Journey through Africa by private jet, and embark on one extraordinary adventure. Sun Safaris

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1 Journey through Africa by private jet, and embark on one extraordinary adventure. Sun Safaris

2 Ignite Your Inspiration Changing the game of luxury travel, this 12-day journey masterpiece is centred on flexibility, originality, and paramount exclusivity. A unique expedition designed for intimate groups, offering unprecedented comfort and customisation to an unsurpassable safari experience. In September 2019, a limited two departures will signify the beginning of historic travel exploits through the continent s most revered countries. Between 4 and 12 guests take to the skies, destined for the Masai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Victoria Falls, the Kruger National Park, and Cape Town. Let your mind wander, as you contemplate the possibilities of this aerial voyage across the land home to some of the world s most archetypal species, natural monuments, human history, and natural finery. 2

3 At a glance KENYA 2 1 NAIROBI MASAI MARA NGorogoro crater TANZANIA - September Guests - 11 Nights/12 days of supreme travel in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Tanzania - Flexible itinerary which can extend to include Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda or Uganda - Exclusive experiences and complimentary extras Victoria Falls 4 3 ZIMBABWE Departure and Arrival Dates: 1-12 September 2019 or September 2019 Private Guides: Daryl Dell & Grant Telfer Length of Travel: 11 nights/12 Days 5 2 Kruger National Park Aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 350, Pilatus PC12 (or similar) SOUTH AFRICA Guests: Minimum 4, Maximum 12, Over the age of 16 Cape Town 6 1 Rates: USD per person sharing USD single supplement Your Exquisite Travel Experiences Choose one of two itineraries combining the carefully selected and seamlessly luxurious properties to customise your travel plans. Choose to travel from the South of Africa to the East, or vice versa, to determine which experience you ll indulge in first, and which you save for last. Itinerary #1: Cape Town Kruger National Park Victoria Falls Ngorongoro Crater Masai Mara Nairobi Itinerary #2: Nairobi Masai Mara Ngorongoro Crater Victoria Falls Kruger National Park Cape Town From Cape Town to Kenya, or Kenya to the Cape; your choose the direction of your journey. 2 x Nights at One&Only Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town s illustrious shores are strewn with world class eateries, cosy beaches with white surf on turquoise waters, internationally recognised mountains hosting unique biodiversity, adventure trails, and scenic views in a metropolitan bowl of culture and style. One&Only is the City s greatest offering for pampered accommodation, seamless service, and a faultless reputation for luxury, located right in the historic palm of the V&A Waterfront. 3 x Nights at &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa The esteemed Ngala Private Game Reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park, providing an exclusive take on this famed South African wildlife experience. With access to the reserve limited to guests at Ngala guests, the safari experience is pristine, uninterrupted, personalised, and immaculately carried out. An experience of a lifetime awaits at this destination of your journey, as Ngala s specialised team invite you to participate in a rhino notching activitiy. 1 x Night at &Beyond Matetsi River Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe This is where Mother Nature laid some of her best brush strokes: Victoria Falls, and all that surrounds it. The cascading curtain of these iconic falls tumble at such a force that local s have named it Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning the smoke that thunders. Just 40km upstream from this turbulent wonder of nature, Matetsi Private Game Reserve houses &Beyond Matetsi River Lodge in a hectare wild territory. This magnificently elegant bush retreat overlooks 15km of tranquil Zambezi waters. 2 x Nights at &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania A 3 million year old natural structure that once was a peak arguably as tall as Mount Kilimanjaro; Ngorongoro Crater is now the largest in tact caldera on Earth. Here, within its vast bowl, it shelters a wild world of revered and protected wildlife species. Some travel to the Crater just to see the mist rising from its cradle in the early mornings, while others are after the astonishing birdlife, or the exemplary wildlife populations. Whatever it may be, there is nothing quite like it anywhere else in the world. 2 x Nights at &Beyond Bateleur Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya Timed to coincide with the Great Wildebeest Migration, this journey to the Masai Mara will be one never to be replicated. The migration in September is at its most dynamic, its fiercest, and it is teeming with raw predator-prey activity. Thousands of wildebeest and zebra congregate at the edge of the Mara and Talek Rivers before taking the plunge into dangerous waters in order to cross to get to the other side, where carnivores await. Bateleur Camp is a modern-day embodiment of 1920s explorer travel, and it is located in a location famed as the final filming scene of iconic blockbuster, Out of Africa. 1 x Nights at Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya This experience has iconicised the giraffe the endangered Rothschild s giraffe, to be exact. With its inimitable images of the world s tallest animal stooping its gentle, long-lashed features through the dining room window, Giraffe Manor is entirely unique. Manicured lawns lined with tall, leafy trees, surround this celebrated, vintage hotel, offering a truly arresting experience alongside habituated giraffes, which quite literally, join you for breakfast. 3

