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Classic Safari, the Component

39 days
From Nairobi to Victoria Falls
4.8
3 traveler reviews
Classic Safari, the Component - Absolute Africa
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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 Lake Nakuru National Park by safari
  • Experience Maasai culture and The Masai Mara
  • Enjoy a barbecue near Arusha and Serengeti drives
  • Relax on Zanzibar Island with spice tours
  • Visit Victoria Falls and try adventure sports

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1-4 KENYA
  2. Day 5-9 KENYA
  3. Day 10-13 TANZANIA
  4. Day 14-20 TANZANIA
  5. Day 21-26 TANZANIA - MALAWI
  6. Day 27-32 ZAMBIA - ZIMBABWE
  7. Day 33-36 ZIMBABWE
  8. Day 37-39 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

86%

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
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.5
  • CP
    · November 15th, 2024
    Lovely Experience! I loved this style of travel! Bucket list moments every day! You are actively engaged in cooking and working together as a team with your fellow travelers. This trip brought our group so close together, a couple even got engaged during their time with Absolute Africa! We had a issues with two fellow passengers disrespecting both the tour guides and our fellow travelers. They have previously left bad reviews for this company, and their statements are riddled with lies and over-exaggerations. Absolute Africa listened to us, provided them with a warning, and when the warning was not listened to, they were removed from the tour. As they left the bus, they childishly poured garlic and grape juice on the seats, cut electrical wires, and attempted to smash a window. These people were unsafe, not the tour. Please do not take their reviews of this company seriously. Absolute Africa and their guides have shown they listen to their clientele and take their safety well into accord. Happy Travels!
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    Trip date: November 2024
  • Classic Safari, the Component reviewer 2
    · November 7th, 2015
    We finished our safari almost 2 months ago and we are still missing every single people that we met there. We spent 59 amazing days across Africa and these are some of the reasons why: 1- Absolute staff is great. Every single person that we had to deal with was really nice and helpful. Natasha with our visas, Troy, Kanyo and Joe as group leaders, and David and JB as drivers. 2- The route covers the best spots in East and Southern Africa. 3- The campsites are very comfortable and well located. 4- The way duties are organized (cooking, cleaning, washing) works very well and was actually one of the best things to share with other people. 5- Kanyo was our first tour leader and we've been with him to our first game drives, including Massai Mara. He was the best tour guide we could have had. He is very knowledgable about wildlife and African history and it was a pleasure to learn things from him. 6- Joe had good sense of humor since he wakes up till he goes to sleep. He was really patient and he has been able to deal with a group of 28 people from different countries and ages in a very successful way. 7- JB was much more than a truck driver. He is a real professional doing his job. Not only he is a very responsible driver, but he is the most proactive and helpful guy I've ever met. He knows a lot about African history and wildlife and he is also very good sharing it with the group.
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Great to hear you enjoyed your trip Lu, us as crew and staff are always happy to hear people had the trip of a lifetime! Thank you very much for your feedback
    Trip date: June 2015
  • Classic Safari, the Component reviewer 3
    · August 9th, 2010
    Great guides and drivers on the trip. Very few problems with anything (only one minor delay at one of eight border crossings!). The meals were great and the guides did a wonderful job with helping sort everything out. I ended up having a tent all to myself for the entire trip since it wasn't full, so that was a great little bonus. The mats were also very comfortable so I slept much better through the two months than I initially expected. Even with lions roaring half a km away! :D For the money, I don't think this trip can be beat. Game parks and activities are very expensive anyway and when you factor in the included transport, camping, and food, this trip can be just as cheap (if not cheaper) as doing it all on your own, with almost none of the hassle or sketchy situations that you would no doubt find yourself in by going solo. Definitely recommend going with Absolute Africa, but keep in mind this is a GROUP Overland trip. TIA is the driving philosophy behind traveling through Africa. Unrealistic expectations of having everything catered to your specifications will not work. Come prepared for that and this will be an experience of a lifetime. There are also some long days on the truck (Africa is enormous!) but Absolute provides its own mini library on each truck as well as a sound system that you can plug ipods into so the hours do pass easily enough. Plus you can look out your window at any given time and take in some amazing views. Amazing trip.
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    Trip date: June 2010

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39 days
Classic Safari, the Component
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.
    • 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.

    • How much will this tour 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…

    • 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.

    • What is the recommended time of year to do this trip?

      The best time of year to travel on this tour are the departures from June to September when conditions are dry in all the game parks on this itinerary, and so as it is dry your wildlife viewing is usually at its best. It's easier to spot the animals on the game drives as they come to the waterholes to drink.

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

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      Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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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, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya, Tanzania 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 and Zimbabwe. 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 24th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 24th, 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.
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