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- Operator
- Absolute Africa
- Overland Truck
- Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 28
- Age range 18 to 80
Highlights
- Explore the Uganda Equator
- Visit Dian Fossey's grave
- Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti National Park
- Game cruise at Queen Elizabeth Park
- Discover local culture at Mto Wa Mbu markets
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 UGANDA
- Day 2 UGANDA
- Day 3-5 UGANDA
- Day 6-8 UGANDA - RWANDA
- Day 9-11 TANZANIA
- Day 12-14 TANZANIA
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Absolute Africa
Number of tours
46
Age Range
18 to 80 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
100%
With over thirty years of experience running safaris from London to Cape Town...
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- SMStephen· August 25th, 2024This is a Tour of Africa - it is not Glamping. this is a Tour where everyone gets involved in cooking, cleaning, shopping. This Tour is part of a longer tour, you will be joining people who are already travelling. Please expect to walk in some difficult terrain. We absolutely loved this Tour. Obvious highlights were the Gorillas and Chimps, but the Ngorongoro crater was absolutely incredible. We met some amazing people, experienced some amazing sites, saw a huge amount of animals - definitely one for the memory box.Show more
Absolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave your review, Stephen. We are glad you enjoyed your Gorillas and Game Parks tour with us and have life long memories to take away with you. Feel free to come back to us if you wish to travel back out to Africa in... Show more
Trip date: December 2023 
Bernadette· August 2nd, 2022The trip was great - thoroughly enjoyed the 14-days programme. Well organized. Experienced and professional leadership by Joe - great, great professional assistance by Jonesmus and good save driving by Mugo. Thank you. Just a question: Why is this trip now 1000 US more expensive?Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewHi Bernadette, Thank you for leaving your review. We are glad to hear you had a great time on your trip and will pass on your comments to Joe, Jonesmus and Mugo. With regard to the price rises, the Gorillas and Game Parks tour now includes the... Show moreTrip date: July 2022- ESEmily· August 1st, 2019Well organised, fantastic trip of a lifetime! We had the best crew with Nash as guide and Steve as driver. Both so helpful, attentive, we felt safe, had so much fun, food was varied and tasty! We miss truck life a lot! tents easy to put up and spacious - sleeping mats provided fairly thin, better using two each if truck had enough spare! Best way to see Africa ! Would 100% recommend!!Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThanks you for leaving a review of your tour, Emily! And great to hear you had such a wonderful time. We will pass on your comments to Nash and Steve for you too :)Trip date: July 2019
- David· November 30th, 2017The people on my tour were largely awful (trashy Ozzies and Brits you meet at hostels who think that they run the place) but that's not really the company's fault. The itinerary is beyond stupid. Literally you drive for 8 to 12 hours a day. Unpack your tent,help with cooking And then goto bed at 8. Up at 6 am to do it all over. The brochure glosses over this completely . Anyone who isn't on a long trip to Zanzibar or further would be better of flying to Rwanda and seeing gorillas and then to arusha. The overland model is really outdated and with low cost airlines in east Africa not necessary. The food was good but that's it. The trip is awful and management has a take it or leave it attitude. Also many of the side trips weren't even offered. Prepare to sit on a truck all day with wanna be backpackers who are afraid to travel on own.Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewHi David, We were sad to read your comments. Our itineraries aim to present travel highlights in the best time frame possible at a great price, travelling remote as well as main tourist routes. In order to run a trip such as the Gorillas and Game... Show moreTrip date: June 2016
- Sally· July 7th, 2017Its an early start and a long bumpy ride to the gorillas. On the way you will see fantastic scenery and villages coming to life as the day breaks. Children walking miles to school in the dark. The whole trip is an event with the climax being the gorillas. You are almost certain to see them. You may have to walk for hours or minutes, its a lucky draw. No matter what you will be astounded at the magic of those beautiful creatures. Enjoy, we did.Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you for your review, Sally. You paint a beautiful description of travelling overland through East Africa and seeing what, for many, is the key highlight of our tours to this region. We would love to have you back on the Big Yellow Truck if you... Show moreTrip date: June 2017
- KkatyD· July 7th, 2017The guide and driver were both good. Unfortunately, the trip was not that good. The young people, and those who were older but trying to relive their 20s, spent the whole time screaming drunk. And, I do mean LOUD! Like all the time! They were so loud that they would yell at the leader and contradict her. Sometimes, she had to tell them to be quiet but no one listened to her. It was totally out of control. These people had little interest in culture or wildlife but instead spent the time planning the next party. And if you're not into that, then you're not part of the group. Some of the people on the tour were so fed up that they wanted to leave and forfeit their trip costs. It was uncomfortable and I would not take another Absolute Africa tour unless you're into non-stop drinking & partying & screaming at everyone you see.Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewWe are glad to hear that you were happy with your tour leader and driver - we select our crew very carefully and they are a huge asset to Absolute. We are disappointed for you though that you were not so happy with other aspects of your tour and, this... Show moreTrip date: May 2017
