Elewana Connoisseur Safari
Nairobi
The SkySafari Kenya Connoisseur journey includes two nights at Elsa’s Kopje in the arid desert wildlife gem of Meru National Park, two nights at the new Loisaba Tented Camp in the impressive 56,000 acre Loisaba Conservancy, one of Kenya’s most important elephant corridors, and two nights at Sand River Masai Mara in the famous fertile savannah of the Masai Mara.
SkySafari by Elewana offers a taste of the best safari experiences in Kenya coupled with luxury accommodation, gourmet dining, incredible game viewing and private aircraft transfers. SkySafari passengers enjoy business class seating, a fast-track airport experience, butler service at all of the properties, as well as only one check-in and check-out during the seven-night journey. In summary, a luxury, stress-free experience, that enables guests to enjoy direct transfers and avoid multiple stops on busy scheduled aircraft.
Highlights
- Visit three completely diverse but equally remarkable regions of Kenya
- Admire your view on scenic flights in the comfort of an executive-class Cessna Grand Caravan
- Gaze over the Ngong Hills and indulge in sophisticated ambience of Hemingways Nairobi
- Enjoys spectacular views stretching across the Laikipia Plains to Mount Kenya from your room at Loisaba Tented Camp.
- Spot Rhino in their natural habitat and be dazzled by over 400 species of birds in Meru National Park
- Admire the breathtaking views from your private veranda at Elsa's Kopje botique lodge
- The Masai Mara - one of the Seven Woders of the World, will wow you with population of lions, leopard, cheetah, hyena, giraffe and elephant
- Watch the 1.3 million wilderbeest and zebra cross the Sand River Masai Mara between July and November
- Day 1 - Nairobi
- Day 2 - Nairobi - Meru
- Day 3 - Meru National Park
- Day 4 - Meru National Park - Loisaba Conservancy, Laikipia
- Day 5 - Loisaba Conservancy, Laikipia
- Day 6 - Loisaba Conservancy - Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Day 7 - Maasai Mara
- Day 8 - Masai Mara Game Reserve - Nairobi
- Additional Information
Welcome to Kenya!
You shall arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where upon arrival, you will be welcomed and met by your Elewana representative and chauffeured to your hotel in Nairobi.
Your first night stay at Hemingways Nairobi is on half board basis and drinks (excluding premium drinks).
Hemingways Nairobi
Set between Nairobi National Park and the foot of the Ngong Hills, Hemingways Nairobi is an exclusive boutique hotel far from the bustle of central Nairobi. An all-suite property providing full butler service, gourmet restaurant, a brasserie and a bar, it is perfectly placed for trips to Nairobi National Park and the capital. Hemingways Nairobi has a sophisticated and tranquil ambiance. Each of the 45 suites is a generous size, all with walk-in dressing rooms and a terrace with magnificent views of the Ngong Hills. Enjoy a light lunch in the Brasserie overlooking the well tended gardens. o Plantation-style boutique hotel with the Ngong Hills in the distanceo 45 suites all lined with hand cut Italian marble, walk-in wardrobe, double vanity, separate toilet, bath and shower and a terraceo Personal butler service for every guesto Spa makes use of sacred rituals to cleanse and reinvigorateo Contemporary modern cuisine using locally sourced artisan producers and accompanied by the finest selection of wines
Breakfast at Hemingways Nairobi.
Check-out and transfer to Wilson Airport Nairobi, gateway to the flying safaris in Kenya. Time to board the Elewana Executive Grand Caravan. Your SkySafari will now take to the Air!
Arrive in Meru National Park. Landing at the Meru airstrip, the Elsa’s Kopje Team will welcome you and you will be transferred to the Lodge, arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, guest’s will be offered a massage for pure relaxation, or alternatively, you will go on a game drive.
Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Your stay at Elsa’s Kopje is for 2 nights in a Cottage Suite, and is on all-inclusive basis (includes all meals, bush activities and drinks – excluding premium drinks).
Elsa’s Kopje
Unashamedly romantic and beautifully styled, Elsa’s Kopje is sculpted into Mughwango Hill, above the site of George Adamson’s original camp where he raised and released orphan lions, long before conservation became fashionable. Each cottage is crafted around the rocks, with a large bedroom, open sitting room, veranda and spacious bathroom, each with breathtaking views.
Full day of activities in Meru National Park including:
- Bush lunch
- Day and night game drives
- Sundowners…
Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
ABOUT MERU NATIONAL PARK
Meru National Park, wild and remote, lies 10km north of the equator between Mount Kenya and the Nyambeni Mountains, 350km from Nairobi. Meru forms part of a larger conservation area covering 370,000 acres including the adjoining Kora, Rahole and Bisanadi Reserves. The park also incorporates an 84km2 rhino sanctuary, making Meru one of the prime destinations to see rhino in their natural habitat. The birdlife is extraordinarily colourful and abundant with over 400 species of birds.
