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1 NAIROBI TO CAPE 3376 MILES DRAG HIGH RES HERO IMAGE TO FIT HERE Cape to Cairo, Nairo to Cape. The British dreamt of a Cape to Cairo, pan-african railway: It never happened for them. The Kenyans dreamt of Cape to Nairo(bi): It happened for them in You just fly it! This best of Africa tour showcases the fantastic, new Kenya Airways route linking Nairobi, Victoria Falls and Cape Town. Two nights at ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills, overlooking Kilimanjaro; two nights at Mahali Mzuri in the Maasai Mara s Olare Motorogi Conservancy, with a chance to horse ride with Ride Kenya Mara; 1 night at The Emakoko, bordering the wildlife rich Nairobi National Park, which also makes for a very convenient base for access to either JKIA or Wilson airports. The group then flies to Victoria Falls to spend two nights at iconic The Victoria Falls Hotel, with unrivalled views over Victoria Falls Gorge and the thunderous Falls themselves. Adrenaline activities will be laid on in Victoria Falls, including a site inspection of the new Great Plains Mpala Jena Camp, which will open in the Zambezi National Park in July Places available: 2 groups of up to 9 in each

2 05-12 May nights ol Donyo Lodge 2 nights Mahali Mzuri 1 night The Emakoko 2 nights The Victoria Falls Hotel USD950 USD950 N/A Light aircrafts: Nairobi-ol Donyo-Mara-Nairobi 7 nights shared twin accommodation Park fees, conservancy fees in Kenya and Zimbabwe Twice daily activities on safari in Kenya, including Ride Kenya horse riding (experience required) Full board meals in Kenya Victoria Falls activities: Tour of Falls, sundowner cruise, choice of high-wire activity Laundry at ol Donyo Lodge and Mahali Mzuri All road transfers in Nairobi and Victoria Falls Most meals and drinks International flights based on KQ flights 10May NBO-VFA; 12May VFA-CPT. Excludes flights to NBO/from CPT (KQ are offering discounted trade rates ex LHR/PAR/AMS) Dinner and drinks in Victoria Falls Laundry in Nairobi and Victoria Falls Overnight hotel if needed on 4 May in Nairobi Visas and Insurance Spa treatments where available Gratuities Transfer from Cape Town airport to onward destination

3 Big tusker at ol Donyo Lodge waterhole

4 DRAG HIGH RES PICTURE TO FIT HERE 05 May Transfer from your early arrival international flight, or hotel, to connect with a morning light aircraft flight (where you will meet your Great Plains host for the full duration of the trip to Cape Town) from Nairobi Wilson or JKIA to the Chyulu Hills (time and airport to be confirmed. 40 minute flight). 20 minute transfer from airstrip to lodge. 2 nights at ol Donyo Lodge in a pool suite on a fully inclusive basis with twice daily activities. DRAG HIGH RES PICTURE TO FIT HERE ol Donyo Lodge is a Relais & Châteaux and National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World member property with seven suites located on the slopes of the Chyulu Hills overlooking Mount Kilimanjaro. Two nights hardly does justice to the plethora of activities on offer in this 275,000 acres of Maasai land. Choose between day and night game drives, walking, exploring lava tunnels, horse riding, mountain-biking, sleeping under the stars on your roof-top bed, watch the big tusker elephants drink from the waterholes below the lodge, or just relax in your pool suite. Note: Should we have 10 or more agents/press, we will split the group into two groups. One group will go to ol Donyo Lodge on 5 th May and the other to Mahali Mzuri that day, and then the groups switch on 7 th May to meet again on 9 th May at The Emakoko.

5 DRAG HIGH RES PICTURE TO FIT HERE Set on the Mbirikani Group Ranch 275,000 acres of immaculate, private wild Africa bordering the foothills of the Chyulu Hills National Park ol Donyo Lodge blends contemporary design with the rich culture and history of the people of this area, the indomitable Maasai. DRAG HIGH RES PICTURE TO FIT HERE This is an area rich in wildlife, where some of Africa s last giant elephant bulls roam freely, where the haunting calls of leopards interrupt the night and where lion are being pulled back from the brink of annihilation. The lodge itself was rebuilt in 2008 and sits in thick woodland on a gently sloping hillside with views out over the plains to a distant Kilimanjaro. Designed to merge your outdoor and indoor living, a series of unique suites and villas (no two are the same) appears to emerge from the arid landscape on either side of a palatial lounge and dining area. Six pool suites plus 1 two-bedroom family unit offers a harmonious blend of contemporary and rustic accommodation, merging the landscape into each suite. All of the rooms have their own plunge pool and enjoy roof terraces where intimate star beds can be set up, allowing guests the thrill of sleeping in style under a canopy of endless stars while connecting with their sense of place and self.

6 Mahali Mzuri in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy

7 DRAG HIGH RES PICTURE TO FIT HERE 07 May Light aircraft transfer from ol Donyo Lodge to Olare Orok airstrip in the Mara Conservancies and then a 25 minute game drive to Mahali Mzuri* 2 nights at Mahali Mzuri in a twin tent on a fully inclusive basis with twice daily activities. DRAG HIGH RES PICTURE TO FIT HERE Mahali Mzuri is Sir Richard Branson s 12-tented camp located in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy of the wider Maasai Mara ecosystem. During the two nights here you will experience the Mara outside of the Great Migration season and be surprised that the wildlife seen at this time of year is as good as anywhere in Africa in peak season, yet you have the Mara almost to yourselves. As well as day and night game drives in the conservancy there will also be the opportunity to visit the Ride Kenya Mara stables, offering the thrill of riding amongst wildlife with beautifully schooled horses, experienced guides and finest equipment. * Note: Depending on numbers this flight will either be via Wilson Airport Nairobi on Safarilink scheduled flights, or if the group in 10+ in size it will be a direct charter flight. Horse-riding subject to experience and conditions available on riding questionnaire form.

