When is the best time to view the migration?

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.

How much will this tour really cost me?

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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Maasai and Migration (Reverse)

11 days

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From Dar es Salaam to Nairobi

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Well organized tour.
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Leticia, traveled in November
4.5
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Maasai and Migration (Reverse)

11 days

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From Dar es Salaam to Nairobi

4.5

1 traveler review

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Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 28
Age range 18 to 80

Places You’ll See

Dar es Salaam
Zanzibar
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Nairobi

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Highlights

Explore Stone Town and go on a spice tour
Relax on Kendwa's northern beaches
Visit giant tortoises on Prison Island
Experience game drives in Serengeti Park
See red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest

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Introduction

Day 1 TANZANIA
Day 2-5 ZANZIBAR ISLAND
Day 6-7 TANZANIA
Day 8-9 TANZANIA
Day 10-11 TANZANIA - KENYA

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Leticia
· November 25th, 2018
Well organized tour.
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Thanks for your feedback Leticia!
Trip date: November 2018

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Maasai and Migration (Reverse)

From Dar es Salaam to Nairobi

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Stuart
Asked on February 19th, 2016
When is the best time to view the migration?
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- 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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Alicia
Asked on February 15th, 2016
How much will this tour really cost me?
Price / Availability
- 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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Kenya and Tanzania
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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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