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Rainforests and Reefs

18 days
From Kigali to Dar es Salaam
4.2
6 traveler reviews
Rainforests and Reefs - 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

  • Trek with mountain gorillas in Kisoro
  • Explore Kigali and the Genocide Museum
  • Experience game drives in the Serengeti
  • Enjoy a seafood meal on the Indian Ocean coast
  • Discover Zanzibar's beaches and spice tour

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 RWANDA - UGANDA
  2. Day 2-3 UGANDA - RWANDA
  3. Day 4-5 RWANDA
  4. Day 6-8 TANZANIA
  5. Day 9-11 TANZANIA
  6. Day 12-14 TANZANIA
  7. Day 15-18 TANZANIA
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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

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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%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.4
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
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  • LW
    · November 18th, 2024
    We weren’t sure what to expect with this adventure but had an amazing time!! The guide was very connected in each location and explained daily what to expect the following travel day.
    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Hi Lena, thank you for your review. We are glad the tour exceeded your expectations and will pass on your positive comments to your tour leader, Jones :)
    Trip date: October 2024
  • JG
    · April 7th, 2023
    the tour was very good, itinerary excellent,...
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Hi Joanna, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your tour so much and we will also pass on your comments to your crew.
    Trip date: March 2023
  • Rainforests and Reefs reviewer 3
    · January 8th, 2019
    Nice guide and highlights. Some full acommodations.
    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thanks for your review Alvaro! Hopefully we can take you on another trip sometimes :)
    Trip date: December 2018
  • BC
    · August 6th, 2018
    The itinerary covered an interesting variety of places and activities, but 1 or 2 days longer would be better, to shorten the long driving days. It was frustrating and difficult often setting up and pulling down tents in the dark. The big yellow truck served it's purpose most of the time. My 'average' rating was because the truck broke down and underwent repairs, so we lost time and comfort as a result. Patrick the driver was fantastic - professional, friendly, experienced. Everyone had complete confidence in his competence at the wheel in some very difficult circumstances. The accommodation varied enormously - from fantastic on Zanzibar island, to having no water supply in one building for nearly 2 days in Kisoro. Most was basic, as expected on this type of trip, but it was good to alternate between camping and indoor accommodation. Most meals were good considering the conditions - nutritious and with enough choices to cover most dietary requirements. Our guide Nash was very experienced. He knew what to do and how and when to do it.
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the selection of highlights and options on your Rainforests and Reefs tour. The itinerary on this tour takes you from the forest home of the mountain gorillas, through... Show more
    Trip date: July 2018
  • Rainforests and Reefs reviewer 5
    · November 29th, 2016
    Amazing trip!! It was my first time visiting...
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thanks so much for leaving your comments, Bryce, and so glad you enjoyed your time out in Africa. If you can get more time off work, we would be happy to welcome you back to see another part of Africa!
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    Trip date: November 2016
  • C
    · November 9th, 2015
    The tour was amazing - it covered the three...
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback Chitra, we would love to have onboard again in the future
    Trip date: October 2015

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18 days
Rainforests and Reefs
From Kigali to Dar es Salaam

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • 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!

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Is it possible to just spend 2 days in Zanzibar, instead of 4?

      Our trips are pre set departures, so unfortunately we cannot adjust the itineraries as the trip is with a group. You are free to leave the trip whenever you like however there would be no reduction in cost as the departures are pre-set.

    • Is the departure of this trip guaranteed?

      For this trip all our departures are guaranteed .

    • Can you help us with our visas if needed?

      Unfortunately we are unable to give visa advice due to the vast number of nationalities which our customers represent. Some nationalities can travel freely over borders, where others require advance permission to enter. There are also changes in requirements from time to time. We recommend checking your local embassy or consulate's website for the latest up to date information.

    • Is the Zanzibar visit optional?

      Yes. The Zanzibar visit is an optional excursion.

    • 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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    Tour ID: 6395

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

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      • 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.
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