Can you accommodate a group of 5 (2 adults and 3 children aged 9, 12, and 15) for the tour?

Unfortunately our trips are not suited for younger children. Health and Safety issues can be of concern and the conditions can prove rough for a child living on the truck and in fairly basic campsites day to day. The routines are quite demanding and the pace not geared with the flexibility needed to cope with the specific needs of children. Do bear in mind that our groups are usually in their twenties and thirties as well so we can keep late nights, then be up early at times. We do offer a few short tours in Kenya for children over the age of 12, so if in the future you did want to look into these, please do let us know.

Is the 'local payment' due for the gorilla treking permit or what is this fee for?

The Local Payment is the second part of your total tour price and is paid in USD cash to your tour leader on day one of the trip. It covers all inclusions on the tour. This payment helps cover costs paid to local businesses along the route. The Gorilla Permit is a separate, optional payment currently priced at £705 GBP.

Is this package including mountain gorilla trekking? Which day will we meet with mountain gorillas?

Gorilla trekking is on 9th December. You need to purchase a gorilla permit, currently priced at £690 GBP, which may change before invoice.

Are gorilla permits available for these dates? Can we include the chimpanzee trek in the tour?

Gorilla permits are held for all tour departures. We send out invoices around 4 months prior to departure. The chimpanzee trek is an optional activity in Kalinzu Forest in Uganda, costing 50 USD and payable once in Africa if you decide to do this excursion.

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 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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Gorillas to Zanzibar

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The tour is awesome. If you're looking to hit the highlights of East Africa, including seeing the gorillas in Uganda, the Masai mara, the Serengeti, then this is a great trip to do.
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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
Kigali
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Genocide Memorial and Museum
Landmarks
Genocide Memorial and Museum
Days 3 - 5
Kisoro
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Mountain gorilla trek
- Visit to Dian Fossey's grave
- Banana beer making
- Basket making
- Lake Mutande visit
- Coffee tour
- Visit to Batwa (Pygmy) village
Landmarks
Dian Fossey's Grave
Lake Mutande
Day 6
Kalinzu Forest
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Chimpanzee trek
Landmarks
Kalinzu Forest
Days 7 - 10
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Equator - Kampala - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Queen Elizabeth National Park visit
- Kazinga Channel cruise
- Hippo cruise
- Equator stop
- Local craft markets visit
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary visit
Optional Activities
- Boat ride
Landmarks
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kazinga Channel
Equator
Kampala
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Days 11 - 13
White Nile - Lake Bujagali
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time in Jinja
Optional Activities
- Whitewater rafting
- Village walk
- Bungee jumping
- Kayaking
- Visit a local school
- Quad biking
- Horse riding
- Sunset cruise on Lake Victoria
Landmarks
White Nile
Lake Bujagali
Lake Victoria
Days 14 - 16
Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Nakuru National Park visit
Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Days 17 - 19
Loita Hills Masai Village
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orphanage visit
- Lake Naivasha visit
Optional Activities
- Cycling safari in Hell's Gate National Park
- Guided walk to Green Crater Lake
- Afternoon tea at Elsamere
- Balloon safari
Landmarks
Lake Naivasha
Hell's Gate National Park
Green Crater Lake
Elsamere
Days 20 - 23
Nairobi - Giraffe Park - Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided game drives in Masai Mara
- The Giraffe Park visit
- Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage visit
- Contribution to final group meal
Optional Activities
- Contribution to a night out in a Nairobi restaurant
Landmarks
Masai Mara National Reserve
The Giraffe Park
Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage
Day 24
Nairobi to Arusha
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks
Mount Meru
Days 25 - 27
Serengeti - Ngorongoro
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Evening celebratory barbecue)
Included Activities
- Evening celebratory barbecue
Optional Activities
- Afternoon and morning game drives in Serengeti National Park
- Afternoon transit drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Morning game drives in Ngorongoro Crater
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Crater
Days 28 - 30
Mount Kilimanjaro - Zanzibar Preparations
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood barbecue at camp by the Indian Ocean)
Included Activities
- Seafood barbecue at camp by the Indian Ocean
Optional Activities
- Kilimanjaro day hike
- Marangu day tour
Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Days 31 - 34
Zanzibar Island
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling on Zanzibar's coral reefs
- Scuba diving on Zanzibar's coral reefs
- Visit to Prison Island for giant tortoise viewing
- Jozani Forest visit to see red colobus monkeys
- Spice tour on Zanzibar Island
- Extended beach break accommodations
Landmarks
Stone Town
Prison Island
Jozani Forest

