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Augustine Tours Ltd
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Augustine Tours: African wildlife tour & safari boutique for bespoke travel and adventure experiences in East Africa. We focus on creating and promoting tailor-made tours offering authentic and unique travel experiences benefiting visitors and local employment while preserving cultural heritage, wildlife, and nature.
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Historical Tours
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4WD Tours
3+ days
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6+ hours
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Mauricio
Frankfurt, Germany21 contributions
Dec 2019
Augustine Tours ensured every single detail of my trip in East Africa (Rwanda, Uganda, DRC and Burundi) was carefully (and wisely) organized. Based on their experience, they can guide you to customize one of their basic itineraries to focus on your own priorities. They always engage into an efficient communication as well. I am totally satisfied with Augustine and his team. My local guides were Eugene and Hypolite: outstanding performance from both of them! I highly recommend Augustine Tours.
Written January 13, 2020
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Hi Mauricio, many thanks for reviewing our services. Putting together your travel needs for a personalized tour itinerary was a pleasure as our aim is to always design an itinerary our clients can feel good about. Thanks again for having chosen Augustine Tours. Greetings from Kigali, Rwanda to Frankfurt, Germany.
Written January 18, 2020
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meri106
Long Beach, NY6 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
I can't believe how well everything was planned out. Eugene is an incredible guide and driver. And Augustin was on top of everything. They both even made sure there was a vegetarian option for me wherever we went.
The hotels were immaculate.
This was truest one of the greatest trips i've ever taken.
when an area was undergoing some unexpected political strife, Eugene and Augustin got me to safety without a hitch, and had "back up" excursions all planned out that were incredible.
Thank you for a trip of a lifetime.
The hotels were immaculate.
This was truest one of the greatest trips i've ever taken.
when an area was undergoing some unexpected political strife, Eugene and Augustin got me to safety without a hitch, and had "back up" excursions all planned out that were incredible.
Thank you for a trip of a lifetime.
Written January 4, 2017
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Many thanks for your review !
Written April 9, 2017
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davidvg698
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1 contribution
Aug 2016 • Solo
In search on the internet for a day tour in Burundi/Bujumbura, I noticed that Augustine Tours was most recommended. Contact by mail went very smoothly, he even helped me with an invitation letter, as requested by the Burundian embassy in the Netherlands. I had a morning flight from Kigali on August 29 and was picked up on time at the airport for a round tour through Bujumbura, afterwards visiting highlights like the Livingstone & Stanley memorial stone, Rusizi national park and Lake Tanganyika, where I enjoyed a meal on the beach (“Mukeke", fish only being found in this lake), later in the afternoon I was dropped back at the airport for my return flight to Kigali. A day very well spent, which I would highly recommend. Thanks!
Written August 30, 2016
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Many thanks for your review .
We are glad you had a great experience with your travel in Burundi .
Best Regards
The Management
Written September 7, 2016
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Maya S
Iringa, Tanzania4 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
I reached out to Augustine by email about touring the small but marvelous country of Burundi and we quickly arranged a short 3 day trip to Bujumbura and around the country. I inquired about home stays, hoping to take in some of the culture, and it turned out that although none had been arranged for, Augustin himself would be willing to house me for my stay! I took the bus in from Rwanda and met up with Augustin at the bus station, and as it was Easter, when we arrived at his home, I was invited to the celebration, complete with a roasted goat and plenty of lovely and friendly relatives. I was made to feel very much at home and experience the hospitality and geniality of Burundians. Over the next few days we took a tour around the city and the country. We visited a site that demonstrated traditional Burundian culture and tradition, and a history museum that covered pre-European invasion through the terrible time of genocide up to modern times. We saw a stone monument that marks the location of where the legendary Stanley and Livingstone camped. We walked up and down Bujumbura's beach where locals party and relax as though you are in California, and watched the famed drummers practice their craft. One positive legacy of the French occupation was an outstanding patisserie (pastry bakery) where I overindulged on ridiculously delicious ecclairs and treats and forgot I was in Burundi and not Paris. The next time I visit, I will have to arrange for tours in other countries, as Augustin also arranged for activities in neighboring countries.
Written March 29, 2016
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Thank you very much for telling how much you have enjoyed your trip in Burundi .
We are also glad to know it made you feel very much at home and experience the hospitality and geniality of Burundians.
We are flattered that you think it's worth mentioning .
Thanks again for your kind comments !
The Management
Written September 7, 2016
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Howard R
Sonoma, CA76 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
As I was planning a tour of eastern Africa, I looked at the map, and thought, “hmmm, Burundi?”. I was solo after 6 weeks with friends, and my goal was a few days to just explore real Africa. I couldn’t get into the DRCongo, due to tourist abductions, park closure and the dreaded Ebola virus.
I looked up “short tours of Burundi”, and I came upon Augustin Tours. I read reviews, and saw they did a quickie 2 day tour, that included a stay at the nice resort on Lake Tanganyika, called Club du Lac Tanganyika. It looked nice, and it was perfect.
The tour guide was named “Hypolite” (interesting, but great name), and he was the sweetest, well educated, trust worthy tour guide you could ever hope for. Do yourself a favor and ask for him. His love of country, and concern for your comfort and big sweet Burundian smile will definitely make your trip to Burundi very memorable!
I enjoyed driving all over Burundi with him, and enjoyed sharing meals with him, and feel I made a good Burundian friend!
