i am interested in doing the gorilla walk. is this something you offer? How much would it be if you do?

We do offer a Gorilla Trek on this tour. This is an optional activity and the permit for this is currently priced at £705 GBP.

Which airports do I need to fly into and out of?

For the Taste of Africa trip, the closest international airport to Jinja (where this tour starts) is Entebbe in Uganda. At the end of this tour, you will find it most convinient to fly out of either Zanzibar Island or Dar Es Salaam, both of which are international airports.

A few questions about the last part of the tour. Does that mean that you have the choice to end the tour at Dar Es Salaam? What activities are included on day 22? Is the ferry to Zanzibar included regardless of whether you buy the optional extra or not?

Yes there is the option to end the tour in Dar es Salaam. On day 22 the tour gets into Dar es Salaam, this is a travel day, no activities are included. Usually the truck gets in some time in the afternoon and that night we camp at the beach close to the city. The next day those who have chosen to join the excursion then travel to the island. The ferry to zanzibar is not included, but if you would like to make your own arrangements on Zanzibar then we can also book just the one way ferry for you. You would then travel with the group to the island and do your own thing from there. The cost for the one way ferry is GBP 35. You can let us know this when you book the tour and payment is made directly to us at Absolute Africa.

Where can I find more current reviews for this trip

We run over 40 tours and the shorter tours are components of our longer routes which run between east and southern Africa. If there are not so many reviews, or no recent reviews, specifically for the Face of Africa, it may be worth looking at the other tours we offer on Tour Radar as there are much more recent reviews on many of these that I think might help. We also have a Facebook page with some more reviews too which you might want to check out.

is everything included apart from flights there and back

With all overland tours, such as the Taste of Africa, there are several areas you will want to consider when budgeting. A typical budget for this tour would be as follows: The price of the safari: £1,350 and The Local Payment payable on Day One to your trip leader: 550 USD. These costs together cover all the items listed under "What's Included" on the trip page. Spending money: 545 - 650 USD. Optional Excursions: 220 - 500 USD. Visas: 100 - 200 USD depending on nationality. Apart from the above costs remember you also then need to budget for the following: • Airfares • Insurance • Vaccinations • Pre and Post Safari Costs • Personal equipment like a sleeping bag and small personal medical kit.

Is there any possibility on that trip to have an alternative accommodation instead of camping? Like a modest cottage or similar? For me no problem camping, but she would prefer to have a 'real bed'.

All our tours are mainly camping with the occasional dorm stay, on this tour we stay in dorms at the gorillas but everywhere else it's camping. It is possible to upgrade to a room at most of the campsites, but at one or two there is only the camping option. It is not possible to prebook rooms, this would need to be done on the spot at each campsite and is subject to availability. Upgrades cost anywhere from U$5 to U$100 per night depending on the campsite and type of room, on average it is about U$20 to upgrade.

What are the optional excursions?

The tour operator has advised that additional optional excursions available for this tour are on a request basis and can be organised once on the tour.

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.

Is there a hotel list available?

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.

What are the inclusions of the tour?

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.

