Burundi Investment
VISIT OF BUYERS AND INCENTIVE GROUPS TO BURUNDI- JANUARY 2012
I. AGENDA:
DAY 0:
Afternoon:
- Arrival of the group at Bujumbura International Airport
- Welcome at the airport by the Burundi Investment and Tourism Authorities
- 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)
- Debriefing session with hosts from the Burundi Investment and Tourism Authority
- Diner at hotel
DAY 1:
Morning:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit of the Rusizi Reserve
- Visit of SAVONOR production factory (soaps, cooking oil, etc)
- Visit of BRARUDI (national brewery)
- Tour of Bujumbura city (visit of Government buildings and monuments)
- Lunch at Baobab African Restaurant
Afternoon:
- Visit of the Medical Department at Hope University
- Visit of the Computer Science Department at Light University of Bujumbura
- Meeting with local Businessmen at the Burundi Invest Authority Head Office + PowerPoint presentations on investment opportunities
- Welcome diner by the Burundi Government with traditional dances
DAY 2:
Morning:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Trip to Rutana via Rumonge and Nyanza-lac along Lake Tanganyika
- Visit of Blue Bay Resort – Rumonge
- Visit of Rumonge palm plantations and oil factory
- Visit and picnic at Kigwena Natural Reserve
Afternoon:
- Visit of Mvugo fishing village
- Visit of Nyanza-Lac Marina Project
- Arrival and diner at Rutana (we suggest to choose from: Village Hotel, Sky Lodge or Aika Touristic Hotel)
DAY 3:
Morning:
- Breakfast at hotel in Rutana
- Visit of the Mpinga Kayove Cave
- Visit of the Nyakazu German Fault
- Visit and picnic at the majestic Waterfalls of Karera
- Trip to Gitega (centre of the country)
Afternoon:
- Visit of Mushasha banana plantation in Gitega
- Visit of the Gitega Institute of Agriculture (ISA)
- Visit of Gitega National Museum
- Visit of Gitega High School of Public Works (ETP)
- Arrival and diner at Tamotel Hotel of Gitega
DAY 4:
Morning:
- Breakfast at Tamotel Hotel
- Trip to Kirundo via Karuzi – Muyinga
- Visit of Kirundo Milk Collection Centre
- Visit of Mutwenzi Pineapple Champagne factory – Kirundo
- Traditional Intore dance – Kirundo
- Lunch at Kirundo
Afternoon:
- Canoe ride on Rwihinda Lake of Birds
- Presentation of the Kirundo Golf Club Project
- Trip to Ngozi
- Visit of Vyerwa pineapple plantations – Ngozi
- Arrival and diner at Kigobe Hotel – Ngozi
DAY 5:
Morning:
- Breakfast at Kigobe Hotel
- Trip to Bujumbura
- Short stop in front of coffee rural farm along roadside
- Visit of Teza tea plantation
- Visit of Bujumbura Central Market
- Lunch at Bujumbura Beach
Afternoon:
- Visit of souvenir shops (arts and crafts)
- Visit of Bujumbura Live Museum
- 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:
- Ground transportation
- The welcome diner
- Entry fees to the different tourist attractions and museums
- Performance fees of the cultural groups
- To book and organize working meetings with relevant authorities