Gorillas and Game Parks

Customer Reviews

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  Stephen

  · August 25th, 2024
  This is a Tour of Africa - it is not Glamping. this is a Tour where everyone gets involved in cooking, cleaning, shopping. This Tour is part of a longer tour, you will be joining people who are already travelling. Please expect to walk in some difficult terrain. We absolutely loved this Tour. Obvious highlights were the Gorillas and Chimps, but the Ngorongoro crater was absolutely incredible. We met some amazing people, experienced some amazing sites, saw a huge amount of animals - definitely one for the memory box.
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  Absolute Africa commented on this review

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, Stephen. We are glad you enjoyed your Gorillas and Game Parks tour with us and have life long memories to take away with you. Feel free to come back to us if you wish to travel back out to Africa in... Show more
  
  Trip date: December 2023
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  Bernadette Katharina

  · August 2nd, 2022
  The trip was great - thoroughly enjoyed the 14-days programme. Well organized. Experienced and professional leadership by Joe - great, great professional assistance by Jonesmus and good save driving by Mugo. Thank you. Just a question: Why is this trip now 1000 US more expensive?
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  Absolute Africa commented on this review

  Hi Bernadette, Thank you for leaving your review. We are glad to hear you had a great time on your trip and will pass on your comments to Joe, Jonesmus and Mugo. With regard to the price rises, the Gorillas and Game Parks tour now includes the... Show more
  Trip date: July 2022
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  Emily

  · August 1st, 2019
  Well organised, fantastic trip of a lifetime! We had the best crew with Nash as guide and Steve as driver. Both so helpful, attentive, we felt safe, had so much fun, food was varied and tasty! We miss truck life a lot! tents easy to put up and spacious - sleeping mats provided fairly thin, better using two each if truck had enough spare! Best way to see Africa ! Would 100% recommend!!
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  Absolute Africa commented on this review

  Thanks you for leaving a review of your tour, Emily! And great to hear you had such a wonderful time. We will pass on your comments to Nash and Steve for you too :)
  
  Trip date: July 2019
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  David

  · November 30th, 2017
  The people on my tour were largely awful (trashy Ozzies and Brits you meet at hostels who think that they run the place) but that's not really the company's fault. The itinerary is beyond stupid. Literally you drive for 8 to 12 hours a day. Unpack your tent,help with cooking And then goto bed at 8. Up at 6 am to do it all over. The brochure glosses over this completely . Anyone who isn't on a long trip to Zanzibar or further would be better of flying to Rwanda and seeing gorillas and then to arusha. The overland model is really outdated and with low cost airlines in east Africa not necessary. The food was good but that's it. The trip is awful and management has a take it or leave it attitude. Also many of the side trips weren't even offered. Prepare to sit on a truck all day with wanna be backpackers who are afraid to travel on own.
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  Absolute Africa commented on this review

  Hi David, We were sad to read your comments. Our itineraries aim to present travel highlights in the best time frame possible at a great price, travelling remote as well as main tourist routes. In order to run a trip such as the Gorillas and Game... Show more
  Trip date: June 2016
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  Sally

  · July 7th, 2017
  Its an early start and a long bumpy ride to the gorillas. On the way you will see fantastic scenery and villages coming to life as the day breaks. Children walking miles to school in the dark. The whole trip is an event with the climax being the gorillas. You are almost certain to see them. You may have to walk for hours or minutes, its a lucky draw. No matter what you will be astounded at the magic of those beautiful creatures. Enjoy, we did.
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  Absolute Africa commented on this review

  Thank you for your review, Sally. You paint a beautiful description of travelling overland through East Africa and seeing what, for many, is the key highlight of our tours to this region. We would love to have you back on the Big Yellow Truck if you... Show more
  Trip date: June 2017
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  katyD

  · July 7th, 2017
  The guide and driver were both good. Unfortunately, the trip was not that good. The young people, and those who were older but trying to relive their 20s, spent the whole time screaming drunk. And, I do mean LOUD! Like all the time! They were so loud that they would yell at the leader and contradict her. Sometimes, she had to tell them to be quiet but no one listened to her. It was totally out of control. These people had little interest in culture or wildlife but instead spent the time planning the next party. And if you're not into that, then you're not part of the group. Some of the people on the tour were so fed up that they wanted to leave and forfeit their trip costs. It was uncomfortable and I would not take another Absolute Africa tour unless you're into non-stop drinking & partying & screaming at everyone you see.
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  Absolute Africa commented on this review

  We are glad to hear that you were happy with your tour leader and driver - we select our crew very carefully and they are a huge asset to Absolute. We are disappointed for you though that you were not so happy with other aspects of your tour and, this... Show more
  Trip date: May 2017
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  Jodie

  · September 28th, 2016
  It's the connections with people, animals and the amazing African landscapes that makes this trip incredible! This trip includes some amazing experiences from Gorillas, chimp walks, having hippos outside your tent, camping in national parks, masai village visits, to travel in the big yellow truck. Made all the better by the people you get to share them with. We had the loveliest drive Angelo who kept us all safe and happy with his beautiful, happy and positive nature. Our tour guide Derek was exceptional. His Knowledge and connection to Africa, it's animals and people made for interesting and insightful commentary. He did an excellent job setting, meeting and exceeding our expectations throughout the trip. Most importantly Derek took the time to connect with everyone in the group creating lasting friendships! Thanks Derek, Angelo and Absolute Africa!
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  Absolute Africa commented on this review

  Thanks you for taking the time to leave a review, Jodie. We are very happy to hear you got so much out of your Gorillas and Game Parks tour and will of course pass on your comments to Derek and Angelo. We hope you will travel back Africa with us again... Show more
  Trip date: August 2016
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  PJ

  · September 7th, 2016
  This tour was amazing, went in with huge expectations and was still blown away. Absolute Africa brilliant every step of the way, tour guide, Derek, could not have been better. If your looking for a tour around 2 weeks can't recommend this one highly enough
  

  Absolute Africa commented on this review

  Hi PJ - thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear you had a blast on your tour and we will pass the comments onto Derek :)
  Trip date: August 2016
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  Glenn

  · December 8th, 2014
  Best tour I have ever been on. No faults, guide Aly awesome, great group, great food, great tours, unforgettable gorillas.
  

  Absolute Africa commented on this review

  Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your trip!
  Trip date: November 2011
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  Billie-Jo

  · September 3rd, 2014
  Fantastic trip! Love this company.. Would recommend again!
  

  Absolute Africa commented on this review

  Thank you! So glad you had a fantastic trip. We hope to see you back in Africa soon for some of the other countries too! The Team @ Absolute Africa
  Trip date: September 2010