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Flight of the Flamingos

58 days
From Johannesburg to Nairobi
4.8
2 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
Overland Truck
Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
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

  1. Days 1 - 3

    Kruger National Park - Blyde River Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Game drives in Kruger National Park in large overland vehicle with elevated windows
    • Visit to Blyde River Canyon

    Optional Activities

    • Soweto tour (arrive day prior)
    • Apartheid Museum
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Blyde River Canyon
    Soweto
    Apartheid Museum
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  2. Days 4 - 8

    Elephant Sands - Chobe National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Khama Rhino Reserve
    • Stay at Elephant Sands Camp
    • Game cruise in Chobe National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Rhino trek
    • Night game drives in Khama Reserve
    • Game drive in Chobe National Park (580 Pula)
    Landmarks
    Khama Rhino Reserve
    Elephant Sands Camp
    Chobe National Park
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  3. Days 9 - 12

    Painted Dog Conservation Centre - Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided game drives in Hwange National Park in smaller safari vehicles
    • Visit to Painted Dog Conservation Centre
    • Visit to Victoria Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Second game drive in Hwange National Park
    • Horse rides
    • White water rafting (U$140)
    • Canoeing
    • Flight of the Angels scenic flights (U$150)
    • Bungee jump (U$168)
    • Gorge swing - 1 jump (U$172)
    • Combo deal half day adrenaline gorge swings, zip line, flying fox (U$174)
    • Rap jump
    • Flying fox
    • Sunset cruise (U$55)
    • Entrance to Victoria Falls National Park (U$50)
    Landmarks
    Hwange National Park
    Painted Dog Conservation Centre
    Victoria Falls
  4. Days 13 - 16

    Chipata - South Luangwa National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lusaka
    • Visit to Chipata
    • Guided game drive in South Luangwa National Park in smaller safari vehicles

    Optional Activities

    • Evening game drive in South Luangwa National Park
    Landmarks
    Lusaka
    Chipata
    South Luangwa National Park
  5. Days 17 - 20

    Lake Malawi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stay at Lake Malawi Beach Camp
    • Village visits
    • Traditional meal
    • Curio markets

    Optional Activities

    • Water sports
    • School visit
    Landmarks
    Lake Malawi
  6. Days 21 - 23

    Iringa - Baobab Valley - Mikumi National Park - Dar es Salaam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Southern Rift Valley mountains
    • Camping at The Farmhouse at Iringa
    • Visit to Baobab Valley
    • Visit to Mikumi National Park
    • Arrival at Dar es Salaam or Bagamoyo on the Indian Ocean coast
    Landmarks
    Baobab Valley
    Mikumi National Park
    Dar es Salaam
    Bagamoyo
  7. Days 24 - 27

    Zanzibar Island

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for optional Zanzibar Island visit (4 nights accommodation available £295, includes return ferry)
    • 3 nights beach accommodation on Zanzibar's best beaches
    • 1 night accommodation in Stone Town
    • Spice tour
    • Transfers
    • Snorkelling (from U$15)
    • Scuba diving (from U$65)
    • Prison Island visit - giant tortoise population
    • Jozani Forest visit - red colobus monkeys (U$40, not including transfers)
    Landmarks
    Zanzibar Island
    Stone Town
    Prison Island
    Jozani Forest
  8. Days 28 - 32

    Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti - Lake Victoria

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Arusha
    • Guided game drive in Ngorongoro Crater in smaller safari vehicles
    • Visit to Maasai village
    • Game drives in Serengeti in large overland truck with elevated windows
    • Camping in centre of Serengeti
    • Transit game drive through Grumeti Reserve
    • Visit to Bunda
    • Arrival at Lake Victoria

    Optional Activities

    • Ballooning in Serengeti (from US$175)
    • Hill walk
    • Morning safari Serengeti in 4x4 vehicle (min 5 people, from US$175)
    Landmarks
    Arusha
    Ngorongoro Crater
    Serengeti National Park
    Grumeti Reserve
    Bunda
    Lake Victoria
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  9. Days 33 - 35

    Nyakhanzi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mwanza
    • Stop over at Nyakhanzi village
    Landmarks
    Mwanza
    Nyakhanzi
  10. Days 36 - 38

