What are the optional excursions?

The tour operator has advised that additional optional excursions available for this tour are on a request basis, as this tour is already packed with amazing inclusions!

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.

What if I have special dietary requirements?

All of the meals include local foods to fully embrace your tour! Please notify your Travel Expert of any dietary requirements that you may have when booking your tour to ensure Absolute Africa can accommodate your request.

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NZ $7,238

Zanzibar to Gorillas

19 days

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From Dar es Salaam to Kigali

4.5

2 traveler reviews

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NZ $7,238

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Plan your adventure:

Overland Truck
Beach
Camping
Wildlife
Gorilla Trekking
Big Five
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

Dar es Salaam
Zanzibar
Bagamoyo
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Mwanza
Kigali

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Highlights

Explore Stone Town and go on a spice tour
Snorkel in Zanzibar's pristine coral reefs
Experience a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Trek to see mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 TANZANIA
Day 2-5 ZANZIBAR ISLAND
Day 6-7 TANZANIA
Day 8-10 TANZANIA
Day 11-13 TANZANIA
Day 14-16 RWANDA
Day 17-18 UGANDA
Day 19 UGANDA - RWANDA

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Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Absolute Africa

4.5

(180 reviews)

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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4.5
Itinerary
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4.0
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Transport
Excellent
4.5
Accommodation
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Absolute Africa
4.5

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Ong
· September 17th, 2019
A very different experience! If you are looking...
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Absolute Africa commented on this review
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. That's great to hear that you really enjoyed your tour. We will pass your comments to your crew and thank you too for the fabulous photos you've posted!
Trip date: August 2019
Abigail
· September 25th, 2017
The trip exceeded my expectations. Our guide...
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Absolute Africa commented on this review
Hi Abigail, Thank you for taking the time to review your tour. We are glad to hear that you ate well throughout your tour and that you saw some of the most incredible wildlife for which Africa is so famous! We will of course pass your comments onto... Show more
Trip date: September 2017

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19 days

Zanzibar to Gorillas

From Dar es Salaam to Kigali

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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, as this tour is already packed with amazing inclusions!
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
What if I have special dietary requirements?
All of the meals include local foods to fully embrace your tour! Please notify your Travel Expert of any dietary requirements that you may have when booking your tour to ensure Absolute Africa can accommodate your request.
March 7, 2019

Good to Know

Tour ID: 87084

Currencies
Fr
Rwanda Franc
Rwanda
Sh
Tanzanian Shilling
Tanzania
Sh
Uganda Shilling
Uganda
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types J, G.
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 24th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 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.
- 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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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Absolute Africa. Please familiarize yourself with the Absolute Africa payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
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