Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Africa! Arrive this evening, check in to your hotel, and prepare for your safari adventure!
This morning, depart for Nyeri, your base for exploring Kenya's Laikipia region. After lunch, set out on your first exhilarating game drive in nearby Solio Game Reserve, one of East Africa's most successful private rhino breeding sanctuaries. Home to over 200 black and white rhinos, it's common to spot 40 at a time. Dinner tonight is at your lodge.
Start your day with a morning game drive. Beyond magnificent rhino there is an abundance of other wildlife making for great game viewing. Spot lion, reticulated giraffe, eland, leopard, cheetah, and much more. Return to your lodge for lunch prior to an afternoon at leisure.
Leave Nyeri and journey through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa, where farmers grow corn, wheat, coffee, and tea. Stop at Nyahururu Falls, also known as Thompson's Falls, and then on to Lake Nakuru National Park. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an afternoon game drive.
Today, embark on morning and afternoon game drives. The park is home to a variety of animals including giraffes, impala, Cape buffalo, flamingo, and striped hyena. Between game drives, relax or enjoy the infinity pool overlooking the lake at the lodge. Located on a hillside, the lodge features paths for nature walks and sheltered outdoor terraces for stunning views over the lake.
This morning, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's most famous game area. After lunch at your lodge, set out in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. As part of Globus family of brands Lighthouse Project, your visit here contributes to Endangered Wildlife Conservation Network's Lion Recovery Fund project, which works towards the rehabilitation of lions and their habitats.
Today, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the “Mara,” as it is called by locals. Part of the Serengeti ecosystem, the reserve boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives, the population enlarges by almost 2 million, providing a great food source for predators such as lions, cheetah, leopard, and hyena.
Today, board a quick flight to Nairobi. Drive to Amboseli National Park, best known for spectacular views of 19,341-foot Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Take the opportunity to spot a wealth of wildlife, including more than 400 species of birds. Embark on an afternoon game drive before settling in at your lodge located in the foothills of Africa's highest mountain.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer a terrific opportunity to get close to the mighty African elephant, along with the chance to spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. During the heat of the day, relax at your lodge to enjoy the pool, local craft market, or a card game with a fellow traveler.
Return to Nairobi, where a day room is reserved at the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport hotel for your convenience. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.
Trip Inclusions
- 2 game drives in Solio Game Reserve
- Nyahururu Falls entrance fee
- 3 game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park
- 3 game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve
- 3 game drives in Amboseli National Park
- The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes expert Tour Directors and Driver/Guides, hand-selected accommodations, and seamless transportation between destinations including intra-vacation flights—with value-minded travelers in mind. 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles are equipped with a pop-up roof for unfettered game viewing and photography. Plus, each vehicle is limited to just six guests, so you'll always have a window seat! This tour offers a great opportunity to witness the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope—the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world.
- Internal flight
- Day room in Nairobi upon departure
- Big experiences come in small packages, so each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to a maximum of just 24 guests per departure.
- 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
- Nairobi: Tamarind Tree Hotel (First-Class)
- Nyeri: Aberdare Country Club (First-Class)
- Lake Nakuru National Park: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (First-Class)
- Maasai Mara National Reserve Area: Mara Sopa Lodge (First-Class)
- Amboseli National Park Area: Amboseli Sopa Lodge (Moderate First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- 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.
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