4 Guided by the Best The private guides selected to host and navigate this prestigious journey have been sculpted into masters of their trade, applying a lifetime of innate knowledge of the African wilderness to many years of professional training and experience. Your private guide is there to facilitate easy airport transitions, and handle all administrative tasks related to travel. Specialists in the field of safari, wildlife whisperers, and locals to these lands, Daryl Dell and Grant Telfer are the only men for the job. Daryl Dell Growing up on a horse, cattle and sheep farm in the Great Karoo, Daryl was always fated to become a naturalist. From a young age, he would spend entire days walking in the bush, fascinated by animal tracks, skulls, feathers and dung. After high school, Daryl embarked on a BComm, but when he found himself concentrating more on his bird book than accounting, he realised it was time to get back to the bush. He joined &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in As part of the mentorship programme, he had advised and trained rangers, while also earning his Grade 2 Walking qualification, allowing him to track dangerous game, including buffalo, black and white rhino and elephant on foot. He quickly climbed the ranks from Assistant Head Ranger to Head Ranger, became a Grade 2 Walking Assessor, was later promoted to Specialist Guide and is now a fully-qualified Private Guide. Grant Telfer For Grant, one very distinct early childhood memory stands out. As a young boy on a family canoeing expedition, he sat quietly one winter morning on a sandbank overlooking the Zambezi Valley. As the sun rose, he watched hippo returning to the Zambezi River from their nightly forage. He remembers being completely awestruck and knew from then on that he would pursue an adventurous life in the bush. This endless quest for adventure has taken Grant to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda in search of mountain gorillas, and of course, to the rare sand forest of &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve where he was a guide and mentor for six years. He then took on the role of Regional Ranger Trainer for East Africa and is now based in the Serengeti/ Mara, heading up &Beyond s Mwewe Ranger Training School. Grant has extensive experience guiding guests on private safaris and believes the best way to experience the bush is on foot. He is a qualified trails guide and Grade 2 walker. 4

5 JOURNEY BY JET Spend these 12 days discovering the iconic landscapes of Kenya, the grandeur of Tanzania, the exquisite wilderness of Zimbabwe, and South Africa s refined safari splendor, reaching each destination by private jet. The aircrafts used are designed for utmost comfort and convenience, creating an exclusive travel experience. Bombardier Challenger 350 All international flights, except for the following: Masai Mara Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Crater Kilmanjaro International Airport - Flexible individual seats for 7 guests - Full executive business class seats with 180 swivel, tracking, recline and berthing capability - Full bar and catering - High-speed internet connectivity - In-flight entertainment system - Lavatory featuring large backlit mirror and vanity, sink and faucet - 3 crew members including an air hostess Bombardier Challenger 350 Pilatus PC12 For the following flights: Masai Mara Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Crater Kilmanjaro International Airport - Flexible individual seats for 6 guests - Full executive business class seats with 180 swivel - Refreshments - Lavatory featuring large backlit mirror and vanity, sink and faucet Pilatus PC12 5

