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Start your safari in Samburu National Reserve, where you’ll have the chance to see rare animals not spotted in other parts of Kenya. Commonly referred to as the Samburu “Special 5,” they include the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the gerenuk—a long-necked antelope that feeds while standing on its hind feet. Lion, cheetah, elephant, and Nile crocodile are also commonly spotted here. Explore the Serengeti ecosystem, one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, which includes the famed Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. This region is home to the annual wildebeest migration and has one of the world’s highest concentrations of large mammals. Keep an eye out for lion, Cape buffalo, cheetah, leopard, hyena, elephant, giraffe, rhino, and more on your many game drives. Beyond game viewing Globus has arranged unforgettable bush meals for you in both the Serengeti and Maasai Mara!
A full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros, while your best chance to get close to giant elephants is in the swamps of Amboseli National Park. You’ll also enjoy game drives in Lake Manyara National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park.
In Nairobi, you’ll visit the Giraffe Center focused on saving the Rothschild’s giraffe; the Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the author of Out of Africa; and the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, an acclaimed project that rehabilitates orphaned elephant and rhino calves and reintroduces them to the wild— a special experience offered by Globus. Here, meet the cute babies and learn about important conservation efforts. In Zanzibar, a walking tour of historic Stone Town introduces you to the famous spice markets and slave caves, a reminder of the not so distant past.
Magnificent wildlife, important animal sanctuaries, and thrilling adventures—this exciting safari in Kenya and Tanzania has it all!
Highlights
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 Game drive; visit a LF chimp sanctuary
NYAHURURU FALLS Visit the falls
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Game drive
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVEThree game drives; LF bush breakfast
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK Three game drives; sundowner drinks
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK Game drive; LF bush lunch
TLOMA
Visit a LF local family’s home to learn about the Iraqw culture, and visit a LF local primary school
NGORONGORO CRATER Full-day game drive
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Three game drives; LF farewell bush dinner; LF traditional Maasai dance performance
STONE TOWN Walking tour of Stone Town; visit Jozani Forest; Host service during your stay
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 17 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 13 dinners
ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Day1
Welcome to Africa! Hotel rooms are available for midafternoon check-in.
NAIROBI
Day2
Start your PRIVATE SIGHTSEEING with a visit to the SHELDRICK ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE, founded and managed by Daphne Sheldrick. Here, you will learn about elephant conservation and meet elephant calves, orphaned by poachers, before they are re-introduced to the wild. Next, visit the KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM, dedicated to the author of Out of Africa. Lastly, stop at the GIRAFFE CENTER, a non-profit organization focused on saving the Rothschild’s giraffe, where you will learn about this sub-species and have the opportunity to feed them.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
NAIROBI–MOUNT KENYA–SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Day3
Depart Nairobi to begin your search for the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. First, stop at the famed Mount Kenya Safari Club for lunch as you take in stunning views of Mount Kenya. After lunch, continue on to SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE, known for its arid landscape and unique wildlife. 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. During your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE, you have the chance to see rare animals you will not see in other parts of the country. Commonly referred to as the Samburu “Special 5,” this includes Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and the gerenuk, a long-necked antelope that feeds while standing on its hind feet.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
SAMBURU.
Day4
Today, enjoy MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES. In addition to the Samburu “Special 5,” the reserve is home to an abundance of other species. Large numbers of elephant and Nile crocodile can be seen, as well as waterbuck, Kirk’s dik-dik, and Grant’s gazelle. Where there is prey, predators can be found, so lion and leopard are often spotted. The reserve is also a great place for bird watching, with over 300 species. Between game drives, there’s time to relax at your lodge.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
SAMBURU–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY.
Day5
After breakfast, travel to OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY, the largest black rhino sanctuary in all of East Africa. After lunch, enjoy a GAME DRIVE in the conservancy, including a stop at the LF CHIMP SANCTUARY. In partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, the sanctuary was established to provide a long-term home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees. Here, see the chimps and learn more about their plight.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
OL PEJETA–NYAHURURU FALLS–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK.
Day6
Leave Ol Pejeta and journey through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa, where farmers grow crops such as corn, wheat, coffee, and tea. Stop at NYAHURURU FALLS, also known as Thompson’s Falls, and then on to LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK. During your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE you may see waterbuck, giraffe, impala, flamingo, and striped hyena. This is also your best chance to see white rhino, which are commonly spotted here.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Day7
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, generally from August to early November, the population enlarges by almost 2 million. This provides a great food source for predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE.
NOTE:
The Great Migration is a natural event, and the arrival/departure of the migrating herds varies slightly year to year.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
MAASAI MARA.
Day8
Rise early for a MORNING GAME DRIVE. Be sure to watch for elephant, rhino, giraffe, topi, hyena, and much more. Afterward, a special LF BUSH BREAKFAST has been arranged for you. Sip on a mimosa as you savor every moment of the memorable experience! Return to your camp and relax prior to your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
MAASAI MARA–NAIROBI–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK.
Day9
After breakfast, board a plane for the quick flight to Nairobi. After a short break, drive to AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK, best known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at some 19,341 feet. Embark on an AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE before settling in at your lodge.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
AMBOSELI.
Day10
MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES are included today. Amboseli affords you a great opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You might also spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. This evening, as the sun sets with “Kili” as the backdrop, savor SUNDOWNER DRINKS in the bush!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
AMBOSELI–ARUSHA, TANZANIA–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK.
Day11
This morning, cross the border into Tanzania. After lunch in Arusha, proceed to your lodge along the rim of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Check in and enjoy some leisure time prior to dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK–TLOMA–NGORONGORO CRATER.
