Kenya: A Classic Safari with Nairobi (QKQ)

10 Day Tour from Nairobi to Nairobi

2023 Tour Details

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 staffed 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.

Explore more on your Africa tour in Nairobi. 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!

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

NAIROBI
Visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum, and the Giraffe Center; Host service during your stay

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Three game drives

OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY
Two game drives; visit a LF chimp sanctuary

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Two game drives

MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Three game drives; sundowner drinks; LF traditional Maasai dance performance; LF bush breakfast

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.

Transportation:

Sightseeing vehicle in Nairobi. 4-wheel drive safari vehicle, between destinations and for game drives, with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography. We limit each safari vehicle to a maximum of 6 people, ensuring you’ll always have a window seat.

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Breakfast daily, 8 lunches, 7 dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA Jambo, Kenya!
Welcome to Nairobi, gateway to your dream safari. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 2

NAIROBI Conservation Matters
Guided sightseeing starts at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to learn about elephant conservation and see orphaned elephant calves. After lunch, visit Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the Danish baroness and author of Out of Africa – a 1937 autobiographical account (later, an Academy Award winning film) illustrating her time living and operating a coffee farm in Kenya. You’ll also visit the Giraffe Centre, followed by free time this evening.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
YOUNG & HUNGRY The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, founded by Dame Daphne Sheldrick. Here, guests will learn about elephant conservation and meet elephant calves, orphaned by poachers, before they are re-introduced to the wild. View the elephant calves from a distance during their feeding time.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
TALL ORDERS Operated by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi is a non-profit organization focused on saving the Rothschild giraffe. During a visit to this remarkable sanctuary, you’ll learn about this giraffe sub-species and can meet them up close and feed them. Get closer on the feeding platform, and you may just get a kiss!

Day 3

NAIROBI–SHABA NATIONAL RESERVE Samburu Special
Drive north out of the city to Shaba 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. Start your safari adventure with an afternoon game drive.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 4

SHABA Arid Awakening
Morning and afternoon game drives with free time at your lodge in between. Due to the dry climate, grasses are sparse, making animals easier to spot. Meanwhile, the Ewaso Ng’iro River, which borders the reserve, provides a year-round water supply. These two factors make for a great game viewing experience! Sundowner drinks in the bush are served prior to returning to your lodge for dinner.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SUNDOWNER DRINKS This evening, savor an experience evoking the legendary traditions of safaris with a memorable happy hour in the bush, complete with sunset views over the Ewaso Ng’iro River!

Day 5

SHABA–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY Wonderful Weavers & Wildlife Sanctuaries
Depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. En route, stop at Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers, a project aimed at building sustainable livelihoods for local women through social and economic activities. After lunch, visit the LF Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary, then set out for an afternoon game drive.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

LOCAL FAVORITE
TAKE SANCTUARY Learn more about the plight of chimpanzees during a visit to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. In partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, the sanctuary offers a long term home to orphaned and abused chimpanzees—a moving example of wildlife conservation for future generations.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT A guest favorite, Sweetwaters Serena Camp is in the heart of the conservancy with magnificent views of Mount Kenya. Globus guests are always given tents directly in front of the floodlit waterhole where wildlife comes to drink day and night—see animals directly from your private verandah!

Day 6

OL PEJETA–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK High & Mighty
Morning game drive in Ol Pejeta. Then, journey through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa to Lake Nakuru National Park. Settle in to your lodge prior to dinner.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 7

LAKE NAKURU At the Water’s Edge
Your morning game drive includes an exclusive LF bush breakfast. Keep your eyes out for giraffe, impala, flamingo, striped hyena, and a variety of birdlife along the water’s edge. Free time at your lodge before an afternoon game drive.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

LOCAL FAVORITE
BREAKFAST IN THE BUSH As part of your morning game drive, you’ll be treated to this time-honored safari experience in Africa’s unmatched landscapes, reminiscent of Africa’s early explorers. Sip mimosas as you savor this memorable experience in the wild.

Day 8

LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE Jewel of Kenya
This morning, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. “The Mara,” as it is called by locals, is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives, typically from August to early November, their population grows by almost 2 million - a bountiful food source for predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an afternoon game drive.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 9

MAASAI MARA Magical Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives with free time to relax at your camp in between. Be sure to watch for elephant, rhino, giraffe, topi, hyena, and much more. Tonight, join a LF farewell dinner in the bush featuring a traditional Maasai dance performance.


Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

LOCAL FAVORITE
DINNER & DANCE The Maasai people bring a history of colorful culture tied to this wilderness known as the cradle of life. Your special farewell dinner in the bush includes a traditional Maasai dance performance celebrating an ancient culture amid the majestic wildlife who find sanctuary here. The perfect ending to a spectacular safari adventure.

Day 10

MAASAI MARA–NAIROBI So Long, Farewell
Embark on a final game drive before flying back to Nairobi, where a day room has been reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.


Breakfast Breakfast

 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.

ANDREW MWENDA NDUNGUQ

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

"Join me as we embark on a journey through this unique country. From the bustle of Nairobi to the wilderness and bush of our national parks and reserves, there are many reasons why Kenya is one of the most popular destinations in Africa. I am honored to have the opportunity to share with you my passion about Kenya, and I'm delighted to guide you through such a spectacular destination!"

Tour Director -  ANDREW MWENDA NDUNGUQ

BENSON WANJOHI

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

"Born and raised in Kenya, my passion is wildlife and environmental conservation. I love to share my passion and knowledge of wildlife with guests. Join me for an adventure with surprises around every corner!"

Tour Director -  BENSON WANJOHI

ROBERT MARKS

Escorting tours for more than 10 years

"Living my dream...I am a member of the Maasai tribe and was raised by a missionary family near my native Ngorongoro. As a child I remember seeing safari vehicles with the red Globus sign and vowed that one day I would guide those safaris. Join me for an unforgettable adventure as I share with you my love of wildlife and insights on my unique culture and traditions."

Tour Director -  ROBERT MARKS

 Accommodations

NAIROBI

SAROVA PANAFRIC

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

SHABA NATIONAL RESERVE

SAROVA SHABA GAME LODGE

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY

SWEETWATERS SERENA CAMP

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK AREA

SAROVA LION HILL LODGE

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

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
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$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
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