When’s the last time you laughed like a hyena? Pack your khakis, greys, and greens and get ready for the ride of your life—or rides, rather! This classic African safari vacation packs in 10 game drives to see lion, leopard, zebra, giraffe, and countless other creatures of Kenya’s most famous national parks and wildlife reserves. Come face to face with adventure in custom-made 6-person 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles manned by expert safari guides. Take in the best views of the “Big 5,” the Samburu “Special 5,” and every impala, ostrich, and gazelle in between—all in their natural habitats. Need to slow down and put on the brakes? Sumptuous safari lodges and comfortable tented camps, breakfast in the bush, and late day sundowner drinks present the perfect opportunities to rest near the rhinos, raise a mimosa to the monkeys, and say cheers to the cheetahs. Just try to camouflage your excitement.Feeding endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Center, meeting orphaned elephant calves at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and visiting the former home of Out of Africa author Karen Blixen are just a few highlights when you add Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city and concrete jungle, to your tour of Africa. Get ready for big game, grand views, and even grander memories when you add Amboseli National Park to your tour of Africa. Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, this massive elephant stomping ground is one of Africa’s best places to get up close to large herds in a variety of habitats.
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We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from transfers to and from your hotel and included intra-vacation flights to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!Accommodation Spotlight Ideally situated within the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the Sarova Mara Camp features sprawling grounds with exotic trees and indigenous shrubs, a pool, bar, and spacious dining area. Each tastefully furnished and comfortable safari tent features wood floors, a writing desk, chairs, and a private deck.
Notes:
All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel. We don’t recommend this tour to guests with serious back problems due to rough driving on/off road in/between game parks.
Breakfast daily, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
Day 1
Welcome to Nairobi! Hotel check-in available mid-afternoon
Day 2
NAIROBI Guided sightseeing starts at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust orphanage where you’ll learn about elephant conservation and meet orphaned elephant calves. After lunch, visit Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the author of Out of Africa and the Giraffe Center, a non-profit organization focused on saving the Rothschild’s giraffe. Free time in the late afternoon and evening
BreakfastLunchDay 3
NAIROBI Drive to Mount Kenya region.
MOUNT KENYA Lunch at the famed Mount Kenya Safari Club includes stunning views of Mount Kenya. Drive to Samburu National Reserve, home to the Samburu “Special 5,” a collection of unique animals, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk.
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE Afternoon game drive
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DinnerDay 4
SAMBURU Morning and afternoon game drives with free time at your lodge in between. Sundowner drinks in the bush with sunset views over the Ewaso Ng’iro River. (B,L,D)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Samburu with a visit to a local Samburu village to learn about their culture. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app
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DinnerDay 5
SAMBURU Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
OL PEJETA Afternoon game drive and visit to the [LF] Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
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DinnerDay 6
OL PEJETA Morning game drive. Scenic drive through the Kenyan highlands to Lake Nakuru National Park, a small ecologically diverse park.
LAKE NAKURU Free time at your lodge this evening
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DinnerDay 7
LAKE NAKURU Morning game drive includes an exclusive [LF] bush breakfast with mimosas. Free time at your lodge before an afternoon game drive
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DinnerDay 8
LAKE NAKURU Drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area.
MAASAI MARA Afternoon game drive
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DinnerDay 9
MAASAI MARA Morning and afternoon game drives with free time to relax at your camp in between. Special [LF] farewell bush dinner this evening includes a [LF] traditional Maasai dance performance
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DinnerDay 10
MAASAI MARA Fly (via Nairobi) to Amboseli National Park, known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
AMBOSELI Afternoon game drive
Breakfast
DinnerDay 11
AMBOSELI Morning and afternoon game drives with free time to enjoy your lodge amenities in between
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 12
AMBOSELI Drive back to Nairobi.
