21 Day Small Group Safari Experience

Designed from the ground up for a maximum of 24 guests in Africa, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours.

Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Africa. Embark on one of the world’s ultimate “bucket list” adventures—tracking mountain gorillas in the wild. Venture into Uganda’s legendary Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where expert trackers lead you deep into the lush rainforest in search of the rare and endangered mountain gorilla. The trek leads you through beautiful terrain, culminating in an extraordinary reward: an intimate, once in a lifetime encounter as you quietly observe a silverback and his family in their natural habitat.

In Nairobi, feed endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Center, meet orphaned elephant calves at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and visit the former home of Out of Africa author Karen Blixen! The “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo await you on this ultimate safari through East Africa. Featuring unique lodges and tented camps, custom-made 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles, and exclusive meals in the bush, this Kenya and Tanzania tour promises larger than life experiences and countless memories. You’ll savor the unique terrain and wildlife at seven renowned national parks, reserves, and conservancies, including the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, and the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Beyond sightings of the “Big 5,” be on the lookout for cheetah, wildebeest, crocodile, hippo, and rhino. You’ll also enjoy a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary as well as the endearing experience of interacting with local children at a primary school in Karatu. A Small Group Discovery tour to go wild for!

Explore more on your tour of Africa with time in Nairobi and Zanzibar. In Nairobi, feed endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Center and meet orphaned elephant calves at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Indulge in 5-star luxury on the white-sand beaches of the Indian Ocean with a stay at BlueBay Beach Resort & Spa—one of Zanzibar’s most prestigious beachfront resorts. The perfect retreat to relax and recharge after your safari adventure!

2027 Departures Starting From $24,991 CAD 

2028 Departures Starting From $24,214 CAD 

DAY1: ARRIVE IN ENTEBBE
Your Small Group Discovery Tour Begins!
Welcome to Entebbe, surrounded by the Ziki Forest near the shores of Lake Victoria. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.

DAY 2:  ENTEBBE–KIHIHI–BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

Wheels up, Wild on!
After breakfast, board your flight to Kihihi, where you’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and your base for gorilla trekking. Following a relaxing lunch at the lodge, set out on a guided nature walk through the lush, exotic gardens overlooking the Munyanga River. Keep your eyes peeled for vibrant birdlife, including the African Green Broadbill, Turacos, and the striking Grey-crowned Crane. It’s the perfect introduction to the remarkable biodiversity of Bwindi.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 3: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

Searching for Giants, Finding Magic
This morning, gather for an insightful briefing from expert rangers before setting out on your unforgettable gorilla trek. Accompanied by skilled trackers, you’ll journey through the dense, emerald terrain of the rainforest in search of one of Bwindi’s remarkable gorilla families. The trek can take up to seven hours up steep, often muddy and slippery terrain, depending on where the gorillas have moved, but the reward is extraordinary: once a family is located, you’ll have a full hour to quietly observe them as they eat, groom, and play—an intimate wildlife encounter unlike any other. Tonight, over dinner, relive the day’s adrenaline-charged moments and trade stories from the trail as you offer a heartfelt farewell to your guide and the incredible wilds of Uganda.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 4: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK–KIHIHI–ENTEBBE
From Jungle Trails to City Tales
This morning, return to Kihihi for your flight to Entebbe, connecting onward to Nairobi. You’ll arrive in Nairobi by mid‑afternoon, with the remainder of the day free to relax, explore, or simply unwind at your leisure.
 Breakfast

DAY 5: NAIROBI

Conservation Matters
Guided sightseeing starts with a game drive in Nairobi National Park. Then visit Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to learn about elephant conservation, including orphaned elephant calves. As part of Globus family of brands Lighthouse Project, your visit contributes to the Trust’s mission. Visit Karen Blixen Museum, dedicated to the Danish baroness and author of Out of Africa – a 1937 autobiographical account (later, an Academy Award winning film) illustrating her experience as a coffee farmer and connections with Kenya. After lunch at the gardens, visit the Giraffe Centre, followed by free time this evening.
 Breakfast  Lunch

DAY 6: NAIROBI–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY

To the Foot of Mount Kenya D
Drive north out of the city to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest rhino sanctuary in East Africa. The conservancy is home to the last two northern white rhinos and over 165 critically endangered black rhinos. After lunch and some time to settle in, embark on a game drive to begin your search for the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. End the day with an exclusive welcome barbeque dinner in the bush.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 7: OL PEJETA

Safari Sensation
Rise early for a morning game drive with beautiful Mount Kenya as the backdrop. Beyond the “Big 5,” you may spot cheetah, zebra, gazelle, and more. If you are lucky, you might even spot rare wild dogs. After some down time and lunch, visit the Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary then set out on an afternoon game drive. Dinner at camp concludes your first full day on safari!
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 8: OL PEJETA–NYAHURURU FALLS–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Natural Highs
Leave Ol Pejeta and journey through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa. Stop at the dramatic Nyahururu Falls and then on to Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive and a chance to see giraffe, impala, flamingo, striped hyena, and a variety of birdlife along the water’s edge. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to the largest euphorbia forest in Africa, an important pollination and food source for bees and black rhinos, yet toxic to many animals.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 9: LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Jewel of Kenya
This morning, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. “The Mara,” as it is called by locals, is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrive, typically from August to early November, their population grows by almost 2 million - a bountiful food source for predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena. As part of Globus family of brands Lighthouse Project, your visit contributes to Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund, aimed at recovering the lion population in Africa. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an afternoon game drive. Each night, enjoy a dinner experience showcasing the fresh, locally grown produce from the onsite garden.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 10: MAASAI MARA

