Starting a Cape Town this amazing tour covers some of the best sights and activities in Africa. Covering six countries and unforgettable features like the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and Lake Malawi, it will ensure that your African vacation is an epic adventure of a lifetime. The best option if you do not have the time of budget for the 56 day ultimate tour or want to end up on Zanzibar beaches (not included).

 

 

Tanzania Overland Experience

10 days of amazing adventure!

This eastern strip of Africa contains some of the most amazing highlights of the entire continent. Some of the best game parks including the Serengeti, the towering Mount Kilimanjaro and one of the worlds most beautiful tropical paradise islands Zanzibar. This exciting group tour takes you on a whirlwind trip around East Africa starting in Nairobi and ending in Dar es Salaam.

Countries Visited

  • Tanzania
  • Kenya

Highlights

  • Zanzibar Island
  • Zanzibar snorkelling
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Masai Tribe
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Full Details

Day 1 Arusha

Today we depart the bustling capital of Kenya and cross the border into Tanzania. We will stop in Arusha to visit the local Masai Mara Museum and the snake park. This afternoon we make our preparations for the optional excursion to the Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Activity Package: Masai Museu

Day 2/3/4 Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

These 4 days are set aside for the 3-night camping excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa. On the first day from Arusha to Ngorongoro, there will be time for visiting the Oldupai gorge and museum. The Serengeti excursion is in open topped 4×4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities for those not doing the Serengeti Excursion: Various Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours and many more various day trips.
Day 2/3/4 – For those going on the Serengeti NP/Ngorongoro Crater Excursion:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activity: Serengeti Camping Excursion

Day 5 Arusha, Tanzania

Today those that went into the Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro will meet up with the truck in Arusha, where there will be time to share stories of the wonderful African animals seen in the park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Lushoto
Lushoto is the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. The popular pot plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and particularly in the Usambara Mountains.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7/8/9 Zanzibar

After an early wake up, we leave Lushoto and head for Dar es Salaam, where a local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We spend the first night exploring the historical and unique architecture. There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend 2 days relaxing on the beach. Optional Activities: Lunch and Dinner, Motorbike hire, Spice tour, Walking city tour, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc.
Please note: If you have not purchased the Activity Package you will stay at the campsite in Dar es Salaam for the following 3 nights.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 Dar es Salaam

Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck and campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Accommodation

On our camping tours you will be staying in two-man dome tents. We supply a mattress and you supply your own sleeping bag. The accommodated tours stay in traditional huts, permanent tented camps and hostel-style rooms.

Please note you need to arrange your own pre and post tour accommodation.

Pretour accommodation option:

Location
Sentrim Boulevard is located at the end of Nairobi’s Harry Thuku Road, an oasis of peace and quite with beautiful manicured gardens and lawns. There are 70 rooms in 2 storeys. The main guest area consists of the reception, lounge area, Restaurant and bar. The Mezzanine floor has the conference facilities.

Access
International flights fly into Jomo Kenyatta International airport, Nairobi. Transfers from the airport to the Sentrim Boulevard take 30 minutes and covers 18 kms.

Accommodation & Rooms
The hotel comprises of 70 well appointed en suite guestrooms, 40 of the rooms are in the Garden wing and 30 in the Pool wing.

All rooms have a private balcony, telephone, security safe, radio and satellite TV.

Food and Meals

Included are three hearty meals a day, (unless otherwise specified). Vegetarians are easily catered for and they’re always impressed by our varied menu. Our guides can produce miracles on a camp-stove. Special dietary requirements can be catered for, but only by special request. In East Africa it is more difficult to cater to certain requirements.

Trip Frequently Asked Questions

Ages
The Africa Overland Truck Tours are open to all ages and nationalities.
Health
All people who join an adventure tour need to be in good health. Medical facilities are not always available. If you have a specific medical condition it is compulsory for you to advise us before departure.
Malaria
Malaria is a real concern in many areas of Africa, especially during the rainy season. Our advice is simple, prevent getting bitten by using an insect repellent and use an effective prophylactic. Speak to your doctor before selecting your Malaria medication.
Vaccinations
Please ensure you have the relevant vaccinations. Proof of inoculation is required on certain tours. The best is to contact your GP.
Currency, money and banking
This is covered comprehensively in the pre-departure dossier. South African Rand and Credit Cards work in Southern Africa. In East Africa (incl. Zimbabwe and Zambia) USD cash is best

Age
Passengers under the age of 18 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian. Passengers over the age of 65 require a medical clearance certificate from their doctor stating they are fit enough to travel.

