East Africa Private Safari with Nairobi

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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 Globus Independent 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 w...
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Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

What's this trip about?

    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 Globus Independent 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 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.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start City NAIROBI, KENYA
End CitySERENGETI–ARUSHA

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Attractions

  • Amboseli National Park
  • Arusha
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Maasai Mara
  • Nairobi
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Serengeti National Park

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA

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. •Af...

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,Lunch,Dinner)

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 l...

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,Lunch,Dinner)

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,Lunch,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.

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.

(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

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, an...

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...

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,Lunch,Dinner)

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 abun...

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)

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Accommodation

Sarova Panafric

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.

Nairobi

Kenya

Junction of Kenyatta Ave & Valley Road

Sarova Mara Camp

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.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Kenya

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

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.

Amboseli National Park Area

Kenya

Amboseli National Park

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

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.

Lake Manyara National Park Area

Tanzania

Lake Manyara National Park Area

Kitela Lodge

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.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

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.

Serengeti National Park

Tanzania

Mount Meru Hotel

Situated at the foothills of Mount Meru in the city of Arusha, Tanzania, the Mount Meru Hotel lies on 9 acres of lush landscape, surrounded by some of Africa's most breath-taking vistas, rich with a diverse array of wildlife, etched against the fertile slopes of this beautiful mountain. Bask in the Tanzanian warmth and kindness, renowned all over the world.

Arusha

Tanzania

Church Road

Transportation & Flights

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