13-DAY FLYING SAFARI
Why this safari?
Cover five very different types of ecosystems while travelling in luxury; encounter their inhabitants, whose authentic, traditional, and colourful tribal ways remain
relatively untouched.
• In Amboseli National Park, experience incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro and witness some of Africa’s largest elephants.
• Loisaba is a private conservancy, with spectacular views of Mount Kenya, and excellent wildlife viewing, including rare species: wild dog, Grevy’s zebra, greater
kudu, and oryx as well as the melanistic leopard.
• Home to 3 million large animals; more than half of whom come and go according to one of the world’s largest migrations; the Masai Mara National Reserve is one
of the world’s largest wildlife sanctuaries.
• Experience the best that Tanzania has to offer including the ultimate iconic safari areas; UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti.
SkySafari East Africa 2023
DAY 1 Hemingways Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi, transfer to Hemingways Nairobi 1 night
DAY 2 to 3 Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli
Charter flight to Amboseli 2 nights
DAY 4 to 5 Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
Charter flight to Loisaba 2 nights
DAY 6 to 7 Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
Charter flight to Masai Mara 2 nights
DAY 8 to 10 Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
OR
Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp
Charter flight to Serengeti 3 nights
DAY 11 to 12 Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro
Charter flight to Lake Manyara 2 nights
DAY 13 Charter flight to Arusha.
Transfer to Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge for day use room.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport Depart
Notes
• There is a total baggage restriction of 23 kg on flights; soft bags must be used.
• The child rates are applicable to children under the age of 12 years sharing with 1 or 2 adults; a child in his/her own room will be charged 75% of the per
person sharing rate (min 2 pax, max 3 pax).
• Single room supplement waived for the first single room per booking.
• An exclusive buy-out option is available for SkySafari itineraries, please contact your safari consultant for further details.
• In order to ensure the highest levels of safety and standards, our SkySafari executive Cessna Grand Caravan will be required to undertake scheduled and
unscheduled maintenance works, in the event that this occurs, SkySafari will provide an alternative aircraft, from a third party, to undertake all flights
commitments.
Included In The Safari
• Half board accommodation at Hemingways Nairobi
• Full board accommodation at all properties
• Soft drinks, beer, house wine and select spirits at all properties
• Safari activities including shared day game drives and sundowners
• Guided bush walks and bush breakfasts at Elewana Tortilis Camp
Amboseli, Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp, Elewana Serengeti Pioneer
Camp and Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp
• Guided bush walks, mountain biking, anti-poaching sniffer dog experience
(subject to availability) and horse riding/ camel trekking at Elewana
Loisaba Tented Camp
• Spa treatment at Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro and Elewana Loisaba
Tented Camp
• Maasai village visit at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
• Full day Ngorongoro crater tour and crater floor picnic lunch
• Park, Conservancy fees and Tourism Development Levy
• Flights in SkySafari executive aircraft (depending on the schedule of
international outbound flight)
• AMREF Flying Doctors Membership
• Day-room use at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge on day 13
• All transfers, laundry, gratuities and all statutory taxes
Excluded From The Safari
Champagne, luxury spirits, and select wines
• Exclusive use of vehicle
• Additional spa and massage treatments
• Any items of a personal nature
• Additional activities not mentioned in inclusions
• All statutory increases beyond our control
• International flights and visa fees
DAY 1 Hemingways Nairobi
Karen, Nairobi
Hemingways Nairobi is an opulent luxury hotel with the ambience of a
country club.
This boutique hotel, in the leafy suburb of Karen with lovely views over the
scenic Ngong Hills, has all of the facilities expected in a modern 5-star
hotel. Each of the large suites has a private balcony with magical views of
the plantation-style property.
The Executive Chef offers a range of refined food using the freshest freerange ingredients sourced directly from Kenyan farms. The Brasserie
offers a wide range of international dishes with modern European and
South Asian flavours. Housed in its own wing overlooking the pool, the
spa offers a range of bespoke face and body treatments. Next door, the
fitness room offers a wide selection of gym equipment, managed by a
gym instructor.
DAY 2 – 3 Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli
Kitirua Conservancy, Amboseli
Famed for its long-tusked elephants, views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and
hundreds of species of bird, Amboseli National park is a photographer’s
heaven. The park’s name derives from the Maasai word for ‘salty-dust’,
thanks to its barren desert-like plains, however, thanks to springs running
off the mountain this land is teeming with wildlife.
Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli is located on the southwestern edge of the
park, facing the mountain and overlooking its own private conservancy—
Kitirua Conservancy. The en suite tents are spacious, comfortable and
offer views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The first eco-lodge of its size, the main
lounge, bar, and dining area, have been built using natural materials,
including classic thatched roofs, representative of the building style of the
area.
Enjoy game drives in open-sided vehicles, exclusive access to Kitirua
Conservancy, guided walks, bush breakfasts, cultural visits, and stunning
sundowners.
Making A Difference
Gold Eco-Rating
• Solar electricity system
• Waste management
• On-site vegetable garden
• Seed-ball initiative
• Community health project
• Local school support
• The Shamba Project
• Partnership with Amboseli Trust
for Elephants
DAY 4 – 5 Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
Loisaba Conservancy, Laikipia
Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp sits on the edge of an escarpment with
unhindered views across the Loisaba Conservancy towards Mount
Kenya.
The luxury camp boasts a contemporary African style, with twelve airy,
spacious, en suite tents. The communal areas include an open-air dining
area, lounge, deck, and one of Kenya’s most picturesque infinity pools.
Many activities are available to the guests, including camel and horse
riding, fishing, spending time with the anti-poaching sniffer dogs, day and
night game drives as well as bush meals under African skies.
