Nairobi to Kigali Overland Tours
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Price
Low Season :
£1990
High Season :
£2260
+ Local Payment US$630
(local payment explained)
What's Included
• The Masai Mara - 2 days• Masai stay with bushwalk
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Serengeti National Park
• The Grumeti Reserve
• Lake Naivasha
• Hippo Cruise
• Giraffe Park
• Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage
• Lake Victoria
• Genocide Memorial
• Breakfast & dinner whilst travelling on the truck
• Camping whilst with the truck
• Fully equipped expedition truck incl - fridge, gas, tents, sleep mats
• Services of Absolute Crew
• Ongoing advice
• All road tolls & taxes are paid
Countries Visited
Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda
Nairobi to Kigali Safari Overview
An overland tour to finish with the highlight of a trek to see the endangered mountain gorilla. With game drives in the Masai Mara, The Serengeti and into the ancient caldera, Ngorongoro Crater. The Genocide Memorial in Rwanda as well as Lake Naivasha for a hippo cruise, and the Giraffe Park in Nairobi.
Nairobi to Kigali Safari Add-ons
Itinerary
Day 1
KENYA
Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, hippo cruise.
Optionals: game walk, Elsamere high tea
Day 2 - 3
KENYA
Masai stay at Loita Hills, bushwalk and village visit. Drive through to the Masai Mara, afternoon game drive in the Mara, camp.
Day 4 -5
KENYA
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Mara, camp. Return to Nairobi
Optionals: Mara Ballooning.
Day 6 - 7
KENYA - TANZANIA
Nairobi, The Giraffe Park, Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage. Drive through to Arusha
Optional: Night out in Nairobi.
Days 8 - 10
TANZANIA
Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Game drive in the Crater. Morning drive through the Conservation Area. Enter Serengeti at Naabi Gate. Afternoon and morning game drive in The Serengeti. The Grumeti. Bunda
Day 11 - 13
TANZANIA
Mwanza, Lake Victoria. Nyakhanazi.
Day 14 -15
RWANDA
Kigali, visit to The Genocide Memorial and Museum.
Day 16 - 18
RWANDA - UGANDA
Musanze. Kisoro.
Optionals: Batwa Pygmy village visit, orphanage visit, mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda), golden monkey trek, Diane Fossey hike
Days 19
UGANDA - RWANDA
Transfer to Kigali.
Please note safari itineraries are given as a guide only. A safari is a journey and true journeys in Africa unfold and are of an adventurous nature. The unexpected can arise, so do allow for this.
Feel free to give us a call about your safari plans. We look forward to your further enquiries.
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Budgeting Summary
Nairobi to Kigali Budget
The costs to consider when travelling overland are:
What's included
Your safari price covers:
ENTRANCE AND GAME DRIVES IN THREE NATIONAL GAME PARKS AND OTHER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDING:-
* Two days drives in the Masai Mara including park entrance fees and game drives
* A day in the Serengeti National Park including park entrance fees and game drives
* A day in Ngorongoro Conservation Area including game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater
* The Grumeti Reserve
* A hippo cruise
* Entrance to The Giraffe Park
* Entrance to Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage
* Entrance to the Genocide Memorial and Museum
* Lake Naivasha
* Lake Victoria
* Maasai stay with bushwalk
CAMPING, BREAKFAST AND DINNER i.e.
- 15 nights camping and 3 nights dorm stay
- 18 breakfasts and 18 dinners
Transport from Nairobi to Kigali in a fully equipped and dieseled expedition truck/vehicle including all camping and cooking gear, a fridge, gas cooker, tents, sleeping mats etc
Services of a driver and safari leader
The ongoing advice and back up from The Absolute Team
All road tolls and taxes are paid
Optional excursions
A recommended typical budget for your optional excursions that you might pay for once in Africa would be: US$100 - US$220
Some clients spend more, some less. The above is a typical estimate selecting from the following main choices during this tour. Do re-check your budget looking at what might tempt you. A friendly reminder as well that the below list provides an approximate guide only for the most popular excursions currently available for this tour. Excursions are operated by local operators and authorities and their pricing is out of our control (January 24)
| PAID BEFORE DEPARTURE | |
| Mountain gorilla trekking permit, (not including transfers), from | ££690 |
| PAID IN AFRICA | |
| Visit to a local orphanage (transport) | US$10 |
| Lake Mutande incl. canoeing | US$10 |
| Batwa village visit, from | US$35 |
| Visit to the Golden Monkeys (not including transfers) | US$90 |
| Trek to Dian Fossey's grave (not including transfers) | US$100 |
| Genocide Memorial audio guide ( entry is free of charge) | US$25 |
| ALSO TO CONSIDER DURING YOUR TOUR | |
| Balloon safari in the Masai Mara | £425 |
| Balloon safari in the Serengeti | £455 |
Spending Money
You will need spending money to cover drinks, lunch, souvenirs and different small incidental costs whilst on tour such as cheap excursions costing under U$20 like a visit to the Maasai in the Serengeti or Masai Mara
Tipping is customary in Africa, so budget for gratuities if you wish for guides or drivers who provide good service such as your guides whilst gorilla trekking. Again it is at your discretion, but your tour leader and driver will appreciate a tip to acknowledge their hard work during your tour.
For some excursions extra transport is needed to get to the start point such as to the gorillas, and lastly some campsites en route also have simple huts or chalets on site. If you feel like a break from camping and youd like an upgrade at some point it is well worth having a little bit of money budgeted accordingly.