Rugged and remote, Meru National Park was rescued from oblivion thanks to Elsa’s Kopje, an environmental award-winning, boutique lodge. Visitors get the whole place to themselves: all 870 km2 of it, including a thriving rhino sanctuary inside the Park. Famous for large elephant herds, lion and birdlife, and more diversity of animal species than any park in East Africa; Meru is also the only National Park to permit ranger-guided bush walks. Other activities include fishing in the streams, game drives to Kora and Bisanadi National Reserves, and night game drives back to camp.
Elsa’s Kopje
Unashamedly romantic and beautifully styled, Elsa’s Kopje is sculpted into Mughwango Hill, above the site of George Adamson’s original camp where he raised and released orphan lions, long before conservation became fashionable. Each cottage is crafted around the rocks, with a large bedroom, open sitting room, veranda and spacious bathroom, each with breathtaking views.
Begin your day with an informative nature walk in the National Park. After the walk, have lunch at Elsa's Kopje. Transfer to the Airstrip to board your SkySafari flight to Loisaba Conservancy. Enjoy a game drive en-route to Loisaba Tented Camp. Arrive at the camp in time for drinks and dinner. Loisaba Conservancy is outstandingly beautiful, its abundant wildlife is truly wild and its accommodation is comfortable beyond measure. Loisaba is made for adventure: guests enjoy complete freedom to choose how they spend their time so the only barrier is your own imagination. Trek through the bush with camels, mountain bike down the escarpment, raft, horseback-ride or drive through the wild canyons of the two great rivers that span the vast property.
Your stay at Loisaba Tented Camp is for 2 nights, and is on all-inclusive basis (includes all meals, bush activities and drinks – excluding premium drinks).
Loisaba is immense: bigger than ten of the world's fully-fledged nations. You could take months exploring this land and never encounter the same view twice. We can assure you that you will not bump into anyone else and you will see the most extraordinary natural wonders - spectacular animal life that is wild, free and exhilarating to observe and a kaleidoscopic variety of birds, both endemic and migratory. Perched on the edge of an escarpment with unhindered views across the Laikipia plains to Mt Kenya, Loisaba Tented Camp is the ultimate blend of sophistication and nature. A main bar, lounge and dining area with chic Africana decor, and a tantalizing infinity pool are designed to maximize on the expansive views.
Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
With dramatic views across the Laikipia plains to Mt Kenya, Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp is perched on the edge of a 500 ft escarpment. The camp is the ultimate blend of sophistication and nature and its 56,000 acre private wildlife conservancy is outstandingly beautiful, with abundant wildlife. Loisaba Conservancy is famous for its elephant population, as well as big cats and the endangered Wild Dog.
Begin your day with a walking safari with traditional Samburu guides. Return to camp for breakfast and a refreshing swim. Lunch at the Camp. Afternoon game drive or fishing in the river. Sundowners in the bush. Dinner under the stars.
Meals Included: All InclusiveElewana Loisaba Tented Camp
With dramatic views across the Laikipia plains to Mt Kenya, Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp is perched on the edge of a 500 ft escarpment. The camp is the ultimate blend of sophistication and nature and its 56,000 acre private wildlife conservancy is outstandingly beautiful, with abundant wildlife. Loisaba Conservancy is famous for its elephant population, as well as big cats and the endangered Wild Dog.
Early morning game drive or explore on camelback (optional).
Breakfast in the bush.
Lunch at the Camp.
Transfer to Loisaba Airstrip to board your SkySafari Flight to the world famous Masai Mara. Enjoy a game drive en-route to Sand River Masai Mara Camp.
Located on the banks of a river from which it has taken its name, Sand River Masai Mara is located within the Masai Mara National Reserve, close to the Tanzanian border. Situated on a secluded and picturesque site, the Camp replicates the heyday of exclusive permanent tented camps of the late 1920's. The interior fixtures and furnishings mirror this period perfectly, reminding all who visit of those countless Hollywood movies that have paid homage to a classic era of African adventure.
Your stay at Sand River Masai Mara is for 2 nights in a Luxurious Safari Tent, and is on all-inclusive basis (includes all meals, bush activities and drinks – excluding premium drinks).
ABOUT MASAI MARA RESERVE
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is often called simply “The Mara” - a Masai word meaning “mottled” - a reference to its patchy landscape.
