East Africa SkySafari
Trip Details
Nairobi | Amboseli | Loisaba | Maasai Mara | Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti | Lake Manyara | Arusha
- Summary
- Itinerary
- Pricing
- Options & Add-ons
Experience
- SkySafari flights between the luxury Elewana safari camps.
- 5 star luxury and a champagne welcome on your first SkySafari flight.
- Huge numbers of African wildlife roaming free in their natural environment.
Explore
- The endless plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti.
- Nature walk with a local Samburu guide in the Loisaba Conservancy.
- The fascinating Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife haven.
Enjoy
- Game drives to spot the abundant African wildlife in Kenya and Tanzania.
- Relaxing spa treatments at Loisaba Tented Camp and The Manor.
This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience educates our guests on the sustainability and resiliency of community and contributes to making the destination inclusive, resilient and sustainable for generations to come with a Samburu Village Visit. While at Sasaab or Loisaba Tented Camp, you can visit the hospitable Samburu people, who are delighted to show you their traditions and way of life.
The Samburu are a sub-tribe of the more well-known Maasai. As a semi-nomadic group, they herd cattle, sheep and goats. Originally from the Nile Valley, this group of Nilotic people migrated south hundreds of years ago to an area between Mount Kenya and Lake Turkana.
A member of the village will speak extensively about the transition to the different stages in life. Each is marked by ceremonies and rituals that have their beginnings in ancient tradition. Afterwards, the young men of the village will demonstrate adamu, commonly referred to as the jumping dance. Guests will then be welcomed into a mantana, a hut made of cow-dung and branches, where each family lives.
Day 1 - Arrive in Nairobi
Welcome to Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital city! On arrival at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by a Lion World Travel Representative and transferred to the 5-star Hemingways.
Accommodation: Hemingways Nairobi – Deluxe Room (D)
Day 2 - Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, connect with your SkySafari flight to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route to Tortilis Camp.
Nestled within a private conservancy, Elewana Tortilis Camp offers spacious thatched tents with sweeping views of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro.
Depart on an afternoon game drive followed by dinner at the camp.
Accommodation: Elewana Tortilis Camp - Safari Tent (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Amboseli National Park
Enjoy an early morning game drive, followed by a lavish breakfast. In the afternoon, head out on your next game activity; either a game drive for more encounters or a walking safari for a different perspective. Return to the camp for dinner.
Accommodation: Elewana Tortilis Camp – Safari Tent (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Loisaba Conservancy
After a morning game drive, depart for the airstrip. Take a SkySafari flight to Loisaba Conservancy via Wilson Airport, Nairobi. On arrival, enjoy a game drive to Loisaba Tented Camp, arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp is a luxury contemporary property perched on an escarpment, with unhindered views of Mt Kenya.
Accommodation: Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp – Safari Tent (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Loisaba Conservancy
This morning’s game activity will be a walking safari, led by local, traditional Samburu Guides. Later there will be an afternoon game drive. Return to camp for a swim and dinner.
Accommodation: Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp – Safari Tent (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Maasai Mara
Depart on a game drive en route to Loisaba airstrip for your SkySafari flight to the world-famous Maasai Mara and Sand River Maasai Mara Camp. The camp’s location is on the banks of the serene Sand River where you might spot herds of wildlife crossing from the comfort of your own verandah.
Explore the Maasai Mara on an afternoon game drive with a stop for cocktails (sundowners) in the bush.
Accommodation: Elewana Sand River Mara Camp - Safari Tent (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Maasai Mara
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Have an early breakfast at the camp before setting out on a full-day game drive in the Mara with a stop for a picnic in the bush. Return to camp for dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Elewana Sand River Mara Camp – Safari Tent (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Ngorongoro Crater
Today, cross into Tanzania. After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely game drive en route to the airstrip for your SkySafari flight to Manyara airstrip. On arrival, you will be transferred to the lodge in time for high tea, sundowners, or a visit to their Spa for a complimentary massage treatment.
Accommodation: Elewana The Manor – Manor Suite (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Ngorongoro Crater
Depart early over the rim to explore the crater floor: watch zebra and buffalo, lounging lions, spotted hyenas, and good numbers of black rhinos, stopping for a gourmet picnic under the acacias or overlooking the Ngoitokitok springs. Return to The Manor at Ngorongoro in time for you to spend the late afternoon enjoying lodge activities.