We recommend US$380 - US$455 for the African Sky safari.
Visa
Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6-9 months after your trip finishes. Ensure as well you have adequate pages in your passport for each country you visit. Up to 2 consecutive blank pages can be required. If you have dual nationality you can only use one passport for the entire trip, whilst bringing both is wise as a back up. More information can be found in the different country listings on the FCOs website under entry requirements.Kenya now requires most visitors to apply for an eTA prior to arrival. This is instead of the former tourist visa.
For most passport holders, the Tanzanian visa can be purchased at the border as we travel.
For those nationals that need to pay for a Rwandan visa, it is recommended to purchase the East African Tourist visa at the border. This will save you time and money and allows entry into both Rwanda and Uganda.
For those passport holders not needing to pay for a visa for Rwanda, you will need to apply ahead of time to Uganda for an online visa.
Note that visas on the ground can only be paid for in USD cash.
Below is an estimation of current visa requirements and the associated cost. If your passport is not detailed below please don't hesitate to contact us for further details of your requirements.
Be aware that entry requirements can change without prior notice. This information is given as a guide only. We recommended you also check your personal current visa requirements with the relevant embassies well in advance before you travel.
Budget for all visas US$80 - US$230 depending on nationality
| VISA CHART | Kenya | Rwanda | Uganda | Tanzania | Malawi | Zambia | Zimbabwe | Botswana | Namibia | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASSPORT | ||||||||||
| Australian | $30 | - | $50 | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| New Zealand | $30 | - | $50 | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| South Africa | $30 | - | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Canadian | $30 | - | $50 | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| American | $30 | $100 | - | $100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| British | $30 | - | $50 | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| German | $30 | $100 | - | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dutch | $30 | $100 | - | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Irish | $30 | $60 | - | $100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other exciting ADD-ONs
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Remember you then need to budget for flights, insurance, vaccination costs and any equipment you might need such as a sleeping bag.
Any queries? Call our office on +44 (0) 208 742 0226, email us at absaf@absoluteafrica.com or skype us on skypeabsoluteafrica
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Nairobi to Kigali
| Start Nairobi | Finish Kigali | Price | Local Payment | Departure details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Feb 2025 | Mon 24 Feb 2025 | £1990 | US$630 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now |
| Sun 8 Jun 2025 | Thu 26 Jun 2025 | £2260 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now | |
| Mon 14 Jul 2025 | Fri 1 Aug 2025 | £2260 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now | |
| Mon 28 Jul 2025 | Fri 15 Aug 2025 | £2260 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now | |
| Wed 13 Aug 2025 | Sun 31 Aug 2025 | £2260 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now | |
| Fri 12 Sep 2025 | Tue 30 Sep 2025 | £2260 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now | |
| Sun 12 Oct 2025 | Thu 30 Oct 2025 | £2260 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now | |
| Mon 12 Jan 2026 | Fri 30 Jan 2026 | £1990 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now | |
| Sat 7 Feb 2026 | Tue 25 Feb 2025 | £1990 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now |
Before You Go
Nairobi to Kigali
Click on the link below to download the predeparture dossier for this overland trip "African Sky" - to Kigali.
African Sky - pre departure packThis information has been developed over 30 years of experience overlanding in Africa.
It includes all you might need to know to prepare for this trip and more. We know many people love to plan their trip in detail and we hope you will find lots of "stuff" in here to help!
We also send out personal updates about 6 weeks before departure to all participants heading out on each departure date. This includes final confirmations of pre safari transfers and accommodation and other details relating to your specific travel arrangements so you can check all is as you need.
We recommend once booked on a Nairobi to Kigali trip that you periodically check back here as this information is regularly updated. It is also a good idea to keep an eye on the news area of this site.
And if you are not excited enough about heading to Africa already, check out our facebook page, listen out for our tweets and keep up to date with our blog to stay up to date with all that is happening on the road on the trucks.
Overlanding in Africa is a very different destination from your usual package holiday! You may find some information in this dossier different from what you expected. Whatever your question don't hesitate to ask. We are here to help so feel free to get back to us.
We are more than happy to advise as to what is the best plan for your particular Africa travel needs.
Give us a call, or skype or email. We look forward to planning your trip to Africa with you.
Book your Nairobi to Kigali Safari
| Start Nairobi | Finish Kigali | Price | Local Payment | Departure details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Now | Thu 6 Feb 2025 | Mon 24 Feb 2025 | £1990 | US$630 | 4+ Seats available |
| Book Now | Sun 8 Jun 2025 | Thu 26 Jun 2025 | £2260 | 4+ Seats available | |
| Book Now | Mon 14 Jul 2025 | Fri 1 Aug 2025 | £2260 | 4+ Seats available | |
| Book Now | Mon 28 Jul 2025 | Fri 15 Aug 2025 | £2260 | 4+ Seats available | |
| Book Now | Wed 13 Aug 2025 | Sun 31 Aug 2025 | £2260 | 4+ Seats available | |
| Book Now | Fri 12 Sep 2025 | Tue 30 Sep 2025 | £2260 | 4+ Seats available | |
| Book Now | Sun 12 Oct 2025 | Thu 30 Oct 2025 | £2260 | 4+ Seats available | |
| Book Now | Mon 12 Jan 2026 | Fri 30 Jan 2026 | £1990 | 4+ Seats available | |
| Book Now | Sat 7 Feb 2026 | Tue 25 Feb 2025 | £1990 | 4+ Seats available |