Day12
Embark on a MORNING GAME DRIVE in LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK. This small park is ecologically diverse, with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline Lake Manyara itself. Watch for elephant, Cape buffalo, giraffe, and more. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboons. Afterward, take in spectacular views of Lake Manyara during a special LF BUSH LUNCH. Then, journey to the nearby village of TLOMA. Here, you will visit a LF LOCAL FAMILY’S HOME to learn more about the local Iraqw culture and their traditional way of life. You will also stop at a LF LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL to visit with the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania. Continue on to the rim of NGORONGORO CRATER, which is part of the larger Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
NGORONGORO.
Day13
Descend into the crater for a FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE. Ngorongoro Crater is technically a caldera—the world’s largest unflooded one, in fact—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, Cape buffalo, hippo, elephant, and flamingo. This is also your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. A picnic lunch will be served in the crater.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
NGORONGORO–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.
Day14
Today, drive to SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, generally between late November and July, it attracts visitors from around the world and is great for game viewing year round. Enjoy lunch at your lodge before an AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE.
NOTE:
The Great Migration is a natural event, and the arrival/departure of the migrating herds varies slightly year to year.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
SERENGETI.
Day15
The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, so it is no surprise that the name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” Continue your exploration during MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES. You have the chance to see the big cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah—as well as an abundance of other animals, including the Nile crocodile, giraffe, gazelle, and eland. Tonight, join your traveling companions for a LF FAREWELL BUSH DINNER and a LF TRADITIONAL MAASAI DANCE PERFORMANCE—the perfect end to your safari!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
SERENGETI–ARUSHA–STONE TOWN, ZANZIBAR.
Day16
This morning, fly to Stone Town (via Arusha), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
STONE TOWN.
Day17
Today, explore the highlights of Stone Town on a PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR. Start with a WALKING TOUR featuring the Old Fort, National Palace, slave caves, and the spice markets. Afterward, visit JOZANI FOREST, where you will take a walk through the forest with a local Ranger. Learn more about the forest fauna, walk through the mangrove swamps, and see the rare red colobus monkey, found only in Zanzibar. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
STONE TOWN–DAR ES SALAAM–DEPARTURE.
Day18
Fly to Dar es Salaam, where your vacation ends. We have secured a day room at the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel for you to use prior to your homebound flight. Book homebound flights after 4 pm.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Consult your physician for the latest health requirements for travel to Kenya.
- All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.
- We do not recommend this vacation to people with serious back problems, as it can be quite rough driving on/off road in/between game parks.
- Due to limited capacity on safari vehicles and flights, your suitcase must be soft-sided and cannot exceed 33 lbs, including hand luggage.
- Some minor changes in your daily itinerary may be expected due to wildlife migrations and viewing.
- Small-Group Discovery – We never allow more than 20 travelers on our Small-Group Discovery vacations, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the destination and local culture.
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Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Superior First-Class
Despite its central location, the Nairobi Serena hotel is a quiet sanctuary amid the bustle of one of Africa's most dynamic cities. The interior décor reflects an entirely pan-African theme featuring art and inspiration from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa and East Africa. Offering a wide range of dining experiences, The Nairobi Serena is renowned for its 'Mandhari' fine-dining restaurant, which is universally acknowledged as one of Kenya's finest.
Location
Kenyatta Ave., Nairobi, Kenya
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
First-Class
In the heart of Kenya's arid north lies Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. Built in an oasis around the natural terrain of this breathtaking volcanic desert, the Lodge is attractively laid out with chalet style rooms overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River. Natural spring water has been harnessed to ribbon its way in and out all around the property creating a beautiful landscape. Coupled with the large free-form swimming pool that flows around the lush gardens and tall trees, all this refreshing water lends an almost magical feel to this natural oasis.
Location
Valley Road, Samburu National Reserve Area, Kenya
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Superior First-Class
A sheltered oasis clustered around a waterhole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Tented Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury.
Location
, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Daily Housekeeping
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
First-Class
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is cleverly laid out such that most rooms and sitting areas afford stunning views of Lake Nakuru. The Lodge incorporates natural landscaping with tall acacia trees, winding walkways and greens dotted with bird feeds. The Lodge is a natural haven for bird life and attracts over 50 species of birds. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Location
, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Window Opens
Sarova Mara Camp
First-Class
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.
Location
, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
First-Class
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.
Location
Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park Area, Kenya
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Window Opens
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
First-Class
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.
Location
Lake Manyara National Park Area, Lake Manyara National Park Area, Tanzania
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
First-Class
Regularly voted one of the best hotels in the world, this unique lodge clings to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the largest and most perfect volcanic crater on Earth. Long and low, the lodge is built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines. Designed to blend completely into the landscape, it is entirely invisible from the floor of the Crater 600 meters below. Hugging the contours of the jagged Crater rim, the lodge takes its inspiration from the so-called 'Cradle of Mankind', the prehistoric site of Olduvai Gorge, which lies close by. Linked by arched stone passages and timbered decks, its walls are decorated with stylized prehistoric cave paintings and lit by flaring torches. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Location
Ngorongoro Crater Rim, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp
Superior First-Class
"Mbuzi Mawe Camp is nestled in a secluded acacia glade with sweeping views over the alternately lush and burning plains of Serengeti National Park. Carefully sited on one of the main annual migration corridors, the camp enjoys a ringside seat for one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth."
Location
Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
Zanzibar Serena Inn
The Zanzibar Serena Inn is located on the seafront in ancient Stone Town flanked by an exotic mix of buildings, dhows, and bazaars. The hotel offers live music nightly, massage services, restaurants and lounges, swimming pool, and adventure planning for guest's convenience and pleasure. The rooms are designed with traditional Swahili style featuring accents from the local community, and have modern comforts. The honest and friendly staff at the Zanzibar Serena Inn to serve traveler's needs.
Location
Kelele Square, Zanzibar - Stone Town, Tanzania
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Television
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
