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East Africa Private Safari with Nairobi 2025
12 Day Package from Nairobi to Arusha
Tour Description:
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 Globus Independent 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 Center for an up-close encounter just 40 minutes from Nairobi’s City Centre. 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 as you like.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Wednesday 03 Dec 25 — Monday 15 Dec 25 | Starting at $9,029 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 04 Dec 25 — Tuesday 16 Dec 25 | Starting at $9,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 05 Dec 25 — Wednesday 17 Dec 25 | Starting at $9,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 06 Dec 25 — Thursday 18 Dec 25 | Starting at $9,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 07 Dec 25 — Friday 19 Dec 25 | Starting at $9,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 08 Dec 25 — Saturday 20 Dec 25 | Starting at $9,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 09 Dec 25 — Sunday 21 Dec 25 | Starting at $9,239 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 10 Dec 25 — Monday 22 Dec 25 | Starting at $9,239 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 11 Dec 25 — Tuesday 23 Dec 25 | Starting at $9,239 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 12 Dec 25 — Wednesday 24 Dec 25 | Starting at $9,239 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 13 Dec 25 — Thursday 25 Dec 25 | Starting at $9,239 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingYour Globus Independent tour gives you the freedom to explore with the I-time you crave–with all the perks you'd expect from Globus. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, transportation with intra-vacation flights and transfers between each city on your tour. Private sightseeing vehicle and a Local Host in Nairobi to assist you when needed. We’ve packed everything you need for an amazing adventure—from hand-selected safari lodges and tented camps to friendly expert Driver/Guides. 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles are equipped with a pop-up roof for unfettered game viewing and photography. Plus, only your guests travel in the safari vehicle which is limited to just six guests, so you’ll always have a window seat on private safari! This tour offers a great opportunity to witness the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope—the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your GlobusGO mobile app! Enjoy discounts when 3 or more guests share a vehicle. Ask your Globus Vacation Planner or Travel Advisor for details.
Notes:
The Great Migration is a natural event with herds typically in the Maasai Mara from August to early November. 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. 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. 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 Great Migration is a natural event with herds typically in the Maasai Mara from August to early November. 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. 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. 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.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 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 Center, a nonprofit organization focused on saving the Rothschild’s giraffe, where you will learn about this sub-species and can feed them.
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BreakfastLunchDay 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.
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DinnerDay 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 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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Today’s I-Time Tips
Between game drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta!
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 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.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 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.
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Today’s I-Time Tips
Between game drives, dive into a good book on your private patio or take a dip in the pool
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 7 AMBOSELI AREA–ARUSHA, TANZANIA–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK AREA
•This morning, enter Tanzania at the Namanga border.
•After lunch in Arusha, proceed to the Lake Manyara National Park area.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 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.
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Today’s I-Time Tips
Visit a local primary school to meet the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 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 lions, elephants, flamingos, 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.
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 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.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 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.
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Today’s I-Time Tips
Between game drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta!
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 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.
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Accommodations
Accommodations| Nairobi | Maasai Mara National Reserve Area | Amboseli National Park Area | Lake Manyara National Park Area | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Serengeti National Park | Arusha |
Sarova Panafric
First-Class
Junction of Kenyatta Ave & Valley Road Nairobi Kenya
Rated one of the best hotels in Nairobi the Sarova Panafric has lots to offer. Located just a short drive from CBD and 18 km from the airport. You are minutes away from the start of your adventure.
First-Class
Junction of Kenyatta Ave & Valley Road Nairobi Kenya
Rated one of the best hotels in Nairobi the Sarova Panafric has lots to offer. Located just a short drive from CBD and 18 km from the airport. You are minutes away from the start of your adventure.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
