LUXURY TANZANIA FLYING SAFARI

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1 Early booking offer save 350 LUXURY TANZANIA FLYING SAFARI PLUS EXTENSIONS TO MOMBASA & ZANZIBAR H O L I D A Y S FORTY YEARS OF EXCELLENCE AND

2 Welcome New! Luxury Tanzania Flying Safari Here is your invitation to a new luxury safari in Tanzania. We are working with Elewana Afrika to bring you a unique itinerary, which has been very carefully created. Elewana means harmony or understanding in Kiswahili, and this safari blends exciting tourism with sustainable local improvements. Elewana Sky Safari is a luxurious African holiday, perfect for those who truly love the continent and wish, perhaps, to celebrate a special occasion. Every aspect of the journey has been carefully planned so you enjoy the best travelling experience, safari and accommodation. This unrivalled safari takes in Northern Tanzania s core highlights of Serengeti National Park, The Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. Deluxe accommodation is in small and intimate lodges on a fully inclusive basis. We include 7 nights on safari, and suggest complementary beach hotels to extend your holiday in the most relaxed way possible. Travel in absolute comfort and style Your travel within Tanzania is in exceptional style. You will fly between parks in a new executive Cessna Grand Caravan which has just 9, instead of the usual 13, executive club class seats. This is the very first of its kind on Tanzania s safari circuit. It is equipped with a coffee station and bar. Elewana has its own safari cruisers, designed for comfort and the best possible game viewing. They come fitted with an awning for your breaks, a 240V power supply to recharge cameras, a cool box and binoculars. Special Offer For those who book before 28th February 2010, a special early booking discount of 350 per person applies. Other benefits include a complimentary spa treatment, a guided walk in the Serengeti and a coffee estate tour. This brochure brings you complete information on this itinerary including details about the Elewana accommodation. Stay at a chic plantation house at The Arusha Coffee Lodge, a breathtaking Tree House at Treetops, a lavish estate home at The Manor at Ngorongoro and a luxurious tented camp in the Serengeti. Somak is delighted to be working with Elewana. Both companies have decades of experience in arranging specialist travel in Africa. Both are keen to develop tourism innovatively, with respect for the environment and local communities. H O L I D A Y S FORTY YEARS OF EXCELLENCE AND

3 Holidays within this brochure have been costed flying Economy Class on Kenya Airways. For a more enjoyable experience you can upgrade your flight to Premier World, the advantages of which are: > There are just 28 seats with a pitch of 58, which convert into 76, horizontal flat beds. > Exclusive check-in service. > An excellent range of in-flight audio and visual entertainment and lap-top power points. > The menu consists of an array of fine wines and appetising cuisine. A favourite cocktail can also be created. > Baggage receives priority treatment, with a no-wait tagging system ensuring that luggage is first off the aircraft at your destination. Prices from 600 per person one way. Somak Holidays Opening Hours Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-4pm Telephone Fax holidays@somak.co.uk Web site BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE Somak Holidays is a registered trading division of Somak Travel Limited which is a bonded tour operator with a licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL Protected 2550) and is a member of The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA V5319). THE AITO QUALITY CHARTER Somak Holidays is a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators. The Association represents Britain s leading independent tour operators and encourages high standards of quality and service. Somak Holidays abides by the Association s Code of Conduct and adheres to the AITO Quality Charter which can be viewed on Visit the website to find out more about the Association or call

