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Nairobi to Zanzibar Overland Tour is a short overland tour for those with very little time but a hunger for East Africa wildlife and the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar. This tour visits the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe centre in Nairobi, 2 night / 3 day Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater safari and the world famous spice island of Zanzibar.
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Nairobi to Zanzibar Overland Tour
Kenya, Tanzania
11 days: 6 nights camping,
4 nights accommodation on Zanzibar
Distance: 3,000km

Includes ferry, transfers and 4 nights accommodation on Zanzibar

Day 1:
The Nairobi to Zanzibar Overland Tour begins in Nairobi, Kenya. After a short meet and greet we depart for the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. The baby elephants are allowed out to play every morning, an hour of entertainment watching the babies play in mud pools, kick a soccer ball around and slurp massive bottles of formula. This not a zoo but a place where orphaned elephants are bought and hand-reared before being re-educated and released back into the wild. It is possible to adopt a baby elephant or rhino - the perfect gift for animal lovers back home.

After lunch, how about hand feeding Rothschild giraffes at the Nairobi Giraffe Centre? Amazing photo opportunities from the custom built platform (eye level to the giraffes!). Rothschild Giraffes are rare in East Africa with only a few left in some of Kenya’s northern parks. The centre not only boasts friendly giraffes but also an extensive education centre.

No Africa overland tour would be complete without a meal at the world famous Carnivores Restaurant.

Day 2:
We bid farewell to Nairobi continuing our Nairobi to Zanzibar Overland Tour south crossing into Tanzania passing the snow cap peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in Africa, as we drive through the Maasai plains of Tanzania. We arrive at Meserani in time to visit a traditional Maasai Village and Cultural Centre. We setup camp at Meserani Snake Park, famous for its reptiles and shooters!!!

Day 3 - 5:
The following morning we pack our bags and depart in small 4x4 vehicles on our overland tour to the worlds most documented and photographed game parks - the Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater. The Serengeti is the most famous game park in all of Africa, and after spending some time there you will know why. The Ngorogoro Crater has been compared to Noah’s Ark and the Garden of Eden, an incredible 20km wide volcanic crater littered with lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant, zebra, and wildebeest - just to name a few.

We spend 3 days in the wild savannah plains amongst the African Big 5 wildlife in two of the most famous game parks in Africa. Our days are spent game driving and photographing wildlife like: lion, leopard, wildebeest, rhino, warthog, cheetah, gazelle, zebra, giraffe, elephants, buffalo, hartebeest, reedbuck plus many more. If we are lucky we may also spot the African Little 5. As the sun goes down we make camp amongst the wildlife, eat a hearty meal and fall asleep listening to the sounds of Africa. Your reservation awaits you at the 1000000 star Hotel (the breath taking African skies).

Day 6:
Our Nairobi to Zanzibar Overland Tour continues from Arusha to Dar Es Salaam, the day is long but we pass through some interesting villages along our way. We reach Dar Es Salaam early evening, we set up camp and enjoy a cold beer while a soft cool breeze comes from the Indian Ocean. We spend the evening dreaming about the tropical beaches of Zanzibar.

Day 7 - 10:
The truck remains in Dar Es Salaam while the group boards the ferry to spend 4 nights on the famous Spice Island of Zanzibar, our final destination on the Nairobi to Zanzibar Overland Tour. The ferry arrives in Stone Town – a classic Arabic old city, with narrow cobble stoned streets, sweet smell of spices floats through the air, and the local mosque hums in the background. At sun-down the plaza changes form and as the sun disappears over the Indian Ocean, the Plaza comes alive with the smell of barbecuing fresh seafood, colorfully dressed women mix dough in preparation to make Zanzibar pizzas and the men stand around talking politics. For the true Zanzibar experience a visit and a meal in the plaza is an absolute must. A visit to Zanzibar would not be complete without taking one of the many spice tours on offer and a couple of days relaxing on the tropical beaches and swimming in crystal clear waters. For those wanting to partake in aquatic activities Zanzibar will not disappoint - snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, sailing and windsurfing are all on offer.

Whilst on Zanzibar meals will not be supplied, this gives you the opportunity to try the many different styles of food available from fresh barbecued fish and seafood, famous Zanzibar pizzas through to traditional African dishes.

Day 11:
After a lazy morning we say goodbye to Zanzibar and white tropical beaches and return by ferry to Dar Es Salaam to be met by the overland truck. You may opt to fly home from Zanzibar at your leisure.