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 | 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. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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Prepare to be dazzled twice on this innovative tour package to Dubai and Kenya. Dubai is home to the world's tallest building, a man-made island archipelago created for luxury living and vacationing, an indoor ski resort complete with ski lift, plenty of fine dining, and an ancient culture that has leapt from desert tent to skyscraper condo in less than 50 years. But your vacation in Dubai is only one-half of this exotic tour package.
In Kenya, you'll explore legendary game reserves filled with magnificent wildlife and sweeping vistas that seem to go on forever. Everywhere you go, from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha and the plains of the Masai Mara, the people are friendly and welcoming.
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 camps plus day use room on Day 10
- 18 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners
- All transfers and ground transportation
- Guided panoramic tour of Dubai
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours and game-viewing drives in Kenya
- Hell's Gate National Park, boat safari on Lake Naivasha
- 3 game drives in the Masai Mara Game Reserves
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours in Nairobi by local English-speaking guide
Optional add-ons
- Exciting optional excursions in Dubai and Kenya
- Optional day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
- Flights from Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Newark (EWR), Orlando (MCO), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Washington D.C. Dulles (IAD). Request pricing when making your reservation.
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!
- Wander Dubai's bustling souks, catch a birds-eye-view of the city from the deck of the Burj Khalifa, or join one of our many optional tours including a full-day excursion to the sophisticated city of Abu Dhabi.
- 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 Game 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
- Optional Excursion: Desert Safari & BBQ Dinner , $115
- 4 Dubai
- Optional Excursion: Full Day Abu Dhabi , $170
- 5 Dubai & Nairobi
- 6 Nairobi & Lake Naivasha
- 7 Lake Naivasha
- 8 Masai Mara Game Reserve
- 9 Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Optional Excursion: Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari & 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
- NOTE: The flight from Washington D.C. Dulles (IAD) arrives early in the morning in Dubai (around 8 am). Check-in at the hotel is at 3 pm. If you wish to check-in immediately, please add early check-in to your reservation
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similar
Day 3 Dubai
- Enjoy a guided city tour of Dubai -- see the highlights of this amazing place
- Visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world
- Learn about Islamic life in the UAE during a lecture at Jumeirah Mosque
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Dubai
- Relax and explore on your own, or join an optional excursion to Abu Dhabi
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similarBreakfast
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
- 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 Game Reserve
- After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara
- Arrive at the lodge and enjoy lunch
- Take your first game drive this afternoon
Keekorok Lodge or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Morning game drive, or take an optional hot air balloon safari
- Lunch at the lodge, followed by some free time to relax
- Late afternoon game drive
Keekorok Lodge 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 US
Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- 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 8 or older at 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.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Kenya?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about Dubai?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about The United Arab Emirates?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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