Dar es Salaam to Nairobi Overland Tours

Price
£2070
What's Included
Return ferry to Zanzibar Transfers on the island & a spice tour
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Maasai village
x10 breakfasts, 6 dinners & 3 lunches
Some pre-prepared barbecues
10 nights accommodation - 6 camping, 4 B&B
Fully equipped expedition truck incl - fridge, gas, tents, sleep mats
Services of Absolute Crew
Ongoing advice
All road tolls & taxes are paid

Countries Visited
Tanzania, Kenya
Dar es Salaam to Nairobi Safari Overview
A stay on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar Island, with time for water sports, and to visit the red colobus monkeys at Jozani Forest and then game drives in Tanzania's world famous game parks - Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Dar es Salaam to Nairobi Safari Add-ons
Itinerary
Day 1
TANZANIA
Meet the group early evening of Day 1 staying on the coast of the Indian Ocean. Departure Meeting
Days 2-5
ZANZIBAR ISLAND
A four night stay on the Swahili Paradise island. Night one spent in the colourful hubub of Stown Town with a spice tour included. Nights 2, 3 and 4 spent on the northern beaches of Kendwa,
Options to budget for include snorkelling and scuba diving on Zanzibar's untouched coral reefs, a visit to Prison Island famous for its giant tortoise population and to Jozani Forest to see the red colobus monkeys.
All accommodation and transfers including spice tours on Zanzibar Island will be arranged ahead of time.
Days 6-7
TANZANIA
A two day drive to the bustling Arusha, with an overnight stay in Bagamoyo - a historical town on the outskirts of Dar.
Days 8-9
TANZANIA
Afternoon and morning game drives in the Serengeti National Park, Maasai village visit, afternoon drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation area, morning game drives in Ngorongoro Crater
Optionals: Balloon safari.
Days 10-11
TANZANIA - KENYA
Overnight in Arusha upon exiting the parks before a transfer by shuttle bus takes you through the Athi Plains and up to Nairobi, Kenya. Or finish in Arusha on the last day, a transfer to Kilimanjaro airport can be arranged.
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Budgeting Summary
Dar es Salaam to Nairobi Budget
The costs to consider when travelling overland are:
What's included
Your safari price covers:
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDING TWO NATIONAL PARKS:-
Three day safari with
* Entry and game drives in Ngorongoro Crater
* Entry and game drives in Serengeti National Park
* Maasai village visit
Spice tour on Zanzibar Island
ACCOMMODATION, BREAKFAST AND DINNER i.e.
-10 nights accommodation - X6 nights camping and X4 B&B on Zanzibar Island (1 night in a traditional lodge in Stone Town, and 3 in beach accommodation at Kendwa)
- 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners including a pre-prepared spit roast barbecue after leaving the Tanzanian game parks and a seafood barbecue by the Indian Ocean
AS WELL AS
4 X 4 safari vehicle with pop up roof in the game parks for your safari
Return ferry to Zanzibar Island
Transport in a fully equipped and dieseled expedition truck/vehicle including all camping and cooking gear, a fridge, gas cooker, tents, sleeping mats etc for your transfer to Arusha, and then to Dar es Salaam.
Mini bus transfer on Zanzibar Island from the ferry terminal to the accommodation and return
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$50 - US$150
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 (April 18)
Snorkelling (3 hours) off Kendwa | US$15 |
Scuba diving (single dive) off Kendwa | U$65 |
Jozani Forest, half day excursion to see the red colobus monkeys incl entry and transfers, from | US$40 |
Prison Island with the aldabra tortoises | US$25 |
ALSO TO CONSIDER DURING YOUR TOUR | |
Balloon safari in the Serengeti | £480 |
TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOUR TOUR | |
Scuba diving Padi Course from | US$499 |
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.
Tipping is customary in Africa, so budget for gratuities if you wish for guides or drivers who provide good service such as on game drives or guided tours. Again it is at your discretion, but your tour leader and driver will appreciate a tip to acknowledge their hard work during your tour.
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.
The recommended spending money for Maasai and Migration (Reverse) trip is: US$200 - US$300
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 FCO's website under entry requirements.Below is an estimation of current visa requirements and their costs. If your passport is not detailed below please dont hesitate to contact us for further details of your requirements.
For this tour, most passport holders will need to apply for an eTA to Kenya online prior to arrival.
For most passport holders the visa for Tanzania can be bought at the airport on arrival. Visas on the ground can only be paid for in US Dollars cash.
Below is an estimation of current visa requirements and their cost. Please note this information refers to British, Australian, New Zealand, Irish, South African, German, French, Dutch, Canadian and American passport holders. If your passport is not detailed please do not hesitate to contact the office if you would like further details of your visa requirements.
This information is given as a guide only. Visa requirements can change without prior notice. 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$30 - US$130 depending on nationality
VISA CHART | Kenya | Rwanda | Uganda | Tanzania | Malawi | Zambia | Zimbabwe | Botswana | Namibia | South Africa |
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PASSPORT | ||||||||||
Australian | $30 | - | - | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
New Zealand | $30 | - | - | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
South Africa | $30 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Canadian | $30 | - | - | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
American | $30 | - | - | $100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
British | $30 | - | - | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
German | $30 | - | - | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Dutch | $30 | - | - | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Irish | $30 | - | - | $100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Pre and post safari please click here.
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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Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
Start Dar es Salaam | Finish Nairobi | Price | Local Payment | Departure details | |
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Mon 28 Jul 2025 | Thu 7 Aug 2025 | £2070 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now | |
Wed 13 Aug 2025 | Sat 23 Aug 2025 | £2070 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now | |
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Sat 7 Feb 2026 | Tue 17 Feb 2026 | £2070 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now |
Before You Go
Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
Click on the link below to download the predeparture dossier for this overland trip "Maasai and Migration (Reverse)" - to Nairobi.
Maasai and Migration (Reverse) - pre departure packBelow you will find a link to all the pre departure information you may require for the 11 day Maasai and Migration (Reverse) trip.
This pack has been compiled using over 30 years experience in overlanding Africa. You'll find information on all sorts including reccommended accommodation for pre/post safari, what to pack and what to expect on a trip of this nature.
Additionally, you can expect to recieve a personalised letter prior to departure with confirmation of all arrangments specific to your booking with Absolute and any other relevant information regarding your trip.
If you have any queries at all during any stage of your booking, we are always here and happy to help. Feel free to drop us a Skype, a phonecall, email or use our LiveChat service.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping you to plan your trip of a lifetime!
Book your Dar es Salaam to Nairobi Safari
Start Dar es Salaam | Finish Nairobi | Price | Local Payment | Departure details | |
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Book Now | Mon 28 Jul 2025 | Thu 7 Aug 2025 | £2070 | 4+ Seats available | |
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