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East Africa Private Safari 2028
11 Day Package from Nairobi to Arusha
Tour Description:
Your Globus Independent tour gives you the freedom to explore with the free time you crave–with all the perks you'd expect from Globus. If your 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. This Globus Independent tour of Africa takes you to where the wild things are – while giving you the freedom to unplug and recharge in luxury.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Wednesday 05 Jan 28 — Sunday 16 Jan 28 | Starting at $9,619 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 06 Jan 28 — Monday 17 Jan 28 | Starting at $9,619 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 07 Jan 28 — Tuesday 18 Jan 28 | Starting at $9,619 | Get a Quote | |
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| Wednesday 26 Jan 28 — Sunday 06 Feb 28 | Starting at $9,689 | Get a Quote | |
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| Friday 04 Feb 28 — Tuesday 15 Feb 28 | Starting at $9,689 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 05 Feb 28 — Wednesday 16 Feb 28 | Starting at $9,689 | Get a Quote | |
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| Monday 07 Feb 28 — Friday 18 Feb 28 | Starting at $9,689 | Get a Quote | |
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| Wednesday 23 Feb 28 — Sunday 05 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,619 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 24 Feb 28 — Monday 06 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,619 | Get a Quote | |
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| Sunday 27 Feb 28 — Thursday 09 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 28 Feb 28 — Friday 10 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 29 Feb 28 — Saturday 11 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 01 Mar 28 — Sunday 12 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 02 Mar 28 — Monday 13 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 03 Mar 28 — Tuesday 14 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 04 Mar 28 — Wednesday 15 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 05 Mar 28 — Thursday 16 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
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| Wednesday 08 Mar 28 — Sunday 19 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 09 Mar 28 — Monday 20 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 10 Mar 28 — Tuesday 21 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 11 Mar 28 — Wednesday 22 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 12 Mar 28 — Thursday 23 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 13 Mar 28 — Friday 24 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 14 Mar 28 — Saturday 25 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 15 Mar 28 — Sunday 26 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 16 Mar 28 — Monday 27 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 17 Mar 28 — Tuesday 28 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 18 Mar 28 — Wednesday 29 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,549 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 19 Mar 28 — Thursday 30 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 20 Mar 28 — Friday 31 Mar 28 | Starting at $9,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 21 Mar 28 — Saturday 01 Apr 28 | Starting at $9,689 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 22 Mar 28 — Sunday 02 Apr 28 | Starting at $9,419 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 23 Mar 28 — Monday 03 Apr 28 | Starting at $9,429 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 24 Mar 28 — Tuesday 04 Apr 28 | Starting at $9,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 25 Mar 28 — Wednesday 05 Apr 28 | Starting at $8,959 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 26 Mar 28 — Thursday 06 Apr 28 | Starting at $8,959 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 27 Mar 28 — Friday 07 Apr 28 | Starting at $8,809 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 28 Mar 28 — Saturday 08 Apr 28 | Starting at $8,809 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 29 Mar 28 — Sunday 09 Apr 28 | Starting at $8,729 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 30 Mar 28 — Monday 10 Apr 28 | Starting at $8,729 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial features included on this tour:
- 3 game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve
- 3 game drives in Amboseli National Park
- A game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
- A full day game drive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch inside the crater
- 4 game drives in Serengeti National Park
- Private 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle, limited to just 6 of your guests and equipped with a pop-up roof for unfettered game viewing
- Hand selected safari lodges and tented camps plus a day room in Arusha for late flight departures
- All internal flights!
Notes:
The Great Migration is a natural event with herds typically in the Serengeti from late November to July. Movements and river crossings of migrating herds can be challenging to predict year to year. When possible, we’ll modify game viewing when advised of reported sightings. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues. The safari vehicles are not air conditioned and have high ground clearance, requiring some agility when getting in and out.Some internal flights have a strict maximum guest weight limit of 265 lbs. / 120 kgs. Any guests weighing more than the limit may be required to purchase an additional seat. Globus Tour Operations must be advised of any guests weighing more than the limit prior to final payment to ensure space can be confirmed.
The Great Migration is a natural event with herds typically in the Serengeti from late November to July. Movements and river crossings of migrating herds can be challenging to predict year to year. When possible, we’ll modify game viewing when advised of reported sightings. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues. The safari vehicles are not air conditioned and have high ground clearance, requiring some agility when getting in and out.Some internal flights have a strict maximum guest weight limit of 265 lbs. / 120 kgs. Any guests weighing more than the limit may be required to purchase an additional seat. Globus Tour Operations must be advised of any guests weighing more than the limit prior to final payment to ensure space can be confirmed.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Welcome to Kenya! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in
Day 2 NAIROBI–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE AREA
Fly into the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most iconic wildlife region. After settling in and enjoying lunch, set out on your first exhilarating game drive in search of the famed “Big Five”; lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. As part of Globus family of brands Lighthouse Project, your visit contributes to Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund, aimed at recovering the lion population in Africa after more than half have been lost over the past 25 years. This is one example of our commitment to supporting the people and places we share with you.
