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Rivers Of Africa

45 days
From Jinja to Victoria Falls
4.8
2 traveler reviews

Rivers Of Africa

45 days
From Jinja to Victoria Falls
4.8
2 traveler reviews
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Overland Truck
Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
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 Lake Mburo National Park by boat
  • Trek with gorillas in Bwindi Forest
  • Game drives in Serengeti with a tour leader
  • Stay on Zanzibar Island with spice tours
  • Visit Victoria Falls and try bungee jumping

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1-8 UGANDA
  2. Day 9-13 UGANDA - RWANDA
  3. Day 14-19 TANZANIA
  4. Day 20-26 TANZANIA
  5. Day 27-32 TANZANIA - MALAWI
  6. Day 33-38 ZAMBIA - ZIMBABWE
  7. Day 39-42 ZIMBABWE
  8. Day 43-45 ZIMBABWE
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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

4.5
(181 reviews)

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...

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Customer Reviews

  • M
    · June 7th, 2017
    My experience with Absolute Africa has been nothing short of amazing, from the booking process to the completion of the tour. Prior to leaving to commence the tour we had some difficulties obtaining a visa from South Africa. The office staff in London assisted us with every question and request with efficiency and understanding. I couldn't rate their customer service more highly, we really appreciated their support. Our trip was lead by Tour Guide Derek, and truck driver Angelo. Our group was very lucky to be lead by such a dynamic duo. Derek was always very organised, and ensuring everything was organised well ahead of times. I never felt unsafe at any point during our time in Africa, and were always provided with guidance around cultural norms, and what was expected of us. Derek & Angelo really made the trip great for us. Having seen Africa for myself now, I would recommend participating in a tour, as it makes travel through the rural areas significantly easier & safer. Despite Absolute Africa being a budget company, we were provided with all of the provision required, & more that enough food each day for breakfast & dinner. We loved our time on the truck, which was so high up that we got a great view of the landscape & animals as we drove past. I wish that we had booked in a longer trip than 42 days - it wasn't enough!
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thank you very much for leaving your tour review, Michelle. We will surely pass on your comments to Derek and Angelo and are glad you had such a fab time travelling with us :) You've just got to find an excuse to come back and do the final section from... Show more
    Trip date: May 2017
  • C
    · August 10th, 2015
    I had never been on a tour like this before but having done so now, I would recommend Absolute Africa highly to anyone. The office staff were prompt and efficient in their responses and happy to help out with all aspects of your trip planning (insurance, flights, health, finances...) I felt organised and in safe hands throughout the booking process. As for the tour itself, I can't rave enough about the crew. Our guide and drivers were all great at their jobs - both professional and fun - and made the trip what it was. Life on a truck can be testing at times but with a guide there to pull everyone together, it ends up being a huge positive part of the experience. I plan to visit other continents next but if I was to return to Africa, I would have no hesitation in booking with Absolute again. A sensational seven weeks and I miss it already!
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    Trip date: June 2015

Dates & Availability

45 days
Rivers Of Africa
From Jinja to Victoria Falls

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • G

    Gloria

    Asked on July 16th, 2022

    why i wanted to ask if you guys have vegan or vegetarian options for the meals

    Meals
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten July 2022

      We can certainly cater for vegetarians and vegans, just mention this when you book and then we will let the tourleader know so he/she can take this into account for the meal planning.

    • G

      Gloria

      TravelerWritten July 2022

      i was wondering if any of the tours have the zanzibar trips included in their prices, if not what are the 3 nights lodging supposed to be? also i wanted to know the difference between the Absolute safari vs the Gorillas to Capetown tours, because they have different prices and all

    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten July 2022

      The tours that include the Zanzibar excursion cost within the main price of the tour are the 11-day Maasai and Migration and the Reverse Maasai and Migration, and the Zanzibar to Gorillas tour. For all the other tours, you pre pay for the Zanzibar arrangements in GBP before departing for Africa and so you don't need to carry extra money out for this. Just add £295 onto the tour cost (or £265 if you book a tour which finishes on Zanzibar and wish to fly directly off Zanzibar and not take the return ferry to the mainland) to get an idea of how much the trip + Zanzibar will cost all together.

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    Kathryn

    Asked on February 19th, 2016

    What 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.

  • L

    Liz

    Asked on February 15th, 2016

    How much will this tour 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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    Judy

    Asked on February 15th, 2016

    What is the local payment?

    Other
    • 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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Tour ID: 6285

  • Currencies
    MK
    Malawi Kwacha
    Malawi
    Fr
    Rwanda Franc
    Rwanda
    Sh
    Tanzanian Shilling
    Tanzania
    Sh
    Uganda Shilling
    Uganda
    $
    US Dollar
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type G
    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 Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • 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.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks 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 19th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 19th, 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.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Absolute Africa" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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