I am very interested in booking this tour next year, but I would need to know how often I would have a chance to charge my equipment. I am a photographer with multiple tools (phone/drone/camera/laptop) so it would be crucial for me to have access to electricity quite often.

Our trucks have 600-watt Intelligent Power Inverters converting 24v DC to AC mains electricity (220-240v). There are several power points that take USB and/or UK style plugs. This will be sufficient for charging photographic or other standard equipment you might bring. It is sensible to also bring an international/universal adapter to charge any equipment from mains power at the campsites, as charging on the truck can only be done while driving. Remember to bring enough memory and all accessories and cables etc you might need for your equipment. Also to note is that the available power points are for the whole group to share and so extra batteries are always wise in the event you cannot always fully charge your equipment at any point.

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.

How much will this tour really cost me?

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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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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Operator: Absolute Africa
Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
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 - 8
Uganda
Uganda
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Explore Kampala
- Visit Kalinzu Forest
- Queen Elizabeth National Park visit
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on the White Nile (U$140)
- Village walks
- Bungee-jumping
- Kayaking
- Boat trips
- Quad biking
- Horse riding
- Chimpanzee trekking in Ugandan forest
- Kalinzu Forest chimpanzee trek (U$135)
Landmarks
White Nile
Lake Bujagali
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Kampala
Kalinzu Forest
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Days 9 - 13
Uganda - Rwanda
Uganda - Rwanda
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum
Optional Activities
- Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda (price from £705)
- Trek to the golden monkeys
- Orphanage visit
- Batwa (Pygmy) village visit
- Visit to Dian Fossey's grave
- Banana beer making
- Basket weaving
Landmarks
Kisoro
Virungas
Musanze
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum
Days 14 - 19
Tanzania
Tanzania
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Evening celebratory barbecue on arrival in Arusha)
Included Activities
- Visit Rusomo Falls
- Local village stay
- Game drives in the Serengeti
- Maasai village visit
- Guided game drives in Ngorongoro Crater
- Ngorongoro Crater experience
- The Serengeti experience
- The Grumeti Reserve experience
Optional Activities
- Hill walk
- Balloon safari in the Serengeti (£480)
- Morning safari Serengeti in 4x4 vehicle (min 5 people) from US$175
Landmarks
Rusomo Falls
Mwanza
Bunda
The Grumeti
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha
Days 20 - 26
Tanzania - Zanzibar Island
Tanzania - Zanzibar Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood meal on reaching the coast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Marangu visit at foot of Kilimanjaro
- Travel to Indian Ocean coast
- Seafood meal
- Spice Tour on Zanzibar Island
Optional Activities
- Walks at the base of Kilimanjaro
- Local village walk
- 4 night stay on Zanzibar Island with accommodations and transfers (£295)
- Snorkelling from U$15
- Scuba diving from U$65
- Prison Island visit with giant tortoise population
- Jozani Forest visit to see red colobus monkeys from U$40 (not including transport)
Landmarks
Kilimanjaro
Marangu
Zanzibar Island
Stone Town
Prison Island
Jozani Forest
Days 27 - 32
Dar es Salaam - Lake Malawi
Dar es Salaam - Lake Malawi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mikumi National Park visit
Optional Activities
- Water sports
- Village walk
- Wood carving lesson
Landmarks
Dar es Salaam
Mikumi National Park
Lake Malawi
Days 33 - 36
South Luangwa National Park - Lusaka
South Luangwa National Park - Lusaka
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided game drive in South Luangwa National Park
Optional Activities
- Extra game drive in South Luangwa National Park
- Game walk in South Luangwa National Park
Landmarks
South Luangwa National Park
Days 37 - 41
Harare - Great Zimbabwe Ruins - Matopos National Park - Hwange National Park
Harare - Great Zimbabwe Ruins - Matopos National Park - Hwange National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided rhino trek in Matopos National Park
- Guided game drive in Hwange National Park
Optional Activities
- Extra game drives in Hwange National Park
- Visit to rock paintings
- Visit to Cecil Rhodes' grave
- Visit to Ndebele Village
Landmarks
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Matopos National Park
Hwange National Park
Days 42 - 45
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Rainforest walk at Victoria Falls
- Bungee jump (U$168)
- Gorge swing - single jump (U$172)
- Combo deal: half day adrenaline gorge swings, zip line, flying fox (U$174)
- Flying fox
- Zip line
- White water rafting the Zambezi (U$149)
- Riverboarding
- Canoe trips
- Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi (U$60)
- Flight of the Angels - helicopter scenic flight over Victoria Falls (from U$150)
- Horse rides
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Days 46 - 51
Chobe National Park - Maun, Botswana
Chobe National Park - Maun, Botswana
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chobe National Park game cruise
Optional Activities
- Chobe National Park game drive (580 Pula)
- Okavango Delta guided mokoro safari (U$236)
- Flights over the Delta from U$625 per plane
Landmarks
Kasane
Chobe National Park
Maun
Okavango Delta
Days 52 - 60
Namibia
Namibia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bushmen visit
- Etosha National Park morning game drives
- Etosha National Park afternoon game drives
- Etosha National Park camping (2 nights)
- Africat Foundation visit
- Spitzkoppe stop
- Cape Cross Seal Colony visit
- Etosha National Park experience
Optional Activities
- Hoba meteorite visit
- Walk with warrior Bushmen
- Visit women's village
- Evening game drive in Etosha
- Walk to see ancient rock paintings
- Quad biking (890 Namibian $)
- Sandboarding (600 Namibian $)
- Go-karts
- Tandem sky dive in Swakopmund (5750 Namibian $)
- Desert tours
- Township tour (900 Namibian $)
- Seal and dolphin cruise
- Open sea fishing (2200 Namibian $)
- Horse riding
Landmarks
Rundu
Etosha National Park
Africat Foundation
Spitzkoppe
Cape Cross Seal Colony
Swakopmund
Days 61 - 68
Namibia - South Africa
Namibia - South Africa
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sossusvlei visit
- Namib Naukluft National Park visit
- Fish River Canyon visit
- Ai Ais stay
- Orange River camp experience
Optional Activities
- Guided walk on the dunes
- Canoeing
- Wine tour in Stellenbosch (1980 Rand)
Landmarks
Sossusvlei
Namib Naukluft National Park
Fish River Canyon
Ai Ais
Orange River
Stellenbosch
Cape Town

