I'm interested in this tour. But as I am 65 I would like to inquire about single room/tent with ensuite bathroom options

We are usually able to provide a single tent on request and at no extra cost. There are no en-suite bathroom option as the majority of the tour is camping and so there are shared bathroom facilities for all the group to use at each campsite. On the Wildlife and Spice Island tour there is a 4 night optional excursion to Zanzibar Island during the last four days of the tour itinerary. If you wish to have a single room here with bathroom then you can pay the upgrade fee for this. The standard price is £265 and the upgrade is £150 so this would be a total of £415 GBP and includes 4 nights B&B single room accommodation, transfers with the group on the island, the fast ferry from Dar to Zanzibar, and a spice tour.

Would I be eligible for a refund if I book a tour but do not manage to get a visa?

Is there any possibility of reservations? Also may I ask if based on your experience, there is a chance that the tour get booked out by the end of September? What equipment should we bring along for camping?

When is the best time to view the migration?

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.

What is the local payment?

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.

How much will this tour really cost?

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…

I am currently comparing the tours "Wildlife & Spice Island" and "Gorillas to Zanzibar". Can you please help me find out the differences?

The biggest difference between the two trips is that the Wildlife and Spice safari travels from Rwanda into Tanzania and visit lake Victoria and the Grumeti reserve which the gorillas to Zanzibar does not do. Also in this trip the Serengeti and Ngorongoro trip is included while on the gorillas to zanzibar trip this is an optional extra.

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Everything was as described, and organised perfectly. We camped in amazing places, some next to National Parks.
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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
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 - 2
Kenya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Giraffe Park
- Visit to Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage
- Rift Valley viewing
- Maasai village visit with bush walk
Landmarks
Giraffe Park
Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage
Rift Valley
Maasai Village
Days 3 - 6
Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided game drives in Masai Mara in small safari vehicles
- Lake Naivasha
Optional Activities
- Balloon safari in the Masai Mara (£450)
- Afternoon tea at Elsamere
- Cycling safari in Hell's Gate National Park (US$55)
- Guided walk to Crater Lake Sanctuary
- Hippo boat cruise on Lake Naivasha (US$30)
Landmarks
Masai Mara
Lake Naivasha
Elsamere
Hell's Gate National Park
Crater Lake
Days 7 - 9
Nakuru - Eldoret
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park in small safari vehicles
- Lake Nakuru
Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Eldoret
Days 10 - 12
Jinja
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- White Nile
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on the White Nile (US$140)
- Bungee jump
- Kayaking
- Boat trips and cruises including fishing trips
- Stand-up paddleboards (SUPs)
- Visit a local school
- Quad biking (2 hrs, from US$55)
- Horse riding
- Mountain biking
Landmarks
Jinja
White Nile
Bujagali
Days 13 - 16
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Kampala - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Kampala
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kazinga Channel game cruise
Optional Activities
- Boat ride
Landmarks
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Kampala
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kazinga Channel
Days 17 - 20
Kalinzu - Kisoro - Virungas - Musanze
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Chimpanzee trekking in Ugandan forest (Kalinzu Forest Trek, US$135)
- Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda (from £705)
- Golden monkey trek (from US$100, not including transfers)
- Orphanage visit
- Batwa (Pygmy) village visit
- Coffee tour
- Lake Mutande
- Trek to Dian Fossey's gravesite (from US$100, not including transfers)
- Banana beer making
- Basket weaving
Landmarks
Kalinzu
Kisoro
Virungas
Musanze
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Lake Mutande
Dian Fossey's gravesite
Days 21 - 22
Kigali
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kigali - Genocide Memorial and Museum
Optional Activities
- Nyamata Church Memorial
Landmarks
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Nyamata Church Memorial
Days 23 - 25
Rusomo Falls - Mwanza - Bunda
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rusomo Falls
Optional Activities
- Hill walk
Landmarks
Rusomo Falls
Mwanza
Bunda
Lake Victoria
Days 26 - 28
Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Evening celebratory barbecue on arrival in Arusha)
Included Activities
- The Grumeti Game Reserve
- Game drives in the Serengeti in large overland truck with elevated all-round viewing windows
- Maasai village visit
- Guided game drives in Ngorongoro Crater in smaller safari vehicles
- Evening celebratory barbecue in Arusha
Optional Activities
- Balloon safari in the Serengeti (£480)
Landmarks
Grumeti Game Reserve
Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha
Days 29 - 35
Marangu - Kilimanjaro - Indian Ocean Coast - Zanzibar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood meal on reaching the coast)
Included Activities
- Marangu at the foot of Kilimanjaro
- Indian Ocean coast
- Seafood meal and preparations for Zanzibar Island
- Zanzibar Island accommodation arrangements (4 nights optional, from £265 with one-way ferry and spice tour)
Optional Activities
- Four-night stay on Zanzibar Island (from £265 including one-way ferry and spice tour)
- Return ferry to Zanzibar (add £35)
- Snorkelling from Zanzibar (from US$15)
- Scuba diving from Zanzibar (from US$65)
- Scuba diving PADI course (US$499)
- Prison Island with giant tortoise (from US$35)
- Day excursion to Jozani Forest and red colobus monkeys (US$40)
- Spice tour on Zanzibar (included with Zanzibar package)
Landmarks
Marangu
Mount Kilimanjaro
Zanzibar Island
Stone Town
Prison Island
Jozani Forest

Landmarks
Giraffe Park
Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage
Rift Valley
Maasai Village

