GLOBUS 2026: East Africa Private Safari with Nairobi (IQH2)
12 Day Package from Nairobi to Arusha
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 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 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 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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- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2024
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
Day | Destination | Description |
Day 1 | Nairobi | Welcome to Kenya! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.NAIROBI-CITY-CENTER.jpg |
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. (B,L)NAIROBI-SHELDRICK.jpg |
Day 3 | 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. (B,L,D)MAASAI-MARA-GIRAFFE.jpg |
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.(B,L,D)Today's I-Time Tips Between game drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta! MAASAI-MARA-WILDEBEESTS.jpg |
Day 5 | 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.(B,L,D)AMBOSELI-MOUNT-KILLIMANJARO.jpg |
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. (B,L,D)Today's I-Time Tips Between game drives, dive into a good book on your private patio or take a dip in the pool. AMBOSELI-MOUNT-KILIMANJARO-ELEPHANTS.jpg |
Day 7 | Lake Manyara National Park Area | -This morning, cross the border into Tanzania. -After lunch in Arusha, proceed to the Lake Manyara National Park area. (B,L,D)MANYARA-LAKE-FLAMINGOS.jpg |
Day 8 | 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.(B,D)Today's I-Time Tips Visit a local primary school to meet the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania.LAKE-MANYARA-BABOONS.jpg |
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.(B,L,D)NGORONGORO-CRATER.jpg |
Day 10 | 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.(B,L,D)SERENGETI-ZEBRA.jpg |
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.(B,L,D)Today's I-Time Tips Between game drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta! SERENGETI-CHEETAH.jpg |
Day 12 | 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. (B)SERENGETI-SUNRISE.jpg |
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