6 Expect the extraordinary Giraffe Manor Nairobi, Kenya Upon landing in vibrant Nairobi, guests will have the opportunity to meet their private guide and enjoy a welcome dinner on the perfectly manicured lawns of Giraffe Manor. As one of Nairobi s most iconic retreats, the historic Giraffe Manor offers a truly enchanting opportunity to interact with its resident herd of Rothschild giraffe. In the mornings and evenings, the giraffe visit the Manor, casually interrupting mealtimes by poking their long necks into the windows of the dining area in search of a delicious treat. 6

7 Expect the extraordinary &Beyond Bateleur Camp Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Tucked away at the foot of the scenic Oloololo escarpment (the rim of the Great Rift Valley), in Kenya s iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, is the classic and elegant &Beyond Bateleur Camp. Here, amidst the reserve s astounding year round concentration of animals, including the Great Wildebeest Migration, guests can experience an unsurpassed wildlife experience. This romantic and totally private camp reflects the ambiance of Kenyan safaris of the 20s and 30s, and is situated where the famous final scene of the movie Out of Africa was filmed. Guests can spend a fascinating afternoon with Jonathan Scott, acclaimed documentarian and host of Big Cat Diary, long running BBC Documentary series. Adventures abound with twice-daily game drives and spot-lit night drives. Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari or a community excursion that includes memorable interactions with the Maasai. 7

8 Expect the extraordinary &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania Perched on the edge of the world s oldest intact caldera, the awardwinning &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is fit for a king and queen. Here, guests can be forgiven for losing track of which era, or even continent, they are experiencing. A range of extraordinary experiences await at &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Think captivating sundowners in the company of charismatic Maasai warriors, exclusive candlelit dinners with awe-inspiring views, and a full-day game drive into the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, with lunch served in a spectacular bush banquet on the crater floor. 8

9 Expect the extraordinary &Beyond Matetsi River Lodge Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Combining an exceptional wildlife experience and 15km (9 miles) of private Zambezi River frontage, with easy access to the majestic Victoria Falls, &Beyond Matetsi Private Game Reserve is an exclusive safari oasis that plays host to an incredible array of experiences. Guests can experience Victoria Falls from a unique perspective as they gaze on unparalleled scenery from above that promises unsurpassed views. Delight in a spectacular tour of the Victoria Falls followed by a beautiful sundowner boat cruise along a private stretch of river. The next morning after a delicious breakfast, guests can enjoy thrilling game viewing adventures in hectares ( acres) of pristine wilderness. 9

10 Expect the extraordinary &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp Kruger National Park, South Africa While &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp never lets guests forget that they are in the wild, there is nothing primitive about this chic and contemporary camp. The romance of canvas, with hypnotic night sounds, and flickering lanterns mingle with the simple sophistication of polished wooden decks, textured fabrics and clean lines. Experience the rare opportunity to participate in a Rhino Notching experience. Guests can get up close and personal with these highly endangered giants of the African bush on this once in a lifetime adventure, to assist in the conservation of rhinos. Additional exciting activities include game drives, bush walks, hot air balloon safaris or a scenic helicopter flight over the Lowveld. 10

11 Expect the extraordinary One&Only Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa While &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp never lets guests forget that they are in the wild, there is nothing primitive about this chic and contemporary camp. The romance of canvas, with hypnotic night sounds, and flickering lanterns mingle with the simple sophistication of polished wooden decks, textured fabrics and clean lines. Experience the rare opportunity to participate in a Rhino Notching experience. Guests can get up close and personal with these highly endangered giants of the African bush on this once in a lifetime adventure, to assist in the conservation of rhinos. Additional exciting activities include game drives, bush walks, hot air balloon safaris or a scenic helicopter flight over the Lowveld. 11

12 Keep Connected Unit 205B, Tokai Village Centre, Vans Road, Tokai 7945, Cape Town, South Africa Telephone Sun Safaris