The tour was great, well planned and included my favorite event of my entire African trip....to see and behold the amazing Burundian drummers (just wait!)
I can not recommend Augustin tours and especially, Hypolite, more. Augustin answered all of my pre tour questions immediately. I was a bit nervous to go to a “less traveled, lesser known” African country, but I am SOOOO GLAD I WENT!
I looked up “short tours of Burundi”, and I came upon Augustin Tours. I read reviews, and saw they did a quickie 2 day tour, that included a stay at the nice resort on Lake Tanganyika, called Club du Lac Tanganyika. It looked nice, and it was perfect.
The tour guide was named “Hypolite” (interesting, but great name), and he was the sweetest, well educated, trust worthy tour guide you could ever hope for. Do yourself a favor and ask for him. His love of country, and concern for your comfort and big sweet Burundian smile will definitely make your trip to Burundi very memorable!
I enjoyed driving all over Burundi with him, and enjoyed sharing meals with him, and feel I made a good Burundian friend!
The tour was great, well planned and included my favorite event of my entire African trip....to see and behold the amazing Burundian drummers (just wait!)
I can not recommend Augustin tours and especially, Hypolite, more. Augustin answered all of my pre tour questions immediately. I was a bit nervous to go to a “less traveled, lesser known” African country, but I am SOOOO GLAD I WENT!
Written September 24, 2018
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Thanks for the helpful review . So much appreciated.
Written September 26, 2018
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Traveler
Europe1,839 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
I have done 4 days tour in Burundi.
It was as a really great experience with Augustine Tours.
Good service and Gigi is an incredible guide and driver.
Highly recommended.
It was as a really great experience with Augustine Tours.
Good service and Gigi is an incredible guide and driver.
Highly recommended.
Written January 10, 2017
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Pleased that you appreciated our Burundi travel services ; this definitely encourages Augustine Tours to keep doing much more better . Happy travels !
Written April 9, 2017
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Ugnius Hervar D
3 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
Just a short stopover in Bujumbura by my own. However with a Augustine Tours I went to the Drum sanctuary of Gishora, which was very professional and well organized. They provided a LOI to easier my visa application, as it is much more difficult in our days then before to get a visa. I would recommend Augustine Tours to anyone who wants to do the things fast and hassle free. Of course it will cost you. Many thanks for a grate time!
Written December 28, 2016
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We are glad that you enjoyed your trip to Burundi . Many thanks for the tour review !
Written April 9, 2017
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Marcel_C_ZH
Zurich, Switzerland555 contributions
Sep 2019
I travel a lot but this Bujumbura city day-tour with Hypolit was something of the best day-tours that I ever did.
I stayed in Kigali and flew for a day tour to Bujumbura. I booked this tour on Internet and to pay it in advance to a German bank account. It was not cheap, from a local view even expensive.
Yet, everything was perfect. The airport pick-up was perfect and the whole tour which lasted until 17.00, was a perfect day.
Especially mentioned was the boat trip on the river, the lunch on a fantastic place (BoraBoar Beach), market visits, fishing village and everything.
Hypolit was such a friendly and smiling person, professional and very flexible to all my request. This guy i would select for any other tours in the future.
Not to forget the driver. Good car and he drove very professional in a extremly hectic area with a lot of dirty streets. I felt me very secured by his driving style.
Was the best day for my week stay in this area.
I stayed in Kigali and flew for a day tour to Bujumbura. I booked this tour on Internet and to pay it in advance to a German bank account. It was not cheap, from a local view even expensive.
Yet, everything was perfect. The airport pick-up was perfect and the whole tour which lasted until 17.00, was a perfect day.
Especially mentioned was the boat trip on the river, the lunch on a fantastic place (BoraBoar Beach), market visits, fishing village and everything.
Hypolit was such a friendly and smiling person, professional and very flexible to all my request. This guy i would select for any other tours in the future.
Not to forget the driver. Good car and he drove very professional in a extremly hectic area with a lot of dirty streets. I felt me very secured by his driving style.
Was the best day for my week stay in this area.
Written September 8, 2019
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Hi Marcel,
many thanks for reviewing our services. It's been a pleasure to take you around Bujumbura, even though it was for a short time. We hope to see again on our multi-day tours to the destinations we cover- Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo, Kenya and Tanzania for an extended east African travel experience.
Thanks again for having chosen Augustine Tours for your private tour.
Written September 12, 2019
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pompeyboyygirl
Bangkok, Thailand38 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
I used Augustine Tours during my visit in September 2018,this tour is very reliable .quick response by email and whatsapp ,Good car ,and driver is very helpful.We visited waterfall /museum /souvenir market /drum show.Recommend the service :) Augustine tour also provide Overland crossing to Rwanda .For money exchange ,driver can take you to money exchange bureau ,better rate than airport .
Written October 10, 2018
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Many thanks for your feedback and review.
This absolutely helps us to keep moving forward in providing more satisfactory services.
So helpful and much appreciated.
Thanks again for having chosen us !
Written October 11, 2018
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Korbinian S
36 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
I had a half day bujumbura City Tour in July. It was great. The Driver was great and i felt safe the whole Tour.
Written August 17, 2018
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Thanks for the review. All the pleasure is ours to have assisted you in traveling into Burundi.
Written October 12, 2018
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No questions have been asked about this experience