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Maciej's
The Gorilla Trek review
22nd November 2011: We booked the Gorilla Trek with Absolute Africa after reading the reviews ourselves and not being able to find any negative reviews about this company and the products it offers. Though we were a bit skeptical about what we would get for the price we paid we were incredibly surprised and the great value for the money offered by this tour operator. A couple of us have traveled with another African operator in the past, for a lot more money, and have found that they do not even begin to compare with the standard of treks offered by Absolute Africa.
Our guide was amazing, always smiling, incredibly well organized and efficient. Our driver was courteous and very safe. Not once during the entire 3 week trek did we ever feel like our lives were in danger. The trek was brilliantly organized and the food, prepared by our own trek members, phenomenal. We even had t-bone steaks for dinner one night, a complete surprise!!! My parent's, who are in their sixties, also enjoyed themselves immensely and were treated as equals among all the members of our group, most of whom where half their age.
Though completely new, we found the tents a bit small for 2 people and had wished they were a bit larger. Being 192 cm tall I found it difficult to stretch while lying inside without one of my extremities touching the tent walls, which at night would often become wet. Aside from an "all-or-nothing" ventilation concept in the truck, that's the only other thing we would like to see change. The rest was all fantastic!!
Overall, a phenomenal experience which we will continue in a couple of years along the remainder of the route.
Would recommend to anyone willing to live an adventurous life!!!
Kate's
The Absolute Safari review
29th March 2011: Down to earth company whose hearts really are in Africa and everything they do there. Fantastic trip, 77 days of good times - chance of a lifetime that EVERYONE should experience.
Stephanie's
The Gorilla Trek review
5th January 2011: Guide did a perfect job, sorted everything for the group. Everyday introductions what to expect of the next day, how to be behave in certain situations. Driver was great as well, drove safely and was always there to lend a hand. Been lucky, since the group was very homogene and got along very well. Loved the international experience. Countries visited were great, especially Rwanda and Uganda, what a lushy joy they are. Campsides stayed were nice, expected less hot showers or let's say I didn't expect too much showers anyways. But facilities were good. Would do it again. Actually I am thinking of doing the Namibia Nomad sometime soon. Been a pleasure to travel with Absolute.
Dorota's
A Week in Gorilla Lands review
9th August 2010: Great guides and drivers on the trip. Very few problems with anything (only one minor delay at one of eight border crossings!). The meals were great and the guides did a wonderful job with helping sort everything out. I ended up having a tent all to myself for the entire trip since it wasn't full, so that was a great little bonus. The mats were also very comfortable so I slept much better through the two months than I initially expected. Even with lions roaring half a km away! :D
For the money, I don't think this trip can be beat. Game parks and activities are very expensive anyway and when you factor in the included transport, camping, and food, this trip can be just as cheap (if not cheaper) as doing it all on your own, with almost none of the hassle or sketchy situations that you would no doubt find yourself in by going solo.
Definitely recommend going with Absolute Africa, but keep in mind this is a GROUP Overland trip. TIA is the driving philosophy behind traveling through Africa. Unrealistic expectations of having everything catered to your specifications will not work. Come prepared for that and this will be an experience of a lifetime. There are also some long days on the truck (Africa is enormous!) but Absolute provides its own mini library on each truck as well as a sound system that you can plug ipods into so the hours do pass easily enough. Plus you can look out your window at any given time and take in some amazing views.
Amazing trip.
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