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East Africa Private Safari With Nairobi
Operated by Globus
Tripcode: IQH2
Overview
Destination:
Kenya,
Tanzania,
Start:Nairobi, Kenya
Finish:Arusha, Tanzania
Finish:Arusha, Tanzania
Duration:12 days
Type:Group tour (max 24)
Travel Period
March 2025 - March 2026
Leave the rat race and monkey business of everyday life at home and revel in your independent spirit with the I-time you deserve on this Independence by Globus Africa tour. If that spirit of adventure includes the dream of a daring adventure with the best Driver/Guides in East Africa, then you can kick your bucket list to the curb on this private safari in some of the world’s most famous game areas. From Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve and Mount Kilimanjaro looming above Amboseli National Park to the legendary plains of the Serengeti and spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll get an eyeful of East Africa’s fantastic beasts and breathtakingly primitive panoramas. We pick the perfect spots for the chance to spot the “Big 5” (lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, elephant, and rhino), not to mention other locals like cheetah, giraffe, gazelle, and hyena.
Your African adventure also includes Nairobi, with a visit to the elephant orphanage at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and a tour of the Karen Blixen Museum in honor of the Out of Africa author. Meet the remarkable Rothschild’s giraffes at the Giraffe Centre for an up-close encounter just 40 minutes from Nairobi’s City Centre. This Independence by Globus tour of Africa takes you to where the wild things are – while giving you the freedom to unplug and recharge in luxury as you like.
Traveller Notes
- Nairobi: private sightseeing vehicle; Between destinations and for all game drives: private 4-wheel-drive vehicle carries up to six guests, features a pop-up roof for easy game viewing/photography, and comes stocked with fresh, filtered water; private transfers to/from airport for all intra-tour flights; intra-tour flights and taxes.
- Driver/Guide throughout your private safari; Local Host in Nairobi.
- The Great Migration is a natural event, and the movements of the migrating herds are difficult to predict year to year. Since this safari includes Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, you’re guaranteed to see the herds no matter when you visit. River crossings are more of a challenge, but we’ll adjust game viewing if there is a chance to witness this rare and extraordinary sight!
- All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.
- We do not recommend this holiday to people with serious back problems, as it can be quite rough driving on/off road in/between game parks.
Your African adventure also includes Nairobi, with a visit to the elephant orphanage at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and a tour of the Karen Blixen Museum in honor of the Out of Africa author. Meet the remarkable Rothschild’s giraffes at the Giraffe Centre for an up-close encounter just 40 minutes from Nairobi’s City Centre. This Independence by Globus tour of Africa takes you to where the wild things are – while giving you the freedom to unplug and recharge in luxury as you like.
Traveller Notes
- Nairobi: private sightseeing vehicle; Between destinations and for all game drives: private 4-wheel-drive vehicle carries up to six guests, features a pop-up roof for easy game viewing/photography, and comes stocked with fresh, filtered water; private transfers to/from airport for all intra-tour flights; intra-tour flights and taxes.
- Driver/Guide throughout your private safari; Local Host in Nairobi.
- The Great Migration is a natural event, and the movements of the migrating herds are difficult to predict year to year. Since this safari includes Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, you’re guaranteed to see the herds no matter when you visit. River crossings are more of a challenge, but we’ll adjust game viewing if there is a chance to witness this rare and extraordinary sight!
- All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.
- We do not recommend this holiday to people with serious back problems, as it can be quite rough driving on/off road in/between game parks.
Standard inclusions
- 11 breakfasts.
- 9 lunches.
- 9 dinners.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1 - ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Welcome to Kenya! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2 - NAIROBI
Start your private sightseeing with a visit to the elephant orphanage at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, founded by Dame Daphne Sheldrick. Learn about elephant conservation and meet elephant calves, orphaned by poachers, before they are re-introduced to the wild.
After lunch, visit the Karen Blixen Museum, an educational museum sharing the Out of Africa author's extraordinary experiences in Africa while operating a local coffee farm.
Lastly, stop at the Giraffe centre, a non-profit organization focused on saving the Rothschild's giraffe, where you will learn about this sub-species and can feed them. (B,L)
Day 3 - NAIROBI-MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE AREA
Fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's most famous game area. After lunch, embark on your first game drive this afternoon in search of the "Big 5"- lion, leopard, Elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - MAASAI MARA
The "Mara," as it is called by the locals, is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives the population grows by almost 2 million. This provides a great food source for lion, leopard, and hyena. You'll have ample opportunity to spot these predators and many other animals on morning and afternoon game drives with your expert Driver/Guide. (B,L,D)
Today's I-Time Tips
Between game drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta!
Day 5 - MAASAI MARA AREA-NAIROBI-AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AREA
A short flight brings you back to Nairobi for a drive to Amboseli National Park.
Upon arrival, embark on a game drive and take in the spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at some 19,341 feet. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time to freshen up for dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - AMBOSELI AREA
Morning and afternoon game drives offer you a great opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You might also spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. (B,L,D)
Today's I-Time Tips
Between game drives, dive into a good book on your private patio or take a dip in the pool.
Day 7 - AMBOSELI AREA-ARUSHA, TANZANIA-LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK AREA
This morning, cross the border into Tanzania.
After lunch in Arusha, proceed to the Lake Manyara National Park area. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - LAKE MANYARA AREA-NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Lake Manyara National Park is a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline Lake Manyara itself. The park is also home to the world's largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your morning game drive.
Drive to your lodge on the slopes of Ngorongoro Crater. (B,L,D)
Today's I-Time Tips
Visit a local primary school to meet the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania.
Day 9 - NGORONGORO AREA
Today, enjoy a full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is the world's largest unflooded caldera-at more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year-round. You can see lion, elephant, flamingo, and a variety of other animals. This is also your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. A picnic lunch will be served in the crater. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - NGORONGORO AREA-SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Today, drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest and most famous park. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, it attracts visitors from around the world and is great for game viewing year round.
Enjoy lunch prior to your afternoon game drive. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - SERENGETI
Covering an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, the name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word siringit, "endless plains".
Join your expert Driver/Guide for morning and afternoon game drives to further explore this vast park. Search for leopard, rhino, and an abundance of other animals, including cheetah, giraffe, gazelle, and eland. (B,L,D)
Today's I-Time Tips
Between game drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta!
Day 12 - SERENGETI-ARUSHA
One last game drive this morning.
Fly back to Arusha, where a day room has been reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm. (B)
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Operator
Globus
At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.
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