East Africa Private Safari with Nairobi
East Africa Private Safari with Nairobi
East Africa Private Safari with Nairobi
12 Days Starting in Nairobi, Kenya and ending in Arusha, Tanzania
Visiting: Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli, Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti
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Tour code:
IQH2-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Nairobi,Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation Name: Sarova Panafric
Welcome to Kenya! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA Welcome to Kenya! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2: Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation Name: Sarova Panafric
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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)
Day 3: Nairobi,Maasai Mara National Reserve Area
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Name: Sarova Mara Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Maasai Mara
Location: Maasai Mara
Accommodation Name: Sarova Mara Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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!
Day 5: Maasai Mara Area,Nairobi,Amboseli National Park Area
Location: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation Name: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.(B,L,D)
Day 6: Amboseli Area
Location: Amboseli
Accommodation Name: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 7: Amboseli Area,Arusha,Tanzania,Lake Manyara National Park Area
Location: Arusha
Accommodation Name: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Lake Manyara Area,Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation Name: Kitela Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.(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.
Day 9: Ngorongoro Area
Location: Ngorongoro
Accommodation Name: Kitela Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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)
Day 10: Ngorongoro Area,Serengeti National Park
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Name: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.(B,L,D)
Day 11: Serengeti
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation Name: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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!
Day 12: Serengeti,Arusha
Location: Arusha
Accommodation Name: Mount Meru Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. (B)
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various lodges and camps including Sarova Panafric in Nairobi, Sarova Mara Camp in Maasai Mara, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in Amboseli, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge in Lake Manyara, Kitela Lodge in Ngorongoro, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge in Serengeti, and Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha.
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Meals
Breakfast daily; 10 lunches; 9 dinners are included.
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Sightseeing
Private sightseeing including visits to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Karen Blixen Museum, and Giraffe Center in Nairobi.
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Game Drives
Multiple game drives in Maasai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park.
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Internal Flights
Internal flights from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Maasai Mara to Nairobi, and Serengeti to Arusha are included.
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Border Crossing
Crossing the border from Kenya to Tanzania is included.
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Day Room in Arusha
A day room in Arusha is reserved for use before departure.
What's Not Included
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Liability Waiver
A signed liability waiver is required prior to travel.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, tips, and additional activities are not included.
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International Flights
International flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees for entry into Kenya and Tanzania are not included.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 9 Lunches, 9 Dinners
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.
UNESCO Sites
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation
Stay at the Sarova Panafric in Nairobi, Sarova Mara Camp in Maasai Mara, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in Amboseli, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge in Lake Manyara, Kitela Lodge in Ngorongoro, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge in Serengeti, and Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes flights between key locations such as Nairobi, Maasai Mara, and Serengeti, as well as drives between Nairobi and Amboseli, and cross-border travel from Kenya to Tanzania.
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What types of accommodations are provided during the tour?
Accommodations are provided at various lodges and camps including Sarova Panafric in Nairobi, Sarova Mara Camp in Maasai Mara, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in Amboseli, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge in Lake Manyara, Kitela Lodge in Ngorongoro, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge in Serengeti, and Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes breakfast daily, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners.
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What kind of activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes private sightseeing in Nairobi, multiple game drives in Maasai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park, and a visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Karen Blixen Museum, and Giraffe Center in Nairobi.
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Is there any special requirement before joining the tour?
Yes, a signed liability waiver is required prior to travel.
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Are international flights included in the tour package?
No, international flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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Are visa fees included in the tour package?
No, visa fees for entry into Kenya and Tanzania are not included.
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What is the best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros during the tour?
The best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros is during the full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater.
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What should I be aware of regarding the game drives?
All game viewing is done at your own risk, and a signed liability waiver is required prior to travel. Additionally, the tour is not recommended for people with serious back problems due to the rough driving conditions in and between game parks.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.