Landmarks
Masai Mara
Lake Naivasha
Elsamere
Hell's Gate National Park
Crater Lake

Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Eldoret

Landmarks
Jinja
White Nile
Bujagali

Landmarks
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Kampala
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kazinga Channel

Landmarks
Kalinzu
Kisoro
Virungas
Musanze
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Lake Mutande
Dian Fossey's gravesite

Landmarks
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Nyamata Church Memorial

Landmarks
Rusomo Falls
Mwanza
Bunda
Lake Victoria

Landmarks
Grumeti Game Reserve
Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha

Landmarks
Marangu
Mount Kilimanjaro
Zanzibar Island
Stone Town
Prison Island
Jozani Forest

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4.5

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Transport
4.3
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.5

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Susan
August 1st, 2017
Fantastic trip! Everything was as described, and organised perfectly by Manache our leader, and Steve our driver. We...
Fantastic trip! Everything was as described, and organised perfectly by Manache our leader, and Steve our driver. We camped in amazing places, some next to National Parks or on beaches, some with swimming pools. On Zanzibar accommodation was perfect right on the beach. We saw all the animals you could hope for, including the gorillas and chimpanzees, Of course there were long dusty drives but you are in Africa. There was always plenty of food for us to cook and we enjoyed the meals cooked by the teams with Nash's guidance. I wish I had booked the 73 day Absolute Safari! I will be back to do the second half!Show more
Traveled in June 2017
Reply from: Absolute Africa
Thanks Susan for your review! It's great to hear you had such an enjoyable time and we look forward to having you come back and explore more of this wonderful continent with us!
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Katharina
December 16th, 2014
Great experience, meals were awesome, guide and driver were great, accomodations were ok...overall I would totally...
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Traveled in February 2014
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are glad you enjoyed your trip!
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sarah
December 6th, 2014
This tour was absolutely fantastic, made all the more better by our guide Aly and driver Steve. Had a total ball...
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Traveled in June 2014
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Thank you so much for your review, we're glad you had a great time!
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Samantha
September 4th, 2014
This was my first overlanding camping experience and I was particularly nervous. However, our guide was absolutely...
This was my first overlanding camping experience and I was particularly nervous. However, our guide was absolutely fantastic from the word go and set about giving us a tutorial on how to put up our tent which was surprisingly easy! The route was fantastic and all of the National Park fees were included in the cost of what was paid in advance. This worked really well as it meant extra activities could be added on but never felt mandatory. Our guide was also fantastic at suggesting which activities might be better to do elsewhere on the tour than others. Our driver was also great making the long driving days as comfortable and quick as possible. The things I experienced on this tour were truly 'once in a lifetime' and I cannot recommend it enough!!Show more
Traveled in June 2014
Reply from: Absolute Africa
We're so pleased to hear you had a wonderful trip and that you soon overcame your nerves. I will pass on your kind words to our crew in Africa, they do a fantastic job out there. Thank you for taking the time to write this, we really appreciate it, and who knows, we might just see you back in Africa again soon! The Team @ Absolute Africa
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Janet
Asked on April 20th, 2024
I'm interested in this tour. But as I am 65 I would like to inquire about single room/tent with ensuite bathroom options
Accommodation
Age Range
Single supplement
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written April 2024
  We are usually able to provide a single tent on request and at no extra cost. There are no en-suite bathroom option as the majority of the tour is camping and so there are shared bathroom facilities for all the group to use at each campsite. On the Wildlife and Spice Island tour there is a 4 night optional excursion to Zanzibar Island during the last four days of the tour itinerary. If you wish to have a single room here with bathroom then you can pay the upgrade fee for this. The standard price is £265 and the upgrade is £150 so this would be a total of £415 GBP and includes 4 nights B&B single room accommodation, transfers with the group on the island, the fast ferry from Dar to Zanzibar, and a spice tour.
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Annie
Asked on August 29th, 2023
Would I be eligible for a refund if I book a tour but do not manage to get a visa?
Payments
Visa
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  Annie
  Traveler•Written August 2023
  Is there any possibility of reservations? Also may I ask if based on your experience, there is a chance that the tour get booked out by the end of September? What equipment should we bring along for camping?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written August 2023
  The truck is only half full at this stage and so there are still over 10 seats available on the October tour. You will need to bring a sleeping bag, medical kit, cutlery, a bowl/plate and cup/mug. We provide tents and sleeping mats.
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Carole
Asked on February 19th, 2016
When is the best time to view the migration?
Other
- 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.
J
Jeremy
Asked on February 15th, 2016
What is the local payment?
Other
- 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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Scott
Asked on February 15th, 2016
How much will this tour really cost?
Price / Availability
- 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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Diane
Asked on January 1st, 2016
I am currently comparing the tours "Wildlife & Spice Island" and "Gorillas to Zanzibar". Can you please help me find out the differences?
Other
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2016
  The biggest difference between the two trips is that the Wildlife and Spice safari travels from Rwanda into Tanzania and visit lake Victoria and the Grumeti reserve which the gorillas to Zanzibar does not do. Also in this trip the Serengeti and Ngorongoro trip is included while on the gorillas to zanzibar trip this is an optional extra.

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Kenya

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Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha

Included Activities

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Nakuru - Eldoret

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Jinja

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Kampala - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kalinzu - Kisoro - Virungas - Musanze

Optional Activities

Kigali

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Rusomo Falls - Mwanza - Bunda

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Marangu - Kilimanjaro - Indian Ocean Coast - Zanzibar

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