What our customers ask about this tour

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  Monique

  Asked on January 12th, 2025

  Which airports do I need to fly into and out of?

  Flights / Transfers
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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2025

    For the Taste of Africa trip, the closest international airport to Jinja (where this tour starts) is Entebbe in Uganda. At the end of this tour, you will find it most convinient to fly out of either Zanzibar Island or Dar Es Salaam, both of which are international airports.
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  Erin

  Asked on January 10th, 2025

  A few questions about the last part of the tour. Does that mean that you have the choice to end the tour at Dar Es Salaam? What activities are included on day 22? Is the ferry to Zanzibar included regardless of whether you buy the optional extra or not?

  Tour Details

  Travel Support
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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2025

    Yes there is the option to end the tour in Dar es Salaam. On day 22 the tour gets into Dar es Salaam, this is a travel day, no activities are included. Usually the truck gets in some time in the afternoon and that night we camp at the beach close to the city. The next day those who have chosen to join the excursion then travel to the island. The ferry to zanzibar is not included, but if you would like to make your own arrangements on Zanzibar then we can also book just the one way ferry for you. You would then travel with the group to the island and do your own thing from there. The cost for the one way ferry is GBP 35. You can let us know this when you book the tour and payment is made directly to us at Absolute Africa.
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  Luis

  Asked on July 9th, 2024

  Where can I find more current reviews for this trip

  Tour Details

  Travel Support
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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written July 2024

    We run over 40 tours and the shorter tours are components of our longer routes which run between east and southern Africa. If there are not so many reviews, or no recent reviews, specifically for the Face of Africa, it may be worth looking at the other tours we offer on Tour Radar as there are much more recent reviews on many of these that I think might help. We also have a Facebook page with some more reviews too which you might want to check out.
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  Steven

  Asked on January 8th, 2023

  is everything included apart from flights there and back

  Price / Availability

  Tour Details
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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2023

    With all overland tours, such as the Taste of Africa, there are several areas you will want to consider when budgeting. A typical budget for this tour would be as follows: The price of the safari: £1,350 and The Local Payment payable on Day One to your trip leader: 550 USD. These costs together cover all the items listed under "What's Included" on the trip page. Spending money: 545 - 650 USD. Optional Excursions: 220 - 500 USD. Visas: 100 - 200 USD depending on nationality. Apart from the above costs remember you also then need to budget for the following: • Airfares • Insurance • Vaccinations • Pre and Post Safari Costs • Personal equipment like a sleeping bag and small personal medical kit.
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  Carolyn

  Asked on April 14th, 2022

  Is there any possibility on that trip to have an alternative accommodation instead of camping? Like a modest cottage or similar? For me no problem camping, but she would prefer to have a 'real bed'.

  Accommodation
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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written April 2022

    All our tours are mainly camping with the occasional dorm stay, on this tour we stay in dorms at the gorillas but everywhere else it's camping. It is possible to upgrade to a room at most of the campsites, but at one or two there is only the camping option. It is not possible to prebook rooms, this would need to be done on the spot at each campsite and is subject to availability. Upgrades cost anywhere from U$5 to U$100 per night depending on the campsite and type of room, on average it is about U$20 to upgrade.
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  Carol

  Asked on March 7th, 2019

  What are the optional excursions?

  Tour Details
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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written March 2019

    The tour operator has advised that additional optional excursions available for this tour are on a request basis and can be organised once on the tour.
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  Esther

  Asked on March 7th, 2019

  Do I need a visa?

  Visa
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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written March 2019

    As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. However, we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.
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  Carol

  Asked on March 7th, 2019

  Is there a hotel list available?

  Accommodation
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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written March 2019

    All the accommodation on the tour is subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is finalised you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details.
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  Jessica

  Asked on March 7th, 2019

  What are the inclusions of the tour?

  Tour Details
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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written March 2019

    This tour is fantastic value for money due to the number of activities, meals and transport included, to see all the inclusions on the tour please click 'What's Included' on the main tour page.
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  Lorraine

  Asked on March 7th, 2019

  I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

  Single supplement
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    Absolute AfricaOperator•Written March 2019

    If you are travelling alone there is not a single supplement as the accommodation is based on share accommodation depending on availability. Please contact our team of Travel Experts for further information.