Nairobi to Maun Overland Tours
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Price
£3880
+ Local Payment US$1000
(local payment explained)
Selected dates NOW £3162
What's Included
• The Masai Mara• The Serengeti
• Nakuru National Park
• Lake Mburo National Park
• Lake Mburo boat cruise
• Ngorongoro Crater
• South Luangwa National Park
• Matopos incl. rhino trekking
• Chobe National Park game cruise & drive
• Okavango Delta 2 night mokoro safari
• Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
• The Giraffe Park
• Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage
• Maasai village visit incl. bush walk
• The Genocide Memorial
• The Grumeti Reserve
• Lake Victoria
• Lake Naivasha
• Lake Malawi
• Great Zimbabwe Ruins
• Brkfast & dinner whilst travelling on the truck
• Some pre-prepared barbecues
• Contribution to final group meal
• Camping whilst travelling on the truck
> • Further 3 nights in local lodges or similar
• 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, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana
Nairobi to Maun Safari Overview
A Wildlife Treat - With highlights such as the mountain gorillas, The Masai Mara, The Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Mburo National Park, Nakuru National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Chobe River Game Cruise, Okavango Delta and more!! Plus adventure sports - white water rafting, quad biking, bungee jumping and gorge swinging! And magical highlights such as Zanzibar Island and the mighty Victoria Falls!!
Nairobi to Maun Safari Add-ons
Itinerary
Days 1 - 9
KENYA
Departure meeting, The Giraffe Park, Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage, Loita Hills Maasai cultural experience, morning and afternoon guided game drives over two days in The Masai Mara in small safari vehicles, The Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, guided game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park in small safari vehicles.
Optionals: balloon safari, hippo cruise, Elsamere for afternoon tea, cycling in Hells Gate National Park, guided hike to Green Crater Lake.
Days 10 - 17
UGANDA
Jinja and the While Nile and Lake Bujagali, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kampala, The Equator, Lake Mburo National Park including a boat cruise and guided game drive in smaller safari vehicles, Kalinzu Forest.
Optionals: Whitewater rafting, bungee-jumping, kayaking, boat trips, volunteer in a local school, quad biking, horse riding, mountain biking, rhino trek, boat ride in Ziwa, forest chimpanzee trekking.
Days 18 - 22
UGANDA - RWANDA
Kisoro and the Virungas, Musanze, Kigali, Genocide Memorial and Museum
Optionals: Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda), trek to the golden monkeys, visit to Dian Fossey's grave, orphanage visit, Batwa (Pygmy) village visit, Lake Mutande, banana beer making, basket weaving, cycling tour, Nyamata Church Memorial.
Days 23 - 28
TANZANIA
Stop over in traditional village, Mwanza and Lake Victoria, transit drive through The Grumeti reserve, game drives in the Serengeti in our large overland truck with big elevated windows for all round viewing and the assistance of our trained tour leader. Maasai village visit. Guided game drives in Ngorongoro Crater in smaller safari vehicles, evening celebratory barbecue on our arrival in Arusha.
Optionals: Hill walk, Balloon safari.
Days 29 - 35
TANZANIA including 4 nights allotted for a stay on Zanzibar Island....
Marangu at the foot of Kilimanjaro, the Indian Ocean coast, seafood meal and preparations for Zanzibar Island on reaching the coast.
Optionals: Guided walks at the foot of Kilimanjaro. Free time for the option to visit Zanzibar Island day 32, returning to the mainland on day 36.
Talk with us as to the special arrangements we can make for your stay on Zanzibar. We reserve accommodation in popular beach cottages and in a lodge within ancient Stone Town, as well as your other requirements including the ferry bookings, group transfers and spice tours.
Other options to budget for include snorkelling and scuba diving on Zanzibar sweeping 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 a spice tour, on Zanzibar Island are arranged ahead of time.
Days 36 - 41
TANZANIA - MALAWI
Drive from Dar es Salaam south, through Mikumi National Park, Lake Malawi beach camps, village visits and curio markets.
