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Kenya & Tanzania

20 days
From Nairobi to Zanzibar
4.3
6 traveler reviews
Kenya & Tanzania - Absolute Africa
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Tour Operator:
Absolute Africa
Max group size:
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Age range:
18 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Explore Lake Nakuru and visit an orphanage
  • Cruise with hippos at Lake Naivasha
  • Experience Masai Mara game drives
  • Enjoy a barbecue by the Indian Ocean
  • Discover Zanzibar's beaches and Stone Town

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1-2 KENYA
  2. Day 3-5 KENYA
  3. Day 6-9 KENYA
  4. Day 10 TANZANIA
  5. Day 11-13 TANZANIA
  6. Day 14-16 TANZANIA
  7. Day 17-20 TANZANIA
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Operated by

Absolute Africa

4.5
(167 reviews)

Number of tours

46

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

With over thirty years of experience running safaris from London to Cape Town and living and working on the Continent, enjoy the thrills, laughs, smiles and challenges of Africa with us, knowing that our crew, staff and management are doing all possible to make your safari memorable. In 1979 we...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.2
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  • Kenya & Tanzania reviewer 1
    · August 15th, 2023
    I had a wonderful time on this safari and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the best of Africa on a budget. Here is my review: I joined the Nairobi to Zanzibar safari with Absolute Africa and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. The trip was well-organized, affordable, and full of amazing experiences. I saw incredible wildlife in the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, as well as beautiful scenery in the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha. The trip would not have been possible without the excellent crew of Absolute Africa. Our cook Joseph was amazing, he prepared delicious meals every day, catering to our dietary preferences and needs. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to share. Our tour leader Martin was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. He gave us detailed information about each destination, arranged optional activities for us, and made sure we were safe and comfortable at all times. He also handled any issues that arose with professionalism and efficiency. The overland truck was spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed for camping. The tents were easy to set up and pack away, and the sleeping mats were ok and cozy. The truck also had a fridge and plenty of storage space. The trip was a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and fun.I learned a lot about Africa's culture, history, and nature. I would definitely book another trip with Absolute Africa in the future. They are the best overland company in Africa!
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Hi Srinivas, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent trip with us. We are very happy to hear you had such a great time on the Big Yellow Truck and we will certainly pass your kind comments onto Martin and Joseph. We look forward... Show more
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    Trip date: July 2023
  • MH
    · February 3rd, 2020
    Our trip was fantastic - was all that we expected plus more. Highlight was Joseph (our cook) & Joe (our tour leader) who made the group's daily life so easy
    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Michael. We are happy to hear from you that you had such a good trip that exceeded expectations! we will certainly pass on your lovely comments to Joe and and Joseph :)
    Trip date: November 2019
  • MS
    · August 3rd, 2019
    Martin and Joseph our cook made the first week of the trip very memorable because of the great leadership good spirit and great food they provided
    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thank you for your comments, Margot, and very glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us :)
    Trip date: July 2019
  • Kenya & Tanzania reviewer 4
    · September 1st, 2018
    Overall, I was pretty happy with the trip, I saw all the things that I wanted to including trekking gorillas and see the big five as well as five hunting cheetahs. But that's pretty much all down to luck - in terms of the trip let's start with the good: the tents and mats were good quality and kept dry in a couple of torrential downpours. The food was overall pretty good although we occasionally didn't have enough. The driver was great and drove safely and carefully in very difficult terrain. The truck was fine although having half the seats the wrong way around led to some disputes over seats as pretty much anybody would get motion sick on those roads. I did have a few issues along the way, first of all, the estimated driving time was usually off often by a 100% ie. a 3-hour trip took 5-6 hours and a 6-hour journey took 12+. I fully understand that it can be hard to estimate travel times but I would suggest overestimating as opposed to under as it makes people grumpy and it meant that some optional activities were not available. Second, people would join and leave the trip continuously, so the group would balloon and shrink from 15-26 people - this was pretty frustrating particularly because it meant little group cohesion. Third, the camp in the Serengeti was completely overrun - max capacity was 80 people, we had 240 the night we stayed there, this meant overflowing toilets and lack of water. Fourth, arranging your own activities in places where the truck was parked was frown upon and admonished by the guide. Fifth, information was sometimes patchy which meant that the group would spend a lot of time getting off the bus, getting our stuff because we hadn't be informed about what we needed. Along the way, I realized that a lot of smaller groups and independent travelers kinda hate the overland trucks when they pitch their tents - they are often loud, drinking and kinda obnoxious .... From my perspective, it was a trade-off between convenience, seeing a lot in a short time and at a relatively cheap price versus the control I have when I travel on my own. I did miss the opportunity to engage with locals in more meaningful ways.
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Hi Stine, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip overall and saw all the fantastic wildlife for which Africa is so famous. Our tours do cover a lot of ground in a relatively short amount of... Show more
    Trip date: August 2018
  • Kenya & Tanzania reviewer 5
    · July 29th, 2018
    Our tour was amazing - from our cook Joseph, to our driver David and of course our guide for the duration of the trip Edmund who went absolutely above and beyond introducing us to all his friends at the Zanzibar Food Festival so we had a taste of everything Zanzibar had to offer. The itinerary was perfect, with our group even making the few 7 hour drive days easy and hilarious! I could not have asked for a better way to spend three weeks seeing a new part of East Africa. Thank you so much.
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review, Georgia. So glad to hear of your enjoyment on your trip and looking forward to having you travel with us again in the future :)
    Trip date: July 2018
  • DC
    · December 17th, 2014
    Valet, our drivers Patrick & BJ were awesome! There really made the trip special!
    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thanks for the review, it's great to hear you enjoyed the Kenya and Tanzania!
    Trip date: June 2014

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Kenya & Tanzania
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • What are the accommodation options during the Zanzibar stay included in the tour?

      The standard Zanzibar stay in our tour includes 4 nights accommodation, consisting of 3 nights at the beach and 1 night in Stone Town.

    • Can I arrange my own accommodations and transportation in Zanzibar?

      You can book just the ferry to Zanzibar for your tour and make your own accommodation and local transport arrangements once there.

    • How does the tour handle transfers if I end my tour in Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam?

      Most travelers arrange open-jaw/multi-city flights into Nairobi and out of Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam. Alternatively, you can add a flight from either Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam back to Nairobi upon your request.

    • What if my online payment for the tour is declined?

      If your payment is declined, you can try different payment methods as sometimes issues can arise with specific banks or online services like PayPal.

    • How long before my trip should I apply for a tourist visa?

      It is recommended to apply for a tourist visa at least 3 weeks before your departure. You will need a travel voucher to apply for the visa, as new rules do not allow for visas on arrival.

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    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types G, D, M. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

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      Kenya and Tanzania
      Type D
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      Type M
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    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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