via Karuzi – Muyinga
  3. Visit of Kirundo Milk Collection Centre
  4. Visit of Mutwenzi Pineapple Champagne factory – Kirundo
  5. Traditional Intore dance – Kirundo
  6. Lunch at Kirundo

Afternoon:

  1. Canoe ride on Rwihinda Lake of Birds
  2. Presentation of the Kirundo Golf Club Project
  3. Trip to Ngozi
  4. Visit of Vyerwa pineapple plantations – Ngozi
  5. Arrival and diner at Kigobe Hotel – Ngozi

DAY 5:

Morning:

  1. Breakfast at Kigobe Hotel
  2. Trip to Bujumbura
  3. Short stop in front of coffee rural farm along roadside
  4. Visit of Teza tea plantation
  5. Visit of Bujumbura Central Market
  6. Lunch at Bujumbura Beach

Afternoon:

  1. Visit of souvenir shops (arts and crafts)
  2. Visit of Bujumbura Live Museum
  3. Arrival and diner at hotel

DAY 6:

Departure from Bujumbura International Airport.

II. FACILITATION:

The Burundi Investment and Tourism Authorities will accommodate and facilitate for the incentive group during the entire stay for the following:

  1. Ground transportation
  2. The welcome diner
  3. Entry fees to the different tourist attractions and museums
  4. Performance fees of the cultural groups
  5. To book and organize working meetings with relevant authorities