Optionals: Water sports, village walk, wood carving lesson.
Days 42 - 47
ZAMBIA - ZIMBABWE
South Luangwa National Park for a guided game drive in smaller safari vehicles, Lusaka, The Zambezi Valley and a relaxing couple of days at Lake Kariba.
Optional: Extra game drive or game walk, South Luangwa National Park, A houseboat cruise on the Lake visiting Matusadona and including a game cruise and fishing.
Days 48 - 51
ZIMBABWE
Great Zimbabwe Ruins and Matopos National Park for rhino treks and a guided game drive in smaller safari vehicles.
Optional: Extra game drives and a visit to rock paintings and Cecil Rhodes’ grave or a Ndebele Village.
Day 52 - 54
ZIMBABWE
Action packed days in Zimbabwe's adventure capital, Victoria Falls.
Optionals: Rainforest walk – Victoria Falls, Bungee jump, Gorge swing, flying fox, zip line, white water rafting, riverboard, canoe trips, sundowner cruise, 'Flight of the Angels' scenic flight and horse rides.
Days 55 - 60
BOTSWANA
Kasane - Maun. Chobe National Park, for a game drive in smaller safari vehicles and a game cruise on the Chobe River, Okavango Delta guided mokoro safari for two nights
Optionals: Flight over the Delta
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 Maun Budget
The costs to consider when travelling overland are:
- Safari price £3880 and local payment $1000 USD
- Optional excursions
- Personal spending money
- Visas
What's included
Your safari price and local payment covers:
OVER EIGHT GAME PARKS & OTHER HIGHLIGHTS including:
* The Masai Mara for game drives
* Serengeti National Park for game drives
* Ngorongoro Crater for game drives
* Nakuru National Park for game drives
* Lake Mburo National Park for game drives<br />
* Boat cruise Lake Mburo<br />
* South Luangwa National Park for game drives
* Matopos game drive and rhino trek
* Chobe National Park for a game cruise & game drive
* Okavango Delta 2 night mokoro safari with guided walk
* Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
* The Giraffe Park
* Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage
* The Grumeti Game Reserve
* Maasai village incl. bush walk
* Great Zimbabwe Ruins
* Kigali - Genocide Memorial
* Lake Naivasha
* Lake Victoria
* Lake Malawi
* Bujagali and the White Nile
CAMPING, BREAKFAST & DINNER WHILST TRAVELLING ON THE TRUCK
- 51 breakfasts and 50 dinners whilst travelling on the truck, including some local meals & pre-prepared barbecues.
- 51 nights camping and 3 nights dorm accommodation in a lodge or similar
- A fully equipped and dieselled expedition truck/vehicle including all camping and cooking gear, a fridge, gas cooker, tents, sleep mats
- The 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$650 - US$1150
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 (Jan 25)
| PAID BEFORE DEPARTURE | |
| Mountain gorilla trekking permit, (not including transfers), from | £705 |
| Zanzibar including return ferry, 4 nights B&B shared accommodation, transfers from Stone Town to the beach and return, and a Spice Tour | £295 |
| PAID IN AFRICA | |
| Hells Gate National Park (half day) incl entry, bike hire, guide and transfers | US$55 |
| 1 hour hippo cruise across Naivasha | US$30 |
| White water rafting The White Nile | US$140 |
| Quad biking, Jinja (1 hour) | US$49 |
| Sunset cruise, The White Nile | US$45 |
| Kalinzu Forest guided chimpanzee trek | US$130 |
| Lake Mutande incl. canoeing | US$10 |
| Morning safari Serengeti in 4x4 vehicle ( min 5 people) , from | US$170 |
| Scuba diving (single dive) off Kendwa | US$65 |
| Snorkelling (3 hours) off Kendwa | US$15 |
| 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 |
| South Luangwa Extra Game Drive | US$45 |
| Houseboats on Lake Kariba incl. Matusadona National Park (2 nights) | US$170 |
| Victoria Falls National Park - Entrance and Rainforest Walk to see Victoria Falls | US$50 |
| Bungee jump at Victoria Falls | US$160 |
| Combo deal, half day adrenaline (gorge swings, zip line, flying fox) | US$158 |
| Gorge Swing - (1 jump) | US$103 |
| White water rafting The Zambezi | US$120 |
| Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls (15 minutes) | US$150 |
| Sunset cruise on the Zambezi | US$55 |
| Flights over the Delta, 1 hour (min 5 people) | US$150 |
| ALSO TO CONSIDER DURING YOUR TOUR | |
| Balloon safari in the Masai Mara | £450 |
| Balloon safari in the Serengeti | £480 |
Spending Money
You will need spending money to cover drinks, lunch, souvenirs and some small incidental costs whilst on tour such as cheap excursions costing under U$20. Other costs to note are for those times where meals and/or accommodation are not covered, as well as money for tips, extra transfers and accommodation upgrades.
