Nairobi to Zanzibar Overland Tours
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Price
£2160
What's Included
• Serengeti National Park• Ngorongoro Crater
• Maasai village
• x11 breakfasts, 7 dinners & 3 lunches
• Some pre-prepared barbecues
• 11 nights accommodation - 7 camping, 4 B&B
• One way ferry to Zanzibar
• Transfers on the island with the group & a spice tour
• 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
Nairobi to Zanzibar Safari Overview
Game drives in Tanzania's world famous game parks - Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and then a stay on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar Island, with time for water sports, and to visit the red colobus monkeys at Jozani Forest
Nairobi to Zanzibar Safari Add-ons
Itinerary
Day 1
KENYA - TANZANIA
Depart Nairobi, across the Athi plains driving through to camp in Arusha. Departure meeting. Joining in Arusha is also an option, we can collect from Kilimanjaro airport or central Arusha.
Days 2 - 4
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 5 - 7
TANZANIA
Arusha, Marangu by the foot of Kilimanjaro, seafood barbecue at our camp on the Indian Ocean, preparations for the stay on Zanzibar Island.
Optionals: Kilimanjaro day hike, Marangu village tour
Days 8 - 11
TANZANIA
Four night stay on Zanzibar Island, first night in a lodge in tradtional Stone Town with a spice tour on our first day. Transfer to Kendwa Beach for a three night beach stay on Kendwa Beach
Optionals: 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 arranged ahead of time.
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 Zanzibar 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.
-11 nights accommodation - X7 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)
- 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners including a pre-prepared 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
Ferry over to Zanzibar Island (one way)
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$110 - US$300
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 (July 19)
| Add the return ferry | £30 |
| 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 |
| Sunset cruise, Zanzibar, from | US$30 |
| 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 | |
| Special discounted offer: 6 Days Kenyan safari inc 3 days/2 nights in the Masai Mara, with a visit to the Giraffe Park, The Elephant Orphanage and Lake Naivasha for a hippo cruise | £From 1195 |
| TO CONSIDER AFTER YOUR SAFARI | |
| 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 trip is: US$220 - US$330
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 border en route. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Nairobi to Zanzibar
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| Wed 14 May 2025 | Sat 24 May 2025 | £2160 | 4+ Seats available | Book Now | |
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| Mon 28 Dec 2026 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
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| Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Thu 28 Jan 2027 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
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Before You Go
Nairobi to Zanzibar
Click on the link below to download the predeparture dossier for this overland trip "Maasai and Migration" - to Zanzibar.
Maasai and Migration - 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 Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar Safari
| Start Nairobi | Finish Zanzibar | Price | Local Payment | Departure details | |
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| Book Now | Wed 14 May 2025 | Sat 24 May 2025 | £2160 | 4+ Seats available | |
| Book Now | Sat 14 Jun 2025 | Tue 24 Jun 2025 | £2160 | 4+ Seats available
Join us for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 8th June |
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| Book Now | Mon 14 Jul 2025 | Thu 24 Jul 2025 | £2160 | 4+ Seats available
Join us for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 8th July |
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| Book Now | Tue 19 Aug 2025 | Fri 29 Aug 2025 | £2160 | 4+ Seats available
Join us for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 13th August |
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| Book Now | Tue 2 Sep 2025 | Fri 12 Sep 2025 | £2160 | 4+ Seats available
Join us for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 27th Aug |
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| Book Now | Thu 18 Sep 2025 | Sun 28 Sep 2025 | £2160 | 4+ Seats available
Join us for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 12th September |
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| Book Now | Tue 14 Oct 2025 | Fri 24 Oct 2025 | £2160 | 4+ Seats available
Join us for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 8th October |
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| Book Now | Fri 7 Nov 2025 | Mon 17 Nov 2025 | £2160 | 4+ Seats available | |
| Book Now | Sun 28 Dec 2025 | Wed 7 Jan 2026 | £2160 | 4+ Seats available
New Years Eve at the Snake Park, Arusha, explore Marangu,the base of Kilimanjaro over the following two days before heading to Zanzibar. And why not join us prior for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 22nd December with Xmas in the Masai Mara |
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| Book Now | Sun 18 Jan 2026 | Wed 28 Jan 2026 | £2160 | 4+ Seats available
Why not ioin us prior for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 12th January |
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| Book Now | Tue 17 Feb 2026 | Fri 27 Feb 2026 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
Why not ioin us prior for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 11th February |
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| Book Now | Thu 19 Mar 2026 | Sun 29 Mar 2026 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available | |
| Book Now | Wed 13 May 2026 | Sat 23 May 2026 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available | |
| Book Now | Tue 23 Jun 2026 | Fri 3 Jul 2026 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
Why not ioin us prior for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 17th June |
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| Book Now | Thu 23 Jul 2026 | Sun 2 Aug 2026 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
Why not ioin us prior for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 17th July |
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| Book Now | Sat 1 Aug 2026 | Tue 11 Aug 2026 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
Why not ioin us prior for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 26th July |
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| Book Now | Mon 17 Aug 2026 | Thu 27 Aug 2026 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
Why not ioin us prior for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 11th August |
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| Book Now | Wed 16 Sep 2026 | Sat 26 Sep 2026 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
Why not ioin us prior for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 10th September |
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| Book Now | Wed 14 Oct 2026 | Sat 24 Oct 2026 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
Why not ioin us prior for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 8th October |
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| Book Now | Sat 7 Nov 2026 | Tue 17 Nov 2026 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available | |
| Book Now | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Thu 31 Dec 2026 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
Why not ioin us prior for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 15th December |
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| Book Now | Mon 28 Dec 2026 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
New Years Eve in Ngorongoro Crater with an evening bbq at The Snake Park, Arusha |
|
| Book Now | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Thu 28 Jan 2027 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
Why not ioin us prior for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 12th January |
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| Book Now | Wed 17 Feb 2027 | Sat 27 Feb 2027 | £2160 | 8+ Seats available
Why not ioin us prior for a 6 day pre-tour safari in Kenya's Masai Mara departing Nairobi on the 11th February |