View allAmazing time in africa and vailet peters is the best tour guide ever - very informative, helpful, stressless.
Chrisse, traveled in December
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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
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Maasai culture in Loita Hills
- Game drives in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru
- Stay on Zanzibar Island, explore Stone Town
- Cruise and game drives in Chobe National Park
- Visit Victoria Falls and try adventure sports
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1-9 KENYA
- Day 10-13 TANZANIA
- Day 14-20 TANZANIA
- Day 21-26 TANZANIA - MALAWI
- Day 27-32 ZAMBIA - ZIMBABWE
- Day 33-36 ZIMBABWE
- Day 37-39 ZIMBABWE
- Day 40-45 BOTSWANA
- Day 46-54 NAMIBIA
- Day 55-62 NAMIBIA - SOUTH AFRICA
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
Operated by
Absolute Africa
Number of tours
46
Age Range
18 to 80 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
100%
With over thirty years of experience running safaris from London to Cape Town...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- Michael· December 16th, 2014The hardest part of going on this trip (besides finding the time and the funds) is which tour operator to use? I spent a lot of time reading reviews about so many different companies. In the end I settled on Absolute Africa because of date offered worked best for my schedule, the price was very low, and they have A LOT of great reviews online, plus they've been in business for so long, that they couldn't have survived for this long if they ran a bad tour. The ladies at the London office are super friendly and always eager to help out, I can't express my gratitude for their endless enthusiasm, patience for all my questions and their help in making my trip happen. This "trip of a lifetime" was a truly epic experience and so much of it was in part to our guide Vailet (Vee). She was knowledgeable about all the different areas we went to, often knowing lots of locals and other guides to facilitate a smooth and interesting experience. The views were spectacular (Serengeti, Spitzkoppe, Sossusvlei, etc), some of the experiences were second to none (Bungee swing off the Victoria Falls Bridge, petting cheetahs, sunset cruise on Lake Kariba) but the people made the difference. I went on this 59 day trip not knowing anybody else and came away with some great friends who I plan on staying in contact with for a long while :) Also a surprise is that despite being a vegetarian, they always accommodated me and the food was excellent! I wasn't much of a camper before going into this trip, but after spending so many days and nights putting up, taking down and sleeping in tents, I have come to miss tent time. I definitely plan on camping more in the future :) I cannot substantially express how great of a time I had on this long trip with Absolute Africa, Vee, and my new friends from all over the world :) Book with Absolute and have no doubts, you're making an excellent choice!Show more
Absolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you so much for leaving a review. We are glad to have helped you pan your trip, and that you enjoyed the classic Safari with Vailet!Trip date: June 2014 - Chrisse· December 15th, 2014Amazing time in africa and vailet peters is the best tour guide ever - very informative, helpful, stressless - just great!Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThanks for leaving a review, we are glad you enjoyed your trip!Trip date: October 2012
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Angela
Asked on February 13th, 2025Do we tip guide at the end of the tour, if so how much
Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2025For tipping the Absolute Africa crew, how much you tip is up to you depending on how happy you are with the trip but as a rough guide we usually recommend you tip about $1 to $2 dollars per day that you spent on the trip to each crew member.
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Patrick
Asked on January 20th, 2025how much must I pay in extra (other than optional activities) in this tour, US$900 (Local Payment)? For the Kenya national park fee, is it for single entry or multiple entries in a period of time? If I want to join 2 tours and visit Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru in both tours, can I just buy 1 ticket for 2 tours? I suppose that we travel a big truck in this tour. If I want to travel 4X4 Jeep to see the migration, any other tours you would suggest to join too?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2025
Along with the tour price there is a local payment which you have mentioned. This is 900 USD for the 62 day Classic Safari and this is paid in USD cash on the first day of the tour to the tour leader. The local payment is a separate payment from the initial tour price which is paid prior to departure and together they cover all the inclusions in the tour. The Classic Safari includes in the price Nakuru National Park for a morning and afternoon game drive and the Masai Mara for 2 days which includes 2 morning and 2 afternoon game drives. We travel on the Overland Truck as a means of transport and for some game drives, such as Etosha, however in Nakuru we game drive in 4x4 minivans with pop up roof and in the Masai Mara in Land cruisers with pop up roof.
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Patrick
Traveler•Written January 2025If I would like to travel 4X4 Jeep for the migration, do you have any tours to suggest?
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Patrick
Traveler•Written January 20254x4 vehicles means the one with top roof for viewing? Do you have any short tour (3-5 days) going from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2025
The style of the 4x4 differs in each game park. However normally in the Masai Mara the 4x4 is normally a landcruiser with a pop up roof for game viewing. We do not have any short tours which go from Cape Town to Johannesburg. We do offer the Garden Route as an add on for some of our tours which takes you from Cape Town to Johannesburg, this is 15 days.