4 Tarangire Treetops Elewana Sky Safari CONNOISSEUR 1 night Arusha (Arusha Coffee Lodge) 2 nights Tarangire (Tarangire Treetops) 2 nights Ngorongoro (The Manor at Ngorongoro) 2 nights Serengeti (Serengeti Migration Camp) Serengeti Ngorongoro Nairobi Arusha Tarangire Dar es Salaam A fully inclusive safari, travelling in style and comfort in Elewana s new executive Cessna Grand Caravan which has nine executive club class seats. All road transfers and game drives are in specially equipped safari cruisers which are equipped with binoculars, guide and reference books, bottle coolers, bush-lunch awnings and power points to charge your camera. The itinerary is based on full board with drinks (excluding Champagne, exclusive cellar wines, cognacs and single malt whiskeys). Drinks are available throughout the day and also on game drives. Day 1 Depart UK Fly from Heathrow on Kenya Airways overnight to Nairobi. Day 2 Arusha On arrival in Nairobi connect with your flight to Kilimanjaro. Met on arrival at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge, where you will benefit from a complimentary upgrade to one of the Plantation Suites. (l,d) Day 3 Tarangire After a leisurely breakfast enjoy a tour of The Burka Coffee Estate followed by an alfresco lunch in the gardens. Later transfer to Arusha airport for your flight to Tarangire. Afternoon game drive. Overnight: Tarangire Treetops. (b,l,d) Day 4 Tarangire This day is spent in the Tarangire Conservancy. Enjoy an early morning walk and visit to a traditional Masai Village. After lunch, depart on an afternoon game drive to Sunset Hill for sundowners, followed by a night drive. Overnight: Tarangire Treetops. (b,l,d) Day 5 Ngorongoro After breakfast depart for a game drive through Tarangire National Park, stopping for a sumptuous hamper picnic lunch. Later continue to the Tarangire airstrip for your onward flight to Manyara where you will be met and transfer to The Manor at Ngorongoro in time for high tea. Overnight: The Manor at Ngorongoro. (b,l,d) Day 6 Ngorongoro After breakfast drive into the crater for a full day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, and enjoy a picnic hamper lunch on the crater floor. Overnight: The Manor at Ngorongoro. (b,l,d) Day 7 Serengeti After breakfast, an opportunity for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Maybe just simply relax at Manor at Ngorongoro, or indulge in a spa treatment. The more adventurous can enjoy either horseback riding, cycling or a tour of the estate. (If game drive at Lake Manyara is chosen, the spa treatment can be arranged for the previous evening). After lunch, transfer to the airstrip at 4

5 Manyara for onward flight to the Serengeti. Met on arrival and transfer to Serengeti Migration Camp with game viewing en route. Overnight: Serengeti Migration Camp. (b.l.d) Day 8 Serengeti Early morning optional ballooning flight over the Serengeti. After breakfast spend a full day exploring the vast Serengeti. Overnight: Serengeti Migration Camp. (b,l,d) Day 9 Depart After breakfast a guided game walk along the banks of the Grumeti River. After lunch, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Met and transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge where you will have use of a day room before transferring to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight to Heathrow via Nairobi. (b.l) Light aircraft baggage allowance 15 kg. (Extra luggage can be stored at Arusha Coffee Lodge). A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Fly in an executive Cessna Caravan Tour of a coffee estate, Arusha Night game drive, Tarangire Masai cultural interaction, Tarangire One Spa Treatment, Ngorongoro Horse riding, Ngorongoro Guided Game Walk, Serengeti EARLY BOOKING OFFER: Book by 28 Feb 2010 and receive a saving of 350 per person. Bush lunch SERENGETI BALLOONING OPTION 280 per person when pre-booked in the UK. Call for conditions. ELEWANA SKY SAFARI 7 nights Jan- 28 Feb 01 Mar- 31 Mar- 05 Apr- 31 May- 19 Jul- 19 Aug- 07 Sep- 31 Oct 01 Nov- 14 Dec- 27 Feb 30 Mar 04 Apr 30 May 18 Jul 18 Aug 06 Sep 30 Oct 13 Dec 15 Dec Single supplements on request. Child Price: on request. Prices are based on two adults sharing twin accommodation. They are intended as a guide and will be confirmed at the time of enquiry. For full details of the hotels/lodges featured and for additional properties see To book contact your local travel agent. Holiday Guide and Booking Conditions apply. 5

