- Tour Operator:
- Absolute Africa
- Max group size:
- 28
- Age range:
- 18 to 80
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 260
Places You’ll See
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1-2 ZIMBABWE - BOTSWANA
- Day 3-6 BOTSWANA
- Day 7-10 NAMIBIA
- Day 11-12 NAMIBIA
- Day 13-15 NAMIBIA
- Day 16-19 NAMIBIA - SOUTH AFRICA
- Day 20-23 SOUTH AFRICA
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional Extras
- Flights
- Insurance
Where You'll Stay
Customer Photos
Operated by Absolute Africa
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 crossed the Sahara Desert in a London taxi from Britain to Kenya. The company has grown from there and now operates 10 overland trucks in East and Southern Africa. Our choice of vehicle has changed whilst we retain the core idea of enabling passengers to experience Africa at an affordable price.
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- OOlga· August 21st, 2017I took Namibia Nomad tour and I've got very contradictory feelings about my experience. On the one hand, I've seen and experienced some really unforgettable things that will stay in my heart forever. Camping life was ok for me, the food was great and... Show more
Absolute Africa commented on this reviewHi Olga, Thank you for your review. This is the very first we have heard about your concerns, including your decision to leave the tour. We are currently looking into the details you have raised about your tour and getting feedback from your crew.... Show moreTrip date: July 2017 - GMGary· October 23rd, 2016Absolute Africa Southern and Eastern Africa Overland Camping 2 tours on 2 different trucks that has left us wanting more. Tour 1: June 2016 "Namibia Nomad" 21 days from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe to Cape Town, SA on Eeyore. Tour 2: July 2016 "Week in... Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you so much for your thorough review of your two tours, Gary. We are glad you enjoyed your time in Africa so much and look forward to welcoming you back if you want to fill in the section from Tanzania to Vic Falls in the future!Trip date: June 2016
- KSKahil· September 17th, 2016My time travelling with Absolute Africa from Zimbabwe to Cape town was amazing. We drove down from Zimbabwe lovingly embracing the African massage on the rougher roads in Wiley (truck name. With our well organised guide Manache and our trusted... Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you for your review, Kahil. We are glad you enjoyed your tour through Southern Africa so much and will pass your comments onto your crew. Please get in touch if you wish to explore East Africa in the future!
Trip date: July 2016 - TFTodd· September 13th, 2016I had an excellent tour. I did the Namibian Nomad tour, along with Garden Route, and enjoyed it immensely. I had a fantastic tour guide in Manache and driver in Judah. The tour experience was great, minus the truck breaking down, but it was all fun.Absolute Africa commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to leave a review Todd. We are pleased to hear you had a great time on your tour. We have passed on your comments to Manache and Judah too.Trip date: July 2016
- MKManuel· February 28th, 2016This was the first time I was ever to southern Africa and I loved it! I was on the Namibia Nomad Tour, which went from Victoria Falls to Cape Town. The driver JB and the tour guide Troy did a very good job of showing us all animals and what Africa is... Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThanks for your feedback Manuel, its great to hear you had such a good time with Troy and JB. Hopefully we will see you again on one of our other tours!Trip date: January 2016
Cameron· January 25th, 2015The Namibia Nomad tour exceeded all expectations that I had prior to departing. Not only was the route excellent and included a number of interesting stops and activities to partake in, but our guide Peter did an excellent job in coordinating all... Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewWhat lovely feedback! Thank you so much for your kind words, we will be sure to pass them onto all of the team.Trip date: December 2014- Deborah· December 19th, 2014Best time of my life! The trip was amazing and Vailet was such a good guide!! The meals were awsome, she did know about every shop and cash machines and things to do in the cities and places we stayed during the tour. Such a nice trip!!!Absolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you for a lovely review, we're glad you enjoyed your Namibian Nomad tour!Trip date: October 2014
