
- Overland Truck
- Beach
- Camping
- Wildlife
- Great Migration
- Big Five
- Group
- Fully Guided
- Operator
- Absolute Africa
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 28
- Age range 18 to 80
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Drive across Athi plains to Arusha camp
- Explore Serengeti with morning and afternoon drives
- Visit Maasai village and Ngorongoro Crater
- Enjoy seafood barbecue by Kilimanjaro
- Relax on Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 KENYA - TANZANIA
- Day 2-4 TANZANIA
- Day 5-7 TANZANIA
- Day 8-11 TANZANIA
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services

Operated by
Absolute Africa
Number of tours
46
Age Range
18 to 80 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
100%
With over thirty years of experience running safaris from London to Cape Town...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Antoinette· January 12th, 2020The safari and visit to Zanzibar were excellent. Everything we could have wished for. I do have a complaint, though, and it concerns the Heron hotel in Nairobi. When we landed in Nairobi on the night of 27 December, our transfer ro the hotel was nowhere to be seen. I specifically asked for transfer before we left home, because I didn't want to be stranded in a strange city at nighttime with my daughter. That is exactly what happened. We, two women stranded in a strange city in the dark, and in the pouring rain. It was not a pleasant experience. Eventually we ordered a taxi and we reached the hotel at 1:30 in the morning. The same thing happened again when we flew from Zanzibar. Once again, no transfer was waiting for us, even though I had asked for it. I couldn't believe it was happening again. I would do this tour again, but the Heron hotel won't see me evee again. Antoinette Nel.Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewDear Antoinette, Thank you for your review, its great to hear you enjoyed the tour. In regards to the airport transfers, we have contacted the hotel as they were booked for you and we were informed that due to the hotel changing taxi providers your... Show moreTrip date: December 2019
- PMPrateek· October 12th, 2019The trip curation and itinerary was really good. Pre and Post sale service by Natasja was absolutely amazing - she is a superstar and super helpful. Her advice was thoroughly appreciated. Accommodation was as expected - simple but effective camp grounds and hotels. My only criticism is towards Safari Lodge in stonetown - I stayed there on another overland trip in 2011 - the place was terrible then and is still very very mediocre. I feel there are better options. Meals were good as we had some expert masterchefs for the few days we were cooking. Transportation - the truck we were one was really poor relative to competitors. I was on a G adventures Lando before this trip (which was poor) but this truck took the cake. Whilst there was a lot of room to move around, the seats were old, rigid and uncomfortable - could barely get any shut-eye during the long drives let alone sitting comfortably. Compared to Acacia etc, this needs improvement (mainly the seats really). Tour guide - for the first few days of the trip, our guide was Jonasmus, he was lovely guy, sat at the back with us, chatted and was super helpful generally. From Arusha, our guide was Jo. Whilst he was a nice guy to talk to generally, he had a tendency for a bit of drill sergeant style which I didn't appreciate. When our group merged with his group in Arusha, he proceeded with a very rules-based orientation first up which put everyone on the back foot instantly (you must do this, you must do that... etc etc). At another point when we stayed near Kiliminjaro for 2 days, the fridge got switched off (this was generally fine if we were staying somewhere for a day because the fridge retained the cooling however not ideal for 2 days when the fridge was being opened regularly to prepare for meals). When I brought this to his attention, he tried to convince me it was a malfunction (which wasn't the case because it started to work fine when the truck was started the next morning). This resulted in my food being spoilt - I would have just appreciated the honesty as opposed to some round about deflection. From that point he relaxed a little. Although his style was the most hands off I have experienced where all decisions for grocery purchases and cooking was left to tour members to sort out - on this tour, there were a few keen cooks so it didnt matter but I could see this as a challenge if no one air traffic controlled the meals. Anyhow, I am unsure of the hands off style - perhaps he judged it based on the people he had. However, I would advise a little soft touch with introductions - people pay a lot of money to tour Africa and there first introduction should ideally not be something similar to a school camp. All what he said was legitimate but most people are old enough to realise and do this themselves without being condescended.Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you for leaving a review, Prateek. We are glad to hear that you found the support of our team really helpful and that you felt you had all the information you needed for your trip. It's good to also hear that you were pleased with the... Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- Kathy· August 6th, 2019Perfect, perfect, perfect in every way - superb and everything I imagined and then some .....already planning my next trip with Absolute Africa. Excellent customer service and I was impressed every step of the way - highly recommend!!!!!! Thank you for everything- Martin our guide was phenomenal!Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewHi Kathy, thank you very much for your review, we are happy to hear you had such a great time and look forward to welcoming you back on one of our trips soon!Trip date: July 2019
