Can you tell me the flights I'd have to book to do this tour

This tour starts on the 3rd in the late afternoon at Nile River Explorers camp in Jinja, Uganda. The truck you will be joining is travelling from Kenya and arrives in the afternoon so you can arrive any time that day and meet the group. Jinja is around 3 hours drive from Entebbe International Airport and we can assist with an airport transfer if you wish. This is approx 90 USD payable out in Africa. Ideally you would then want to arrive into Entebbe by early afternoon so that you don't arrive too late to camp and get to meet everyone and have dinner together that first night. If you do find a later flight we can though still accommodate, or if you fly into Entebbe on the 2nd September you can transfer to Jinja and we can assist with a booking for a dorm bed or room at Nile River Explorers for you for the night. Alternatively if you arrive later on the 2nd and don't want to do the drive to Jinja straight away, you can book into a hotel close to the airport for the night and we can arrange a transfer to collect you from there and take you out to Jinja the next day. The Rivers of Africa tour finishes in Victoria Falls where we spend the last three nights. The final night is the 17th October and that night is included in the tour price. You can then book flights out of Victoria Falls International airport, Zimbabwe, any time on the 18th October (or from Livingstone, Zambia if you prefer).

why i wanted to ask if you guys have vegan or vegetarian options for the meals

We can certainly cater for vegetarians and vegans, just mention this when you book and then we will let the tourleader know so he/she can take this into account for the meal planning.

What 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…

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.

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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 - 8
Uganda
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Explore Kampala
- Trek Kalinzu Forest
- Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on the White Nile (U$140)
- Village walks
- Bungee jumping
- Kayaking
- Boat trips
- Quad biking (from U$55)
- Horse riding
- Chimpanzee trekking in Ugandan forest (from U$135)
Landmarks
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Lake Bujagali
White Nile
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kalinzu Forest
Kampala
Days 9 - 13
Uganda - Rwanda
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Genocide Memorial and Museum
Optional Activities
- Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda (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
Virungas
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum
Kisoro
Musanze
Days 14 - 19
Tanzania
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Evening celebratory barbecue on arrival in Arusha)
Included Activities
- Visit Rusomo Falls
- Local village stay
- Game drives in the Serengeti in large overland truck
- Maasai village visit
- Guided game drives in Ngorongoro Crater
- Evening celebratory barbecue on arrival in Arusha
Optional Activities
- Hill walk
- Balloon safari (£480)
Landmarks
Rusomo Falls
Mwanza
Bunda
The Grumeti
Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha
Days 20 - 26
Tanzania - Zanzibar Island
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood meal)
Included Activities
- Visit Marangu at the foot of Kilimanjaro
- Reach the Indian Ocean coast
- Seafood meal preparations for Zanzibar Island
- Accommodation on Zanzibar Island (4 nights in beach cottages or Stone Town lodge)
- Spice tour on Zanzibar Island
- Ferry transfer to and from Zanzibar Island
Optional Activities
- Walks at the base of Kilimanjaro
- Local village walks
- Snorkeling on Zanzibar coral reefs (from U$15)
- Scuba diving on Zanzibar coral reefs (from U$65)
- Prison Island visit - giant tortoise population
- Jozani Forest day excursion - red colobus monkeys (from U$40)
Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Marangu
Stone Town
Zanzibar Island
Prison Island
Jozani Forest
Days 27 - 32
Tanzania - Malawi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Mikumi National Park
- Lake Malawi beach camp stays
- Village visits
- Curio market visits
Optional Activities
- Water sports on Lake Malawi
- Horse riding in the Lake
- Village walk
- Wood carving lesson
Landmarks
Dar es Salaam
Mikumi National Park
Lake Malawi
Days 33 - 38
Zambia - Zimbabwe
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided game drive in South Luangwa National Park
- Lusaka
- Lake Kariba stay
Optional Activities
- Extra game drive in South Luangwa National Park
- Extra game walk in South Luangwa National Park
- Houseboat cruise on Lake Kariba visiting Matusadona with game cruise and fishing (U$170)
Landmarks
South Luangwa National Park
Lusaka
Zambezi Valley
Lake Kariba
Matusadona
Days 39 - 42
Zimbabwe
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Great Zimbabwe Ruins visit
- Matopos National Park rhino trek
- Guided game drive in Matopos National Park
Optional Activities
- Extra game drives in Matopos National Park
- Rock paintings visit
- Cecil Rhodes' grave visit
- Ndebele Village visit
Landmarks
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Matopos National Park
Days 43 - 45
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Rainforest walk at Victoria Falls
- Bungee jump (U$168)
- Gorge swing - 1 jump (U$172)
- Combo deal - half day adrenaline activities including gorge swings, zip line, flying fox (U$174)
- Flying fox
- Zip line
- White water rafting on the Zambezi (U$140)
- Riverboard
- Canoe trips
- Sundowner cruise (U$55)
- Flight of the Angels scenic flight (U$150)
- Horse rides
Landmarks
Victoria Falls

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

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

Landmarks
Rusomo Falls
Mwanza
Bunda
The Grumeti
Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha

