Is the tour length 37 days with 35 or 37 nights? There seems to be a discrepancy in the accommodation nights.

The tour includes 28 nights camping, 3 nights in dorm accommodation, 4 nights optional Zanzibar Excursion, and 2 nights optional Lake Kariba houseboats. Total nights are 37. Optional activities can be skipped with camping fees around 10 USD per night.

When should we arrive in Kigali? Will there be transport from and to the airport and if not, where will the group meet and how do we get there?

The tour starts early on day 1 and so you would need to fly into Kigali the day prior to the departure date. We collect from both Pili Pili Boutique Hotel and Yambi Guesthouse in Kigali and both can be booked online. If you wish to stay elsewhere there is a possibility we can collect you but please check with us first. Otherwise you may need to make your way to one of the above for collection. You will be able to get a taxi from the airport or you may be able to arrange collection via the accommodation you choose.

Does this tour have an additional single supplement?

There is no single supplement for this tour. Solo travellers generally pair up with another traveller of the same sex to share a tent for the tour. The tents are 3 man tents shared between just two people. Depending on the departure date you were looking at we may be able to allow for a spare tent on the truck so you can have a tent to yourself if numbers and space allows it. This would not be chargeable.

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…

Is there an option of this trip running north bound or are all the trips running south bound?

The tour operator does not operate this tour northbound as such, but they do have a trip called the Northern trails that does this route and can be joined at Johannesburg, Vic Falls and depart in Kigali if you wish. Please contact us to arrange this.

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Operator: Absolute Africa
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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

Day 1
Kigali to Kisoro
Kigali to Kisoro
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Coffee tour
- Pygmy (Batwa) village visit
- Lake Mutande visit
Landmarks
Lake Mutande
Days 2 - 3
Musanze
Musanze
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Mountain gorilla trek Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda)
- Golden monkeys trek
- Orphanage visit
- Batwa (Pygmy) village visit
- Coffee tour
- Lake Mutande visit
- Trek to Dian Fossey's grave
- Basket weaving
- Banana beer making
Landmarks
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Dian Fossey's grave
Lake Mutande
Days 4 - 5
Kigali
Kigali
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner
Included Activities
- Genocide Memorial visit
Optional Activities
- Basket weaving
- Banana beer making
- Genocide Museum visit
- Nyamata Church Memorial visit
Landmarks
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Nyamata Church Memorial
Days 6 - 11
Mwanza - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Arusha
Mwanza - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Arusha
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner (Evening celebratory barbecue on arrival in Arusha)
Included Activities
- Game drives in the Serengeti in large overland truck with elevated all round viewing windows
- Maasai village visit
- Guided game drives in Ngorongoro Crater in smaller safari vehicles
- Evening celebratory barbecue on arrival in Arusha
Optional Activities
- Hill walk
- Balloon safari
- Morning safari Serengeti in 4x4 vehicle (min 5 people)
Landmarks
Rusomo Falls
The Grumeti Game Reserve
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Days 12 - 19
Mount Kilimanjaro - Indian Ocean coast - Zanzibar Island
Mount Kilimanjaro - Indian Ocean coast - Zanzibar Island
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner (Seafood meal at camp on the Indian Ocean)
Included Activities
- Seafood meal at camp on the Indian Ocean
Optional Activities
- Kilimanjaro day hike
- Marangu day tour
- Four night stay on Zanzibar Island from day 15, returning to the mainland on day 19
- Snorkelling on Zanzibar
- Scuba diving on Zanzibar
- Prison Island visit to see giant tortoises
- Jozani Forest visit to see red colobus monkeys
- Spice tour on Zanzibar Island
Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Zanzibar Island
Stone Town
Prison Island
Jozani Forest
Days 20 - 24
Lake Malawi
Lake Malawi
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Water sports including snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Scuba diving
- Pedalo hire
- Horse riding
- Village walk
- Wood carving lesson
Landmarks
Mikumi National Park
Lake Malawi
Days 25 - 28
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided game drive in South Luangwa National Park in small safari vehicles
- Visit South Luangwa National Park
Optional Activities
- Extra game drive in South Luangwa
- Walking safari in South Luangwa
Landmarks
South Luangwa National Park
Days 29 - 33
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
- Great Zimbabwe Ruins
- Matopos game drive and rhino trek
- Game drive in Hwange National Park in smaller vehicles
- Visit Matopos National Park
Optional Activities
- Extra game drives in Hwange National Park
- Visit rock paintings
- Visit Cecil Rhodes' grave
- Visit Ndebele Village
Landmarks
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Matopos National Park
Hwange National Park
Harare
Days 34 - 37
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on the Zambezi River (U$149)
- River boarding
- Bungee jumping (U$168)
- Gorge swing - 1 jump (U$172)
- Combo deal - half day adrenaline gorge swings, zip line, flying fox (U$174)
- Flying fox
- Zip line
- Flight of the Angels scenic flight (from U$150)
- Canoe trip
- Horse riding
- Sundowner cruise (U$60)
- Entrance to Victoria Falls National Park (U$50)
Landmarks
Victoria Falls

Landmarks
Lake Mutande

Landmarks
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Dian Fossey's grave
Lake Mutande