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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
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 28
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Days 1 - 3
Jinja
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Whitewater rafting on the White Nile
- Bungee jump
- Kayaking
- Boat trips and cruises
- Fishing trips
- Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)
- Visit a local school
- Quad biking
- Horse riding
- Mountain biking
Landmarks
White Nile
Bujagali
Days 4 - 7
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Kampala - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Explore craft markets in Kampala
- Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kazinga Channel game cruise
Optional Activities
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest - U$50
Landmarks
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kazinga Channel
Kalinzu Forest
Days 8 - 13
Kisoro - Virungas - Kigali
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial
Optional Activities
- Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda - price from £670 to £700
- Golden Monkeys trek - from U$90 (not including transfer cost)
- Orphanage and preschool visit
- Batwa (Pygmy) village visit
- Coffee tour
- Visit to Dian Fossey's grave - from U$100 (not including transfer cost)
- Banana beer making
- Basket weaving
- Lake Mutande visit
Landmarks
Virunga Mountains
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Lake Mutande
Dian Fossey's grave
Days 14 - 16
Bunda
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hill walk
Landmarks
Lake Victoria
Days 17 - 19
Arusha
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Evening celebratory barbecue)
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drives in Serengeti
- Morning game drives in Serengeti
- Visit to Maasai village
- Morning game drives in Ngorongoro Crater
- Evening celebratory barbecue
Optional Activities
- Balloon safari
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Grumeti Game Reserve
Days 20 - 22
Zanzibar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood meal at camp by the Indian Ocean)
Included Activities
- Seafood meal at camp by the Indian Ocean
Optional Activities
- Kilimanjaro day hike
- Marangu day tour
Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Marangu
Days 23 - 26
Zanzibar Island
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stay on Zanzibar Island with accommodation
- Spice tour
- Snorkelling on Zanzibar's coral reefs
- Scuba diving on Zanzibar's coral reefs
- Visit to Prison Island with giant tortoises
- Visit to Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys
- One way ferry to Dar es Salaam
Landmarks
Stone Town
Prison Island
Jozani Forest
Zanzibar Island

Landmarks
White Nile
Bujagali

Landmarks
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kazinga Channel
Kalinzu Forest

Landmarks
Virunga Mountains
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Lake Mutande
Dian Fossey's grave

Landmarks
Lake Victoria

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Grumeti Game Reserve

Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Marangu

Landmarks
Stone Town
Prison Island
Jozani Forest
Zanzibar Island

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4.8

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.5
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.5