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

Landmarks
Dar es Salaam
Mikumi National Park
Lake Malawi

Landmarks
South Luangwa National Park
Lusaka
Zambezi Valley
Lake Kariba
Matusadona

Landmarks
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Matopos National Park

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

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4.8

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Transport
4.5
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
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Michelle
June 7th, 2017
My experience with Absolute Africa has been nothing short of amazing, from the booking process to the completion of...
My experience with Absolute Africa has been nothing short of amazing, from the booking process to the completion of the tour. Prior to leaving to commence the tour we had some difficulties obtaining a visa from South Africa. The office staff in London assisted us with every question and request with efficiency and understanding. I couldn't rate their customer service more highly, we really appreciated their support. Our trip was lead by Tour Guide Derek, and truck driver Angelo. Our group was very lucky to be lead by such a dynamic duo. Derek was always very organised, and ensuring everything was organised well ahead of times. I never felt unsafe at any point during our time in Africa, and were always provided with guidance around cultural norms, and what was expected of us. Derek & Angelo really made the trip great for us. Having seen Africa for myself now, I would recommend participating in a tour, as it makes travel through the rural areas significantly easier & safer. Despite Absolute Africa being a budget company, we were provided with all of the provision required, & more that enough food each day for breakfast & dinner. We loved our time on the truck, which was so high up that we got a great view of the landscape & animals as we drove past. I wish that we had booked in a longer trip than 42 days - it wasn't enough! Show more
Traveled in May 2017
Reply from: Absolute Africa
Thank you very much for leaving your tour review, Michelle. We will surely pass on your comments to Derek and Angelo and are glad you had such a fab time travelling with us :) You've just got to find an excuse to come back and do the final section from Vic Falls to Cape Town now!!
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Craig
August 10th, 2015
I had never been on a tour like this before but having done so now, I would recommend Absolute Africa highly to...
I had never been on a tour like this before but having done so now, I would recommend Absolute Africa highly to anyone. The office staff were prompt and efficient in their responses and happy to help out with all aspects of your trip planning (insurance, flights, health, finances...) I felt organised and in safe hands throughout the booking process. As for the tour itself, I can't rave enough about the crew. Our guide and drivers were all great at their jobs - both professional and fun - and made the trip what it was. Life on a truck can be testing at times but with a guide there to pull everyone together, it ends up being a huge positive part of the experience. I plan to visit other continents next but if I was to return to Africa, I would have no hesitation in booking with Absolute again. A sensational seven weeks and I miss it already!Show more
Traveled in June 2015

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Ryan
Asked on August 7th, 2025
Can you tell me the flights I'd have to book to do this tour
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- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written August 2025
  This tour starts on the 3rd in the late afternoon at Nile River Explorers camp in Jinja, Uganda. The truck you will be joining is travelling from Kenya and arrives in the afternoon so you can arrive any time that day and meet the group. Jinja is around 3 hours drive from Entebbe International Airport and we can assist with an airport transfer if you wish. This is approx 90 USD payable out in Africa. Ideally you would then want to arrive into Entebbe by early afternoon so that you don't arrive too late to camp and get to meet everyone and have dinner together that first night. If you do find a later flight we can though still accommodate, or if you fly into Entebbe on the 2nd September you can transfer to Jinja and we can assist with a booking for a dorm bed or room at Nile River Explorers for you for the night. Alternatively if you arrive later on the 2nd and don't want to do the drive to Jinja straight away, you can book into a hotel close to the airport for the night and we can arrange a transfer to collect you from there and take you out to Jinja the next day. The Rivers of Africa tour finishes in Victoria Falls where we spend the last three nights. The final night is the 17th October and that night is included in the tour price. You can then book flights out of Victoria Falls International airport, Zimbabwe, any time on the 18th October (or from Livingstone, Zambia if you prefer).
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Gloria
Asked on July 16th, 2022
why i wanted to ask if you guys have vegan or vegetarian options for the meals
Meals
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written July 2022
  We can certainly cater for vegetarians and vegans, just mention this when you book and then we will let the tourleader know so he/she can take this into account for the meal planning.
- G
  Gloria
  Traveler•Written July 2022
  i was wondering if any of the tours have the zanzibar trips included in their prices, if not what are the 3 nights lodging supposed to be? also i wanted to know the difference between the Absolute safari vs the Gorillas to Capetown tours, because they have different prices and all
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written July 2022
  The tours that include the Zanzibar excursion cost within the main price of the tour are the 11-day Maasai and Migration and the Reverse Maasai and Migration, and the Zanzibar to Gorillas tour. For all the other tours, you pre pay for the Zanzibar arrangements in GBP before departing for Africa and so you don't need to carry extra money out for this. Just add £295 onto the tour cost (or £265 if you book a tour which finishes on Zanzibar and wish to fly directly off Zanzibar and not take the return ferry to the mainland) to get an idea of how much the trip + Zanzibar will cost all together.
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Kathryn
Asked on February 19th, 2016
What 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.
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Liz
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…
J
Judy
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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- Typhoid - Recommended for Malawi.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malawi.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Malawi.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malawi.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Malawi.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malawi Uganda Zimbabwe Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for and Rwanda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda.Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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- For any tour departing before July 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 5th, 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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