What are the optional excursions?

The tour operator has advised that additional optional excursions available for this tour are on a request basis and can be organised once on the tour.

As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. However, we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.

Is there a hotel list available?

All the accommodation on the tour is subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is finalised you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details.

What are the inclusions of the tour?

This tour is fantastic value for money due to the number of activities, meals and transport included, to see all the inclusions on the tour please click 'What's Included' on the main tour page.

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

If you are travelling alone there is not a single supplement as the accommodation is based on share accommodation depending on availability. Please contact our team of Travel Experts for further information.

Are any vaccines required?

We recommend you contact a medical professional for the most up to date and accurate information. TourRadar cannot legally give medical advice and we want you to be well prepared for your trip of a lifetime!

Are flights included?

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.

Tipping is not included in your tour cost as it is completely optional. If you feel your guide and crew went above and beyond to make your trip special, tipping would be greatly appreciated.

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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Overland Truck
Camping
Wildlife
Group
Fully Guided

Operator: Absolute Africa
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 28
Age range 18 to 80

Places You’ll See

Kampala
Kigali
Mwanza
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Marangu
Dar es Salaam
Zanzibar

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Highlights

Start with whitewater rafting by the Nile
Explore Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and craft markets
Trek with gorillas in Bwindi's dense forest
Experience Serengeti game drives and Maasai culture
Relax on Zanzibar's beaches and historic Stone Town

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Introduction

Day 1-3 UGANDA
Day 4-7 UGANDA
Day 8-13 UGANDA - RWANDA
Day 14-16 TANZANIA
Day 17-19 TANZANIA
Day 20-22 TANZANIA
Day 23-26 TANZANIA

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Absolute Africa

4.5

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Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

With over thirty years of experience running safaris from London to Cape Town...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

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Guide
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5.0
Transport
Good
4.0
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Excellent
5.0
Tour Operator
Absolute Africa
4.5

Maryann
· December 12th, 2014
was an amazing trip!!! wouldnt have changed a...
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Trip date: February 2014

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Taste of Africa

From Jinja to Zanzibar

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What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

What are the optional excursions?
The tour operator has advised that additional optional excursions available for this tour are on a request basis and can be organised once on the tour.
March 7, 2019
Do I need a visa?
As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. However, we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.
March 7, 2019
Is there a hotel list available?
All the accommodation on the tour is subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is finalised you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details.
March 7, 2019
What are the inclusions of the tour?
This tour is fantastic value for money due to the number of activities, meals and transport included, to see all the inclusions on the tour please click 'What's Included' on the main tour page.
March 7, 2019
I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
If you are travelling alone there is not a single supplement as the accommodation is based on share accommodation depending on availability. Please contact our team of Travel Experts for further information.
March 7, 2019
Are any vaccines required?
We recommend you contact a medical professional for the most up to date and accurate information. TourRadar cannot legally give medical advice and we want you to be well prepared for your trip of a lifetime!
March 7, 2019
Are flights included?
As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com
March 7, 2019
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.
March 7, 2019
Is tipping included?
Tipping is not included in your tour cost as it is completely optional. If you feel your guide and crew went above and beyond to make your trip special, tipping would be greatly appreciated.
March 7, 2019
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.
February 19, 2016 • Other

Good to Know

Tour ID: 264

Currencies
Fr
Rwanda Franc
Rwanda
Sh
Tanzanian Shilling
Tanzania
Sh
Uganda Shilling
Uganda
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types J, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type J.
Type J
Rwanda
Type G
Tanzania and Uganda
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Rwanda. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Uganda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- 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.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before June 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 1st, 2025, 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.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Absolute Africa will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Absolute Africa" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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