Loisaba Conservancy is a success story of conservation. Home to
elephant, lion, wild dog, and an abundance of other species, Loisaba is
a prime example of successful collaboration between conservation,
communities, ranching, and tourism.
Making A Difference
• Gold Eco-Rating
• Solar electricity system
• Waste management
• On-site vegetable garden
• Seed-ball initiative
• Community health project
• Local school support
• Beading project support
• Partnerships with The Nature
Conservancy, Mpala, Space for
Giants, Lion Landscapes, and
San Diego Zoo Global Institute
for Conservation Research
DAY 6 – 7 Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara
In a secluded location on the banks of the Sand River, Elewana Sand
River Masai Mara is a luxury tented lodge offering wildlife viewing off
the beaten track.
Consisting of the main mess area and 16 tents, the canvas and wood build
replicates the tented safaris of the 1920s. The spacious tents each feature
a private deck and an outdoor shower. Wildlife wanders in and out of the
camp to cross the river below; this includes a large proportion of the three
million wildebeest that move from the Serengeti into the Mara during the
great migration.
Before or after your daily game drives, relax by the pool or take a book
and lose yourself in your surroundings; visit local Masai villages; enjoy
sundowners on the open Mara plains; eat breakfast in a dry river bed. This
camp allows guests to experience ‘the bush’ in its natural form, without
the loss of modern luxury.
Making A Difference
• Gold Eco-Rating
• Solar electricity system
• Waste management
• Seed-ball initiative
• Community health project
• Local school support
• Wildlife Warrior Programme
DAY 8 – 10 NOVEMBER TO MAY Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Serengeti National Park, South Central Serengeti
Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp sits in a stunning location on the side
of the Olgarabosho Hills overlooking the Moru Kopjes, Lake Magadi and
the Serengeti plains.
The original lounge was built by the famous conservationist and wildlife
filmmaker Alan Root as his Serengeti base. In a secluded corner of the
Serengeti, the camp provides excellent access to the Southern Serengeti
wildebeest migration. A perfect vantage point from which to start daylong game drives that being with a champagne picnic breakfast, includes
a delectable picnic lunch on a private rock and ends with a sundowner
overlooking the vast plains.
Each of the enclosed tented rooms is adorned with throw carpets and soft
furnishings made from local and sustainable materials. Leather trunks
and lanterns evoke the spirit of early twentieth century safaris, and the en
suite bathrooms include a flushing toilet, vanity basin and period-style hot
shower.
Making A Difference
• Built using sustainable
materials
• Community infrastructure
project
• Community education and
training project
• Community health and
sanitation project
• Certified with SEED Eco-Rating
with Responsible Tourism
Tanzania
DAY 8 – 10 JUNE TO OCTOBER Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp
Serengeti National Park, Northern Serengeti
Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp is set in a remote part of northern
Serengeti amongst rugged and rocky outcrops, overlooking the Grumeti
River.
Built using natural wood and all-enveloping canvas, this classic yet
comfortable camp, includes a split-level lounge, a swimming pool and
viewing platforms. The elevated wooden decks throughout camp allow
guests to engage in the drama of the wild directly below while enjoying
360-degree views of the dramatic Serengeti beyond.
The camp is situated right in the path of the wildebeest migration, which
can be seen between July and August as they travel north to the Masai
Mara, and again later towards the end of the year upon their return.
However, visiting the camp should not be overlooked during other times
of the year; the Serengeti is home to the richest plains based ecosystem
in the world.
Making A Difference
• Built using sustainable
materials
• Community infrastructure
project
• Community education and
training project
• Community health and
sanitation project
• Supports joint conservation desnaring project of SENAPA
• • Certified with SEED Eco-Rating
with Responsible Tourism
Tanzania
DAY 11 – 12 Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro
Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro lies hidden on Shangri-La Estate, a
1500-acre working Arabica coffee plantation, close to the Ngorongoro
Crater.
A former farmhouse, the main building borrows heavily from Cape Dutch
architecture and is surrounded by 20 guest cottages set in a lush verdant
garden. Dark-wood floors, white walls, vaulted ceilings with exposed
beams, antique furniture, and Persian rugs provide a decadent setting in
which to enjoy a book by the open fire or a soak in the traditional claw-foot
free-standing baths littered with rose petals.
Travellers can enjoy a walk or horse ride through the farm, a coffee tour to
learn about the process of coffee farming, or simply relax by the pool and
enjoy the tranquil environment in the highlands.
Making A Difference
• Winner of ‘Best Safari Cuisine’ •
Certified with SEED Eco-Rating
with Responsible Tourism
Tanzania
• Support Ganako Primary School
• Wildlife Warrior Programme
• Pamoja Fund school children
feeding programme at Mwema
Orphanage and Dageno Girls
Centre
• Local community support for
school infrastructure
DAY 12 Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, is a
geological spectacle.
The 260 square kilometre caldera was formed three million years ago
when an active volcano exploded. The mineral-rich pastures of the largely
flat crater floor have turned this into a wildlife haven. Over 25,000 large
mammals call the area home, many of whom are endangered, such as the
black rhino and wild dog. Lake Magadi, (not to be confused with the lake
of the same name in Kenya) which sits in the middle of the crater floor
contains alkaline soda water inhabited by blue-green algae. Flamingo and
a number of other bird species feed off the algae and congregate in large
numbers. Along the shores of the lake, Lerai Forest, a dense yellow fever
woodland is frequented by a healthy population of leopard.
DAY 13 Departure
End of your Safari.
Sadly, the end of your safari; Other plans can be made to go to East Africa’s
soft white sandy beaches and historic coastal towns or include another
safari destination.
Depart for home.