Welcome to SkySafari - The Ultimate African Safari Experience

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2 Welcome to SkySafari - The Ultimate African Safari Experience SkySafari is a bespoke blend of incomparable game-viewing opportunities, luxuriant accommodations, intimate dining choices and tailor-made experiences all combining to create a series of unsurpassable and lifelong memories. SkySafari encompasses the very best of Tanzania s wondrous landscape. From the foothills of Kilimanjaro s sister mountain, Mount Meru, to the magical tree houses in Tarangire, and from the drama and beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti plains to the island paradise of Zanzibar, SkySafari delivers the ultimate African experience - without exception. The Safari Experience The Elewana Collection Your SkySafari Executive Aircraft Game Viewing of the Highest Standard. In the company of experienced and professional guides, and travelling in top-class and highly equipped safari vehicles, SkySafari guests will marvel at the diversity and abundance of the wildlife regarded by many as the very best that Africa has to offer; a spectacle not to be missed. The Magic of Africa Awaits. Iconic and Luxuriant Accommodations. Each stage of your SkySafari experience will be spent in one of Elewana Collection s iconic and luxuriant camps, lodges and hotels. Diverse in both their locations and experiences, the Elewana Collection prides itself on the personal service offered to each and every guest, making Elewana the premier choice for all discerning travelers. Encounter Exceptional Quality. Travelling in Comfort and Style. Flying with SkySafari s executive-class Cessna Grand Caravan piloted by highly experienced and professional pilots, each and every SkySafari guest will not only enjoy the comfort and style of a fast and comfortable air transfer but also a chance to view the wonder of the Tanzanian landscape from a new perspective. No Better Way to See Africa.

3 SkySafari Classic & SkySafari Plus SkySafari brings to you two distinctive offerings - SkySafari Classic and SkySafari Plus. SkySafari Classic On our SkySafari Classic safari you will be taken on an 8-day journey across Northern Tanzania s most iconic locations. Staying at camps and lodges belonging to the renowned Elewana Collection and viewing some of the most remarkable wildlife parks that Africa has to offer, SkySafari guests will enjoy a carefully crafted safari that delivers experiences that are beyond compare. SkySafari Plus SkySafari Plus provides all the drama and excitement of the SkySafari Classic adventure but with additional extensions to help enhance your Tanzanian experience. By choosing a SkySafari Plus extended holiday you can spend more time at our celebrated bush camps in the Serengeti viewing the annual migration and the Big Five; or you may indeed decide to travel to the sparkling island of Zanzibar to relax and unwind at our beautiful boutique beach hotel. With SkySafari Plus you can experience more of the wonders of Africa for longer.

4 SkySafari Classic : Your Itinerary Day 1 : Arusha - A Warm SkySafari Welcome Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport you will be warmly welcomed by your SkySafari representative and then chauffeured via the bustling town of Arusha to your first port of call, Arusha Coffee Lodge. It is here that you will spend the first night of your safari on an allinclusive basis in one of the beautifully designed Plantation Houses that nestle amongst the coffee bushes of this working plantation. Day 2 & 3 : Tarangire - The Land of Elephants & Maasai After a fascinating coffee walking tour and luncheon in the gardens of Arusha Coffee Lodge, you will be chauffeured the short distance to Arusha Airport for the start of your SkySafari. Your executive-class Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft will take you on a short but enjoyable flight to Tarangire National Park. On arrival an Elewana guide will welcome you and then guide you on your first game drive culminating in your arrival at Tarangire Treetops for an all-inclusive 2-night stay. Enriching. Inviting. Authentic. Located on the gently rolling foothills of Mount Meru, Arusha Coffee Lodge sits resplendent within one of Tanzania s largest coffee plantations. Characterized by plantation-style home comforts and guest amenities, Arusha Coffee Lodges Plantation Houses are a haven for calm before or after a safari. Highlights & Included Activities Accommodated in Plantation Houses Private breakfast on your room terrace Private dining options available on request Safari shop stocked with locally crafted artifacts A certified Tanzanite gemstone boutique Wondrous. Fabled. Dreamlike. Nowhere does the connection to nature and fantasy become more apparent than at Tarangire Treetops. Each of the open-fronted treehouse rooms is carefully embellished with a homely decor design. With an en suite twin shower room and a large private deck affording views to Tarangire s magical landscape, each elevated room provides a sanctuary of tranquility between each dramatic day of game viewing. Highlights & Included Activities Game-drives, night game-drive and guided walks Enjoy a Tarangire bush luncheon Spectacular sundowners in the bush Dinner in a traditional boma with Maasai dancing A visit to a local Maasai village

5 Day 4 & 5 : Ngorongoro - A Cauldron of High Drama After breakfast on Day 4 you will enjoy a morning game-drive through Tarangire National Park, stopping at leisure for a picnic lunch on your way to Kuro Airstrip. You will then connect to Manyara Airstrip where you will be met by your Elewana guide who will chauffeur you to The Manor at Ngorongoro, arriving at your destination in time for High Tea. Here your 2-night all-inclusive stay will be in one of the beautifully appointed Manor Cottages set in the grounds of the estate. Day 6 & 7 : Serengeti - Magnificence Beyond Belief On day 6 our SkySafari guests are invited to either visit Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game-drive or to stay at The Manor at Ngorongoro to explore the estate, or take time to sit back and relax and enjoy the Manor grounds before departing to the Serengeti. After lunch you will be driven to Manyara Airstrip for your onward flight to the Serengeti where, upon arrival, your Elewana guide will greet you. Enjoy your first game drive in this world-renowned park whilst en route to Serengeti Migration Camp, arriving in time for sundowners. Historic. Exquisite. Grandeur. Located in the verdant Tanzanian highlands, a short drive from the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, The Manor is reminiscent of a sophisticated and elegant up-country farm home in Cape Dutch-style architecture. The Manor exudes style, luxury and comfort, all served up with the flair and exuberance of East African hospitality. Highlights & Included Activities Full day game-driving within the Ngorongoro Crater Enjoy a luncheon on the Crater floor A game-drive to Lake Manyara National Park Horse riding, mountain biking, guided walks around the coffee estate A selection of spa treatments Magical. Alluring. Incomparable. Serengeti Migration Camp is the embodiment of camping in sophisticated elegance. Located next to the Grumeti River, which itself is home to resident hippos that bark and wallow their days away, Serengeti Migration Camp has become synonymous with low-impact high-action game-viewing in a landscape that is untouched since the dawn of time. Highlights & Included Activities Daily game-drives in the Serengeti Enjoy a bush luncheon in the Serengeti Sundowner drinks overlooking the Grumeti River Private dining options Guided game-walk along the Grumeti river