8 Mahali Mzuri is a uniquely designed, luxurious camp, perched on the side of a wildlife-filled gorge of the Ntiakitiak River, which winds its way down into the Maasai Mara Reserve. It s glamping, but not as you know it! Each of the 12 tents are designed to be your home away from home with ensuite bathrooms, inviting private decks and views you won t want to miss. A 12-metre outdoor infinity pool also overlooks the gorge, with a spa on the valley floor offering a multitude of treatments for relaxing tired limbs or beautifying yourself. International and pan-african dining options include à la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as sumptuous bush picnics and fantastic sundowner spots. The bar and lounge area also includes a library, ipads and WiFi for those who need to keep in contact with home or office. The camp is in prime predator territory and the annual wildebeest and zebra migration passes literally in front of your tent, offering you the chance to witness one of the miracles of nature first-hand from the comfort of your verandah. Day and night game drives and community visits available.

9 The Emakoko, overlooking Nairobi National Park

10 DRAG HIGH RES PICTURE TO FIT HERE 09 May Morning scheduled light aircraft transfer from Olare Orok airstrip to Nairobi Wilson airport. Transfer through Nairobi National Park to The Emakoko (approx. 60 minutes)* 1 night at The Emakoko in a twin suite on a full board basis. DRAG HIGH RES PICTURE TO FIT HERE The Emakoko is a small, all-suite lodge of 10 rooms on the edge of Nairobi National Park, perched along side a verdant river valley. It is the perfect base to explore the Nairobi National Park, renowned for its healthy rhino population, as well as a very convenient, traffic-free (other than wildlife blocking the tracks) base for those transiting between JKIA and Wilson airports. The owners, Emma and Anton Childs, used to manage ol Donyo Lodge and would love to hear about your experiences there, as well as tell you some stories from their tenure. They also make the finest Dawa in Kenya! But not too many as you have a very early start the next morning * Note: If the group is 10+ in size, one of the two groups will arrive by light aircraft from ol Donyo Lodge to Wilson airport on scheduled Safarilink flight and transferred to meet the other group at Emakoko.

11 Early morning at The Victoria Falls Hotel

12 DRAG HIGH RES PICTURE TO FIT HERE 10 May An early morning start. Transfer through Nairobi National Park to JKIA for your Kenya Airways KQ792 international flight* to Victoria Falls departing Nairobi at 07:20, arriving into Victoria Falls at 09: minutes road transfer from the new Victoria Falls airport to The Victoria Falls Hotel. 2 nights at The Victoria Falls Hotel in a twin room on a bed & breakfast basis. DRAG HIGH RES PICTURE TO FIT HERE With dramatic views of the gorges of Zimbabwe s spectacular Victoria Falls, The Victoria Falls Hotel, built by the British in 1904, was originally conceived as accommodation for workers on the Cape to Cairo [sic. Nairo] railway. Now it is one of the world s most iconic hotels and member of The Leading Hotels of the World. The hotel s 161 rooms and suites echoes its glorious pedigree. Four dining locations include the famous Livingstone Room, outdoor pool and Stanley s Terrace, spa, gym and even a hairdresser for that last-minute, pre-we Are Africa cut! * Own arrangements. See international flights on next page

13 10 May 09:35 Arrive Victoria Falls airport from Nairobi Transfer to Victoria Falls Hotel for checkin Morning tour of Victoria Falls National Park (note, you will get wet as this is the peak-flow of the falls!) LUNCH The Lookout Café overlooking the Batoka Gorge After lunch do your high-wife activity of choice: flying fox, gorge swing or canopy zip-line Transfer to Wild Horizons sundowner cruise After cruise transfer back to The Victoria Falls Hotel for dinner (dinner own expense) 11 May Breakfast at The Victoria Falls Hotel and site inspection Site inspection of Old Drift Lodge Continue to the site of the new Great Plains Mpala Jena Camp, under construction in the Zambezi National Park (opens July 2018 with 4 Moroccan style tents and a twobedroom family suite) LUNCH At the Mpala Jena site Return to The Victoria Falls Hotel to freshen-up and then sundowners on The Terrace Dinner at Jungle Junction, The Victoria Falls Hotel (dinner own expense) Historic flag pole at The Victoria Falls Hotel

14 INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS 12 May Transfer from Victoria Falls Hotel to Victoria Falls airport for Kenya Airways flight KQ792 to Cape Town, departing at 10:25 13:35 Arrive Cape Town International Airport WAA transfers to WAA host hotels END OF ARRANGEMENTS International flights are extra. For this itinerary you will need to book the following flight sectors, plus your flights into Nairobi and out from Cape Town: 10MAY Kenya Airways KQ792 Nairobi-Victoria Falls 07:20-09:35 12MAY Kenya Airways KQ792 Victoria Falls-Cape Town 10:25-13:35 For best value book your whole routing with Skyteam flight members: Kenya Airways, KLM, Air France, Delta Airlines Special rates for WAA members joining this trip through KQ London office for routes from LHR, CDG or AMS flying KQ sectors only Contact

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