NAIROBI Drop off at the Ole Sereni Hotel where a day room has been reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm
Day 13
ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Day 14
NAIROBI
Day 15
NAIROBI–MOUNT KENYA REGION–SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Day 16
SAMBURU
Day 17
SAMBURU–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY
Day 18
OL PEJETA–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Day 19
LAKE NAKURU
Day 20
LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Day 21
MAASAI MARA
Day 22
MAASAI MARA–NAIROBI–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Day 23
AMBOSELI
Day 24
AMBOSELI–NAIROBI
Day 25
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Day 26
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Day 27
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Day 28
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Day 29
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Day 30
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Day 31
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Day 32
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Day 33
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Day 34
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Day 35 ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA.
Welcome to Nairobi! Hotel check-in available mid-afternoon
Day 36 NAIROBI.
NAIROBI Guided sightseeing starts at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust orphanage where you’ll learn about elephant conservation and meet orphaned elephant calves. After lunch, visit Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the author of Out of Africa and the Giraffe Center, a non-profit organization focused on saving the Rothschild’s giraffe. Free time in the late afternoon and evening
BreakfastLunchDay 37 NAIROBI–MOUNT KENYA REGION–SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE.
NAIROBI Drive to Mount Kenya region.
MOUNT KENYA Lunch at the famed Mount Kenya Safari Club includes stunning views of Mount Kenya. Drive to Samburu National Reserve, home to the Samburu “Special 5,” a collection of unique animals, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk.
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE Afternoon game drive
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 38 SAMBURU.
SAMBURU Morning and afternoon game drives with free time at your lodge in between. Sundowner drinks in the bush with sunset views over the Ewaso Ng’iro River. (B,L,D)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Samburu with a visit to a local Samburu village to learn about their culture. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 39 SAMBURU–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY.
SAMBURU Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
OL PEJETA Afternoon game drive and visit to the [LF] Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 40 OL PEJETA–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK.
OL PEJETA Morning game drive. Scenic drive through the Kenyan highlands to Lake Nakuru National Park, a small ecologically diverse park.
LAKE NAKURU Free time at your lodge this evening
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 41 LAKE NAKURU.
LAKE NAKURU Morning game drive includes an exclusive [LF] bush breakfast with mimosas. Free time at your lodge before an afternoon game drive
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 42 LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE.
LAKE NAKURU Drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area.
MAASAI MARA Afternoon game drive
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 43 MAASAI MARA.
MAASAI MARA Morning and afternoon game drives with free time to relax at your camp in between. Special [LF] farewell bush dinner this evening includes a [LF] traditional Maasai dance performance
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 44 MAASAI MARA–NAIROBI–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK.
MAASAI MARA Fly (via Nairobi) to Amboseli National Park, known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
AMBOSELI Afternoon game drive
Breakfast
DinnerDay 45 AMBOSELI.
AMBOSELI Morning and afternoon game drives with free time to enjoy your lodge amenities in between
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 46 AMBOSELI–NAIROBI.
AMBOSELI Drive back to Nairobi.
NAIROBI Drop off at the Ole Sereni Hotel where a day room has been reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.
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.
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
First-Class
Valley Road Samburu National Reserve Area Kenya
In the heart of Kenya's arid north lies Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. Built in an oasis around the natural terrain of this breathtaking volcanic desert, the Lodge is attractively laid out with chalet style rooms overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River. Natural spring water has been harnessed to ribbon its way in and out all around the property creating a beautiful landscape. Coupled with the large free-form swimming pool that flows around the lush gardens and tall trees, all this refreshing water lends an almost magical feel to this natural oasis.
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Superior First-Class
Ol Pejeta Conservancy Kenya
A sheltered oasis clustered around a waterhole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Tented Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury.
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
First-Class
Lake Nakuru National Park Kenya
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is cleverly laid out such that most rooms and sitting areas afford stunning views of Lake Nakuru. The Lodge incorporates natural landscaping with tall acacia trees, winding walkways and greens dotted with bird feeds. The Lodge is a natural haven for bird life and attracts over 50 species of birds.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Sarova Mara Camp
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.