Accommodation: Elewana The Manor – Manor Suite (B, L, D)
Day 10 - Central Serengeti
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara Airstrip and fly to Serengeti.
Enjoy a game drive to Elewana Serengeti Pioneer or Migration Camp (depending on time of year), arriving in time for sundowners and dinner.
Accommodation: Safari Tent (B, L, D)
January - May | Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
June - December | Elewana Migration Camp
Day 11 - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park with lunch served in the bush.
The Serengeti is abundant with game – from the Big Five and cheetah to huge plains herds. During the Great Migration, more than two million animals — along with their young and the predators that follow — sweep across the grassy plains. But there's always something to see throughout the park year-round.
Accommodation: Safari Tent (B, L, D)
January - May | Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
June - December | Elewana Migration Camp
Day 12 - Serengeti/Arusha
After breakfast, depart for your flight to Arusha Airport. Your drive to the airstrip gives you a final chance to soak up the sights and sounds of the bush. Once airborne, keep your eyes out the window to watch the Serengeti slide out of view and, perhaps, Kilimanjaro peeking through the clouds.
On arrival, transfer to Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge, where you can relax in your own dayroom (subject to departure time). Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Return home with a lifetime of memories!
Meal: Breakfast
OPTIONS: In Arusha, the choice is yours. Another restful night at the Coffee Lodge? Perhaps a trip to the shore to scrunch your toes in Zanzibar’s sands?
Add-Ons
Gorilla Trekking
We suggest you enhance this once in a lifetime trip with a moving and poignant visit with endangered Mountain Gorillas. A 4-night extension to Rwanda to participate in gorilla trekking is highly recommended. See our Gorillas of Rwanda itinerary for more details.
Azure Zanzibar
Zanzibar is the perfect post-safari beach destination, with its white sandy beaches, azure waters and alluring culture. Check out our Azure Zanzibar itinerary or speak to one of our Africa Specialists for more information.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Hot Air Balloon
Enhance your safari with a peaceful and scenic view over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon.
Contact one of our Lion World Travel Africa specialist will advise you on additional costs for these extra activities.
Prices are per person in US Dollars, for land arrangements only, based on double occupancy accommodations. Based on a minimum of 2 passengers to operate. Single supplement pricing available on request.
| Travel Dates | Selling Price |
|---|---|
| January 5 - 31 | $22300 |
| February | $22300 |
| March | $22300 |
| April | $21500 |
| May | $21500 |
| June 1 - 22 | $22300 |
| June 23 - 30 | $22500 |
| July | $25000 |
| August | $25000 |
| September | $25000 |
| October | $25000 |
| November | $22500 |
| December 1 - 19 | $22500 |
| December 20 - 31 | $25000 |
| Travel Dates | Selling Price |
|---|---|
| September | $26800 |
| October | $26800 |
| November | $24400 |
| Dec 1 - Dec 15 | $24400 |
| Dec 16 - Dec 31 | $26800 |
Inclusions:
- All services as specified
- Light aircraft transfers in a Cessna Caravan for SkySafari guests only – operated on a carbon-negative basis: Nairobi/Amboseli/Loisaba/Maasai Mara/Kisumu/Musoma/Serengeti/Manyara/Arusha
- Meals and accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Shared for SkySafari Guests game activities as specified in the itinerary in specially adapted 4x4 game drive vehicles
- Mineral water, soft drinks, juices, tea/coffee, beer, house wines and selected spirits
- Laundry service at all camps
- Ground transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated above
- Medical Emergency Evacuation insurance
- Lion World Travel Representative meet and greet upon arrival
- VIP fast track at Nairobi and Kilimanjaro Airports
Exclusions:
- International flights and associated fuel surcharges and taxes
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry in Nairobi, telephone calls, etc.
- All other services not mentioned
- Additional unspecified game/other activities
- Tips for porters, drivers, guides and lodge/camp staff
- Cost of obtaining passport and/or visas
- Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Medical Insurance are required for the entire duration of your travels – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have sufficient travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like information on this.
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Staff favorite
“If flying across Kenya and Tanzania on private planes appeals to you, then I would suggest this exciting itinerary, where you get to stay in luxurious and eco-friendly boutique safari camps in East Africa's most famous parks. This safari will maximize your wildlife viewing time and allow you to have a different safari experience while you view huge numbers of African wildlife roaming free as you explore the endless plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti. This is something that I want to experience.”
- Shazmin Giga, Africa Specialist