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Andy
Asked on December 7th, 2024I want to join the classic tour for 62 days in Africa but I have to leave the tour on the 29-30th of August. Is it possible to leave earlier and take the flight from Cape Town?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written December 2024
The best point to leave this tour will be in Swakopmund, Namibia. The truck leaves Swakopmund on 28th August and you could take a shuttle that day to Windhoek for an onward international flight.
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Andy
Traveler•Written January 2025I have thought to join the southern safari for 54 days. However, I can not stay till 4 September. I have to return my work before 31 August? can I leave earlier? Do I have to make a full payment or you make discount as I will not attend the tour in South Africa?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2025
With the Southern Safari it works the same as with the Classic Safari. The best place to get off the trip is at Swakopmund on 28 August. For the Southern Safari departing on 13 July and ending in swakopmund on 28 August the cost will be GBP 2600 with a local payment of U$625.
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Andy
Traveler•Written January 2025I tried to book a southern safari tour for 5th July but I haven't seen the date. How can I do it? If you help me, I will be happy.
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2025
The Southern Safari departs on 13 July, we do not have a departure for that tour on 5 July. It is basically the same as the Classic Safari except that it doesn't spend time in the Kenyan parks but leaves for Tanzania on day 2. So this tour starts a week later than the Classic Safari.
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Andy
Traveler•Written January 2025What tour will you suggest to me? I need one at least longer than 40 days and it must be start at the end of June and end before 29 August. I want to see south and east Africa.
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2025
Then you can go for this Classic Safari starting on 5 July and finish at Sakopmund on 28 August. Or you can have a look at the Wildlife Journey tour which starts in Jinja, Uganda on 29 June, this tour meets up with the Classic and Southern Safaris and then you would also finish in Swakopmund on 28 August. With this tour you also have the option to trek the gorillas, but you would miss out on Kenya.
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Carl
Asked on May 17th, 2024I'm 82. Pretty fit, walk 4 miles four or five times per week. Touring companies might be concerned about health. I can produce physician certifications. I like camping with intermittent lodge accommodation. I have updated passport and can apply for visas. Similar to my Patagonia and Grand Canyon rafting experiences.
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written May 2024
Age range is usually mid twenties to early forties, but we often have travelers in fifties and sixties. Age isn't an issue if you understand our travel style. This is a group participation camping tour with trucks up to 28 passengers. Most nights are in tents or shared dorms. 46 nights camping, 6 nights in dorms. Everyone helps with daily tasks like setting up tents, cooking, and cleaning. Requires flexibility and a sense of humor.
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Carl
Traveler•Written May 2024None of the physical requirements are beyond my capabilities. Occasional room for washing and rest is great. I'm researching countries on the tour route. I'll plan air transportation with open jaw ticket to explore before and after tour.
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written May 2024
Tour departs morning of day 1 from Nairobi, so arrive day before. Tour ends in Cape Town, so recommend allowing extra days to explore before booking return flights.
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Bruce
Asked on December 21st, 2023whats the average age of traveller for this tour
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written December 2023
The average traveller in our trips tends to be in their mid twenties to late thirties/early forties. We do also have others out side this range frequently too, but that is the most common age bracket.
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Jeremy
Asked on September 30th, 2022is the camping on ground mats or cots-? love camping but hard to get up off ground. Is this trip suitable for a senior?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written October 2022
We provide high density foam sleeping mats on all our tours so these are placed directly on the ground sheet of the tent. Age usually isn't an issue as long as all travelling are clear as to the style of travel. We do provide three person dome tents (used for two people) and a sleep mat but we can be out in the bush with basic amenities on some nights. Most older clients have a ball and really enjoy it all.
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Matthew
Asked on May 11th, 2022I take it that the price doesn't include Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater game drives 3 days/2 nights etc so with this does that make it 65 days or still 62. which means if you didnt go what would you do please advise many thanks
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written May 2022
To confirm that the 62 days of the Classic Safari does include the optional 3 days in the Tanzanian parks (Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater). This optional activity is run by a local operator out of Arusha and is a safari in 4x4 pop up roof Land Cruisers that most people really enjoy doing together in the group. If you didn't wish to go on this excursion, the truck stays back at the campsite in Arusha and you keep your tent and camping gear there and can do other activities as well as just have a bit of an explore to get a feel for Arusha including in the markets and nearby shops.
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Stuart
Asked on February 19th, 2016When is the best time to view the migration?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written 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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Beth
Asked on February 15th, 2016What is the local payment?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written 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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Frank
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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