Magical Mara
Rise early for a morning game drive including an exclusive bush breakfast. Be sure to watch for elephant, rhino, giraffe, topi, hyena, and much more. Return to the camp and relax prior to your
afternoon game drive.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 11: MAASAI MARA–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

In the Shadows of “Kili”
This morning, choose to join an early morning game drive or opt to rest at the lodge. After breakfast, fly to Amboseli National Park, known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro or “Kili” as the locals call it, the highest mountain in Africa. After lunch at the lodge, embark on an afternoon game drive.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 12: AMBOSELI

Adventure in Amboseli
Morning and afternoon game drives are included today. Amboseli affords you a terrific opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You may spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. Visit a Maasai village to learn more about their way of life and stop for sundowner drinks prior to returning to your lodge for dinner.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 13: AMBOSELI–ARUSHA, TANZANIA–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Border Duties & Into Tanzania
This morning, enter Tanzania at the Namanga border. Enjoy lunch at Arusha’s largest coffee plantation. Witness the colorful culture in the villages and diverse ecosystems en route to your lodge along the rim of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Check in and enjoy leisure time prior to dinner. Consider a visit to a local village for a market experience or a nature walk on the safari lodge property.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 14: LAKE MANYARA–KARATU–NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

From Forest Floor to Crater’s Edge
Lake Manyara National Park is a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline Lake Manyara itself. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboon and over 300 migratory birds including flamingoes, long-crested eagles, and grey-headed kingfishers. Watch for the mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your morning game drive. After lunch, journey to Karatu where you’ll visit a local primary school. Continue to your lodge on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, which is part of the larger Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 15: NGORONGORO

Into Africa’s Eden
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. This is your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros, lion, Cape buffalo, hippo, elephants, and a variety of birds during this extraordinary experience. An exclusive bush lunch will be served in the crater. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Maasai dance performance.

SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE The Maasai people bring a history of colorful culture tied to this wilderness known as the Cradle of Life. After dinner tonight, enjoy a traditional Maasai dance performance celebrating an ancient culture amid the majestic wildlife who find sanctuary here.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 16: NGORONGORO–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

On the Endless Plains
Drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles. The name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” Enjoy lunch at your tented camp before an afternoon game drive. 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. You may even spot a caracal, a rare, beautiful cat with distinctive ears and strong hind legs.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 17:  SERENGETI

Serengeti Serendipity
Continue your exploration during morning and afternoon game drives. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, generally between late November and July, the Serengeti attracts visitors from around the world and is great for year-round game viewing. Tonight, join a farewell dinner in the bush to celebrate your safari adventure.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 18: SERENGETI–STONE TOWN, ZANZIBAR–ZANZIBAR BEACH

Island Life Beckons
Embark on a final game drive in the Serengeti before flying to Stone Town (via Arusha), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meet a Globus representative and settle into your luxurious oceanfront resort. Spend the next 3-nights enjoying the deep blue waters of the Indian Ocean from your ocean-view room.

 Breakfast  Dinner

DAY 19: ZANZIBAR BEACH. EXCURSION TO STONE TOWN

Walk on the Wild Side
Take a walking tour of winding alleys of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the Old Fort, Sultan’s Palace, and the House of Wonders. Along the way, enjoy the sights and sounds of bustling markets filled with spices, textiles, and local crafts. After the tour, relax with a delicious lunch at Archipelago Restaurant (excludes drinks), overlooking the ocean. Savor fresh, locally inspired dishes such as seafood curries and tropical fruit smoothies in this relaxed, scenic setting. Following lunch, embark on an immersive Spice Tour at a nearby spice plantation. Return to your resort for a leisurely evening. Enjoy dinner at the resort and unwind after a day of cultural exploration, staying overnight in comfort to prepare for more island adventures.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 20: ZANZIBAR BEACH

Life’s a Beach!
Today is a full day at leisure to enjoy the resort.
Note: Some water sports are included with your stay while others, such as diving or snorkeling can be arranged for a cost through the onsite Recreation & Water Sports Center.
 Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

DAY 21:  ZANZIBAR BEACH–STONE TOWN–DAR ES SALAAM

Kwaheri, Africa!
Bid farewell to your African adventure with a flight to Dar es Salaam, where a day room has been reserved at the Dar es Salaam Serena hotel for your convenience. Schedule departing flights after 4 pm.
 Breakfast

If you are a lover of nature, culture and adventure - this 3 week vacation is for you!  Reach out to your Uniglobe Travel Agent to start planning your safari today.