Imagine visiting fascinating Dubai and seeing wildlife—lion, zebra, giraffe, Cape buffalo, flamingo, elephant, and more—in their natural habitat. On this tour of Dubai and Kenya for value-minded travelers, you can! First, stop in Dubai and visit its many souks (markets) and the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. No Kenya safari would be complete without visiting Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. Known for the annual wildebeest migration the area boasts a large, permanent population of animals so game viewing is good year round. During five game drives, keep your eyes open for rhino, giraffe, topi, hyena, lion, and much more. Beyond the Maasai Mara, visit Mount Kenya National Park, where your treetop lodge gives you unobstructed views of the waterhole that attracts elephant and buffalo. You’ll also enjoy a guided forest walk with a naturalist followed by a bush breakfast here. In Lake Nakuru National Park world-famous for its flamingo, search for giraffe, waterbuck, zebra, Cape buffalo, impala, and more. Your best chance to get close to giant elephants is in the swamps of Amboseli National Park.This Dubai and Kenya tour also features special up close encounters. In Lake Naivasha National Park, a guided walk offers the chance to see giraffe and zebra and meet elephant calves orphaned by poachers at the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi. You’ll also visit a special beading project that helps provide training and job opportunities for local women. Plus, to ensure you can capture the perfect photograph, have a window seat, and have easy game viewing, Cosmos offers safari mini-buses with a pop-up roof and a maximum of six people per vehicle.Magnificent wildlife, important animal sanctuaries, and thrilling adventures—this exciting Kenya safari with Dubai is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
City Highlights
DUBAI Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the spice souk, the gold souk, and the Burj Khalifa; Host service during your stay NAIROBI Visit Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Center MOUNT KENYA NATIONAL PARK AREA Guided forest walk; bush breakfast LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Two game drives LAKE NAIVASHA Visit a beading factory; guided walk on Crescent Island MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE Three game drivesAMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK Three game drives; Driver/Guide service during your stay
Meals
12 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
Notes
Consult your physician for the latest health requirements for travel to Kenya. All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.We do not recommend this vacation to people with serious back problems, as it can be quite rough on some East Africa roads and game park trails. Due to limited capacity on safari vehicles flights, your suitcase must be soft-sided.Some minor changes in your daily itinerary may be expected due to wildlife migrations and viewing.
Transportation
Sightseeing vehicle in Dubai; safari mini-bus, between destinations and for game drives, with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography. We limit each safari mini-bus to a maximum of 6 people, ensuring you’ll always have a window seat.
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