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Vacation overview
You heart will beat just a little more quickly when you see the spectacular wildlife found in Kenya’s national parks and reserves. With your expert Driver/Guide, you’ll learn the tricks to spotting the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Feel the need for speed where cheetahs, gazelles, and giant herds run wild, and stretch your imagination in the presence of graceful giraffes and ill-mannered hyenas. Earn your stripes with a game spot of zebras, and feel the rush when searching for a rare black rhino. This Independence by Globus tour of Africa gets you in touch with your wild love of unspoiled nature, while spoiling you with luxurious safari accommodations and the free time to tap into your tranquil place in the circle of life.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Welcome to Kenya! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.NAIROBI-CITY-CENTER.jpg
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Day 2
NAIROBI
• Start your private sightseeing with a visit to the Nairobi Safari Walk for an elevated adventure on raised boardwalks offering uninterrupted views of the endangered pygmy hippos, albino zebras, white rhinos, and more. Learn about the conservation efforts of the region’s diverse wildlife and habitat protection at this animal orphanage. • After lunch, visit the Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the author of Out of Africa. • 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. NAIROBI-SHELDRICK.jpg
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Day 3
NAIROBI–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY
• Today, drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in all East Africa. • After lunch, embark on your first game drive in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, Elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo.OL-PEJETA-WHITE-RHINO.jpg
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Day 4
OL PEJETA
• Rise early for a morning game drive with beautiful Mount Kenya as the backdrop. Beyond the “Big 5,” you may spot cheetah, zebra, gazelle, and more. If you are lucky, you might even spot rare wild dogs. • After lunch, enjoy a game drive in the conservancy, including a stop at the Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary. Established in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, the sanctuary provides a long-term home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees. See the chimps and learn more about their plight. Today’s I-Time Tips Between game drives, sit on your private patio with a book or take a dip in the pool. SWEETWATERS-CHIMP.jpg
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Day 5
OL PEJETA–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK AREA
• A final game drive in the conservancy before driving to the Lake Nakuru area. The journey takes you through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa. • Stop for lunch en route. LAKE-NAKURU-NATIONAL-PARK-FLAMINGOS.jpg
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Day 6
LAKE NAKURU AREA
• Today, explore Lake Nakuru National Park during morning and afternoon game drives. The park is home to a variety of animals including giraffe, impala, Cape buffalo, and striped hyena. This is also your best chance to see white rhino, which are commonly spotted here.LAKE-NAKURU-IMPALA.jpg
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Day 7
LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE AREA
• Drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. • Embark on an afternoon game drive.MAASAI-MARA-CHEETA.jpg
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Day 8
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 enlarges by almost 2 million. This provides a great food source for lion, leopard, and hyena. • You’ll have a chance to spot these predators and many other animals on morning and afternoon game drives with your expert Driver/Guide. Today’s I-Time Tips Between game drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta! MAASAI-MARA-WILDEBEESTS.jpg
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Day 9
MAASAI MARA
• Continue to explore this wild wonderland on morning and afternoon game drives with your expert Driver/Guide.MAASAI-MARA-GIRAFFE.jpg
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Day 10
MAASAI MARA–NAIROBI
• One last game drive this morning.• Fly back to Nairobi, where a day room has been reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.MAASAI-MARA-SUNSET.jpg
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Vacation Highlights Nairobi: private sightseeing vehicle; Between destinations and for all game drives: private 4-wheel-drive vehicle carries up to six guests, features a pop-up roof for easy game viewing/photography, and comes stocked with fresh, filtered water; private transfers to/from airport for all intra-vacation flights; intra-vacation flights and taxes.Driver/Guide throughout your private safari; Local Host in Nairobi.The Great Migration is a natural event, and the movements of the migrating herds are difficult to predict year to year. The herds usually migrate in the Maasai Mara from August to early November. During this time, you’re likely to see the herds. River crossings are more of a challenge, but we’ll adjust game viewing if there is a chance to witness this rare and extraordinary sight!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.
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Dates & Prices do not include international air travel.
Travel Terms & Conditions
The purchase of any travel services offered by Globus, constitutes a contractual arrangement between you and Globus, and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking. These Terms & Conditions cover Deposit & Final Payment information, Air-Inclusive Deposits & Final Payment, Revisions & Revision Fees, Air Arrangements, Participation, Travellers Who Need Special Assistance, Young Travellers, Smoking, Price Policy, Visas and Passports, Hotels & Accommodations, Baggage Allowance, Travel Documents, Not Included in the Land Price, Refunds, Service Inquires After the Vacation, Holidays, Safety, Photos & Pictures, Optional Excursions, and Responsibility.
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Important Notes
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The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.
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