- Number of tours
- 46
- Age Range
- 18-80
- Number of reviews
- 180
- Response rate
- 100%
- Response time
- 9 hours
Absolute Africa Reviews (179)
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zoe
Written on April 25th, 2025OVERALL RATING: 10/10 If I could give this more than ten stars, I absolutely would. My journey with Absolute Africa on the Absolute Safari tour was nothing sho…Read moreAbsolute Africa commented on this review
Thank you so much for your thorough review Zoe. Glad to hear you take so much away from your tour and had a blast travelling with us! Happy travels in the future :)- A
Alice
Written on April 15th, 2025Amazing experience, ticketed all our boxes- Amazing itinerary, smooth ride thanks to Mo and Jo, we were all well looked after and definitely well fed!Absolute Africa commented on this reviewThanks so much for your comments Alice! Best wishes for you future travels :) - S
Sean
Written on April 10th, 2025Hands down the best trip of my life. The tour was highlight after highlight, so many different experiences in some of the most insanely beautiful places on the …Read moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewHi Sean, thank you for your review. Great to hear what a good time you had on your Southern Safari and we will let your crew know too :) We look forward to helping you and your friends plan your next African adventure! - JR
Jo-Ann
Written on March 30th, 2025Rate is your 10 out of 10 Thank you so much to Jonesmus, Peter and Dave who made this tour an outstanding opportunity to experience Africa. We had a magnifice…Read moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewHi Jo, thank you for leaving your review and great to hear you enjoyed all the different aspects of your adventure tour and have such memorable experiences. Happy travels in the future! Anonymous
Written on March 20th, 2025THE Most amazing thing I've done in my life, pushed myself totally out of my comfort zone and did things I can only now think of as amazing memories. From putt…Read moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewMany thanks, Rachel, for leaving your review. Sounds like you got the very best out of your overlanding adventure! We have passed on your comments to Nash and Steve and wish you all the best with your future travels.Gareth
Written on March 6th, 2025Potentially a very good product on offer, after all Africa is fantastic. That said unfortunately our experience of the customer service received both before an…Read moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewHi Gareth, thank you for leaving your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your tour with us. It was very unfortunate that we received last minute cancellations for your tour leaving you as the only two passengers booked on the Wildlife Encounter (Reverse). As a company we recognise the potentially detrimental financial, practical and emotional effects of making late tour cancellations for our passengers, and so we worked to provide an alternative itinerary for you within your original dates, along with the option to cancel with a full refund instead. We are always open to discussing any queries including any changes to itineraries over the phone; our standard method of communicating any changes though is by email as we have clients booking from all over the world and so email is usually the most convenient and timely way to connect initially. We are sorry our email didn't make it explicit that we would be more than happy to discuss further by phone/Whatsapp and we will ensure we make this clear in future communications of this nature. We do also apologise for the delay in replying directly to your feedback email but we are happy that you have now received this and hope that you will come back to travel with us again in the future.- E
Emily
Written on December 17th, 2024AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!! I had the best time on my 54 day safari with absolute. Travelling overland allowed us to see spectacular scenery every day, and I can…Read moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave your review, Emily, and we are glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us so much! Happy future travels :) Philip
Written on December 17th, 2024If you’re thinking about an overland trip in Africa, I wholeheartedly recommend Absolute Africa. My girlfriend and I wouldn’t usually join a tour when trave…Read moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewWe are happy to read that you had such a good time on your overland tour, Philip, and we will certainly pass on your thanks to all of your crew members too. Thank you for leaving your comments and if you fancy exploring any more of Africa in the future, please don't hesitate to get back in touch!- HM
Hannah
Written on December 13th, 2024This tour was just AMAZING! The 77 day tour had countless unreal moments within it, making so many special memories. Going in September, we caught the end of th…Read more Connie
Written on November 19th, 2024A great experience. Wonderful, knowledgeable guide. We will have so many great memories from this tour!
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Why choose Absolute Africa for your Kilimanjaro Trek?