Landmarks
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Nyamata Church Memorial

Landmarks
Rusomo Falls
The Grumeti Game Reserve
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater

Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Zanzibar Island
Stone Town
Prison Island
Jozani Forest

Landmarks
Mikumi National Park
Lake Malawi

Landmarks
South Luangwa National Park

Landmarks
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Matopos National Park
Hwange National Park
Harare

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

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Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
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Lisa4.5•December 2014
Awesome trip n experience of a life time!!!! Unforgettable experiences from nights in tents to up close encounters...
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Adam
Asked on September 25th, 2025
Is the tour length 37 days with 35 or 37 nights? There seems to be a discrepancy in the accommodation nights.
Tour Details
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written September 2025
  The tour includes 28 nights camping, 3 nights in dorm accommodation, 4 nights optional Zanzibar Excursion, and 2 nights optional Lake Kariba houseboats. Total nights are 37. Optional activities can be skipped with camping fees around 10 USD per night.
- A
  Adam
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Do I need to arrive on 15 Jul and depart on 22 Aug for a 16 Jul - 21 Aug trip? Do I only need to bring a sleeping bag? Will we enter Rwanda twice and Zimbabwe possibly not at all?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written September 2025
  Yes, arrive on 15 Jul and depart on 22 Aug. Bring sleeping bag only - we provide tent and sleeping mat. We'll enter Zambia first, then Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls. Consider a double-entry Zambia visa as some activities might require crossing back. Check visa details early next year.
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Andy
Asked on February 1st, 2024
When should we arrive in Kigali? Will there be transport from and to the airport and if not, where will the group meet and how do we get there?
Tour Details
Transport
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2024
  The tour starts early on day 1 and so you would need to fly into Kigali the day prior to the departure date. We collect from both Pili Pili Boutique Hotel and Yambi Guesthouse in Kigali and both can be booked online. If you wish to stay elsewhere there is a possibility we can collect you but please check with us first. Otherwise you may need to make your way to one of the above for collection. You will be able to get a taxi from the airport or you may be able to arrange collection via the accommodation you choose.
- A
  Andy
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  I have been looking to book Yambi guesthouse but I wonder whether it would be beneficial to include breakfast. How early does the tour start? Would there be enough time to eat breakfast first?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2024
  We usually collect around 7.30 /8 am depending on how many people need to be collected and from where. I am not sure from what time Yambi guesthouse serves breakfast, if they start at 7 then there will be enough time. Or they might be able to give you a take away breakfast.
- A
  Andy
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  What is it like with the flight back home. Will the tour end close to the airport in Victoria Falls? And when will be the official end of the tour?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2024
  If looking at the 6th March Tusker Trails, the last night is on 11th April and that night is included staying in Victoria Falls town. You can then look at flights out of Victoria Falls airport on 12th April. Your tour leader can assist with organising a taxi to the airport from the campsite.
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  Andy
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  Would it be possible to end the tour prematurely at noon on the 17th?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2024
  The Tusker Trails tour is scheduled to stay in Victoria Falls for the last three nights and so it would logistically be fine for you to leave on the 17th September. You would just miss out on your final afternoon and evening. If you are OK with that then it's no problem to take the earlier flight.
- A
  Andy
  Traveler•Written April 2024
  Could we celebrate this birthday separate from the group and if yes, what activities are possible on Zanzibar and fit for a birthday?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written April 2024
  On Zanzibar it is very much your own free time even if you book to travel to the island with the group so you are welcome to celebrate as you wish here. Activities on Zanzibar include activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, and some wildlife options. You may prefer to research places to go for a special evening meal perhaps. We stay for three nights at Kendwa Beach in the north west so you can see what may be located near here so you don't have to travel too far.
B
Bruce
Asked on January 17th, 2024
Does this tour have an additional single supplement?
Single supplement
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2024
  There is no single supplement for this tour. Solo travellers generally pair up with another traveller of the same sex to share a tent for the tour. The tents are 3 man tents shared between just two people. Depending on the departure date you were looking at we may be able to allow for a spare tent on the truck so you can have a tent to yourself if numbers and space allows it. This would not be chargeable.
L
Lawrence
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.
R
Ray
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
Louis
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
Joel
Asked on January 1st, 2016
Is there an option of this trip running north bound or are all the trips running south bound?
Price / Availability
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written January 2016
  The tour operator does not operate this tour northbound as such, but they do have a trip called the Northern trails that does this route and can be joined at Johannesburg, Vic Falls and depart in Kigali if you wish. Please contact us to arrange this.

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Tour ID: 6286

Currencies
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Malawi Kwacha
Malawi
Fr
Rwanda Franc
Rwanda
Sh
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As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, J. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type J.
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Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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.
- Rabies - Recommended for Malawi.Rwanda.Tanzania.Uganda.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- 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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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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Kigali to Kisoro

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Musanze

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Mount Kilimanjaro - Indian Ocean coast - Zanzibar Island

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Optional Activities

Lake Malawi

Optional Activities

South Luangwa National Park

Included Activities

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Harare - Great Zimbabwe Ruins - Matopos National Park - Hwange National Park

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