Landmarks
White Nile
Lake Bujagali
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Kampala
Kalinzu Forest
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Landmarks
Kisoro
Virungas
Musanze
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum

Landmarks
Rusomo Falls
Mwanza
Bunda
The Grumeti
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha

Landmarks
Kilimanjaro
Marangu
Zanzibar Island
Stone Town
Prison Island
Jozani Forest

Landmarks
Dar es Salaam
Mikumi National Park
Lake Malawi

Landmarks
South Luangwa National Park

Landmarks
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Matopos National Park
Hwange National Park

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

Landmarks
Kasane
Chobe National Park
Maun
Okavango Delta

Landmarks
Rundu
Etosha National Park
Africat Foundation
Spitzkoppe
Cape Cross Seal Colony
Swakopmund

Landmarks
Sossusvlei
Namib Naukluft National Park
Fish River Canyon
Ai Ais
Orange River
Stellenbosch
Cape Town

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Natalie5.0•May 2026
The most memorable trip I've ever taken in my life. Do the whole 77 days, even if you've never camped before.
Lisa5.0•March 2026
We did the Absolute 11 week safari from Nairobi to Cape Town and it was the most amazing experience. The itinerary...
We did the Absolute 11 week safari from Nairobi to Cape Town and it was the most amazing experience. The itinerary exceeded all our expectations. It is jam packed adventure everyday! Yes, there are very long days on the road but the scenery certainly helps to make it enjoyable. The staff were professional and would bend over backwards to ensure everyone was getting the most out of their experience. The tour is excellent value for money and we enjoyed the group cooking and duties which enables it to remain affordable. Africa is incredible, it gets into your soul and the memories and friendships created will last a lifetime.Show more
Ken5.0•March 2026
We had two guides, Peter and Rimson. Both were extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

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Asked on December 1st, 2023
I am very interested in booking this tour next year, but I would need to know how often I would have a chance to charge my equipment. I am a photographer with multiple tools (phone/drone/camera/laptop) so it would be crucial for me to have access to electricity quite often.
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- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written December 2023
  Our trucks have 600-watt Intelligent Power Inverters converting 24v DC to AC mains electricity (220-240v). There are several power points that take USB and/or UK style plugs. This will be sufficient for charging photographic or other standard equipment you might bring. It is sensible to also bring an international/universal adapter to charge any equipment from mains power at the campsites, as charging on the truck can only be done while driving. Remember to bring enough memory and all accessories and cables etc you might need for your equipment. Also to note is that the available power points are for the whole group to share and so extra batteries are always wise in the event you cannot always fully charge your equipment at any point.
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Lori
Asked on February 19th, 2016
When is the best time to view the migration?
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- 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.
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Philip
Asked on February 15th, 2016
How much will this tour really cost me?
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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Elaine
Asked on February 15th, 2016
What is the local payment?
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- 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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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana.Malawi.Namibia.Rwanda.South Africa.Tanzania.Uganda.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- Cholera - Recommended for Malawi.Namibia.Rwanda.South Africa.Tanzania.Uganda.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda.Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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