East Africa Private Safari with Nairobi ( IQH2)

12 Day Package from Nairobi to Arusha

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Leave the rat race and monkey business of everyday life at home and revel in your independent spirit 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 Nairobi Safari Walk, 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 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.

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

12 Day Package from Nairobi to Arusha

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.

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Leave the rat race and monkey business of everyday life at home and revel in your independent spirit 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 Nairobi Safari Walk, 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 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.

 Meals & Itinerary

 Meals

Breakfast daily; 10 lunches; 9 dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA Welcome to Kenya! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.

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Day 2

NAIROBI
• Start your private sightseeing with a visit to the Nairobi Safari Walk for an elevated adventure on raised boardwalks offering uninterrupted views of the endangered pygmy hippos, albino zebras, white rhinos, and more. Learn about the conservation efforts of the region’s diverse wildlife and habitat protection at this animal orphanage.
• 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.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch


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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.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner


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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 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.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner


Today’s I-Time Tips
Between game drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta!


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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.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner 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.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

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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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.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner


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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.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner


Today’s I-Time Tips
Visit a local primary school to meet the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania.


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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.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner


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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.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner


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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.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Today’s I-Time Tips
Between game drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta!


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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.


Breakfast Breakfast


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 Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

BENJAMIN NZUVE

" As a child, I was fascinated by wildlife documentaries and dreamt of becoming a guide. Now, with more than two decades of experience, I love sharing my extensive knowledge of local wildlife and culture with guests!"

Tour Director -  BENJAMIN NZUVE

 Accommodations

NAIROBI

SAROVA PANAFRIC

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE AREA

SAROVA MARA CAMP

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AREA

AMBOSELI SERENA SAFARI LODGE

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK AREA

LAKE MANYARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

KITELA LODGE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

KUBU KUBU TENTED LODGE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

ARUSHA

MOUNT MERU HOTEL

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
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