Is there any flexibility with this tour?

By the 5th January the trip will be heading into South Luangwa National Park in Zambia which is quite a way from Vic Falls so that wouldn't work to catch us up there and would also mean you have no time at Vic Falls itself. For this tour, we leave Vic falls on the 2nd January and so we advise you arrive a couple of days before the departure date to join your tour group while the truck is staying in Victoria Falls from 30th December.

I was wondering when does the tour exactly end on August 13th so I can book my flight directly to New Delhi same day and have enough time to get to the airport 3 hours before via transport?

The last day of the tour is quite a long day on the road so usually we wouldn't expect to arrive to Mikadi Beach campsite until the evening of the 13th. The night of the 13th is included in the tour too and usually then passengers get a taxi to the airport the following day for their flight out. Unless the flight was very late on the 13th I think it would be a bit of a risk to book a flight for that same day, and even then we cannot guarantee the drive times, so we would recommend holding off until the following day.

Where does this tour start?

This tour starts in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.If you would like to do activites at the Falls then I recommend you arrive a few days before the trip departs as we leave the Falls early on day one of the tour.

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.

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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
Livingstone to Lusaka to Chipata
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks
Livingstone
Lusaka
Chipata
Days 3 - 4
South Luangwa National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drives in South Luangwa National Park
Optional Activities
- Extra game drives in South Luangwa National Park - U$60
Landmarks
South Luangwa National Park
Days 5 - 8
Lake Malawi Beach Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal in village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Village visit with traditional meal
- Curio market exploration
Optional Activities
- Water sports at Lake Malawi
- Horse riding in the Lake
- School visit
Landmarks
Lake Malawi
Days 9 - 11
Southern Rift Valley to Indian Ocean Coast
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overnight stay at The Farmhouse at Iringa
- Baobab Valley visit
Optional Activities
- 5-day Zanzibar excursion with 4 nights beach accommodation on Zanzibar Island
- 1 night accommodation in Stone Town
- Spice tour on Zanzibar Island
- Snorkeling on Zanzibar coral reefs
- Scuba diving on Zanzibar coral reefs
- Prison Island visit to see giant tortoises
- Jozani Forest visit to see red colobus monkeys
- Ferry bookings to Zanzibar
- Transfers on Zanzibar
Landmarks
The Farmhouse at Iringa
Baobab Valley
Zanzibar Island
Stone Town
Prison Island
Jozani Forest

Landmarks
Livingstone
Lusaka
Chipata

Landmarks
South Luangwa National Park

Landmarks
Lake Malawi

Landmarks
The Farmhouse at Iringa
Baobab Valley
Zanzibar Island
Stone Town
Prison Island
Jozani Forest

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Lisa
March 5th, 2026
5.0
We did the Absolute 11 week safari from Nairobi to Cape Town and it was the most amazing experience. The itinerary...
We did the Absolute 11 week safari from Nairobi to Cape Town and it was the most amazing experience. The itinerary exceeded all our expectations. It is jam packed adventure everyday! Yes, there are very long days on the road but the scenery certainly helps to make it enjoyable. The staff were professional and would bend over backwards to ensure everyone was getting the most out of their experience. The tour is excellent value for money and we enjoyed the group cooking and duties which enables it to remain affordable. Africa is incredible, it gets into your soul and the memories and friendships created will last a lifetime.Show more
Tye
February 4th, 2026
4.0
Had a great time on the overland safari, making new and lasting friends with like-minded people. Absolute Africa is...
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James
January 15th, 2026
5.0
Outstanding tour. 77 days and every day delivered. This tour has been going for 30 plus years I believe and the...
Outstanding tour. 77 days and every day delivered. This tour has been going for 30 plus years I believe and the schedule is as good as it could possibly be. All my expectations were exceeded and fear’s unfounded. It is the best value company operating and for the best of reasons. I enjoyed the group cooking, rather than it being staffed. They added to great group dynamics and because everyone did thier best the food was great! Plenty of variety. I enjoyed the camping with high quality tents and good sleeping mats. The nature of the tour also means that you are almost guaranteed travellers that will pitch in and are his humoured to boot.Show more

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Lori
Asked on May 30th, 2024
Is there any flexibility with this tour?
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- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written May 2024
  By the 5th January the trip will be heading into South Luangwa National Park in Zambia which is quite a way from Vic Falls so that wouldn't work to catch us up there and would also mean you have no time at Vic Falls itself. For this tour, we leave Vic falls on the 2nd January and so we advise you arrive a couple of days before the departure date to join your tour group while the truck is staying in Victoria Falls from 30th December.
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Kimberly
Asked on May 20th, 2024
I was wondering when does the tour exactly end on August 13th so I can book my flight directly to New Delhi same day and have enough time to get to the airport 3 hours before via transport?
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- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written May 2024
  The last day of the tour is quite a long day on the road so usually we wouldn't expect to arrive to Mikadi Beach campsite until the evening of the 13th. The night of the 13th is included in the tour too and usually then passengers get a taxi to the airport the following day for their flight out. Unless the flight was very late on the 13th I think it would be a bit of a risk to book a flight for that same day, and even then we cannot guarantee the drive times, so we would recommend holding off until the following day.
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Douglas
Asked on October 1st, 2016
Where does this tour start?
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- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written October 2016
  This tour starts in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.If you would like to do activites at the Falls then I recommend you arrive a few days before the trip departs as we leave the Falls early on day one of the tour.
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Timothy
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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Tour ID: 87083

Currencies
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Tanzania
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Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Malawi.Tanzania.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malawi.Tanzania.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Malawi.Tanzania.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malawi.Tanzania.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Malawi.Tanzania.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Malawi.Tanzania.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.Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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Vic Falls to Dar Es Salaam

Itinerary

Livingstone to Lusaka to Chipata

South Luangwa National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lake Malawi Beach Camp

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Southern Rift Valley to Indian Ocean Coast

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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