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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

40 weeks From GBP 4850 More about this trip
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Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

16 weeks From GBP 2395 More about this trip
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Johannesburg to Nairobi

7 weeks From US$ 2490 More about this trip
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Cape Town to Nairobi Epic

6 weeks From US$ 1990 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Nairobi and Gorillas

5 weeks From US$ 1990 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi

24 days From US$ 1690 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Nairobi

21 days From US$ 1290 More about this trip
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Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam

10 days From US$ 990 More about this trip
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Zanzibar and Game Parks

10 days From US$ 990 More about this trip
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Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking

7 days From US$ 1190 More about this trip
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Serengeti National Park

5 days From US$ 990 More about this trip
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Masai Mara National Reserve

3 days From US$ 390 More about this trip
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It may seem daunting going through Kenya customs – OverlandingAfrica.com has some tips and guidelines to make the process easier and quicker however.

While certain items are allowed into the country in small amounts, such as perfume, alcohol and tobacco, other items have strict restrictions or prohibitions. Make sure you follow these guidelines carefully to avoid any delays or problems at customs.

The following items are restricted or prohibited for import and / or export in Kenya:

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Serengeti National Park - 5 days

This tour is a wild life lover's dream! Experience tree climbing lions, huge elephants and even flamingo up close at this World Heritage Site and internationally renowned Serengeti National Park and N...

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Masai Mara National Reserve - 3 days

This tour covers one of the highlights of Kenya - the Masai Mara. We spend most of our time game viewing as well as taking in the spectacular sights that the beautiful city of Nairobi has to offer.

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Gorillas and Lakes - 19 days

The Lakes of Nakuru, Naivasha, Bunyoni and Victoria make for a stunning visual medley and the rare Mountain Gorilla leads us to the border of Uganda, the DRC and Rwanda. This once in a life time oppor...

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Kenya, Uganda and Gorilla Trek - 18 days

Gorillas trekking in Uganda combined with five star wildlife encounters in Kenya. Watch Flamingos feed at Lake Nakuru and relax at Lake Bunyoni.

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Nairobi to Nairobi - 14 days

Game drives in the Serengeti NP and the Ngorongoro Crater, combined with many different water sports on Zanzibar Island, make this an unforgettable tour.

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Southern Safari - 4 weeks

Take part in this southbound African adventure from Nairobi to Johannesburg! Experience game drives in Kenya and Tanzania, the beaches of Zanzibar, the thunderous Victoria Falls and the Big 5 in Kruge...

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Savannahs and Lakes - 4 weeks

Take on some amazing game viewing on the plains and savannahs of Africa and explore Lake Malawi at the same time. End your journey at the majestic "Smoke that Thunders".

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Go South Photography Tour - 27 days

Starting in Kenya this tour heads south to include Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia. Taking you through world famous parks, the beaches of Zanzibar and Lake Malawi. This lasting experience of Africa comes ...

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Grand Explorer - 10 weeks

Explore Africa while trekking with mountain gorillas, swimming with dolphins and walking with lions.Enjoy the beaches of East Africa and the adrenalin of Southern Africa with river rafting, sky diving...

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Nairobi to Cape Town Epic - 8 weeks

Game spotting, meeting local tribes, relaxing on beaches, adrenaline sports. This trip is the Ultimate African Expedition!

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East Africa to Southern Africa - 8 weeks

Journey from coast to coast with this adventure from Eastern to Southern Africa. Enjoy highlights like Zanzibar, Lake Malawi, Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta and the Namib Desert!

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6 Kenya Overland Tours recommended for you

  • Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

    40 weeks   From GBP 4850

    London to Cairo

  • Johannesburg to Nairobi

    7 weeks   From US$ 2490

    Johannesburg to Nairobi

  • Victoria Falls to Nairobi and Gorillas

    5 weeks   From US$ 1990

    Victoria Falls to Nairobi

  • Victoria Falls to Nairobi

    21 days   From US$ 1290

    Victoria Falls to Nairobi

  • Zanzibar and Game Parks

    10 days   From US$ 990

    Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi

  • Serengeti National Park

    5 days   From US$ 990

    Nairobi to Nairobi