6 CONNOISSEUR Arusha Coffee Lodge lies cradled in the endless acres of Tanzania's largest coffee plantation. It is on the western edge of Arusha town, approximately 5 minutes from Arusha airport and 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International airport. This exclusive boutique lodge has been designed around the farm's original plantation homes, radiating the warmth and invitation of a bygone era. Luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine, and roaring fires, beckon the most seasoned traveller. The Lodge houses a dining room which overlooks the pond and gardens plus a casual pub-like bar and lounge with a fireplace. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool and game drives in Arusha National Park*. *Various charges payable locally There are 18 plantation houses with split level lounge areas, en suite bath/shower, hairdryer, safe, ceiling fan, mini bar, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. 12 new plantation suites which opened in January 2009 are also available. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and local drinks are included. 6

7 CONNOISSEUR Tarangire TreeTops is situated in the private game reserve bordering Tarangire National Park and the Masai Steppe. It is set amid rolling, baobab-studded hills, with views to Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley escarpment. This exclusive lodge has a magical, adventurous and exotic feel, appealing to any with a sense of adventure. The lodge offers a dining area overlooking a waterhole, which is often frequented by game, plus a bar and lobby with comfortable seats, which are scattered around a fire pit. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, game drives, walking safari, night game drives*, local Masai cultural experience* and bush dining*. *Various charges payable locally. Accommodation is in 20 luxury treehouses with en suite bath/shower, hairdryer, fan and private deck. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and local drinks are included. 7

8 CONNOISSEUR One of the first German-Dutch settler farm homes in the Ngorongoro highlands, adjacent to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, has been totally and lovingly rebuilt as The Manor at Ngorongoro. The Manor is reminiscent of an elegant, up-country farm home in the Cape Dutch style architecture. The Manor has a dining conservatory serving superior continental and African cuisine, a lounge and bar area with access to outdoor decks and fire pits, intimate, formal and casual dining areas and a wine cellar*. Fireplaces and comfortable seating areas feature throughout the indoor living areas. Leisure facilities include a snooker room, safari boutique and art gallery, library/study with wi-fi internet access, horseback riding*, adult and children's bicycle trail, swimming pool and massage room*. Activities include coffee tasting* and guided estate walks*, Crater floor picnics*, Masai cultural visits* and Masai market shopping trail. *Various charges payable locally. Accommodation is in 20 luxurious cottages, each with fantastic views of the landscape and surrounded by fragrant flower gardens and age-old trees. The interiors are plush and beautifully appointed with period furniture and fireplaces, evoking an old world charm. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and local drinks are included. 8

9 CONNOISSEUR Hidden among the rocky outcrops or kopjes of the vast, internationally renowned Serengeti National Park, is a camp that exudes a decadence reminiscent of colonial Africa. The camp offers a restaurant overlooking the Grumeti River, wrap around balconies, lounge overlooking the hills and the river, sundeck and bar. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, pool deck, sunset deck, gift shop* and game drives. *Various charges payable locally. Richly furnished throughout, the camp provides a haven of sumptuous indulgence among the raw splendour of the surrounding bush. Its 20 spacious tents have been carefully placed to provide privacy and blend into natures architecture, overlooking the Grumeti River and its resident hippos. Surrounded by a verandah deck with a capacious 45 square metre internal floor space, each guest tent is a private sanctuary. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and local drinks are included. 9

10 AFROCHIC CONNOISSEUR Situated on the south coast of Mombasa island, AfroChic is a new addition to the Elewana portfolio. The feel at the hotel is open and airy throughout with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. The décor is elegant with an exotic touch of tropical African landscape. Approximately a 60-minute drive from Mombasa airport plus a short ferry transfer. The hotel offers a restaurant, dining deck and a bar. Guests may wish to dine privately on their own verandah or on the beach, at their own pace. Leisure facilities include swimming pool with massage jets, spa, TV lounge and library. Accommodation is in 10 boutique style rooms and suites, each with its own private balcony. Each room is individual in style with air-conditioning, TV with DVDs, tea/coffee making facilities, mini bar, telephone, hairdryer and safe. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. 10 AFROCHIC 7 nights Jan- 24 Feb- 27 Feb- 28 Feb- 11 Jun 12 Jun 13 Jun 14 Jun- 19 Jul- 19 Aug- 07 Sep- 27 Oct- 30 Oct 31 Oct 01 Nov- 13 Dec 14 Dec- 23 Feb 26 Feb 10 Jun 18 Jul 18 Aug 06 Sep 26 Oct 29 Oct 12 Dec 15 Dec Single supplements on request. Child Price: on request. Various facilities incur charges which are payable locally. Other hotels are available. See for further details. Prices are based on two adults sharing twin accommodation. They are intended as a guide and will be confirmed at the time of enquiry. For full details of the hotels/lodges/cruises featured and for additional properties see To book contact your local travel agent. Holiday Guide and Booking Conditions apply.

