Empirical Tour and Travel
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- Rwanda Tours & Travel Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $1,717 to $8,585 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Eline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing experience to Burundi
On our 3 days trip to Burundi we had an amazing experience in this wonderful country. The communication was very smooth and in good english and therefore helped us a lot. The guide was very grateful with the tour and about the country and loved to share his experience with us. For us the last day of the tour was a little to long and maybe better to take a small lunch break so that you have some time to stretch your legs. Leaving a little earlier in the morning gives you already this time for a lunch break. We really can recommend taking a tour and we had an amazing experience!
Email Elizabeth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hospitable
Eraste, the tour guide, was very attentive and helpful when it came to show us around and explaining things during the tours. He was with us for 2 weeks as we explored all around Burundi. He is very knowledgeable and kind. Definitely recommend booking tours with this company.
Email Alfredo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable!!!
Prior to coming to Burundi I communicated with the company a year beforhand. Eraste was receptive to all my concerns and answered all my questions promptly. He suggested a program that he thought we would like and we loved the program. We were able to see almost every part of Burundi. Apart from the popular tourist attractions we did many things that tourist don't typically do.
It did seem that we were the first guest that did this tour; exploring every corner of Burundi. Having that said there were some challenges we encounter along the way but Eraste managed to resolve them.
I highly recommend Empirical Tour and Travel as they will accommodate your needs.
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Email Max | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
had a nice tour with nice guides who took good care of me
was allowed to do a 26 day tour of Rwanda with Empirical Tour and Travel. The guides were very nice and accommodating. I had discussed the program with them beforehand and it could have been packed a little tighter, but it was still an interesting trip where I learned, saw and experienced a lot.
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Email Daniel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A unique experience for animal lovers
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our driver and tour guide were at the airport on time for our pickup, and our tour started early the next morning. The two of us traveled in a spacious Land Rover, which can accommodate a maximum of four people. The lodges were all very comfortable, with electricity and running hot water. Meals were included and always delicious. During our hikes through the rainforest, which were quite challenging, we actually saw gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitat. This was a fantastic experience and, unfortunately, over far too quickly. The search for the animals was well-organized, and great care was taken to ensure that the rules were followed. The entire tour felt very private and was a truly unique experience. Many thanks again to our tour guide and driver.
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Email Anita | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Empirical tour go above&beyond!
We've had the most amazing experiance in Rwanda and it is in no small part thanks to picking Empirical Tour as our guides. They did their absolute best to meet all of our wants&needs by crafting a plan of out trip that had everything and more. What we asked for was nature, national parks, animals, local life and history and in the sapn of 2 weeks we somehow managed to cover it all. From trekking Bisoke volcano to getting to stand face to face with a silverback gorilla to lazing by the lake Kivu it is safe to say we left Rwanda with a ton of unforgettable memories and an eagerness to come back as soon as we get a chance!
Email Lauren | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
101 bucket list unbelievable experience
Was a wonderful bucket list experience and all our needs were taken care of , the company we used was very very professional, and we definitely recommend them and will use them again thank you
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Email Francis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Awesome
I have known Eraste for over 6 years, since around 2019, through the Instagram page of his tour company. In 2025, I used his services to do a solo gorilla trekking in Rwanda and I had an amazing time. He has one of the cheapest rates in Rwanda. I highly recommend him.
Email Katelynn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lovely tour!
I had an incredible experience with Empirical Tour And Travel during my one-day gorilla trek in Rwanda. From start to finish, everything was seamless and professionally handled. They picked me up on time, drove me about 2.5 hours to the park, and took care of all the logistics so I could just focus on the experience itself.
A huge thank-you to Eraste, my guide for the day. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the gorillas and conservation efforts. He explained everything clearly, made sure I was comfortable throughout the day, and added so much context that made the trek even more meaningful.
Seeing the gorillas up close was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and having such a well-organized company and an excellent guide made all the difference. I highly recommend Empirical Tour And Travel—especially Eraste—if you’re planning a gorilla trek in Rwanda.
Email Dominique | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Communication & Experience
My sister & I booked a 1-day Bisoke Mountain hike with Empirical tours and Eraste. The communication prior to the tour was excellent and he picked us up from our hotel exactly on time. He drove us to the hike where we were escorted by park rangers. When finished with the hike, he took us to dinner in Musanze and then back to Kigali. It was a long day and Eraste was happy to tell us about his country and the villages and cities we drove through. We had a great time on the hike - the views were stunning. We felt safe the entire time.
