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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
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 KENYA - TANZANIA
- Day 2-4 TANZANIA
- Day 5-7 TANZANIA
- Day 8-9 RWANDA
- Day 10-12 RWANDA - UGANDA
- Day 13-14 UGANDA
- Day 15-17 UGANDA
- Day 18-20 UGANDA
- Day 21-23 UGANDA - KENYA
- Day 24-26 KENYA
- Day 27-30 KENYA
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 RatingGood
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideGood
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- DDanielaLeSueur· September 12th, 2018My husband and are did the 23 day safari around lake Victoria and absolutely loved it. Definitely best value and liked that we were in charge of what we ate instead of being given premade meals like some other tours. Wycliffe, our tour guide, and our driver, Hezron, were both the nicest, most considerate people you could find. We both were comfortable with the camping, tents were really good quality and because we were lucky with a small group, got to stack the mats up 2 high which made it very comfortable.Show moreTrip date: July 2018
- BEBernadette· February 4th, 2017Iam a 57 yr old woman who is considerably fit I did the 23 day Encounter trip that started on the 1st January 2017 with my 21 yr old daughter and we had one of the best experiences of our lives!! The group we travelled with were great fun especially considering we were all a bunch of randoms at the start and apart from me the age ranged from 21 to 30. Over all I would highly recommend this trip but definitely would not recommend this for people my age who are not fit While amazing as the safaris were, it was also quite gruelling unloading belongs, equipment and tents and then setting up tents after a full day of safaris in the heat and then cooking dinner and cleaning up the campsite before collapsing. Then up next morning between 4.30am and 6.30 in the to pack up our belongings dismantle tents and load everything back on the truck before breakfast then wash up dishes and pack second load of tables, equipment and food crates on the truck. Our driver was the best, he did everything he could to make sure we got the most out of our safaris and often helped us around the campsites and would find out answers to any of our enquiries or concerns but out guide was not particularly informative in knowledge of the animals when we were on safari and basically lazy for most of the trip doing as little as possible around the campsites. This did not deter us from having a truely unique and wonderful experience as Absolute Africa had the route we were on very well worked out to make sure we saw Africa in all its glory!!Show more
Absolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you for your review Bernadette, its great to hear you had a fantastic time on the tour. We also appreciate your comments on the different aspects of the tour and the guide as we are always looking to improve our service and will surely take your... Show moreTrip date: January 2017
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- S
Steven
Asked on May 30th, 2023Can I ask what the local payment costs are for?
Absolute AfricaOperator•Written May 2023There is a local payment of 800 USD payable on day 1 of this trip. This amount plus the main tour price together cover various highlights including game parks, meals, camping, services of crew, road tolls & taxes.
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written May 2023
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. This means we can operate in a way that directly supports local businesses and wildlife authorities as we travel. This is why it needs to be paid in USD cash on day 1 of the tour.
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Tanya
Asked on April 4th, 2023What is the difference between your "Simba Sounds" tour and "East African Encounter?"
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written April 2023
The two trips are very similar in terms of the highlights you can see, it is just the direction of travel that is the main difference. The Simba Sounds starts in Nairobi and covers Kenya first, moving west into Uganda and travelling around Lake Victoria in an anti-clockwise direction through Rwanda and Tanzania. The East Africa Encounter starts in Nairobi and travels into Tanzania on day 1 of the trip. We then travel west through the Tanzanian parks, and into Rwanda and Uganda, traveling around Lake Victoria in a clockwise direction and coming into Kenya last. Both tours experience all the same parks and highlights.
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Joy
Asked on January 1st, 2017Is the first day an arrival day or is the tour starting on this day?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2017
The safari departs early from 2 locations in Nairobi on the departure date, so the first day is not a free day. It might be a good idea to consider a night of pre-tour accommodation in this instance.
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Julia
Asked on January 1st, 2017Is the last day part of the travel or a day where I could plan my flight home?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2017
You will be travelling on the final date, so it might be best to book a night of post-tour accommodation or fly out late on the last day.
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Scott
Asked on January 1st, 2017Is it possible to get a transfer from/to the airport as I am travelling alone?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2017
Airport transfers can be added onto your package if you would like. The prices can vary. Please contact us to arrange this.
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Richard
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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Ron
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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Darren
Asked on February 15th, 2016How much will this trip 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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