At 5,895 metres Kilimanjaro is a really exciting venture and for Absolute’s climbs our team is led by our chief guide, Samson Lauwo. Samson is the grandson of the famous Kinyala ' Mzee Lauwo'' who led Hans Mayer, the first European to summit in Kilimanjaro in 1889, so we bring a proud history, dedication and great amount of experience to your trek. This is our own local Tanzanian team, organised and overseen by Samson and our Tanzanian sister company based in Arusha, Tanzania, who arrange treks solely for Absolute Africa Having our own team we can easily make arrangements at short notice and catering to specific requirements. We have a range of routes from which to choose with the actual typical trekking time varying in length from 6 to 8 days. The routes vary in difficulty, comfort and in regards to the amenities available, as well as the scenery through which we trek.
Are your departures guaranteed?
All of the published departures are guaranteed and there is no minimum passenger number required in order for the tour to go ahead, so you can feel safe to go ahead with flight bookings and other travel arrangements when booking with Absolute Africa.
When is the best time to go?
Any time of year you are guaranteed to have the time of your life travelling in Africa. However it is worth knowing what sort of weather to expect and what you are more likely to see at certain times of the year. East Africa has two rainy seasons - long rains from mid March through to the end of May and a short rains in November/December characterised by brief showers. East Africa doesn't have a summer or winter. That being said, the hottest months in East Africa are from December to March. June to August can get cooler, particularly at altitude. Zanzibar's weather is similar to the mainland. Water temperatures average around 27 degrees all year. For water clarity July through to November, and January to April are usually best. The western side of the island particularly is well protected, making diving enjoyable for most of the year. Kilimanjaro creates its own weather. Mid January through to mid March can have superb conditions with little cloud prior to the arrival of the rains. From there there is an increased chance of rain, snow and a lot of cloud. From mid June the rains ease and visibility improves whilst it is very cold. Temperatures remain very cold through to the end of August. Temperatures improve again September to October and this is the driest time on the mountain, making for very good conditions trekking during this time. From mid October through to the end of December there can be rain, temperatures dropping on the mountain with the risk of snow from November onwards, through December. Southern Africa The rains come during the hot summer months from November to March in much of southern Africa, often experienced as afternoon thunderstorms making for spectacular skies. Cape Town and the Western Cape have a separate pattern with winter rains from June to August, and the Eastern Cape and along the Garden route receive rains on a lot less predictable pattern. Winter is from May to September. This is prime time for safaris with animals congregating around water holes, making them easier to spot as it is dry season. Remember weather in Africa, as everywhere, can never be guaranteed. Each country and regions within countries has its own variables as well. The above is provided as a general guide. Note weather can always surprise so be prepared for anything!
Why choose Absolute Africa?
We offer a wealth of experience, having a long history of over 35 years operations on the Continent, with an office in both the UK and Africa. We also have our own workshop and fleet of 10 overland trucks in Arusha, Tanzania, and our knowledgeable, experienced staff and crew will support and back you up all the way. Focusing solely on Africa we are able to offer some original routes on what is a well-carved overland trail, and we are able to do so at very affordable prices. Knowing you are travelling with a company that has a reliable overland fleet, plus the experience and knowledge-base to deliver all the great highlights - the wildlife, culture, landscapes and fun adventure activities that bring clients to Africa - is essential.
What are the trucks like?
Our trucks are specialised overland adventure trucks which are serviced and maintained in our own workshop in Arusha, Tanzania. They have all the essential features needed to maximise your viewing from the truck, as well as your comfort and security. Truck features include: forward facing coach seats with head rests and seat belts; large viewing spaces for unimpeded panoramic views from the side and front of the truck; an on-board fridge; resource library; personal lockup for your valuables, easily accessible under your seat; fire extinguisher & First Aid kit; and charge points, including UK power sockets to charge your camera and other electrical items, plus additional 12V sockets. The trucks are also equipped with an all-weather awning, a kitchen area with gas cooker and BBQ grill, trestle tables, camping stools and outside lighting. There are lockers to store your main backpack, tents and the high-density roll mats we provide.
Do I need to get visas prior to going?
Most visas are easily obtained while on tour and are payable on the borders in USD cash, so it is not necessary to get them prior to your trip. This advice applies to most passports including Australians, New Zealanders, British, US, Canadian and most European passport holders. Feel free to check with us if you are unsure about the visa requirements for your particular passport.
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