Dazzling Dubai & Kenya Safari
The glamorous desert oasis of Dubai, then Nairobi, a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, a game drive in Hell's Gate and three game drives in Masai Mara
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | September – December 2025 | Group Size | 16 travelers max |
| Themes | Active, Nature & Wildlife | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This moderately-paced, partially escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations, sometimes on bumpy unpaved roads and may have limited rest stops.Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
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Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip flights from NYC via Emirates Airlines including taxes & fees
- 8 nights accommodations in deluxe hotels and safari lodges plus day use room on Day 10
- 18 meals: 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 6 dinners
- All transfers and ground transportation
- Comprehensive touring program and entrance fees
- Professional, English-speaking tour guide
- Hell's Gate National Park, boat safari on Lake Naivasha
- 3 game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
- Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast
- Masai tribal village tour
Why you'll love it
- Enjoy the glitz and glamour of Dubai and some of the best wildlife safari experiences that Kenya has to offer!
- Tour Dubai's highlights, including Burj Khalifa, the Gold and Spice Market, Jumeirah Mosque, Bastakya Al Fahidi District, and the Museum of the Future.
- Board a traditional abra and glide through Dubai's waterways, passing by admirable landmarks.
- Explore Dubai's surrounding dunes on an exciting Jeep desert safari tour before enjoying a traditional BBQ dinner with a belly-dancing performance.
- Visit the elephant babies that inhabit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' Nursery.
- Gaze upon the cliffs, rock towers, and volcanoes at Hell's Gate National Park, one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa.
- Embark on a safari boat ride on Lake Naivasha to observe wildlife in this rich environment.
- Search for lions, cheetahs, ostriches and more roaming the grassy plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
- Explore the Karen Blixen Museum, once home to "Out of Africa" author Karen Blixen.
- Feed giraffes at the Langata Giraffe Center, established with the goal to protect the endangered Rothschild's giraffe.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Dubai
- 3 Dubai
- 4 Dubai
- 5 Dubai & Nairobi
- 6 Nairobi & Lake Naivasha
- 7 Lake Naivasha National Park
- 8 Masai Mara National Reserve
- 9 Masai Mara National Reserve
- Optional Excursion: Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast , $465
- Optional Excursion: Masai Village Tour (purchased locally) , $25
- 10 Masai Mara & Nairobi/Depart Kenya
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Check in for your overnight flight to Dubai
Day 2 Dubai
- Arrive in Dubai, meet our representatives, and transfer to your centrally-located hotel
- Check-in is at 3:00 pm, or you can add guaranteed early check-in to your reservation
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similar
Day 3 Dubai
- Visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world
- Explore the Gold and Spice Market
- Enjoy an abra ride before a walking tour at Bastakiya Al Fahidi District
- Learn about Islamic life in the UAE at Jumeirah Mosque
- See the Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis
- Witness the spectacular Dubai Mall Fountain Show
- Meet your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 4 Dubai
- Discover the fascinating exhibits at the Museum of the Future
- Explore the beautiful Miracle Garden
- Set out on an exciting Jeep desert safari with a local BBQ dinner
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 5 Dubai & Nairobi
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Nairobi
- Upon arrival in Nairobi, following customs and immigration formalities, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel
EKA Hotel Nairobi or similarBreakfast
Day 6 Nairobi & Lake Naivasha
- Visit the Karen Blixen Museum
- Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Depart Nairobi for the Great Rift Valley
- After lunch and check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
Lake Naivasha Country Club or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 Lake Naivasha National Park
- After breakfast, take a game drive in Hell's Gate National Park
- Return to the lodge for lunch
- Embark on a safari boat ride on Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha Country Club or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Masai Mara National Reserve
- After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve
- Arrive at the lodge and enjoy lunch
- Take your first game drive this afternoon
Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Masai Mara National Reserve
- Embark on a morning game drive, or take an optional hot air balloon safari
- Have lunch at the lodge, followed by some free time to relax
- Enjoy a late afternoon game drive
Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Masai Mara & Nairobi/Depart Kenya
- After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara for Nairobi
- Enjoy a farewell lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant
- Next, stop at the Langata Giraffe Center
- Enjoy time to relax in your day-use room
- Transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight back to the USA
Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport or similarBreakfast & lunch
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 12 or older at the time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
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