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Northern Trails

73 days
From Cape Town to Nairobi
4.6
4 traveler reviews
Northern Trails - Absolute Africa
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Plan your adventure:
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 the southern Rift Valley
  • Go white water rafting in Victoria Falls
  • Enjoy traditional meals in Malawi
  • Visit the markets of Tanzania

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1-3 SOUTH AFRICA
  2. Day 4-5 SOUTH AFRICA
  3. Day 6-7 SOUTH AFRICA
  4. Day 8-10 SOUTH AFRICA
  5. Day 11-12 LESOTHO
  6. Day 13-14 SOUTH AFRICA
  7. Day 15-18 SOUTH AFRICA
  8. Day 19-23 SOUTH AFRICA - BOTSWANA
  9. Day 24-27 ZIMBABWE
  10. Day 28-32 ZAMBIA
  11. Day 33-35 MALAWI
  12. Day 36-38 TANZANIA
  13. Day 39-43 TANZANIA
  14. Day 44-47 TANZANIA
  15. Day 48-50 TANZANIA
  16. Day 51-53 RWANDA
  17. Day 54-56 UGANDA
  18. Day 57-60 UGANDA
  19. Day 61-63 UGANDA
  20. Day 64-66 KENYA
  21. Day 67-69 KENYA
  22. Day 70-73 KENYA
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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

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.5
  • K
    · March 5th, 2018
    I did the Northern Trails tour from Cape Town to Nairobi. This trip was absolutely incredible! We had Steve and Manache for the first half of the tour and Peter and Dave for the second half. All four of them were amazing! I don’t know how Dave and Steve managed to drive those trucks all through Africa with the crazy road conditions and never once be in a bad mood. Peter and Manache were very organized which kept things running smooth and they were full of information. I don’t think there was a question asked that they didn’t know the answer to, which was fantastic. We ate incredible meals (I was not expecting to eat like this on an overland tour) every night. The truck was also really good and spacious and worked well for game drives, as we were up nice and high. Camping was also nice and there was always the option to upgrade if you really wanted a bed for the night. I thought the tour was very well organized with great inclusions. There were also great optional activities available in most of the places we visited. I would definitely recommend travelling with Absolute Africa, it was great value for money and I would for sure do another tour with them in the future. Thank you for the incredible trip it will not be forgotten!
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Hi Kayla - thank you for leaving a review of your tour with us and we will let all of your crew know of your comments. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your trip so much and we would love to have you back on board in the future if you fancy returning to... Show more
    Trip date: January 2018
  • N
    · December 14th, 2014
    Vailet Peters was an amaazing tour guide. She looked after everyone on the tour and made sure they felt confortable. The knowledge she had about the wildlife in Africa and the countries we were visiting was great. Good Luck V x
    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thanks for your kind words about Vailet, we're glad you enjoyed your trip!
    Trip date: April 2014
  • TM
    · December 14th, 2014
    Our Absolute Africa tour was an incredible two months. Our guide Vailet was kind, accommodating, knowledgeable and, above all, fun. Everything about the tour was excellent: the food was better than anyone expected, the activities and itinerary were perfect, and over two months no one had a single thing to complain about. Highly recommended to anyone wanting to travel Africa and get value for money.
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it's great to hear you enjoyed your Northern Trails trip!
    Trip date: January 2014
  • CB
    · December 13th, 2014
    Awesome tour! Would recommend to friends and would happily go back and do it again. V is a fantastic guide, she made some delicious meals and very knowledgable! The drivers and tour guides are worth their weight in gold they are able to find a solution to any situation that may occur and they do it with a smile! TIA! Wish I had picked a longer trip so it didn't have to end! Thanks!!
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Great to hear you enjoyed the tour, thanks for taking time to review
    Trip date: April 2014

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73 days
Northern Trails
From Cape Town to Nairobi

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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 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…

    • 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.

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    • Plugs & Adapters

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

      Type D
      Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
      Type M
      Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
      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
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya. Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Rwanda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks 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 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 20th, 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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