    Kigali - Ruhengeri

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Rusomo Falls
    • Visit to Kigali
    • Visit to Genocide Memorial and Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Golden monkey trek
    • Visit to Dian Fossey's grave
    Landmarks
    Rusomo Falls
    Kigali
    Genocide Memorial and Museum
    Ruhengeri
  11. Days 39 - 41

    Kisoro - Kalinzu Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    • Golden monkey trek
    • Orphanage visit
    • Batwa (Pygmy) village visit
    • Coffee tour
    • Lake Mutande visit
    Landmarks
    Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    Kalinzu Forest
    Lake Mutande
    Virunga Mountains
  12. Days 42 - 45

    Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kampala - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Queen Elizabeth National Park visit
    • Ziwa rhino sanctuary visit

    Optional Activities

    • Chimpanzee trek
    Landmarks
    Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  13. Days 46 - 48

    Jinja - Lake Bujagali

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • White water rafting
    • Village walks
    • Bungee jumping
    • Kayaking
    • Boat trips
    • Quad biking
    • Horse riding
    Landmarks
    Lake Bujagali
    White Nile River
  14. Days 49 - 51

    Nakuru - Nakuru National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Eldoret
    • Visit to Nakuru
    • Guided game drive in Nakuru National Park in smaller safari vehicles
    Landmarks
    Eldoret
    Nakuru
    Nakuru National Park
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  15. Days 52 - 54

    Maasai Village - Loita Hills

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lake Naivasha
    • Hippo cruise (U$30)
    • Maasai village stay at Loita Hills
    • Guided bushwalk

    Optional Activities

    • Elsamere for afternoon tea
    • Cycling in Hell's Gate National Park (U$55)
    • Guided walk to Green Crater Lake
    Landmarks
    Lake Naivasha
    Elsamere
    Hell's Gate National Park
    Green Crater Lake
    Loita Hills
  16. Days 55 - 58

    Nairobi - Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage - Giraffe Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided game drives in Masai Mara in smaller safari vehicles (afternoon and morning)
    • Visit to Nairobi
    • Visit to Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage
    • Visit to The Giraffe Park

    Optional Activities

    • Balloon safari
    • Night out at a Nairobi restaurant
    Landmarks
    Masai Mara
    Nairobi
    Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage
    The Giraffe Park
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  • Flight of the Flamingos reviewer 1
    March 11th, 2015
    As an older couple we were taken care of very well,on what is usually a young person's trip.We had also trainee guide...
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    Traveled in January 2015
    Reply from: Absolute Africa
    Thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your time on tour with us and woud reccommend us as a company. We hope your husbands finger is healing nicely.
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  • Flight of the Flamingos reviewer 2
    December 4th, 2014
    Great company, great route, amazing guides and excellent value for money (better than any other your company in...
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    Traveled in October 2014
    Reply from: Absolute Africa
    Thank you for the review, it's great to hear you enjoyed your trip!
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    Irene

    Asked on May 1st, 2016

    What is the local payment for?

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    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten May 2016

      The local payment is a separate payment from the initial price you pay before you leave.

      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 some 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. You will find our tour prices are some of the most affordable in the market.

      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 book.

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    Elaine

    Asked on February 19th, 2016

    When is the best time to view the migration?

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    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten 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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    Laura

    Asked on February 17th, 2016

    Is the 3 day Zanzibar trip included in this trip cost, if its optional then, how much is it ? Please clarify.

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    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten February 2016

      Zanzibar isn't included. Its a four night/five day stay now costing £180 including the return ferry, four nights B&B, and transfers on the island including a spice tour so good value, and everyone does usually select this option.

      Of the highlights, what is included is the following:
      • Masai Mara
      • Ngorongoro Crater
      • The Serengeti National Park
      • South Luangwa National Park
      • Hwange National Park
      • Chobe National Park - game cruise
      • Lake Nakuru

      Otherwise the other main excursions can be seen in the optional excursion list. :)

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    Shelley

    Asked on February 15th, 2016

    How much will this tour really cost me?

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    • Absolute AfricaOperatorWritten 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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