Be aware during the trip there are times we dont cover meals and/or accommodation when some of the group are away from camp doing their own thing on excursions, and it becomes impractical to cover. In general in regard to meals when the truck parks up for a few days at specific activity locations, do budget to cover your meals for these days. For the Wildlife Wanderer you should budget to cover for the days we are in Jinja and in Victoria Falls, as well as for the overnight excursions listed below including meals whilst on Zanzibar Island. In particular be aware that spending money is needed to cover accommodation and some meals on the off-chance you choose to stay back and not participate in any of the overnight excursions. The overnight excursions on this tour are: the Zanzibar Island break (x4 nights) and the houseboats on Lake Kariba (X2 nights).
Note for some excursions extra transport occasionally is needed to get to the start point of the excursion too eg to the gorillas, and so do have some aside for these times.
Tipping is customary in Africa, so budget for gratuities if you wish for guides or drivers who provide good service such as for the gorilla trek, for the guide who takes you down into Ngorongoro, and on the houseboat tour. And again whilst tips are at your discretion, your tour leader and driver also appreciate a tip to acknowledge their hard work during your tour.
And lastly remember some campsites en route have simple huts or chalets on site. If you think you might like a break from camping and youd like to upgrade to have a bed at some point during the trip, it is well worth having money for this so again budget accordingly.
The recommended typical spending money for The Wildlife Wanderer to cover the above is: US$1190-US$1425
Visa
Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 to 9 months after your trip finishes. Ensure also that you have enough pages in your passport for each country you visit. Up to 2 consecutive blank pages can be required when you enter South Africa at the end of your trip. As a guide then, for the Wildlife Wanderer you will want to have a minimum of 10 blank pages (sides).If you have dual nationality you can only use one passport for the entire trip, but bringing both passports is a wise back up. More information can be found in the different country listings on the FCOs website (www.fco.gov.uk) under entry requirements. Do be aware it can be illegal to travel in Africa on two passports.
At present please note that all travellers must apply for an eTA (electronic travel authorization) for Kenya prior to arrival. This is 30 USD.
Most passport holders will then need to apply to Uganda for a visa online. This is 50 USD. Irish nationals do not require a visa for Uganda.
For those nationalities that need to pay for a visa to Rwanda, this can be purchased at the border with USD cash and is currently costed at 30 USD.
Visas for Tanzania and Zimbabwe can be organised on arrival at the border for most passport holders. Visas on the ground can only be paid for in US dollars cash.
If your passport is not detailed please don't hesitate to contact us for further details of your requirements.
Visas are not usually required for Malawi, Zambia and Botswana for most passport holders.
Be aware that visa requirements can change without prior notice. This information is given as a guide only.
