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The Big Six

54 days
From Nairobi to Victoria Falls
5.0
1 traveler review
The Big Six - Absolute Africa
  • Overland Truck
  • Camping
  • Wildlife
  • Big Five
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
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
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Highlights

  • Explore Giraffe Park and Elephant Orphanage
  • Experience Maasai culture in Loita Hills
  • Game drives in Masai Mara and Serengeti
  • Visit Genocide Memorial and Museum in Kigali
  • Stay on Zanzibar Island with spice tours

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1-9 KENYA
  2. Day 10-17 UGANDA
  3. Day 18-22 UGANDA - RWANDA
  4. Day 23-28 TANZANIA
  5. Day 29-35 TANZANIA
  6. Day 36-41 TANZANIA - MALAWI
  7. Day 42-47 ZAMBIA - ZIMBABWE
  8. Day 48-51 ZIMBABWE
  9. Day 52-54 ZIMBABWE
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Absolute Africa

4.5
(181 reviews)

Number of tours

46

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • 4.5
  • The Big Six reviewer 1
    · December 15th, 2014
    One of the best trips of my life. Absolute...
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review, it's great to hear you enjoyed your trip!
    Trip date: February 2014

Dates & Availability

54 days
The Big Six
From Nairobi to Victoria Falls

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  • D

    Diane

    Asked on June 7th, 2023

    I was wondering whether you had any last minute cancellations for the trip that leaves at the end of June?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten June 2023

      The 25th June tour is currently fully booked. If we have a cancellation we will release a seat online so that you have the chance to book.

  • J

    Jerry

    Asked on August 30th, 2022

    Can I get an estimate of what the local payment may be if I was to book this exact tour? additionally, would you recommend this tour to solo female travellers?

    Price / Availability
    Travel Support
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten August 2022

      The local payment for the Big Six tour is 1,000 USD and is payable to your tour leader on day 1 of the tour in USD cash. We regularly have many solo female travellers on our trips and overlanding provides a safe way to travel as an independent traveller as part of a group.

  • L

    Leah

    Asked on July 22nd, 2022

    May I know is there really no more availability in late July for the big six?

    Price / Availability
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten July 2022

      The July departure for this tour is unfortunately fully booked. We do still have a spot on the 20 August departure if that can also work for you?

    • L

      Leah

      TravelerWritten July 2022

      Unfortunately I can only come to Africa from late July to mid September and I wish to explore these 7 countries. Is there any other tour you provide?

    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten July 2022

      This year, that is our only tour covering all 7 countries at that time. Our southbound tours starting in Nairobi have always been our main route and the most popular. We started a northbound route but this was introduced later on and has always been quieter. As a result, given the time we perceive it will take to get bookings back to normal after Covid, we took the choice to cancel all northbound tours this year and so there are no alternatives on this route in late July.

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    Carrie

    Asked on July 1st, 2022

    I'm just wondering about the tour guide. All the reviews are telling that the tour guide was great. But this tour is without a tour guide or how is it going?

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    Tour Details
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten July 2022

      All our tours including the Simba Sounds tour have a tourleader and a driver who will be with you for the whole tour. The tourleader is tere to ensure everything runs smoothly and to keep you informed on the runnings of the tour as you go along. Note that as our tours travel through several countries and visit lots of places the tourleader will not have extensive knowledge of each place you visit, for this we use local guides at each location.

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    Leslie

    Asked on March 1st, 2016

    On average how many additional activities do most people go on?

    Other
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten March 2016

      The additional activities are based really on peoples interests and budgets. The big ones most people do are the gorillas, Zanzibar and the houseboats. The other ones you can decide as you are on the tour and see how the money is looking and what may interest you. The most popular ones are, chimp trekking, diving or snorkelling on Zanzibar, horse riding in Malawi, the morning activity at Matopos in Zim, Lion walk and Victoria Falls activities.

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    Esther

    Asked on February 19th, 2016

    When is the best time to view the migration?

    Other
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten February 2016

      The prime time to visit the Serengeti in Tanzania is usually regarded as being from late November through to March when the big herds of wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelle and zebra head on to the southern plains of the Serengeti.

      To get the best viewing on the other hand in Kenya's Masai Mara July through to September are usually regarded as the best months.

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    Julie

    Asked on February 15th, 2016

    How much will this trip really cost me?

    Price / Availability
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten 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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    Nicola

    Asked on February 15th, 2016

    What is the local payment?

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    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten February 2016

      The local payment is a separate payment from the initial price you pay before you leave. If a local payment is required it will be shown with the trip price. This second payment is made in Africa at the start of your trip. It is payable in USD. The local payment provides us with the means for expenses that need to be paid in cash to local businesses en route to be arranged in the most cost effective manner possible, a saving we can then pass on to you. It also means we can operate in a way that directly supports local businesses and wildlife authorities as we travel. Local Payment will not be changed once you have booked your travel arrangements.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 266

  • Currencies
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    Malawi Kwacha
    Malawi
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    Rwanda Franc
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types G, J.

    Type G
    Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
    Type J
    Rwanda
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malawi, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Rwanda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 2nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 2nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Absolute Africa. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Absolute Africa will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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