The wonder that is Africa. Whether you want to shop in the bazaars of the bustling African cities, ride a camel in the African desert, or quietly spy a leopard in the wild, you’ll find the experience you’re looking for on one of theses Africa vacations. Other Tour Operators may drive you by the major sights, but on a Globus Africa guided tour, we take you inside the world’s most awe-inspiring places—to relive the stories that bring your destination to life. You won’t just take pictures of Table Mountain—you’ll ride a cable car to the top for panoramic views. Globus offers more included features than our nearest competitor, at no additional cost to you.
New Globus Africa Tours for 2011
Great Parks of Kenya (QK)
9 days from Nairobi to Nairobi or 10 days incl. travel
Starting at: $2,669.00 (not including roundtrip airfare from the US)
On this magnificent vacation to Kenya, visit some of the amazing game reserves to see giraffe, cheetah, zebras, leopards, lions, elephant, rhinos, gazelle, hyenas, Cape Buffalo, and more—all in their native environments. Imagine the thrill of seeing these majestic animals as they sunbathe on grassy land and roam across the vast savannah grassland. You’ve seen it on TV, and now is your chance to see it up close and personal.
Among the many highlights of this tour are Samburu National Reserve, with its diverse population of wildlife and over 300 species of birds, and the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. Also see Amboseli National Park, where you’ll have the best opportunity to see elephants up close, and look for Cape Buffalo, zebra, wild dogs, and many bird species. It also offers you views of impressive 19,341-foot Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and among the tallest freestanding mountains in the world. Visit a local Masai village and learn more about this semi-nomadic tribe. Also, see Nyahururu Falls, a 243-foot waterfall, and Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its pink flamingos.
Spectacular wildlife, magnificent scenery, and the chance to learn about new cultures—all are offered on this thrilling Kenya vacation.
Tanzania: The Savannah & Beyond (QZ)
9 days from Arusha to Arusha or 10 days incl. travel
Starting at: $2,859.00 (not including roundtrip airfare from the US)
“Karibu!” – welcome in Swahili. Looking for a new adventure? Have you always dreamed of seeing wildlife in its native habitat? Do you desire to learn about new cultures and see historic sights? If so, this tour through Tanzania is the vacation for you. Admire herds of elephants as they thunder across the savannah grasslands, see a pride of lions lounging in the sun, and witness the free spirit of the birds flying overhead.
Highlights on this tour include Tarangire National Park, with the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. With its permanent water source, it’s a great place to see elephants, eland, zebra, Cape Buffalo, wildebeest, gazelle, impala, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the world’s largest concentration of baboons and over 400 species of birds. Also visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest park and home to the “Big 5”—lions, leopards, elephant, rhinos, and Cape Buffalos. Ngorongoro Crater, which is technically a caldera, offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare Black Rhinoceros.
This trip offers you not only amazing opportunities to see wildlife, it also gives you a chance to get an insight into the local culture. Visit a local Masai village to learn about this semi-nomadic tribe. Also, visit Olduvai Gorge, where remains of hominids and fossilized hominid footprints were discovered—providing new facts into human evolution.
This is a tour like no other, and it’s not to be missed. So grab your camera and get ready for a thrill of a lifetime!
Splendors of South Africa & Victoria Falls (QS)
11 days from Cape Town to Johannesburg or 12 days incl. travel
Starting at: $4,269.00 (not including roundtrip airfare from the US)
This tour to Southern Africa—from the fascinating cities to the enthralling game drives and breathtaking scenery—is sure to offer you an experience of a lifetime. A highlight of your trip is the Kapama Private Game Reserve in Kruger National Park, where you’ll enjoy six game drives to see the remarkable number of species, including 42 mammal species and 350 bird species. You’ll have a great chance to see the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape Buffalo. Have your cameras ready because you may also see impala, giraffe, hippo, hyena, wildebeest, and more.
Another highlight is Victoria Falls, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe. Roughly twice the height of Niagara Falls, stand in awe as you hear the roar of the falls. Witness the beautiful rainbows left behind by the impressive amount of spray shooting into the sky. In fact, the sprays shoot so high they can be seen miles away!
Magnificent scenery and majestic wildlife are not the only things you’ll experience on this tour. You’ll also visit Johannesburg and Cape Town, where you’ll see infamous Robben Island, the political prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated. A prison for over 400 years, prisoners here experienced hard labor and brutality. Now, the museum serves as a symbol of triumph and liberation from oppression.
If you’re looking to travel to fascinating, new places, this is the tour for you. You’ll return home from this vacation with plenty of stories and photos to share with your friends and family.
Kenya & Tanzania: The Safari Experience
15 days from Nairobi to Arusha or 16 days incl. travel
Starting at: $4,589.00 (not including roundtrip airfare from the US)
Africa—a land of breathtaking scenery, majestic wildlife, and a distinct culture! Experience a vacation like none you’ve ever taken as you journey to multiple national reserves in Kenya and Tanzania for game drives. In Samburu National Reserve, grab your cameras and watch for lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, Cape Buffalo, and Nile Crocodile. Birdwatchers are sure to be delighted by the over 300 species of birds.
In Lake Nakuru National Park, the lake’s algae attracts the pink flamingos. Here, you may also see waterbuck, giraffe, impala, and striped hyena. Visit the Serengeti region, which has one of the earth’s oldest ecosystems. It protects the most diverse collection of wildlife, it has the highest concentration of large mammals, and it has one of the largest migratory systems still intact. Keep an eye out for lions, Cape Buffalo, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephant, giraffes, rhinos, and more on your many game drives in Serengeti’s Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Other highlights include a visit to a local Samburu village and a Masai village to learn of the day-to-day life of these tribes. Take a cruise around pristine Lake Naivasha to observe the large population of hippos. Also visit Olduvai Gorge, the site where the Leakeys made some of the world’s most important archaeological discoveries, including fossilized hominid footprints estimated to be around 3.7 million years old. This site has played a key role in the understanding of human evolution.
Magnificent wildlife, important prehistoric sites, native villages, and thrilling adventures—what more can you ask for! This exciting safari vacation to Kenya and Tanzania is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not to be missed!
