Eco-Shelter tents in the green highlands of Fota

A modern sanctuary in Burundi

Breathe in the
highlands.

Serene glamping on an organic family farm in Fota, where considered comfort meets Burundi’s unspoiled green heartland.

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LocationFota · Mwaro · Burundi
Journey2h from Bujumbura
Stay from135,000 BIF / person

Our beginning

A family basecamp, now yours to discover.

Find your way here

Born as a retreat for the family behind Ecodiverse Organic Fota Farm, Eco-Shelter now welcomes thoughtful travelers into the same rare calm.

2 hoursfrom Bujumbura Airport
1 hourfrom Gitega
Rolling green hills around Ecodiverse Organic Fota Farm

The “Switzerland of Africa,” beautifully unspoiled.

Stay your way

Choose your shelter.

Imperial Tent at Eco-Shelter
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Imperial Tent

Generous canvas living with a private outdoor lounge, dining area and your own fireside setting.

Up to 3 guestsDouble + single bedPrivate firepitBreakfast includedFacilities 10m away

Per person · per night

BIF 150,000

Make it yours

Days shaped by nature.

Pair quiet time at the farm with remarkable landscapes, living culture and memorable day journeys.

Wood-fired sauna

Traditional heat and cool highland air.

Organic farm tour

Meet the land, crops and people behind the table.

Mountain biking

Ride the rolling tracks around Fota.

Hilltop picnic

A private spread above the valley.

Here in Mwaro

Waterfalls, village walks & hidden highlands

Gasumo Waterfall · Fota cultural walks · Karera Waterfalls

A day further

Wild primates & the great lake

Kibira chimpanzees · Lake Tanganyika · Custom day plans

Ask about experiences

Farm to fire

Good food,
grown close.

Organic coffee or tea and a farm-fresh breakfast are included with every night.

Lunch of the day

≈ $12 · vegetarian on request

35,000 BIF

Evening barbecue

≈ $17 · prepared by the fire

50,000 BIF
Eco-Shelter’s fireside gathering after dark

After dark

Supper by the fire. Stories beneath clear highland skies.

“Encore merci pour ton accueil chaleureux. Staying there felt like home for us. See you!”

Olivier & Julia · Belgium

C’était magnifique!

Hugo · FR, Lucy · UK, Claire · DE, Florent · BE

Tak for en fantastisk oplevelse!!

Monrad & Stig · Denmark

The journey

Far away,
within reach.

Choose your starting point to preview the journey into Mwaro’s cool green hills.

The route into the green hills of Mwaro
Approx. 2 hours
01

Airport collection or central pickup

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Highland road through Muramvya

03

Arrival at Ecodiverse Organic Fota Farm

Your place in the hills

Come stay awhile.

Tell us the shape of your ideal escape. We’ll confirm the details personally.

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