How many people are required for the trip to go?

There is no required minimum number of people for this trip to go.

What time should we plan to arrive in Nairobi on Day 1?

The tour does a pick up at 7.30am on day 1 of the tour in Nairobi, so if possible we would recommend getting to Nairobi the night before.

If I am flying into Nairobi can I request airport pickup?

It is possible to arrange airport transfer from Nairobi to Wildebeest Camp or Heron Hotel and we can definitely help you out with that.

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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Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

5 days

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Start and end in Nairobi

4.5

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Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater - Absolute Africa

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Safari
Camping
Wildlife
Jeep & 4WD
Big Five
Group
Fully Guided
Christmas & New Year

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

Nairobi
Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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Highlights

Drive from Nairobi to camp in Arusha
Explore Serengeti with an afternoon game drive
Morning game drives in the Serengeti
Discover Ngorongoro Crater with a morning safari
Conclude in Nairobi or Arusha, airport drop-off

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Introduction

Day 1 KENYA - TANZANIA
Day 2 TANZANIA
Day 3 TANZANIA
Day 4 TANZANIA
Day 5 TANZANIA-KENYA

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Absolute Africa

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Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

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3.5
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Matt
· July 27th, 2015
For the money, it was a great deal. It certainly wasn't the most luxurious of safaris, but honestly, thats what I wanted. I felt much closer to nature being able to actually camp out in tents outdoors. It felt like a true safari experience. All of our guides were incredibly nice as well. I'd say the average age of most of the people going on safari was mid 20's though, so if you're middle-aged, you might feel a little out of place amongst a younger crowd (though there were definitely a couple people who seemed like they were in their 40's).
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Trip date: July 2015
HD
Helen
· December 3rd, 2014
This was the 2nd time I've travelled wih Absolute Africa. I travelled with them overland in 2009 for over two months, so when I decided to come back to Africa, Absolute Africa was the natural choice. The tour was still as good as I remember! In both the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater we got up close to lions, elephants, a cheetah, leopard, hippo, warthogs... the list goes on. I loved it and hope to travel with them again someday. Our guide and driver, Philippa, Mugo and Simba were great and I can't thank them enough for such a great time! The rest of our group were really cool and I made friends for life again, as I did on my last trip! We're still best friends 5 years later!
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thank you for the review! it's great to hear that you enjoyed your trip.
Trip date: November 2014

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5 days

Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

From Nairobi to Nairobi

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What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

How many people are required for the trip to go?
There is no required minimum number of people for this trip to go.
November 1, 2016 • Group size
What time should we plan to arrive in Nairobi on Day 1?
The tour does a pick up at 7.30am on day 1 of the tour in Nairobi, so if possible we would recommend getting to Nairobi the night before.
September 1, 2016 • Other
If I am flying into Nairobi can I request airport pickup?
It is possible to arrange airport transfer from Nairobi to Wildebeest Camp or Heron Hotel and we can definitely help you out with that.
August 1, 2016 • Flights / Transfers
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.
February 19, 2016 • Other
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…
February 15, 2016 • Price / Availability

Good to Know

Tour ID: 57198

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Tanzania
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
Kenya and Tanzania
Vaccines
- 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.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before June 24th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 24th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Absolute Africa. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Absolute Africa will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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