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. 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. The safari vehicles are not air conditioned and have high ground clearance, requiring some agility when getting in and out.Some internal flights have a strict maximum guest weight limit of 265 lbs. / 120 kgs. Any guests weighing more than the limit may be required to purchase an additional seat. Globus Tour Operations must be advised of any guests weighing more than the limit prior to final payment to ensure space can be confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Welcome to Kenya! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.NAIROBI-CITY-CENTER.jpg
Day 2 NAIROBI
Embark on your private sightseeing experience with a heartwarming visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s renowned elephant orphanage, founded by Dame Daphne Sheldrick. Here, you’ll learn about vital elephant conservation efforts and meet young elephant calves rescued from poaching before their reintroduction into the wild. As part of Globus family of brands Lighthouse Project, your visit contributes to Trusts mission. Continue to the Karen Blixen Museum, where the legacy of the Out of Africa author comes to life through stories of her remarkable years in Kenya and her historic coffee farm, followed by a delightful lunch at the museum’s restaurant. Conclude your day at the Giraffe Center, a leading conservation organization dedicated to protecting the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, where you’ll have the chance to learn about this unique sub-species.NAIROBI-SHELDRICK.jpg
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Day 3 NAIROBI–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AREA
Today, drive to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through this remarkable landscape, framed by breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak, rising an impressive 19,341 feet. You’ll arrive at your lodge in time to settle in and refresh before dinner.AMBOSELI-MOUNT-KILIMANJARO-ELEPHANTS.jpg
Day 4 AMBOSELI AREA
Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives, each offering exceptional opportunities to observe Amboseli’s famous elephant herds up close as they roam freely across the open plains. The park’s rich ecosystem also supports an impressive variety of wildlife, and with a bit of luck, you may encounter Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, giraffe, and numerous antelope species. These unhurried drives allow you to soak in the scenery, watch animal behaviors unfold in real time, and capture unforgettable moments in one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife settings.AMBOSELI-MOUNT-KILLIMANJARO.jpg
Day 5 AMBOSELI AREA–NANYUKI–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY
Fly to Nanyuki today (via Nairobi), where you’ll meet your new Driver/Guide and continue your safari to the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest rhino sanctuary in East Africa and a vital stronghold for endangered species. This remarkable conservancy is home to some of the last free-roaming northern white rhino and more than 165 critically endangered black rhinos, making it one of the continent’s most important wildlife protection areas. After lunch, set out on your first game drive in search of the iconic “Big Five”, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. As part of Globus family of brands Lighthouse Project, your visit contributes to Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund, aimed at recovering the lion population in Africa after more than half have been lost over the past 25 years. This is one example of our commitment to supporting the people and places we share with you.OL-PEJETA-WHITE-RHINO.jpg
Day 6 OL PEJETA
Rise early for a morning game drive, with the majestic peaks of Mount Kenya providing a stunning backdrop as the conservancy comes to life. In addition to seeking out the “Big Five,” keep watch for cheetah, zebra, gazelle, and a variety of other wildlife that thrive in this rich ecosystem. And if luck is on your side, you may even glimpse the elusive and highly endangered African wild dog. After lunch, continue your exploration of Ol Pejeta with an afternoon game drive that includes a meaningful visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Established in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, the sanctuary offers a safe, long term refuge for chimpanzees rescued from traumatic conditions such as poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking. As you observe the chimps in their naturalized enclosures, you’ll learn about their stories and the conservation efforts dedicated to their protection.SWEETWATERS-CHIMP.jpg
Day 7 OL PEJETA–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK AREA
Enjoy a final game drive in the conservancy this morning before departing for the Lake Nakuru region. Your journey carries you through the scenic Kenyan Highlands, one of Africa’s most fertile and picturesque agricultural landscapes, where rolling fields and patchwork farms stretch toward the horizon. En route, stop for lunch and take in the beautiful surroundings before continuing onward to your next destination. After arriving and settling in at your lodge, enjoy dinner and a free evening.KENYAN-HIGHLANDS.jpg
Day 8 LAKE NAKURU AREA
Explore Lake Nakuru National Park today with both morning and afternoon game drives, giving you ample time to experience the park’s rich landscapes and wildlife. One of its most distinctive features is the largest euphorbia forest in Africa, a unique, towering succulent woodland that serves as an important food and pollination source for bees and black rhinos, yet remains toxic to many other animals. As you journey through the park, keep an eye out for its diverse wildlife and striking scenery, making for a memorable day of discovery.LAKE-NAKURU-IMPALA.jpg
Day 9 LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE AREA
Journey today to the famed Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife region. Known locally as “The Mara,” this vast reserve forms the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem and supports an impressive permanent population of game year round. During the Great Migration, typically from August to early November, the Mara becomes the dramatic stage for nearly two million migrating wildebeest and zebra, creating an extraordinary spectacle and providing abundant hunting opportunities for predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena. After arriving, set out on an afternoon game drive to begin exploring this wildlife rich landscape. Each evening, enjoy a memorable dining experience featuring fresh, locally grown produce harvested from the onsite garden, an authentic taste of the region’s rich agricultural bounty.MAASAI-MARA-CHEETA.jpg
Day 10 MAASAI MARA
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with your expert Driver/Guide, giving you excellent opportunities to spot lions, hyenas, topi, and a wide variety of other wildlife that thrive in the Mara’s abundant plains. Each outing reveals new sightings and showcases the incredible diversity that makes this reserve one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.MAASAI-MARA-WILDEBEESTS.jpg
Day 11 MAASAI MARA
Continue your adventure through the Mara with additional morning and afternoon game drives, each offering new perspectives and surprises as the landscape shifts with the light. Your expert Driver/Guide will tailor each outing based on recent wildlife movements, maximizing your chances of witnessing unique behaviors, whether it’s predators on the hunt, elephants gathering at the river, or graceful antelope weaving through the tall grass. With every drive, you’ll uncover more of the Mara’s rhythms and the subtle connections that define this thriving ecosystem.MAASAI-MARA-GIRAFFE.jpg
Day 12 MAASAI MARA–NAIROBI
Enjoy one final game drive this morning, taking in the last unforgettable scenes of wildlife before your journey home begins. Later, fly back to Nairobi, where a day room has been reserved for you at the Nairobi Serena Hotel, for those with late flights, providing a comfortable place to relax, refresh, and prepare for your journey home. Please schedule departing flights for after 5:00 p.m. to allow ample time for transfers and check in.MAASAI-MARA-SUNSET.jpg
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