- JJodie· September 28th, 2016It's the connections with people, animals and the amazing African landscapes that makes this trip incredible! This trip includes some amazing experiences from Gorillas, chimp walks, having hippos outside your tent, camping in national parks, masai village visits, to travel in the big yellow truck. Made all the better by the people you get to share them with. We had the loveliest drive Angelo who kept us all safe and happy with his beautiful, happy and positive nature. Our tour guide Derek was exceptional. His Knowledge and connection to Africa, it's animals and people made for interesting and insightful commentary. He did an excellent job setting, meeting and exceeding our expectations throughout the trip. Most importantly Derek took the time to connect with everyone in the group creating lasting friendships! Thanks Derek, Angelo and Absolute Africa!Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThanks you for taking the time to leave a review, Jodie. We are very happy to hear you got so much out of your Gorillas and Game Parks tour and will of course pass on your comments to Derek and Angelo. We hope you will travel back Africa with us again... Show moreTrip date: August 2016
- PPJ· September 7th, 2016This tour was amazing, went in with huge expectations and was still blown away. Absolute Africa brilliant every step of the way, tour guide, Derek, could not have been better. If your looking for a tour around 2 weeks can't recommend this one highly enoughShow moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewHi PJ - thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear you had a blast on your tour and we will pass the comments onto Derek :)Trip date: August 2016
- GGlenn· December 8th, 2014Best tour I have ever been on. No faults, guide...Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your trip!Trip date: November 2011
- Billie-Jo· September 3rd, 2014Fantastic trip! Love this company.. Would...Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you! So glad you had a fantastic trip. We hope to see you back in Africa soon for some of the other countries too! The Team @ Absolute AfricaTrip date: September 2010
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Matt
Asked on November 13th, 2023Is there a single supplement for a solo traveler?
Absolute AfricaOperator•Written November 2023As is the tradition of overlanding, travellers share a tent with another traveller of the same sex and so there is typically no single supplement. Note the tents are 3 man tents in which just two people sleep. If you specifically wanted your own tent then we will be able to accommodate this for the 18th December departure if this is advised ahead of time so we can ensure we have a spare tent on the truck. There would be no additional cost required.
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Colin
Asked on April 20th, 2023Is it possible to rent sleeping bags, cutlery, etc (things that need to be brought by us) on this tour?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written April 2023
We do not hire out sleeping bags and eating utensils/cutlery so you do need to bring these with you on the tour. We provide the tents and high density sleeping mats.
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Justin
Asked on February 22nd, 2023How do I get to Kampala? I am really keen to see the chimps. Are the gorillas highland or lowland gorillas? Are the in volcanos national park? From Arusha how do I get back to Sydney?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2023
To get to Kampala, the nearest international airport is Entebbe. The chimps are an optional excursion that is scheduled into the Gorillas and Game Parks itinerary. We travel from Kampala to Kalinzu Forest on day 1 and overnight there, ready for those that wish to see the chimps to trek to see them the following day. The gorillas are highland gorillas and we visit family groups in Bwindi National Park, Uganda. At the end of the tour in Arusha, we can arrange transfers through to Nairobi or Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport as you need.
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Justin
Traveler•Written February 2023How far is Kampala from Entebbe? How are transfers arranged?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2023
It is about an hour give or take from Entebbe to Kampala. We meet up for this tour the day prior to departure at Red Chilli in Kampala and you can reserve accommodation there online on their website. We can book you a transfer to Red Chilli from the airport if you wish. You then just pay for this locally.
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Juan
Asked on October 26th, 2022am i guaranteed the gorilla trekking? the brochurse lists it as optional, so I want to make sure I will definitely be able to go gorilla trekking.
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written October 2022
The gorilla permit is now included in the price of the Gorillas and Game Parks tour so you will have a permit secured for you if you book this tour.
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Kristin
Asked on April 28th, 2022Is the price of 1574 US plus 395 US Local Costs also for a single person? No single addition? How much are the excursions to: a) Gorillas, and if possible b) to Chimpanzees?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written April 2022
The price is the same for single travelers, there is no extra supplement to pay. The permit to trek the gorillas is £570 (around U$720) with a local fee for the transport to and from the park of U$40. The chimpanzee trekking is U$50 and this you pay for locally when you are on the tour.
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Kristin
Traveler•Written April 2022Would you please let me know if there is a travel annulation insurance for this trip - just in case - and how I could pay for it. I do have an international health insurance. I am a fit 72 years old with lots of travel experience.
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Jorge
Asked on April 1st, 2016Is this trip guaranteed to depart?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written April 2016
Yes. This trip is guaranteed to go.
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Erica
Asked on February 15th, 2016How much will this tour really cost me?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2016
The costs to consider when travelling overland are:
Safari price & Local payment,
Optional excursions,
Personal spending money,
Visas.
We are always very transparent about what a tour will cost and are happy to go through personal, tailored budgets to give you a very realistic idea of what you will spend on your tour - whether you are an adrenaline junkie, souvenir-shopaholic or travelling on a shoestring…
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