11 Elewana Sky Safari plus extension to Mombasa Follow the safari on pages 4-5 until day 9. Day 9 Arusha: After breakfast a guided game walk along the banks of the great Grumeti River. After lunch, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Met and transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge, receive a complimentary upgrade to one of the Plantation Suites. Dinner and overnight. Day 10 Mombasa: After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your scheduled flight to Nairobi and connect with onward flight to Mombasa. Met on arrival in Mombasa and transfer to your chosen hotel for the next 7 nights at leisure. Day 17 Depart: After breakfast, rest of the day is at leisure. Later transfer to the airport for overnight flight on Kenya Airways to Heathrow via Nairobi. Hemingways CONNOISSEUR WEDDINGS A member of the 'Small Luxury Hotels of the World' group, Hemingways Resort is a luxury property in Watamu Bay, an unrivalled Kenyan setting. The white sands of the Bay and its crystal waters form Kenya's finest stretch of beach make it an area of great beauty and interest. There are coral reefs to marvel at, the ruins of ancient Gede to be explored, marlin and sailfish to be caught and, of course, Hemingways resort in which to be indulged. The ambience of the hotel is relaxed sophistication, coupled with the facilities and standards of an international resort. Distinguished for its outstanding cuisine, guests will also appreciate the attentive service and the staff's courtesy and friendliness. LOCATION: Situated on the beachfront, within the world-famous Watamu National Marine Park. FACILITIES: Offers a restaurant and bar. Leisure facilities include two outdoor freshwater pools, tennis, gym & TV/video room. Water sports include snorkelling trips, scuba diving and big game fishing. Complimentary shuttle to Malindi for shopping, Gede ruins and snake farm excursions. ACCOMMODATION: 74 air-conditioned rooms with shower, fan, mini bar, safe, tea/coffee making facilities & a terrace or patio. Prices based on superior rooms (3 adults) which overlook the ocean, pool or gardens. Deluxe family rooms (2 adults and 2 children) which offer the easiest access to the hotel s gardens & beach, are also available. BOARD BASIS: Breakfast & dinner included plus afternoon tea. TRANSFER TIME: Approximately 2 hour 30 minutes from Mombasa airport. Note: The hotel is closed 1 May-14 June. Water sports are not available May to July, please also note that the beaches at Watamu are subject to seaweed and tidal variances from May to September. Gentlemen are required to wear long trousers & a tailored shirt at dinner. ELEWANA SKY SAFARI 7 nights + MOMBASA 7 nights Jan- 20 Feb- 28 Feb- 07 Mar- 26 Mar- 31 Mar- 16 Apr- 31 May- 06 Jun- 17 Jun- 19 Jul- 19 Aug- 21 Sep- 23 Oct- 31 Oct- 06 Dec- 09 Dec- 19 Feb 27 Feb 06 Mar 25 Mar 30 Mar 15 Apr 30 May 05 Jun 16 Jun 18 Jul 18 Aug 20 Sep 22 Oct 30 Oct 05 Dec 08 Dec 12 Dec Safari + Hemingways n/a n/a n/a 4679 Safari + Afrochic Single supplements on request. Child Price: on request. Elewana Sky Safari plus extension to Zanzibar Follow the safari on pages 4-5 until day 9. Day 9 Arusha: After breakfast a guided game walk along the banks of the great Grumeti River. After lunch, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Met and transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge, receive a complimentary upgrade to one of the Plantation Suites. Dinner and overnight. Day 10 Zanzibar: After breakfast, morning is at leisure. Later transfer to Arusha airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Met on arrival and transfer to your chosen hotel for