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African Overland Tours
Length
10 days
Tour SKU
CAM2630
Starts
Nairobi
Comfort Level
Classic
Ends
Arusha
Age Range
12 - 65 and above
Tour Type
Camping
Operated in
English Guided
Group Size
Max 14
Spend 10 adventure-filled days camping under the midnight skies of the Masai Mara, touring the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Traveling with all-terrain vehicles cuts down on the time spent traveling and allows you to focus on engaging with the locals and tracking the big five!
Your tour begins in Nairobi. You may arrive at any time as there are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Hotel Boulevard or similar
Welcome Meeting on Arrival Day
Bomas of Kenya Tour 120 USD per person, The Carnivore Restaurant 130 USD per person, National Museum 3-53 USD per person, Karen Blixen Museum 34-75 USD per person, Railway Museum 6-34 USD per person
Experience one of Africa’s most popular national parks on a journey through the Great Rift Valley. See if you can spot the “big five” on a late afternoon wildlife safari drive. Explore Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley. Our base for the day will be the safari camp, which we will arrive in the afternoon. Experience the “big five” on a wildlife safari drive in the late afternoon – lion, cheetah, buffalo, elephant and giraffe are just some of the animals you may see. Safaris provide a spectacular experience due to the diverse wildlife and natural environment.
Kenia Campsite or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
±386 km
±7 hours
You can view wildlife at its most active during an early morning wildlife safari drive. Discover this nomadic culture by visiting a Masai village (optional), learning to dance like a warrior, and stopping in a manyatta (family compound). Get a unique perspective on the landscape by taking a balloon safari. Ask your guide or travel consultant for assistance if you want to include this optional activity on your tour.
Kenia Campsite or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
Masai Mara Balloon Safari
Today, we’ll journey back to Nairobi, making a special stop at the Ubuntu Cafe in Maai Mahiu. Here, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch together and learn about their inspiring work empowering local mothers of children with disabilities. After this enriching experience, we’ll continue our drive back to Nairobi.
Our journey to Nairobi begins with a refreshing drive through the scenic countryside, stopping in the charming rural settlement of Maai Mahiu. Indulge in a delicious lunch at the renowned Ubuntu Cafe, a remarkable initiative that empowers local mothers of children with disabilities. By supporting this cafe, you directly contribute to creating sustainable livelihoods and fostering a brighter future for families in need
Hotel Boulevard or similar
Breakfast, Lunch
Café Ubuntu 3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch
± 245km
± 5½ – 6½ hours
Travel to Tanzania for the day. In the afternoon, drive across the Tanzanian border to Arusha, a picturesque town. Have another night in a hotel after exploring the town and its bustling markets. More travellers may join you once you arrive in Arusha for the Tanzania portion of your trip.
The Outpost Lodge or similar
Breakfast
± 290 km
±7 – 8 hours
Take a guided cultural walk through Mto wa Mbu village and enjoy traditional lunch with a local family. Lake Manyara National Park offers wildlife safari drives. Learn about village life in Mto wa Mbu village through a cultural walk. Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch made by the women who conduct the village tours. Experience wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush forest of ficus trees and bromeliads in Lake Manyara National Park. A stunning backdrop is provided by the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment. You will find incredible birdlife, lions that climb trees, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.
Twiga Lodge and Campsite or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Lake Manyara National Park Safari
± 130 km
±2 – 3 hours
Visit the central Serengeti on a wildlife safari drive. Continue to Serengeti National Park after passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you cruise through this acacia-accented savanna, marvel at the sheer size and diversity of the terrain.
Seronera Campsite or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Serengeti National Park Safari
± 190 km
± 8- 9 hours
Start your day with a full-day wildlife safari in the Serengeti. Taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains, enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while searching for the “big five.”
Seronera Campsite or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Serengeti National Park Full Day Safari
Serengeti Balloon Safari
On your way out of the Serengeti, take a morning wildlife safari drive, then visit the Ngorongoro Crater, before settling into your campsite on the rim of the crater to enjoy the views of the crater. Over 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals live on the Crater floor because of the abundant pasture and permanent water.
Simba Campsite or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Serengeti National Park Safari, Ngorongoro Crater Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive
Clean Cookstove Project and an authentic Maasai village are included in the tour, and the trip concludes on arrival at Arusha. Book your onward flight from 6pm, or stay in Arusha an extra night.
Breakfast, Lunch
± 200 km
± 4 – 5 hours
Tuesday
26 May 2026
Thursday
04 Jun 2026
From
R79,299
R71,369
10% discount
Tuesday
02 Jun 2026
Thursday
11 Jun 2026
From
R85,199
R76,679
10% discount
Tuesday
16 Jun 2026
Thursday
25 Jun 2026
From
R85,199
R76,679
10% discount
Tuesday
14 Jul 2026
Thursday
23 Jul 2026
From
R91,099
R81,989
10% discount
Tuesday
21 Jul 2026
Thursday
30 Jul 2026
From
R91,099
R81,989
10% discount
Nairobi
Masai Mara
Serengeti National Park
Optional Activities available on this tour at your own expense
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Elephants, hippos, crocodiles, leopards, and rare birds. Liwonde and Majete are top safari spots.
A delicious mix of Swahili flavors—think grilled seafood, spicy coconut curries, and fresh tropical fruit. Don’t miss Zanzibar’s urojo soup!
Namibia is known for its vast desert landscapes, towering red dunes, dramatic coastlines, and wildlife-rich national parks like Etosha. It's a haven for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers alike.
Aside from the Big Five, Tanzania is home to tree-climbing lions (Lake Manyara and Serengeti), the endangered wild dog (Selous/Nyerere), black-and-white colobus monkeys (Arusha & Usambara), and the largest wildebeest migration on Earth.
Time spent driving depends on the tour and route you’ve chosen. On average each tour has both short drives (a few hours) and long drives (all day) which will include lunch stops, restroom stops and scenic stops to stretch your legs and enjoy the surroundings.
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