Landmarks
Genocide Memorial and Museum

Landmarks
Dian Fossey's Grave
Lake Mutande

Landmarks
Kalinzu Forest

Landmarks
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kazinga Channel
Equator
Kampala
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Landmarks
White Nile
Lake Bujagali
Lake Victoria

Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park

Landmarks
Lake Naivasha
Hell's Gate National Park
Green Crater Lake
Elsamere

Landmarks
Masai Mara National Reserve
The Giraffe Park
Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage

Landmarks
Mount Meru

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Crater

Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro

Landmarks
Stone Town
Prison Island
Jozani Forest

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Insurance
Optional
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4.8

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Transport
4.5
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.5
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.5

Nicola
November 18th, 2015
I had such a great time. Phillips is an amazing tour leader, always there for you, and willing to help where she can...
I had such a great time. Phillips is an amazing tour leader, always there for you, and willing to help where she can - from helping put up tents, to cooking for us, to telling us where the best chappatis are. The tour is awesome. If you're looking to hit the highlights of East Africa, including seeing the gorillas in Uganda, the Masai mara, the Serengeti, then this is a great trip to do. We also found time to white water raft on the Nile and cycle in Hells Gate... Initially I was unsure about paying extra to do certain activities like the Serengeti, and I thought it would be better if it was included in the total price. After doing the trip I think differently. It gave people the option to opt into just the things/activities they wanted to do. The big yellow truck was good to travel in. Big ups to Steve, our driver. He manoeuvred that truck like it was a mini!Show more
Traveled in September 2015
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Lovely to hear you had a fabulous time on your trip and thanks so much for your feedback Nicola.
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Phil
March 11th, 2015
Fantastic tour with great support from the guides and drivers. Started with the mountain gorilla trek, then safaris...
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Traveled in February 2015
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Thank you for such a kind review, it is lovely to hear you left the trip with such fond memories!
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Max
Asked on February 24th, 2026
Can you accommodate a group of 5 (2 adults and 3 children aged 9, 12, and 15) for the tour?
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Group size
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2026
  Unfortunately our trips are not suited for younger children. Health and Safety issues can be of concern and the conditions can prove rough for a child living on the truck and in fairly basic campsites day to day. The routines are quite demanding and the pace not geared with the flexibility needed to cope with the specific needs of children. Do bear in mind that our groups are usually in their twenties and thirties as well so we can keep late nights, then be up early at times. We do offer a few short tours in Kenya for children over the age of 12, so if in the future you did want to look into these, please do let us know.
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Jess
Asked on October 5th, 2025
Is the 'local payment' due for the gorilla treking permit or what is this fee for?
Payments
Tour Details
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written October 2025
  The Local Payment is the second part of your total tour price and is paid in USD cash to your tour leader on day one of the trip. It covers all inclusions on the tour. This payment helps cover costs paid to local businesses along the route. The Gorilla Permit is a separate, optional payment currently priced at £705 GBP.
B
Belinda
Asked on February 5th, 2024
Is this package including mountain gorilla trekking? Which day will we meet with mountain gorillas?
Tour Details
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2024
  Gorilla trekking is on 9th December. You need to purchase a gorilla permit, currently priced at £690 GBP, which may change before invoice.
C
Carrie
Asked on October 29th, 2022
Are gorilla permits available for these dates? Can we include the chimpanzee trek in the tour?
Payments
Tour Details
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written October 2022
  Gorilla permits are held for all tour departures. We send out invoices around 4 months prior to departure. The chimpanzee trek is an optional activity in Kalinzu Forest in Uganda, costing 50 USD and payable once in Africa if you decide to do this excursion.
- C
  Carrie
  Traveler•Written October 2022
  Is there a chance to modify the 76 day tour to skip South Africa? We want a trip visiting Botswana and doing the Gorilla Trek. We are on our honeymoon and can offer social media documentation in exchange for a special price.
E
Evelyn
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.
S
Scott
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.
L
Lucy
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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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Kenya.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Kenya.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Kenya.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya 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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- For any tour departing before July 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Absolute Africa. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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