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The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators – like airlines – have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy – requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 – remains in effect until 1 March , 2023. Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ---------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technology—including our Go Beyond Devices in Europe—enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with Cosmos removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: Cosmos has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operation—from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Transport

4-wheel-drive safari vehicle, between destinations and for game drives, with pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography. We limit each vehicle to a maximum of six people, ensuring you’ll always have a window seat. Intra-vacation flights.

Accommodation

11 nights in hand-picked hotels.

Meals

11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners

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Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost.

Insurance

Insurance not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Nairobi, Kenya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In Nairobi, Kenya

Welcome to Africa! Check in to your hotel and prepare for your safari adventure!
Day 2 Day 2: Nairobi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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. Next 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. Take the opportunity to feed these amazing animals with an up-close interaction with the world’s tallest land mammal. (B,L)
Day 3 Day 3: Nairobi–Maasai Mara National Reserve
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Nairobi–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 your first game drive in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Day 4: Maasai Mara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Maasai Mara

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. This provides a significant food source for resident predators including lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Day 5: Maasai Mara–Nairobi–Amboseli National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Maasai Mara–Nairobi–Amboseli National Park

Today, board a plane for the 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. Embark on an afternoon game drive before settling in at your lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Day 6: Amboseli
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Amboseli

Morning and afternoon game drives offer you a terrific opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You might also spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. During the heat of the day, relax and enjoy the amenities at your lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Day 7: Amboseli–Arusha–Lake Manyara National Park Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Amboseli–Arusha–Lake Manyara National Park Area

This morning, enter Tanzania at the Namanga border. After lunch in Arusha, proceed to your camp overlooking Lake Manyara. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Day 8: Lake Manyara Area–Ngorongoro Conservation Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Lake Manyara Area–Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Lake Manyara National Park is a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and the alkaline namesake Lake Manyara. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your morning game drive. Then, journey to your lodge and enjoy time at leisure this afternoon. Perhaps join an optional trip to a local primary school to meet the children or venture to a village to witness colorful local culture in daily life. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Day 9: Ngorongoro Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Ngorongoro Area

Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unflooded caldera, more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year-round. Witness lion, Cape buffalo, hippo, elephant, and flamingo in a unique habitat. This is also your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros! A picnic lunch will be served in the crater. (B,L,D)
Day 10 Day 10: Ngorongoro Area–Serengeti National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Ngorongoro Area–Serengeti National Park

Today, drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. Home to the seasonal Great Migration of vast numbers of the Serengeti’s wildebeest, accompanied by zebra, Grant’s gazelle, Thomson’s gazelle, eland, and impala. The Serengeti remains an extraordinary ecosystem for game viewing year round. Enjoy lunch at your lodge before an afternoon game drive. (B,L,D)
Day 11 Day 11: Serengeti
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Serengeti

The biologically diverse Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles and is home to a variety of animals. The name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains,” and Maasai tribes co-exist with wildlife living in the Serengeti. Continue your exploration during morning and afternoon game drives. You have the chance to see the big cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah—as well as an abundance of other animals, including the Nile crocodile, giraffe, gazelle, and eland. (B,L,D)
Day 12 Day 12: Serengeti–Arusha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Serengeti–Arusha

Fly back to Arusha, where a day room is reserved for your convenience. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm. (B)

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On Safari In Kenya & Tanzania With Nairobi

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Itinerary of your trip On Safari In Kenya & Tanzania With Nairobi

Day 1: Arrive In Nairobi, Kenya

Day 2: Nairobi

Day 3: Nairobi–Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 4: Maasai Mara

Day 5: Maasai Mara–Nairobi–Amboseli National Park

Day 6: Amboseli

Day 7: Amboseli–Arusha–Lake Manyara National Park Area

Day 8: Lake Manyara Area–Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 9: Ngorongoro Area

Day 10: Ngorongoro Area–Serengeti National Park

Day 11: Serengeti

Day 12: Serengeti–Arusha

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