Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Africa. Pack your khakis, greys, and greens and get ready for the ride of your life—or rides, rather! This classic African safari vacation packs in 10 game drives to see lion, leopard, zebra, giraffe, and countless other creatures of Kenya’s most famous national parks and wildlife reserves.
Come face to face with adventure in custom-made 6-person 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles staffed by expert safari guides. Take in the best views of the “Big 5,” the Samburu “Special 5,” and every impala, ostrich, and gazelle in between—all in their natural habitats. Need to slow down and put on the brakes? Sumptuous safari lodges and comfortable tented camps, breakfast in the bush, and late day sundowner drinks present the perfect opportunities to rest near the rhinos, raise a mimosa to the monkeys, and say cheers to the cheetahs. A Small Group Discovery tour for the wild at heart!
Highlights
- Shaba National Reserve
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya
Welcome to Nairobi, gateway to your dream safari. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2: Nairobi–Shaba National Reserve
Drive north out of the city to Shaba National Reserve, home to the “Special 5,” a collection of unique animals, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk. Start your safari adventure with an afternoon game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Shaba
Morning and afternoon game drives plus free time at your lodge. Due to the dry climate, the grasses are sparse, making animals easier to spot. The Ewaso Ng’iro River borders the reserve, providing a year-round water supply. These two factors make for a great game viewing experience! Sundowner drinks in the bush are served prior to returning to your lodge for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Shaba-Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. En route, stop at Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers, a project aimed at building sustainable livelihoods for local women through social and economic activities. After lunch, visit the Globus Local Favorite Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary, then set out for an afternoon game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Ol Pejeta Conservancy-Lake Nakuru National Park
Morning game drive in Ol Pejeta. Then, journey through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa to Lake Nakuru National Park. Settle into your lodge prior to dinner and gaze at the lush landscape from your private patio or open-air lounge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Lake Nakuru
Your morning game drive includes an exclusive Globus Local Favorite bush breakfast. Keep your eyes out for giraffe, impala, flamingo, striped hyena, and a variety of birdlife along the water’s edge. Free time at your lodge before an afternoon game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Lake Nakuru-Maasai Mara National Reserve
This morning, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an afternoon game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
NOTE: The Great Migration is a natural event, and the exact arrival/departure of the migrating herds varies slightly from year to year.
Day 8: Maasai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives plus free time to relax at your camp. Be sure to watch for elephant, rhino, giraffe, topi, hyena, and much more. Tonight, a Globus Local Favorite farewell dinner in the bush features a traditional Maasai dance performance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Maasai Mara National Reserve-Nairobi-Departure
Embark on a final game drive before flying back to Nairobi, where a day room is reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Contact us for pricing and availability. Note that prices are land only for travel during off peak season, based on double occupancy and do not include airfare, are subject to availability and may change without notice.
Tour Code: GJ
