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Overland
Wildlife
Zanzibar to Nairobi
12 days • 4.9
5
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Start
Zanzibar, Africa
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Finish
Nairobi, Kenya
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Trip Code
YXOQC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 22
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Physical Rating
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Meals
11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
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Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus
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Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Bungalow (2 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights), Camping (with facilities) (6 nights)
From £1,848(12 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Wander around Stone Town’s bustling bazaars and fragrant spice markets and opt to embark on a guided tour of the spice plantations.
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Explore the Serengeti – a wildlife arena like no other – and look for lions, leopards, elephants and giraffes in this iconic park with your local crew.
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Learn to prepare a Swahili dish, crafting and learning about village life in Mto wa Mbu.
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Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open-roof 4WD vehicle for a chance to see endangered black rhinoceros.
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Embark on a hike through the Usambara Mountains to the Irente viewpoint, then stop at a farm on the way back for a picnic lunch.
Is this trip right for you?
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This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland)
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Camping in the Serengeti National Park with no barriers between you and the animals is amazing, but it's important to heed the safety advice of your leader. You will be briefed as a group on arrival.
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At Usambara Mountains, you'll hike to the beautiful Irente viewpoint. It's not overly strenuous, but a reasonable level of fitness is required.
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As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
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Some passengers on this trip will have been travelling together prior to the start of your trip. To see what you're missing out on check out our Vic Falls to Kenya trip – search trip code YXOWC on the Tuuur website for more information and to book.
Itinerary
Open-roof safaris, seaside strolls and Africa’s ‘Spice Island’
Admire the sweeping landscapes of Tanzania – full of incredible wildlife and fascinating cultures – on this 12-day adventure. From the pristine beaches of Zanzibar across the lush slopes of the Usambara Mountains and through the savannas of Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, discover a land where elephants roam, lions hunt and communities embrace the land. This is the heart of Africa – a land for the true explorer. When will you go in search of the Big Five?
- DAY 1Day 1 • Stone Town
- DAY 2Day 2 • Zanzibar Northern Beaches
- DAY 3Day 3 • Zanzibar Northern Beaches
- DAY 4Day 4 • Stone Town / Bagamoyo
- DAY 5Day 5 • Usambara Mountains
- DAY 6Day 6 • Usambara Mountains
- DAY 7Day 7 • Arusha
- DAY 8Day 8 • Karatu
- DAY 9Day 9 • Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
- DAY 10Day 10 • Serengeti National Park
- DAY 11Day 11 • Mto wa Mbu
- DAY 12Day 12 • Nairobi
Inclusions
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11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus
bed Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Bungalow (2 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights), Camping (with facilities) (6 nights)
festival Included activities
circleIrente - Lushoto hike
circleIrente - Local lunch
circleNgorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek
circleKaratu - Home-Cooked Dinner
circleKaratu - Coffee Farm Tour
circleNgorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
circleSerengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
circleMto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner
museum Optional activities
circleStone Town Tour - Dharajani Market, Joseph's Cathederal, Palace Museum, Forodhani Food Market - USD20
circleZanzibar - Prison Island Tour - USD25
circleZanzibar - Spice tour - USD25
circleZanzibar - Snorkelling - USD50
circleZanzibar - Dhow Trip - USD35
circleSerengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD800
circleNairobi - Nairobi by Night Urban Adventure - USD76
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Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - Sold Out
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 3 spaces left
£2,767£2,490
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Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 8 spaces left
£2,591£2,331
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Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 14 spaces left
£2,519£2,267
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Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 10 spaces left
£2,541£2,160
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Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 15 spaces left
£2,497£2,122
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Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 14 spaces left
£2,519£2,267
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Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 20 spaces left
£2,497£2,247
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Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 17 spaces left
£2,404£2,163
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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 14 spaces left
£2,404£2,163
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Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 11 spaces left
£2,464£2,094
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Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 18 spaces left
£2,310£1,848
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Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 17 spaces left
£2,404£1,923
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Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Saturday Dec 20, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 21 spaces left
£2,404£1,923
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Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
Trip size max: 22 - 20 spaces left
£2,404
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 2pm on Day 1 in Stone Town. This trip ends on Day 12, and you are free to leave at any time.
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3. An optional sunrise balloon ride in the Serengeti National Park is possible on this itinerary. Please see the itinerary above for full details of this activity. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited, and we recommend you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to book this optional activity.
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4. This trip is a combination of YXON and YXOQ of our most popular itineraries. As such the makeup of your group and your leader may change on Day 4.
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5. The Zanzibar portion of your itinerary may have a few more passengers than the maximum group size of 22 as we have a crossover of trips starting and finishing in Zanzibar.
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6. This trip finishes upon arrival at our finish point hotel in Nairobi on Day 12. Please do not book any flights until after 8 pm this evening.
Reviews (18)
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Vebjørn
Nov 13, 2024
Very nice trip from Stone Town to Nairobi, through Usambara mountains, Ngoro Ngoro and Serengeti. Our crew was very competent and added value to the trip. Some days with long driving distances, but nothing I didn't know about up front. Very good communication with Intrepid
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Julia
Oct 27, 2024
This was a trip of a lifetime! The diversity from beach, to mountains, towns, villages, and mind blowing safaris in the serengeti. The time spent on the road was fantastic, with wonderful crew Erellah, Wilson and John and a great travel group. Memories to treasure!
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Stuart
Oct 26, 2024
My trip was amazing and exceeded my expectations. The crew were so helpful and friendly. Highly recommend and I will be a return traveller.
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Jack
Oct 13, 2024
We had an incredible tour from Zanzibar to Nairobi with Guide Paul, Chef Manu and Driver John. Africa is a place that's too big for words and so all I can say is just go there and experience it for yourself.
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Colm
Sep 12, 2024
An unforgettable trip, brilliant for anyone looking for a classic and thrilling East African adventure but who may be short on time.
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Roisin
Sep 08, 2024
This trip is fantastic, you fit so much into a short amount of time. Culture, beach, hiking and of course - wildlife!
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Heidi
Aug 26, 2024
Just returned from this trip and it was every bit as good as the reviews say. The Serengetti is incredible but so too were the other places we went to. I particularly liked the hike in the mountains, being able to see the local village and try traditional food. The rice fields in Mto Wo Mbu and the coffee plantation/elephant cave hike were also highlights. The scenery is so beautiful, people are friendly and the food is really good. One of the best trips I've ever been on and I'm already planning more trips to Africa as a result.
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Josh
Jul 08, 2024
The trip was amazing! We saw some very special bucket list sights in our short stint in Africa. A beautiful place with a range of scenery (hikes, local villages, beaches and the safari!).
The crew couldn’t have been better. We had three fellas from Kenya who were absolutely outstanding!
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Nicola
Jun 12, 2024
An amazing trip from Zanzibar to Nairobi, the Serengeti was a massive highlight along with the crater! The best trip with the best crew and friends that have now become family!
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Jemma
Jun 12, 2024
Prep for camping which brings you an experience that will positively change your life forever more. Ray, Ibrahim and John are an amazing team. Anyone who books this trip will come back with more than just a great selection of photos <3