The Reserve covers 1,510 sq. km (580 sq. miles) and raises 1,500-2,170 meters above sea level. The terrain of the reserve is primarily grassland and riverine forest with clumps of distinctive acacia trees. It is about 270 km from the capital city Nairobi and takes about 5-6 hours by road or 40-45 minutes by flight.
The wildlife of the Masai Mara is world-renowned, with the so-called “Big Five”- buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhinoceros – evident throughout the year. The “Big Nine” - including cheetah, zebra, giraffe and hippo - extends this experience.
The Masai Mara also plays host to the ‘Annual Migration’ but whatever the time of year the resident wildlife will surely enthral and entertain all who visit this wondrous reserve.
Finally let us not forget the colourful inhabitants of this exceptional landscape. The Masai are a proud semi-nomadic cattle-rearing people with a fascinating culture, divided into several sub-tribes some of which share the Mara region. The Masai are an ever-present reminder of the history and cultural heritage of this sublime and enigmatic landscape, and will surely leave a lasting impression for all.
Sand River Masai Mara
Sand River Masai Mara is an ideal destination, at any time of the year. For those wishing to enjoy exceptional game-viewing. The National Reserve is best known for its large concentration of big cats, such as leopard, cheetah and. Of course, lion. Even the dramatic arrival of the Annual Migration merely adds to an already abundant resident wildlife that awaits discovery. o 16-tented rooms divided into two separate but adjoining accommodation areas (split into 10/6).o A 2-bedroom en suite family tent with private lounge.o Enclosed tents including eco-friendly wooven strand bamboo floor adorned with throw carpets. o Resident experienced wildlife guides, Silver and Bronze level KPGSA certified.
Rise early for breakfast before a full day game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch served in the bush. The Masai Mara is famous for its astounding numbers of wildlife. With both resident and transient populations of lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, elephant, to name a few, as well as over 450 bird species, the vast fertile plains are dense with game. The area has been classified among the "Seven Wonders of the World" due to the extraordinary annual migration from July to November when over 1.3 million wildebeest and zebra cross from the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara in search of greener pastures. Then you will have the opportunity to Interact with the Masai tribe in their village. A final farewell dinner under the stars.
OPTIONAL BALLOON SAFARI (to be pre-booked before travel)
We suggest today you book a hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara. You depart the camp before sunrise and transfer in the balloon safari company’s vehicle (with other travellers) to the balloon staging site. After a briefing from the pilot, the crew will inflate the envelope. At sunrise, you begin your ballooning adventure with flights at different levels to give you both an overview of Masai Mara National Reserve and a close look at the wildlife. After about 50 minutes, you land and the chase crew will take you to a picnic site where you are provided a bush breakfast complete with bubbly to celebrate your successful flight in the tradition of balloonists over the centuries. You are then transfered back to the camp.
Sand River Masai Mara
Sand River Masai Mara is an ideal destination, at any time of the year. For those wishing to enjoy exceptional game-viewing. The National Reserve is best known for its large concentration of big cats, such as leopard, cheetah and. Of course, lion. Even the dramatic arrival of the Annual Migration merely adds to an already abundant resident wildlife that awaits discovery. o 16-tented rooms divided into two separate but adjoining accommodation areas (split into 10/6).o A 2-bedroom en suite family tent with private lounge.o Enclosed tents including eco-friendly wooven strand bamboo floor adorned with throw carpets. o Resident experienced wildlife guides, Silver and Bronze level KPGSA certified.
Enjoy a morning game drive or relax at camp. After lunch your SkySafari flight will take you back to Wilson Airport. You will be chauffeured to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport; before arriving there, you will stop at one of Nairobi's gourmet restaurants where dinner will be served. Arrive at the International airport for your outbound flight.
Meals Included: Full Board
The following is included in the quote for your safari:
- Full Board accommodation as per the itinerary from Dinner on Day 1 in Nairobi
- All drinks (excluding premium drinks such as Champagne, Cognacs, single malt whiskey etc.)
All transfers to and from the hotels/lodges/camps - All domestic flights in an Exclusive Grand Caravan 8 Seater
- All game drives in 4X4 Safari Vehicles with the assistance of English-speaking driver guides
- Bush activities and Bush meals
The following is excluded in the quote for your safari:
- International flights to & from Kenya
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities and tips
- Other camp/lodge activities not mentioned in the above itinerary
- Personal expenses such as curio shop expenses, phone calls etc.
- The Park Entry Fees (given separately, subject to change)
MINIMUM TRAVELLER REQUIREMENTS
For weekend departures (Saturday and Sunday) a minimum of two is required to operate the safari.
For weekday departure (Monday to Friday) a minimum of four is required to operate the safari, please contact us for availability.
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