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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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

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    I had the most fantastic trip travelling with Absolute Africa. Jo was our guide and Steve our driver. They were...
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    The most memorable trip I've ever taken in my life. Do the whole 77 days, even if you've never camped before.
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    We had two guides, Peter and Rimson. Both were extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

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    Cheryl

    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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    How much will this tour really cost me?

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    • 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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    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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