Kenya & Tanzania
(waitlisted)
The Safari Experience with Nairobi
Our Signature event for 2023, hosted by Joy and Doug Crutchfield (February 4-18, 2023)
Vacation overview
Africa conjures up dreamy images of mystical mountains, savanna grasslands, and endless plains but for the adventure seeker, it's where the wild things are. The "Big 5"-lion, leopard, elephant, rhino & Cape buffalo await you on this ultimate safari through East Africa. Featuring unique lodges & tented camps, custom-made-4-wheel drive safari vehicles & exclusive meals in the bush, this Kenya & Tanzania tour promises larger than life experiences & countless memories. You'll savor the unique terrain & wildlife at seven renowned national parks, reserves & conservancies, including the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve & the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Beyond sightings of the "Big 5" be on the lookout for cheetah, wildebeest, crocodile, hippo & rhino. On the tamer side, you'll also enjoy a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary as well as the endearing experience of meeting the local children at a primary school in Karatu.
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$9890 per person, includes land, intra tour airfare, pre-paid gratuities & transfers based on double occupancy
$250 per person deposit is required to hold your space
Space is limited to 22 passengers
Ask about pre/post night extensions
Airfare is additional & will be arranged for all passengers
Insurance is additional & highly recommended
Book by September 17 for additional $100 off per person
You will not want to miss this adventure hosted by Joy & Doug Crutchfield, in February of 2023. Due to the nature of this tour, space is limited.
Itinerary:
Day 1 ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Welcome to Nairobi! Hotel check-in available mid-afternoon.
Day 2 NAIROBI
NAIROBI Guided sightseeing starts at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust orphanage where you’ll learn about elephant conservation and meet orphaned elephant calves. After lunch, visit Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the author of Out of Africa and the Giraffe Center, a non-profit organization focused on saving the Rothschild’s giraffe. Free time in the late afternoon and evening.
Day 3 NAIROBI–MOUNT KENYA–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY
NAIROBI Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
OL PEJETA Afternoon game drive.
Day 4 OL PEJETA
OL PEJETA Morning game drive followed by free time at your camp. Afternoon game drive and visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary (established in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute).
Day 5 OL PEJETA–NYAHURURU FALLS–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
OL PEJETA Scenic drive through the Kenyan highlands to see Nyahururu Falls en route to Lake Nakuru National Park, a small ecologically diverse park.
LAKE NAKURU Afternoon game drive.
Day 6 LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
LAKE NAKURU Scenic drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area.
MAASAI MARA Afternoon game drive.
Day 7 MAASAI MARA
MAASAI MARA Morning game drive includes a bush breakfast. Free time at your lodge before an afternoon game drive.
Day 8 MAASAI MARA–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
MAASAI MARA Fly (via Nairobi) to Amboseli National Park, known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
AMBOSELI Afternoon game drive.
Day 9 AMBOSELI
AMBOSELI Morning and afternoon game drives with free time to enjoy your lodge amenities in between. Sundowner drinks in the bush at dusk with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Amboseli with a visit to a Maasai village to learn about their culture. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 10 AMBOSELI–ARUSHA, TANZANIA–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
AMBOSELI Drive across the border into Tanzania. Stop for lunch in Arusha en route to Lake Manyara.
LAKE MANYARA Free time at your lodge before dinner.
Day 11 LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK–KARATU–NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
LAKE MANYARA Morning game drive and exclusive bush lunch with spectacular views of Lake Manyara. Drive to Karatu.
KARATU Visit a local primary school to meet the children. Drive to your lodge on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
NGORONGORO Arrival in time for dinner.
Day 12 NGORONGORO
NGORONGORO Full-day game drive in the crater includes a picnic lunch.
Day 13 NGORONGORO–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
NGORONGORO Drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park.
SERENGETI Afternoon game drive.
Day 14 SERENGETI
SERENGETI Morning and afternoon game drives with free time at your camp in between. Special farewell dinner in the bush includes a traditional Maasai dance performance.
Day 15 SERENGETI–ARUSHA
SERENGETI Morning game drive. Fly to Arusha.
ARUSHA Transfer to the Mount Meru Hotel where a day room has been reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.