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.

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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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Maasai and Migration (Reverse)

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From Dar es Salaam to Nairobi

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 28
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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival
Days 2 - 5
Zanzibar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Spice tour in Stone Town
- Accommodation and transfers on Zanzibar Island
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling on Zanzibar's coral reefs
- Scuba diving on Zanzibar's coral reefs
- Visit to Prison Island to see giant tortoise population
- Visit to Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys
Landmarks
Stone Town
Kendwa Beach
Prison Island
Jozani Forest
Days 6 - 7
Bagamoyo to Arusha
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks
Bagamoyo
Days 8 - 9
Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Morning game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Maasai village visit
- Afternoon drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Morning game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Optional Activities
- Balloon safari
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Days 10 - 11
Arusha to Nairobi or Kilimanjaro
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Athi Plains

Landmarks
Stone Town
Kendwa Beach
Prison Island
Jozani Forest

Landmarks
Bagamoyo

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Landmarks
Athi Plains

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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

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Leticia
November 25th, 2018
4.5
Well organized tour.
Traveled in November 2018
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Stuart
Asked on February 19th, 2016
When is the best time to view the migration?
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- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2016
  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.
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Alicia
Asked on February 15th, 2016
How much will this tour really cost me?
Price / Availability
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2016
  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…

From

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Price based on Private Double Room

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Tour ID: 81950

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa 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.Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Maasai and Migration (Reverse)

Itinerary

Arrival

Zanzibar

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bagamoyo to Arusha

Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arusha to Nairobi or Kilimanjaro

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