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DinnerDay 3 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 lions, leopards, and hyenas. You’ll have ample opportunity to spot these predators and many other animals on morning and afternoon game drives with your expert Driver/Guide.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 4 MAASAI MARA AREA–NAIROBI–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AREA
A short flight returns you to Nairobi, where you continue by road to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through this remarkable landscape, framed by breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak, rising an impressive 19,341 feet. You’ll arrive at your lodge in time to settle in and refresh before dinner.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 5 AMBOSELI AREA
Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives, each offering exceptional opportunities to observe Amboseli’s famous elephant herds up close as they roam freely across the open plains. The park’s rich ecosystem also supports an impressive variety of wildlife, and with a bit of luck, you may encounter Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, giraffe, and numerous antelope species. These unhurried drives allow you to soak in the scenery, watch animal behaviors unfold in real time, and capture unforgettable moments in one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife settings.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 6 AMBOSELI AREA–ARUSHA, TANZANIA–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK AREA
This morning, you’ll cross into Tanzania at the Namanga border, where your journey continues toward the country’s northern safari circuit. After enjoying lunch in Arusha, Tanzania’s vibrant gateway city to its famed national parks, travel onward to the Lake Manyara National Park area. The scenic drive offers a first glimpse of Tanzania’s diverse landscapes, setting the stage for the wildlife experiences ahead.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 7 LAKE MANYARA AREA–NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Nestled among groundwater forests, open grassy plains, and the shimmering alkaline waters of its namesake lake, Lake Manyara National Park is a small but remarkably diverse sanctuary. It boasts the world’s largest concentration of baboons, and your morning game drive offers the perfect chance to observe these lively primates along with giraffe, hippo, and a wide array of other wildlife drawn to the park’s varied habitats. After exploring this vibrant ecosystem, continue your journey to your lodge set along the slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater, where sweeping views and cooler highland air await.
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Breakfast DinnerDay 8 NGORONGORO AREA
Spend the day exploring the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Formed millions of years ago, this is the largest intact, unflooded caldera on Earth, dropping more than 2,000 feet from rim to floor and spanning over 102 square miles of grasslands, swamps, forests, and freshwater springs. Its enclosed environment creates a thriving sanctuary for wildlife, offering some of the most reliable game viewing in Africa. Because many animals remain in the crater year round, you’ll have opportunities to see a stunning variety of species, including prides of lion, large bull elephants, colorful flocks of flamingos, hyena, buffalo, and more. Midday, you’ll pause to enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and the abundance of animals that call this unique ecosystem home.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 9 NGORONGORO AREA–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Journey today to the iconic Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most celebrated wildlife sanctuary. Known worldwide as the stage for the spectacular Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebra traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing, the Serengeti offers unforgettable game viewing in every season. After arriving and enjoying lunch, you’ll set out on an afternoon game drive across the park’s sweeping savannas, where predators, plains game, and dramatic scenery await at every turn.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 10 SERENGETI
Spanning approximately 5,700 square miles, Serengeti National Park lives up to its name, derived from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” This vast ecosystem stretches toward the horizon in every direction, creating an awe inspiring backdrop for some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife encounters. With your expert Driver/Guide, you’ll set out on both morning and afternoon game drives to delve deeper into these sweeping grasslands. Keep your eyes open for elusive leopard and the endangered black rhino, along with an abundance of other species such as cheetah, giraffe, gazelle, eland, hyena, and more. Each drive reveals new movement, new landscapes, and new opportunities to witness Serengeti’s extraordinary concentration of wildlife.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 11 SERENGETI–ARUSHA
Enjoy one final game drive this morning, taking in the last sights and sounds of the Serengeti as wildlife comes to life in the early hours. Later, you’ll fly back to Arusha, where a day room has been reserved at the Mount Meru Hotel for those with late flights, providing a comfortable place to relax, refresh, and prepare for your journey home. Please schedule departing flights for after 5:00 p.m. to allow ample time for transfers and check in.
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Accommodations
Accommodations| Nairobi | Nairobi | Maasai Mara National Reserve Area | Amboseli National Park Area | Lake Manyara National Park Area | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Serengeti National Park |
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Superior First-Class
Kenyatta Ave. Nairobi Kenya
Despite its central location, the Nairobi Serena hotel is a quiet sanctuary amid the bustle of one of Africa's most dynamic cities. The interior décor reflects an entirely pan-African theme featuring art and inspiration from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa and East Africa. Offering a wide range of dining experiences, The Nairobi Serena is renowned for its 'Mandhari' fine-dining restaurant, which is universally acknowledged as one of Kenya's finest.
Superior First-Class
Kenyatta Ave. Nairobi Kenya
Despite its central location, the Nairobi Serena hotel is a quiet sanctuary amid the bustle of one of Africa's most dynamic cities. The interior décor reflects an entirely pan-African theme featuring art and inspiration from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa and East Africa. Offering a wide range of dining experiences, The Nairobi Serena is renowned for its 'Mandhari' fine-dining restaurant, which is universally acknowledged as one of Kenya's finest.
