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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 the southern Rift Valley
- Go white water rafting in Victoria Falls
- Enjoy traditional meals in Malawi
- Visit the markets of Tanzania
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1-3 SOUTH AFRICA
- Day 4-5 SOUTH AFRICA
- Day 6-7 SOUTH AFRICA
- Day 8-10 SOUTH AFRICA
- Day 11-12 LESOTHO
- Day 13-14 SOUTH AFRICA
- Day 15-18 SOUTH AFRICA
- Day 19-23 SOUTH AFRICA - BOTSWANA
- Day 24-27 ZIMBABWE
- Day 28-32 ZAMBIA
- Day 33-35 MALAWI
- Day 36-38 TANZANIA
- Day 39-43 TANZANIA
- Day 44-47 TANZANIA
- Day 48-50 TANZANIA
- Day 51-53 RWANDA
- Day 54-56 UGANDA
- Day 57-60 UGANDA
- Day 61-63 UGANDA
- Day 64-66 KENYA
- Day 67-69 KENYA
- Day 70-73 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 RatingExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- KKayla· March 5th, 2018I did the Northern Trails tour from Cape Town to Nairobi. This trip was absolutely incredible! We had Steve and Manache for the first half of the tour and Peter and Dave for the second half. All four of them were amazing! I don’t know how Dave and Steve managed to drive those trucks all through Africa with the crazy road conditions and never once be in a bad mood. Peter and Manache were very organized which kept things running smooth and they were full of information. I don’t think there was a question asked that they didn’t know the answer to, which was fantastic. We ate incredible meals (I was not expecting to eat like this on an overland tour) every night. The truck was also really good and spacious and worked well for game drives, as we were up nice and high. Camping was also nice and there was always the option to upgrade if you really wanted a bed for the night. I thought the tour was very well organized with great inclusions. There were also great optional activities available in most of the places we visited. I would definitely recommend travelling with Absolute Africa, it was great value for money and I would for sure do another tour with them in the future. Thank you for the incredible trip it will not be forgotten!Show more
Absolute Africa commented on this reviewHi Kayla - thank you for leaving a review of your tour with us and we will let all of your crew know of your comments. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your trip so much and we would love to have you back on board in the future if you fancy returning to... Show moreTrip date: January 2018 - Show more
Bojan· December 14th, 2014Trip date: April 2014 - NNikki· December 14th, 2014Vailet Peters was an amaazing tour guide. She looked after everyone on the tour and made sure they felt confortable. The knowledge she had about the wildlife in Africa and the countries we were visiting was great. Good Luck V xShow moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThanks for your kind words about Vailet, we're glad you enjoyed your trip!Trip date: April 2014
- TMTom· December 14th, 2014Our Absolute Africa tour was an incredible two months. Our guide Vailet was kind, accommodating, knowledgeable and, above all, fun. Everything about the tour was excellent: the food was better than anyone expected, the activities and itinerary were perfect, and over two months no one had a single thing to complain about. Highly recommended to anyone wanting to travel Africa and get value for money.Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it's great to hear you enjoyed your Northern Trails trip!Trip date: January 2014
- CBCourtney· December 13th, 2014Awesome tour! Would recommend to friends and would happily go back and do it again. V is a fantastic guide, she made some delicious meals and very knowledgable! The drivers and tour guides are worth their weight in gold they are able to find a solution to any situation that may occur and they do it with a smile! TIA! Wish I had picked a longer trip so it didn't have to end! Thanks!!Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewGreat to hear you enjoyed the tour, thanks for taking time to reviewTrip date: April 2014
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- M
Monique
Asked on October 23rd, 20221) Dies this cater for vegetarians? 2) Are you able to inform me on the number of people that have booked so far for the dates I'm looking at and the age ranges? 3) In terms of medical requirements (if anything was to happen) are there doctors affiliated with the tour in the different countries?
Absolute AfricaOperator•Written October 2022We can cater for various diets. You would just need to note this on the booking form. Note that the range of foods available on the routes is likely not the same as you will be used to. Generally breakfasts are fruit, cereals, toast and eggs and dinners tend to be stews, soups, pastas and curries as well as jacket potatoes with accompanying rice, breads, salad which all can be arranged without meat. If there are any medical incidents in the tour we will get you to the closest medical facility as soon as possible. There is no affiliation with particular doctors. The distances we travel are vast and so it is more a case of getting the patient to the closest medical assistance available at that time. The 7th May 2023 Northern Trails has just one booking at the moment so it is not yet a confirmed departure.
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Monique
Traveler•Written October 2022In terms of the distances travelling, is this all by road? Are you able to advise on an appointment time frame for the longest drive? What number of bookings and by when would you require this to have a confirmation on the departure? Would you be able to share the southbound tour that you were referring to below?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written October 2022
The tour is done all by road, in an overland truck. The 77 day Absolute Safari is our full southbound route and main programme. This starts in Nairobi and finishes in Cape Town. We would probably know for sure by the start of the new year as to whether the May departure of the Northern Trails can run.
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Ellen
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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Shannon
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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Clare
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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