What to bring?
A sense of fun and a flexible attitude! A full checklist of essential items is included in the pre-departure info document.
What to leave at home?
Your watch, Mobile Phone, laptop, work, stress, concept of time, pre-conceptions about anything and any attitude that is not pure adventure.
Changes to routes/schedules
Although we will do our best at all times to ensure that the tour remains on schedule we want to make it very clear that this is not always possible. There is always something unexpected on a tour, sometimes the truck gets stuck in mud, or sand, sometimes it rains… Anything can happen, but nothing that a good sense of humour cannot overcome.

Do I need to have a travel insurance?
Yes! Make sure your insurance covers being airlifted in case of serious illness/injury as good hospital facilities are often a long way from where our tours travel. Free credit card insurance is often insufficient, so a separate policy is recommended. As travel insurance is compulsory, you will be asked for the policy number before being allowed to board our vehicle.

How many people are on the tour?
The average number of passengers on a tour is 18. On the camping tours there is a maximum of 24 and minimum of 4. On the Accommodated tour the minimum is 4 and the maximum is 18. The maximum number on Gorillas, Serengeti and Masai Mara tours is 18. Single Supplements are limited to 4 per tour on all tours.

Do I have to help with the camp chores?
Of course not, but you will not make many friends! On our tours our guides do most of the work. On a camping tour your participation in camp chores is limited: taking turns to assist with washing-up duties, putting up and taking down your tent and loading your bags. On some of our accommodated tours we include a camp assistant.

Who is responsible for my visas?
You are responsible for your own visas. Please check the itinerary of your tour carefully and if you need a multiple entry visa be sure to get one. Your passport needs to be valid for 6 months after your departure date from Africa and you must have at least 3-4 blank pages available. Some countries will not allow you to enter without 2 blank pages in your passport

Is there a single accommodation option?
All of our tours are priced on twin share accommodation. The single supplement is not compulsory on our camping tours but if you want your own tent you need to pay the single supplement. If you are booking one of our accommodated tours alone you have to pay the single supplement. There are a maximum of 4 single supplements available on all tours.

Terms and conditions
All travellers will be required to sign our indemnity form on departure. Any person refusing to do so will not be allowed on the tour.

Price

  • £799 excluded activity pack
  • £ 1099 included activity pack

Included

  • Services of a tour leader
  • All transportation by private adventure vehicle
  • 9  nights camping fees & equipment
  • Most Meals
  • Detailed predeparture pack
  • Check the highlights section for more on inclusions

Activity Package

This is an optional additional payment that covers what we consider to be ‘essential activities’ on our tours and therefore this itinerary has been written with these items included in the day-by-day itinerary. Ideally we would include all of these, but not everyone can afford this.

Activities available on this tour, included if you book with activity pack

  • Masai Museum
  • Serengeti camping excursion

Excluded

  • Flights
  • Visas
  • Insurance
  • Airport Transfers

Dates

  • Departing Nairobi: 04-Jan-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 13-Jan-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 18-Jan-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 27-Jan-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 01-Feb-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 10-Feb-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 15-Feb-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 24-Feb-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 22-Feb-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 03-Mar-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 01-Mar-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 10-Mar-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 15-Mar-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 24-Mar-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 29-Mar-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 07-Apr-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 05-Apr-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 14-Apr-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 12-Apr-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 21-Apr-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 26-Apr-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 05-May-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 10-May-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 19-May-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 17-May-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 26-May-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 24-May-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 02-Jun-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 07-Jun-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 16-Jun-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 21-Jun-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 30-Jun-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 28-Jun-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 07-Jul-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 05-Jul-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 14-Jul-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 19-Jul-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 28-Jul-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 02-Aug-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 11-Aug-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 09-Aug-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 18-Aug-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 16-Aug-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 25-Aug-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 30-Aug-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 08-Sep-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 13-Sep-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 22-Sep-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 20-Sep-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 29-Sep-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 27-Sep-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 06-Oct-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 11-Oct-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 20-Oct-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 25-Oct-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 03-Nov-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 01-Nov-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 10-Nov-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 08-Nov-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 17-Nov-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 22-Nov-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 01-Dec-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 06-Dec-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 15-Dec-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 13-Dec-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 22-Dec-14
  • Departing Nairobi: 20-Dec-14 Arriving Dar es Salaam: 29-Dec-14

 

“We had a nice group of travellers, made some new friends. Special thanks to the crew: Godfree for his wonderful meals, Chris for his help, and Thabani, our guide. Hope too see you again on a other trip somewhere in Africa.!  See more reviews here.”
Marte B
” I just wanted to let you know that we had an outstanding time!! more reviews here.”
Chavi
” The places we visited, the camp sites, the food, but most of all the people on this trip made it an unforgettable adventure!! See more reviews here.”
Eduard