Budget for all visas US$80 - US$240 depending on nationality
| VISA CHART | Kenya | Rwanda | Uganda | Tanzania | Malawi | Zambia | Zimbabwe | Botswana | Namibia | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASSPORT | ||||||||||
| Australian | $30 | - | $50 | $50 | - | - | $30 | - | - | - |
| New Zealand | $30 | - | $50 | $50 | - | - | $30 | - | - | - |
| South Africa | $30 | - | $50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Canadian | $30 | - | $50 | $50 | - | - | $75 | - | - | - |
| American | $30 | $30 | $50 | $100 | - | - | $30 | - | - | - |
| British | $30 | - | $50 | $50 | - | - | $55 | - | - | - |
| German | $30 | $30 | $50 | $50 | - | - | $30 | - | - | - |
| Dutch | $30 | $30 | $50 | $50 | - | - | $30 | - | - | - |
| Irish | $30 | $30 | - | $100 | - | - | $55 | - | - | - |
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Nairobi to Maun
| Start Nairobi | Finish Maun | Price | Special Offer | Local Payment | Departure details | |
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| Sun 19 Jan 2025 | Wed 19 Mar 2025 | £3880 | US$1000 | 0 Seats available | ||
| Mon 24 Feb 2025 | Thu 24 Apr 2025 | £3880 | £3162 | US$1000 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now |
| Sun 20 Apr 2025 | Wed 18 Jun 2025 | £3880 | £3162 | US$1000 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now |
| Wed 21 May 2025 | Sat 19 Jul 2025 | £3880 | £3162 | US$1000 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now |
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| Thu 4 Dec 2025 | Sun 1 Feb 2026 | £3880 | US$1000 | 4+ Seats available
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| Tue 20 Jan 2026 | Fri 20 Mar 2026 | £3880 | US$1000 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now |
Before You Go
Nairobi to Maun
Click on the link below to download the predeparture dossier for this overland trip "Wildlife Wanderer" - to Maun.
Wildlife Wanderer - pre departure packBefore you leave for Africa there are a few things to sort out so you are well prepared. This booklet, put together from our 30 plus years of African overland experience, we hope will help.
There is information on pre tour accommodation and transfers in Nairobi and post tour arrangements in Johannesburg, ideas as to the best flights to organise, how to budget for your trip, and as to visa requirements, travel insurance, immunisations and what you need to pack.
When preparing for your trip you will probably have a few, or even quite a few questions! That’s absolutely fine!
If you need help with your flights just let us know and we can arrange a competitive quote. And when it comes to travel insurance – make sure you have appropriate cover - check out http://www.absoluteafrica.com/Insurance
Airport collections and hotel or backpackers accommodation can be booked in Nairobi.
We can also make arrangements for your time in Johannesburg.
If you want to head further afield take a look at a four day safari in Kruger http://www.absoluteafrica.com/Kruger-National-Park/KR01
During the 61 days of the tour there is so much that goes on from trekking the incredible mountain gorillas, to horse riding bareback in Lake Malawi, throwing yourself 111 meters off a bridge at Victoria Falls (don’t forget to attach the bungee cord!) and game cruising down the Chobe River in Botswana. To ensure you have the trip of a lifetime it is important you are well prepared - let us know how we can help! Our experienced absolutely awesome team are here to help so give us a call, email or we can chat via skype. We are always happy to help with any queries or concerns you may have.
And before you go hook up with us on our Facebook page, on Instagram, via twitter and check our blog posts to keep you inspired and dreaming of your trip as you prepare.
We update this information regularly so be sure you check back here as well. It’s also worth taking a look at the news section as well on this site
We look forward to hearing from you and helping as you plan your trip to Africa.
Book your Nairobi to Maun Safari
| Start Nairobi | Finish Maun | Price | Special Offer | Local Payment | Departure details | |
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| Sun 19 Jan 2025 | Wed 19 Mar 2025 | £3880 | US$1000 | 0 Seats available | ||
| Book Now | Mon 24 Feb 2025 | Thu 24 Apr 2025 | £3880 | £3162 | US$1000 | 4+ Seats available |
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| Book Now | Tue 20 Jan 2026 | Fri 20 Mar 2026 | £3880 | US$1000 | 4+ Seats available |