the next 7 nights at leisure. Day 17 Depart: After breakfast, rest of the day is at leisure. Later transfer to the airport for overnight flight on Kenya Airways to Heathrow via Nairobi. Matemwe Main Lodge & Retreat CONNOISSEUR Matemwe lies on a coral rock, surrounded by the best beaches, and is right opposite the Mnemba Atoll, which offers spectacular diving and snorkelling. The friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, lush tropical gardens, fine white sand, intimate swimming pools, massages, and magnificent food, make Matemwe Main Lodge the ultimate tropical paradise on the intriguing island of Zanzibar. We also offer Matemwe Retreat, which comprises three villas, just north of the main lodge. Each villa has a private butler. Villas have en suite bathroom with shower and large romantic bath overlooking the Indian Ocean. Each villa also features a plunge pool on the private roof terrace. All meals and drinks are delivered to the room, or to the beach in front of the Retreat. Drinks are included except cellar wines, premium brand Champagne and spirits. All of the facilities below are available to those staying at the Retreat. LOCATION: Situated on the rural north east coast of Zanzibar Island. FACILITIES: Offers an open-air restaurant serving seafood and a mix of African and European flavours. A lounge and bar are also available. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool with poolside bar, guided reef and village walks, dhow boat trips, cycling, spice tours and visits to Stone Town, Prison Island and Jozani Forest. Massages and beauty treatments are also available. Water sports include snorkelling, diving and kayaking. ACCOMMODATION: 12 beautiful bungalows, built from local materials and surrounded by a beautiful garden. Each suite features an en suite bath/shower and a private verandah with hammocks and couches overlooking the Indian Ocean. BOARD BASIS: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. TRANSFER TIME: Approximately 1 hour from Zanzibar airport. Note: Closed April & May. Matemwe Retreat ELEWANA SKY SAFARI 7 nights + ZANZIBAR 7 nights Jan- 28 Feb- 17 Mar- 31 Mar- 23 May- 31 May- 19 Jun- 19 Jul- 19 Aug- 07 Sep- 20 Oct- 31 Oct 01 Nov- 05 Dec- 09 Dec 10 Dec 11 Dec- 27 Feb 16 Mar 30 Mar 22 May 30 May 18 Jun 18 Jul 18 Aug 06 Sep 19 Oct 30 Oct 04 Dec 08 Dec 12 Dec Safari + Matemwe Main Lodge n/a n/a Single supplements on request. Child Price: on request. Various facilities incur charges which are payable locally. Other hotels are available. See for further details. Prices are based on two adults sharing twin accommodation. They are intended as a guide and will be confirmed at the time of enquiry. For full details of the hotels/lodges/cruises featured and for additional properties see To book contact your local travel agent. Holiday Guide and Booking Conditions apply. 11

12 As well as Kenya and Tanzania, Somak also offer holidays in Southern Africa, India, Indian Ocean and the Middle East Award-winning Somak Holidays Best Specialist Operator to Africa 2007, 2008 & 2009 Travel Weekly Best Tour Operator to Africa 2006 Travel Trade Gazette Best Eco-friendly Company 2007 Selling Long Haul Top Independent Operator to Africa 2006, 2007 & 2009 Travel Bulletin Best Tour Operator to Africa 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 Selling Long Haul Brochures can be ordered by telephone or on-line Please call or visit H O L I D A Y S FORTY YEARS OF EXCELLENCE ESTABLISHED NINETEEN SIXTY EIGHT Somak House, Harrovian Village, Bessborough Road, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex HA1 3EX Telephone: Facsimile: holidays@somak.co.uk Website: