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Zanzibar to Gorillas

19 days
From Dar es Salaam to Kigali
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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 Stone Town and go on a spice tour
  • Snorkel in Zanzibar's pristine coral reefs
  • Experience a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
  • Trek to see mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest
  • Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 TANZANIA
  2. Day 2-5 ZANZIBAR ISLAND
  3. Day 6-7 TANZANIA
  4. Day 8-10 TANZANIA
  5. Day 11-13 TANZANIA
  6. Day 14-16 RWANDA
  7. Day 17-18 UGANDA
  8. Day 19 UGANDA - RWANDA
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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

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  • OE
    · September 17th, 2019
    A very different experience! If you are looking...
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. That's great to hear that you really enjoyed your tour. We will pass your comments to your crew and thank you too for the fabulous photos you've posted!
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    Trip date: August 2019
  • Zanzibar to Gorillas reviewer 2
    · September 25th, 2017
    The trip exceeded my expectations. Our guide...
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Hi Abigail, Thank you for taking the time to review your tour. We are glad to hear that you ate well throughout your tour and that you saw some of the most incredible wildlife for which Africa is so famous! We will of course pass your comments onto... Show more
    Trip date: September 2017

Dates & Availability

19 days
Zanzibar to Gorillas
From Dar es Salaam to Kigali

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  • S

    Sandra

    Asked on August 21st, 2023

    Me and my girlfriend LOVE to dive. Is it also possible to go diving in the days we are in Zanzibar?

    Other
    Travel Support
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten August 2023

      There is a dive shop at Kendwa Beach next to the hotel where we stay. It is called Zanzibar Watersports so you can contact them via their website for further details.

    • S

      Sandra

      TravelerWritten August 2023

      Could you explain me a little bit more about the trip? Will we sleep on matrasses or air matrasses? Is it possible to share a tent/room with only my girlfriend? And in tents that we have to bring and put up ourselfs? How many hours per day do we travel and how many hours of sightseeing? For example the savanna, will we be in cars driving for days and days or will there be things to do in between? Also will there be flight tickets we have to book for in Africa itself or only from our home country (Netherlands) to Tanzania and then from Rwanda back to Netherlands? Will the one in June be the only travel or are there also other dates in for example July or August?

    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten August 2023

      1.) We provide high density (4 inch thick) foam sleeping mats. You can also bring a self inflating mat if you wish but this must fit inside your main bag/backpack. 2.) We provide 3 man tents to share between just 2 people so you and your girlfriend will have a tent to yourself. On Zanzibar you will have a double room to share just between yourselves. 3.) We provide the tents and you will put it up and down each day. The tour leader will explain how this is done at the start of the trip. 4.) You will need to book international flights to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and then out of Kigali, Rwanda. You don't need any internal flights in Africa. 5.) We have not yet released later 2024 dates. This tour is part of our northbound route which was introduced much later than our main southbound route and so has always been quieter.

    • S

      Sandra

      TravelerWritten August 2023

      Thank you so much for this information! How large are the groups normally? And is it already clear which hotel it will be on Zanzibar? Also, what do you mean with north and southbound travels? Which travel is southbound and why is that one more popular? We just decided like a week ago that we wanted to travel to Africa because we recently went to Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam and now want something else so we are not too informed yet about north and south travels.

    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten August 2023

      We have run southbound tours starting since we started the company in the early 80s. The northbound route we introduced more recently so these tend to be quieter. The southbound route for the tour that you are looking at is the Rainforests and Reefs tour starting in Kigali and ending with the chance to go to Zanzibar Island. On Zanzibar we book at Sunset at Kendwa Beach and then at a local traditional lodge in Stone Town called All Seasons.

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      Sandra

      TravelerWritten August 2023

      What time is the best time to see the gorillas an do safari? Because I also see you giving options for the north tour for March and April but is that a good time to go?

    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten August 2023

      March through May is typically the long rainy season in East Africa and in this time the vegetation grows, so the scenery is lush. Animals are still in the parks although it may be slightly trickier to spot them through the longer grasses and so this is known to be low season. For gorilla trekking there is no high or low season as such as the gorillas are in the forest and tend to make openings for the family to relax in so they are usually quite visible. June to October and December to March are known as high season for safaris as game viewing is at its best in these periods.

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      Sandra

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Do we need to buy our own air mattress or is it accommodated? Also a light for inside the tent?

    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten July 2024

      You do not need a sleep mat as we provide high density foam sleep mats for you. It is useful to get a head torch or at least a torch to help with lighting in your tent.

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    Nathan

    Asked on June 28th, 2022

    How many adults stay in each tent, dorm and hotel room together for your Zanzibar to Gorillas tour? Is there any possibility of upgrading to have just two adults together in each area?

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    Tour Details
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten June 2022

      We provide the tents for our tours and these are 3-man dome tents in which we only sleep x2 people. If you have a travelling companion/partner then you would both share together for the 11 nights camping. On Zanzibar too, you will be able to have your own twin/double room to share and will not need to upgrade to do so. For the 3 nights in dorm accommodation there may be a chance to upgrade to a private room although this cannot be pre booked and is done on a first come, first serve basis and is payable direct to the campsite.

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    Zoe

    Asked on March 7th, 2019

    What are the optional excursions?

    Tour Details
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten March 2019

      The tour operator has advised that additional optional excursions available for this tour are on a request basis, as this tour is already packed with amazing inclusions!

  • E

    Erica

    Asked on March 7th, 2019

    Do I need a visa?

    Visa
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten March 2019

      As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. However, we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.

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    Jasmine

    Asked on March 7th, 2019

    Is there a hotel list available?

    Accommodation
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten March 2019

      All the accommodation on the tour is subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is finalised you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details.

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    Carolyn

    Asked on March 7th, 2019

    What are the inclusions of the tour?

    Tour Details
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten March 2019

      This tour is fantastic value for money due to the number of activities, meals and transport included, to see all the inclusions on the tour please click 'What's Included' on the main tour page.

  • C

    Cristina

    Asked on March 7th, 2019

    I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

    Single supplement
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten March 2019

      If you are travelling alone there is not a single supplement as the accommodation is based on share accommodation depending on availability. Please contact our team of Travel Experts for further information.

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    Douglas

    Asked on March 7th, 2019

    Are any vaccines required?

    Other
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten March 2019

      We recommend you contact a medical professional for the most up to date and accurate information. TourRadar cannot legally give medical advice and we want you to be well prepared for your trip of a lifetime!

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    Julia

    Asked on March 7th, 2019

    Are flights included?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten March 2019

      As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

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    Eileen

    Asked on March 7th, 2019

    Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

    Accommodation
    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten March 2019

      Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 87084

  • Currencies
    Fr
    Rwanda Franc
    Rwanda
    Sh
    Tanzanian Shilling
    Tanzania
    Sh
    Uganda Shilling
    Uganda
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type J
    Rwanda
    Type G
    Tanzania and Uganda
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Rwanda. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Uganda. 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 10th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 10th, 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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