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The Big Six

54 days
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From Nairobi to Victoria Falls
5.0
1 traveler review
The Big Six - Absolute Africa
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Operator
Absolute Africa
Group Tour
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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
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Highlights

  • Explore Giraffe Park and Elephant Orphanage
  • Experience Maasai culture in Loita Hills
  • Game drives in Masai Mara and Serengeti
  • Visit Genocide Memorial and Museum in Kigali
  • Stay on Zanzibar Island with spice tours

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1-9 KENYA
  2. Day 10-17 UGANDA
  3. Day 18-22 UGANDA - RWANDA
  4. Day 23-28 TANZANIA
  5. Day 29-35 TANZANIA
  6. Day 36-41 TANZANIA - MALAWI
  7. Day 42-47 ZAMBIA - ZIMBABWE
  8. Day 48-51 ZIMBABWE
  9. Day 52-54 ZIMBABWE
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Absolute Africa

4.5
(172 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

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  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    Absolute Africa
    4.5
  • The Big Six reviewer 1
    · December 15th, 2014
    One of the best trips of my life. Absolute Africa have been doing overland trips for over 30 years so they know their stuff. Couldn't fault the itinerary, the amazing food we cooked, guides, equipment. Met really great people too who I still keep in touch with. This is the best way to see Africa. If I had the time and money i would have loved to the full trip from Nairobi to Cape Town.
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review, it's great to hear you enjoyed your trip!
    Trip date: February 2014

Dates & Availability

54 days
The Big Six
From Nairobi to Victoria Falls

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • On average how many additional activities do most people go on?

      The additional activities are based really on peoples interests and budgets. The big ones most people do are the gorillas, Zanzibar and the houseboats. The other ones you can decide as you are on the tour and see how the money is looking and what may interest you. The most popular ones are, chimp trekking, diving or snorkelling on Zanzibar, horse riding in Malawi, the morning activity at Matopos in Zim, Lion walk and Victoria Falls activities.

      March 1, 2016 • Other
    • 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
    • How much will this trip 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…

      February 15, 2016 • Price / Availability
    • 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.

      February 15, 2016 • Other
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    Good to Know

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    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types G, C, E, F, J, D, M. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, J, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, C, E, F, J.

      Type G
      Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
      Type C
      Rwanda and Zambia
      Type E
      Rwanda and Zambia
      Type F
      Rwanda and Zambia
      Type J
      Rwanda
      Type D
      Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
      Type M
      Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malawi, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Rwanda. 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 February 26th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 26th, 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.
    • Cancellation Policy
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      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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