Globus – Tour DetailsMarc Bollinger2025-09-23T19:18:51+00:00
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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.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.
Guided sightseeing in Nairobi includes a morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, the elephant orphanage at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Karen Blixen Museum and the Giraffe Centre
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.
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.
•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. Enjoy lunch at the museum restaurant.
•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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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.
•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.
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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 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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INSIDER PICKS
Between game drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta! BreakfastLunchDinner
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.
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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.
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INSIDER PICKS
Between game drives, dive into a good book on your private patio or take a dip in the pool BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 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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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.
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INSIDER PICKS
Visit a local primary school to meet the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania BreakfastDinner
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 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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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.
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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.
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INSIDER PICKS
Between game drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta! BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 12 SERENGETI–ARUSHA
•One last game drive this morning.
•Fly back to Arusha, where a day room has been reserved at the Mount Meru Hotel for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.
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Accommodations
Nairobi
Maasai Mara National Reserve Area
Amboseli National Park Area
Lake Manyara National Park Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park
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.
Sarova Mara Camp Superior First-Class
Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya
Sarova Mara Camp is situated in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, offering a front seat to the rolling plains of East Africa. The camp offers an unparalleled plethora of activities and experiences from tented living to bird-watching to a unique insight into the Maasai culture at the adjoining Maasai village. The large grounds are beautifully laid out with exotic trees and indigenous shrubs.
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge First-Class
Amboseli National Park Amboseli National Park Area Kenya
Set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, the glittering Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge enjoys a uniquely privileged position at the heart of this world-famous national park. At the center of ""Maasailand"", the lodge's décor reflects the brilliant primary colors and iconic shapes representative of these legendary warriors. At the heart of the lodge, shaded by palm trees, is a free-form swimming pool; to either side of which stretch the rooms.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge First-Class
Lake Manyara National Park Area Lake Manyara National Park Area Tanzania
Standing high on the edge of a towering terracotta escarpment with panoramic views over the glittering alkaline waters of Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge offers a unique blend of tranquility, wildlife discovery, and ornithological richness.
Kitela Lodge Superior First-Class
Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania
Kitela Lodge offers peace and comfort on a hillside with beautiful views of a coffee plantation and a waterfall within the incredible highlands bordering Ngorongoro Crater. Spacious rooms feature a private terrace and overlook beautiful gardens.
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge Superior First-Class
Serengeti National Park Tanzania
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge is located in the central Serengeti and features a modern decor with fresh and bright atmosphere. Elegant tents built on raised wood platforms feature en-suite facilities, an outdoor shower, and a private terrace with sweeping views.