6 SkySafari Plus : Enhance Your Experience Extend Your Stay at Serengeti Migration Camp Enhance your SkySafari Classic experience by extending your stay at Serengeti Migration Camp. With two extra days at the Camp you will be able to take a little more time to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the Serengeti. Magical, Alluring, Incomparable. Serengeti Migration Camp is on the direct route of the world famous annual migration. The resident wildlife provides a continual feast of game-viewing opportunities either in the company of one of Elewana s professional guides or simply from the comfort of one of the many viewing decks at the Camp. Elevate Your Senses at Serengeti Pioneer Camp With the Big Five and the annual migration being the constant highlight of the Serengeti, any visit to this extraordinary camp will help to sate the desires of even the most expectant of safari travelers. Spectacular, Timeless, Enchanting. Serengeti Pioneer Camp sits on its own individual rock outcrop in South Central Serengeti, close to the Moru Kopjes affording dramatic views of the Serengeti plains that drift endlessly into the horizon. The Camp captures the original essence of the mobile African safari, engendering nostalgic wonderment whilst unlocking the adventurous spirit within all of us. Discover the Sparkling Paradise of Kilindi Zanzibar Following an exceptional game-viewing safari, what better way is there to complete your Tanzanian experience than to take a voyage to Zanzibar. This tropical island is a much sought-after idyll, one that any traveler craves in their quest for a purity that only a true paradise can deliver. Sparkling, Intimate, Radiant. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and fringed by casuarina trees, Kilindi enjoys a gorgeous secluded setting on the northern tip of Zanzibar. Relax on the quiet sandy beach or beside the infinity swimming pool and enjoy breathtaking views of the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

7 SkySafari : The Route Map K E N Y A A F R I C A Nairobi Serengeti National Park Lake Manyara National Park Ngorongoro Crater Arusha Arusha National Park Mount Killimanjaro Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport Diani Beach Mombasa T A N Z A N I A Tarangire National Park I n d i a n O c e a n Map Key National Parks Elewana Collection Arusha Coffee Lodge (Day 1) Zanzibar Water Bodies SkySafari Classic Route SkySafari Plus Extensions Airport Road Transfer International Airports Tarangire Treetops (Day 2 & 3) The Manor at Ngorongoro (Day 4 & 5) Serengeti Migration Camp (Day 6 & 7) Serengeti Pioneer Camp ( SkySafari Plus Option) Kilindi Zanzibar ( SkySafari Plus Option) Dar es Salaam SkySafari Transfer AfroChic Diani Beach

8 SkySafari : Your Aircraft, Safari Vehicles & Guides The SkySafari Aircraft Providing top-quality experiences and high-class personal services are central to SkySafari s concept of the ultimate African adventure. There is no better example of this than SkySafari s very own executiveclass Cessna Grand Caravan currently the only aircraft of its kind flying in Tanzania. Fitted with bespoke leather seating a total of 9 seats in all the interior configuration provides maximum comfort whilst offering excellent viewing opportunities during each of the flights along the SkySafari route. SkySafari : What is Included Your SkySafari Air Transfers All internal flight transfers via the SkySafari Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft to each of the Elewana bush camps and lodges. A Fast Track check-in at Arusha airstrip. Your SkySafari Road Transfers All vehicle transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport, to and from the airstrips. Your Game Drives All game drives and vehicle transfers with a professional driver guide in a shared safari game vehicle, with access to maps, binoculars and guide books. All bush luncheons, picnics and drinks taken as part of the SkySafari programme (excluding champagne, cognacs, single malt whiskeys, and any wines from the exclusive cellar wine list). Your Camp and Lodge Activities Each of Elewana s lodges and camps provides SkySafari guests with optional activities that are inclusive to your overnight stay. Our SkySafari Vehicles and Guides Our fleet of safari game vehicles offers a similar quality to that of the SkySafari aircraft, with comfort, style and optimum game viewing being at the forefront of their design. Each vehicle is well-equipped to cope with the needs of any game-drive, with guidebooks, maps of the National Parks, binoculars, and a cooler box containing a selection of chilled beverages. Accompanying you on each step of your SkySafari will be one of Elewana s highly trained and experienced guides. With a depth of knowledge of the indigenous flora and fauna, each guide s wisdom and enthusiasm will provide a significant added value to any game-drive. Your Overnight Accommodations Overnight stays at the selected Elewana Collection lodges and camps as detailed in the SkySafari itinerary. A one-check-in at the beginning of your itinerary. A complimentary upgrade to a Plantation Suite at Arusha Coffee Lodge. Butler service. All meals and drinks (except champagnes, cognacs, single malt whiskeys, and any wines from Elewana s cellar wine list). Wi-Fi in main areas of all lodges and camps. Laundry service.

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