Jomo Kenyatta International Airport(NBO)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Spend 12 days and 11 nights discovering some of Kenya and Tanzania’s most famous and rewarding reserves on an unforgettable East African big game safari. Search for the Big 5 and any number of other savannah animals as you visit the must-see Masai Mara National Reserve, the vast plains of Serengeti National Park and the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
You will arrive and be welcomed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Embakasi, Nairobi.
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and is a thriving, bustling and heady metropolis.
From here, you will be transferred to Ololo Safari Lodge & Farm, a charming safari lodge located on a working farm. Your airport transfer takes you into the tree-lined roads of Karen, one of Nairobi’s most upscale neighbourhoods.
Ololo Safari Lodge sits on the banks of the pristine Mbagathi River, bordering Nairobi National Park, where the majestic wildlife of Kenya can be found on your doorstep.
Ololo will be your home for the next 3 days and is the perfect welcome to Africa before your safari adventure begins. Here, you can relax and unwind before heading into the thick of the untamed wilderness, so be sure to enjoy a massage or take a tranquil stroll around Ololo’s farm.
One of our teammates will have a “Welcome to Africa” meeting with you to answer any questions you may have about the trip and explain what to expect as well as any cultural differences you might experience.
Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich’s OLD TOWN, Switzerland’s center of banking and commerce. Then, leave Zurich and start your Swiss adventure. You’ll quickly discover that Switzerland isn’t just home to the Alps, but also to some of the most beautiful lakes. First, stop at the foot of the Jura Mountains in the picturesque town of Biel, known as Bienne by French-speaking Swiss, famous for watch-making, and explore the historical center. Next, enjoy a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel, dominated by the medieval cathedral and castle. Time to stroll along the lake promenade before continuing to stunning Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland, with its fantastic lakeside location and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps.
Our morning drive takes us from Swiss lakes to Swiss Army. At the once-secret Swiss army bunker at Fortress Fürigen, we’ll see part of the massive defense system designed to keep Switzerland strong and neutral. Afterward, a short drive into the countryside brings us to the charming Alpine village of Engelberg, our picturesque home for the next two days. We’ll settle into our lodge then head out for an orientation walk. Our stroll through the village will end at the Engelberg Abbey, a Benedictine monastery with its own cheese-making operation. You’ll have free time to wander back before dinner together. Sleep in Engelberg (2 nights). Bus: 1 hr. Walking: light.
An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. Globus Local Favorite At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and in 1912 the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the ALPINE SENSATION, THE PANORAMA 360° EXPERIENCE, and the ICE PALACE. Also receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day.
It’s market day in Lausanne! Enjoy browsing and packing a picnic lunch for our 11 a.m. boat cruise on Lake Geneva. A few miles down-shore we’ll dock at Château de Chillon, where we’ll have a guided tour of this delightfully medieval castle on the water. On our way back we’ll take time to peek into the vineyards surrounding Lutry before returning to Lausanne. Boat: 2 hrs. Bus: 1 hr. Walking: moderate.