- Melissa· December 3rd, 2014It really was a once in a lifetime trip!!! Right from enquiring about which tour to go on Absolute Africa were helpful and incredibly friendly. Our tour guide Ally was lovely and really informative as was our driver Dave. Best month of my life by far! I... Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewIt's wonderful to hear you had a great time, thanks so much for the review!Trip date: August 2014
Dates & Availability
Pay-by-instalments
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- Friday14 Jun, 2024Saturday6 Jul, 2024English$2,160+ $360Local Payment
- Wednesday17 Jul, 2024Thursday8 Aug, 2024English$2,160+ $360Local Payment
- Friday16 Aug, 2024Saturday7 Sep, 2024English$2,160+ $360Local Payment0% Interest Instalments
- Wednesday18 Sep, 2024Thursday10 Oct, 2024English$2,160+ $360Local Payment0% Interest Instalments
- Friday18 Oct, 2024Saturday9 Nov, 2024English$2,160+ $360Local Payment0% Interest Instalments
- Wednesday13 Nov, 2024Thursday5 Dec, 2024English$2,160+ $360Local Payment0% Interest Instalments
- Saturday7 Dec, 2024Sunday29 Dec, 2024English$2,160+ $360Local Payment0% Interest Instalments
- Monday27 Jan, 2025Tuesday18 Feb, 2025English$2,160+ $360Local Payment0% Interest Instalments
- Friday14 Mar, 2025Saturday5 Apr, 2025English$2,160+ $360Local Payment0% Interest Instalments
- Saturday19 Apr, 2025Sunday11 May, 2025English$2,160+ $360Local Payment0% Interest Instalments
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does this tour have a strict age limit?
We don't have an age limit at all. Just note that the age range on our tours tends to be between mid twenties through to late thirties, whilst trip to trip the window is regularly very much wider and on every other trip there are travellers in their fifties on the trucks, and at times sixties, as well as the occasional teenager. So you should be fine travelling in your fifties.
Age usually isn’t an issue as long as all travelling are quite clear as to the style of travel, that you appreciate the trips are group participation camping tours. Typically we find as long as everyone is happy with and "up for" the day to day routines and activities, and you are at ease travelling with different ages and happy to get involved with the day to day arrangements usually there is no issue at all with travellers travelling in their fifties. Most older clients have a ball and really enjoy it all. The groups tend to be quite like minded regardless of age with the prime objective - What are the inclusions?
Included in the tour price are:
• Etosha National Park
• Namib Naukluft National Park
• The Cheetah Sanctuary
• Cape Cross Seal Colony
• Sossusvlei Dunes
• Spitzkoppe or similar
• Fish River Canyon
• Brkfast & dinner whilst travelling on the truck
• Contribution to final group meal
• Camping when on the truck
• 3 nights lodge stay, Swakopmund
• 1 night Ashanti Lodge, Cape Town - What are the inclusions for this tour?
Inclusions for this tour are:
- Accommodation such as camping when on the truck, 3 nights lodge stay, Swakopmund and 1 night Ashanti Lodge, Cape Town
- Meals such as breakfast & dinner whilst travelling on the truck
- Transportation
...in addition to these, it includes entry into a number of parks and road tolls and taxes.
There are currently two departure dates available in March, which is a great time to visit in terms of greener scenery, migratory birds and newborn animals. - Just wondering what's included in this tour? Does it includes any safaris?
This tour does include safaris in Etosha National Park where we spend two days looking for Africa's iconic wildlife in this beautiful park.
There are also the options for game drives and cruise in Chobe National park in Botswana. Also included is a visit to Namibia's famous giant sand dunes and the second largest canyon in the world, Fish River. We travel through the stunning Namibian desert with visits to Spitzkoppe and a Cheetah sanctuary as well. - What is the minimum and maximum age for this tour?
The minimum age for this tour is 18 if travelling without parents, if children are accompanied by their parents then we can also take teenagers. There is no maximum age.
- What is the age range on this trip?
The main age range of travellers on this tour is between 20-40.
- 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.
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