- Amezcua· February 22nd, 2019Amazing trip, well organised, we were able to see lots of animals.Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewHi Maria, thanks for your reviewTrip date: February 2019
- GAGlenn· October 29th, 2018It was fantastic! Highly recommended for people who loves some adventureShow moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThanks for your feedback Glenn! Hopefully we can take you on another tour sometime Kind regards, Absolute AfricaTrip date: October 2018
- RKRene· October 2nd, 2018Overall a very well organized tour and excellent, experienced guides. Room for improvement at the Ngorongoro/Serengeti tour as this is lead by a different operator. In our case an unexperienced driver with little knowledge and English skills. Biggest disappointment was that we only had one 4h game drive in the Serengeti while the itenerary promises two half day game drives.Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you for your review Rene. It’s great to hear you had a good time on your tour. We have had discussions with the local operator about your Serengeti tour. Sadly your game drive time was unfortunately cut short due to some poor management decisions... Show moreTrip date: September 2018
- Leanne· November 19th, 2016The food, guide, campsites, tents, Serengeti experience, zanzibar beach & hotels.. Everything was really great. Would highly recommend for budget travellers!! You do of course rough quite a bit but this is Africa and all part of the experience :)Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you very much for your review Leanne! Its great to hear you thoroughly enjoyed the trip and hope to see you in Africa again in the future!Trip date: October 2016
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- D
Dean
Asked on October 1st, 2016Would you recommend arriving one day prior?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written October 2016
Since day 1 on this itinerary has you departing Nairobi, crossing the Athi plains driving through to camp in Arusha, it is recommended to arrive the day before to ensure you don't miss the start of the tour
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Jay
Asked on August 1st, 2016What time does the tour start on day 1?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written August 2016
The tour departs at 7.30 am on day one so we recommend you arrive the day before in Nairobi.
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Megan
Asked on August 1st, 2016Can you arrange accommodation and transfers?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written August 2016
We can assist with booking accommodation and an airport transfer if needed.
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Patricia
Asked on August 1st, 2016What is the average age of participants on this tour?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written August 2016
The average age of people on our tours is between 20 and 40, but there are also some younger and older people as well.
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Craig
Asked on August 1st, 2016What are the inclusions on this trip?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written August 2016
Please see all inclusions listed below:
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
Spice tour on Zanzibar Island
ACCOMMODATION, BREAKFAST AND DINNER:
-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
*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.
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Tim
Asked on February 19th, 2016When is the best time to view the migration?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2016
The prime time to visit the Serengeti in Tanzania is usually regarded as being from late November through to March when the big herds of wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelle and zebra head on to the southern plains of the Serengeti.
To get the best viewing on the other hand in Kenya's Masai Mara July through to September are usually regarded as the best months.
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Bill
Asked on February 15th, 2016How much will this tour really cost me?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2016
The costs to consider when travelling overland are:
Safari price
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…
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Alexander
Asked on February 21st, 2015Is there a local charge for this tour?
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2015
The main costs for this tour are: Tour price, Local payment, Zanzibar 4 nights B&B accommodation and one way ferry & transfers. Please get in contact with us for the latest prices for this.
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