Barry
November 26th, 2025
5
It’s been one week since I left the group who are heading to Cape Town. And I wanted to share why I thought it was so...
It’s been one week since I left the group who are heading to Cape Town. And I wanted to share why I thought it was so good. The company itself were in good communication with me and so I felt positive based on previous reviews and speaking to them. The guide we had was fantastic. As was the driver. Wycliffe and Steve were very popular, so helpful, knew their shit, made us feel very safe and relaxed and were a joy to have around. Excellent staff. Excellent company and would highly recommend. I joined in Jinja, and had three weeks. Waking up to the sounds of nature all around you every morning helps you feel connected to nature and it’s such a lovely way of waking up. The sounds and smells of the African bush. Sometimes it was the sounds of goats, birds, lots of birds, call to prayer, rain, daily living, the breakfast being cooked, laughter of some of the group. All these sounds were a lovely alarm clock. Every day was different. Looking at beautiful country side from the truck, seeing beautiful people living their lives. All this amongst a connection with the fellow people on the bus. Learning about their lives, interests and experiences. I liked to understand Why we all chose to be on this trip and how we were all experiencing it. On our group people always helped each other, like setting up tents, cooking, offering me a snack, some suncream, sharing things. I felt we looked out for each other. So there was a connection to Nature, to people, good conversations, lovely shared experiences and the once in a lifetime sights. Having a coffee with a lion eating a zebra in Ngorogoro crater was a morning !! Overall the trip was perfect, and left me feeling grateful, emotional and happy. Shout out to Maddie, Matt, Ivo, Eva, Frank, Nikita, Martin, Orla. ???Show more
Traveled in November 2025
Reply from: Absolute Africa
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your detailed review Barry :) We are glad to hear you’ve enjoyed your time in Africa so much and don’t hesitate to get in touch in the future if you’d like to explore further south!
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Maryann
December 12th, 2014
4.5
was an amazing trip!!! wouldnt have changed a thing!
Traveled in February 2014
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Thanks for leaving a review, we're glad you enjoyed your trip!
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Amanda
Asked on February 1st, 2026
i am interested in doing the gorilla walk. is this something you offer? How much would it be if you do?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2026
  We do offer a Gorilla Trek on this tour. This is an optional activity and the permit for this is currently priced at £705 GBP.
M
Monique
Asked on January 12th, 2025
Which airports do I need to fly into and out of?
Flights / Transfers
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2025
  For the Taste of Africa trip, the closest international airport to Jinja (where this tour starts) is Entebbe in Uganda. At the end of this tour, you will find it most convinient to fly out of either Zanzibar Island or Dar Es Salaam, both of which are international airports.
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Erin
Asked on January 10th, 2025
A few questions about the last part of the tour. Does that mean that you have the choice to end the tour at Dar Es Salaam? What activities are included on day 22? Is the ferry to Zanzibar included regardless of whether you buy the optional extra or not?
Tour Details
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- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes there is the option to end the tour in Dar es Salaam. On day 22 the tour gets into Dar es Salaam, this is a travel day, no activities are included. Usually the truck gets in some time in the afternoon and that night we camp at the beach close to the city. The next day those who have chosen to join the excursion then travel to the island. The ferry to zanzibar is not included, but if you would like to make your own arrangements on Zanzibar then we can also book just the one way ferry for you. You would then travel with the group to the island and do your own thing from there. The cost for the one way ferry is GBP 35. You can let us know this when you book the tour and payment is made directly to us at Absolute Africa.
L
Luis
Asked on July 9th, 2024
Where can I find more current reviews for this trip
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written July 2024
  We run over 40 tours and the shorter tours are components of our longer routes which run between east and southern Africa. If there are not so many reviews, or no recent reviews, specifically for the Face of Africa, it may be worth looking at the other tours we offer on Tour Radar as there are much more recent reviews on many of these that I think might help. We also have a Facebook page with some more reviews too which you might want to check out.
S
Steven
Asked on January 8th, 2023
is everything included apart from flights there and back
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2023
  With all overland tours, such as the Taste of Africa, there are several areas you will want to consider when budgeting. A typical budget for this tour would be as follows: The price of the safari: £1,350 and The Local Payment payable on Day One to your trip leader: 550 USD. These costs together cover all the items listed under "What's Included" on the trip page. Spending money: 545 - 650 USD. Optional Excursions: 220 - 500 USD. Visas: 100 - 200 USD depending on nationality. Apart from the above costs remember you also then need to budget for the following: • Airfares • Insurance • Vaccinations • Pre and Post Safari Costs • Personal equipment like a sleeping bag and small personal medical kit.
C
Carolyn
Asked on April 14th, 2022
Is there any possibility on that trip to have an alternative accommodation instead of camping? Like a modest cottage or similar? For me no problem camping, but she would prefer to have a 'real bed'.
Accommodation
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written April 2022
  All our tours are mainly camping with the occasional dorm stay, on this tour we stay in dorms at the gorillas but everywhere else it's camping. It is possible to upgrade to a room at most of the campsites, but at one or two there is only the camping option. It is not possible to prebook rooms, this would need to be done on the spot at each campsite and is subject to availability. Upgrades cost anywhere from U$5 to U$100 per night depending on the campsite and type of room, on average it is about U$20 to upgrade.
C
Carol
Asked on March 7th, 2019
What are the optional excursions?
Tour Details
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written March 2019
  The tour operator has advised that additional optional excursions available for this tour are on a request basis and can be organised once on the tour.
E
Esther
Asked on March 7th, 2019
Do I need a visa?
Visa
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written 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.
C
Carol
Asked on March 7th, 2019
Is there a hotel list available?
Accommodation
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written 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.
J
Jessica
Asked on March 7th, 2019
What are the inclusions of the tour?
Tour Details
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written 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.

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- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Rwanda.Tanzania.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 and Uganda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Taste of Africa

Itinerary

Jinja

Optional Activities

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Kampala - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kisoro - Virungas - Kigali

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bunda

Optional Activities

Arusha

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Zanzibar

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Zanzibar Island

Optional Activities

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