- SkySafari by Elewana

The Ultimate African Adventure
THE SKYSAFARI ITINERARY - DAY TO DAY
8-days and 7-nights of lifelong and incomparable memories.
Stay-in-style at elewana collection’s unique and award-winning lodges and camps.
Experience the magnificence and drama of tarangire, ngorongoro and the serengeti.
Travel in comfort between iconic locations in a private executive-class aircraft.
The SkySafari Route Map
A F R I C A
K E N Y A
Nairobi
Serengeti
National Park
Ngorongoro
Crater
Arusha
National Park
Mount
Killimanjaro
Diani
Beach
Lake Manyara
National Park
Trangire
National Park
Beach Extension
to Diani
Beach Extension
to Zanzibar
I n d i a n
O c e a n
National Parks
Water Bodies
The SkySafari Route
T A N Z A N I A
Optional Beach Extension
Airport Transfer
Airports & Airstrips
Elewana Collection Lodges & Camps
SkySafari Transfer
Itinerary Days
Zanzibar
The SkySafari Itinerary - In Brief
DAY
OVER NIGHT
NOTES
Arusha Coffee Lodge
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Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
SkySafari Road Transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge
Pure Relaxation in a Plantation Suite
Dinner at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Tarangire Treetops
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Breakfast at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Bean-To-Cup Coffee Estate Tour (Optional)
Lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge
The Safari Takes to the Air - Departure to Kuro Airstrip
Game Drive through Tarangire National Park to Tarangire Treetops
A Traditional Maasai Boma Dinner
Tarangire Treetops
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Early Morning Walking Safari (Optional)
Breakfast at Tarangire Treetops
Morning Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Bush Luncheon
Visit to The Maasai Village
Spectacular Sunset Cocktails in The Bush
Night Game Drive
The Manor at Ngorongoro
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Breakfast at Tarangire Treetops
Early Morning Game-drive to Kuro Airstrip
Picnic Lunch at Kuro Airstrip
Flight to Manyara Airstrip
Road Transfer to The Manor at Ngorongoro in Time for High Tea
Dinner at The Manor at Ngorongoro
The Manor at Ngorongoro
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Early Breakfast at The Manor at Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Luncheon in the Crater
Drive to The Manor at Ngorongoro
Private Dining at The Manor at Ngorongoro
Serengeti Migration Camp
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Visit to Lake Manyara National Park (Optional)
Selection of Activities at The Manor at Ngorongoro
Luncheon at The Manor at Ngorongoro
Road Transfer to Manyara Airstrip
Departure to Serengeti National Park
Road Transfer to Serengeti Migration Camp arriving in-time for Sundowners
Dinner at Serengeti Migration Camp
Serengeti Migration Camp
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Early Morning Walking Safari (Optional)
Breakfast at Serengeti Migration Camp
Game Drives - Mingling with The Migration
Dining Under The Stars
Departure
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Visiting The Hippos On The Grumeti
Lunch at Serengeti Migration Camp
Game Drive en-route to Airstrip
Arrival at Arusha Airstrip
Road Transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge
Departure from Kilimanjaro Airport or Transfer to Zanzibar
Day 1 : A Warm SkySafari Welcome to Tanzania
Day in Brief
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Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
SkySafari Road Transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge
Pure Relaxation in a Plantation Suite
Dinner at Arusha Coffee Lodge
On arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport, our dedicated SkySafari Guest Representative welcomes our SkySafari guests to
Tanzania. Each guest is given provided a SkySafari Welcome Bag and then chauffeured to Arusha Coffee Lodge, one hour’s drive
from Kilimanjaro itself.
Arusha Coffee Lodge - A calming compusure before or after a safari
Situated on the foothills of Mount Meru, Arusha Coffee Lodge nestles within one of Tanzania’s largest working coffee plantations.
Characterized by plantation-style home comfort and luxurious guest amenities, Arusha Coffee Lodges’ Plantation Suites are a
haven for calm and composure before or after a safari.
The Plantation Suite
The Restaurant
Pure Relaxation in a Plantation Suite
SkySafari guests’ stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge will be on an all-inclusive basis. On arrival at the Lodge our guests receive a warm
and friendly greeting and immediately sample a cool and refreshing coffee-infused welcome drink. All SkySafari guests receive
an immediate room upgrade to one of the luxurious Plantation Suites that lie surrounded by the ever-present coffee trees of the
plantation.
Both dinner and breakfast can be taken in your Plantation Suite or enjoyed in the Plantation Lodge House in either the Plantation
Restaurant, the Coffee Lodge Garden, or the Bar.
Day 2 : The Safari Takes To The Air
Day in Brief
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Breakfast at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Optional Bean-To-Cup Coffee Estate Tour
Lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge
The Safari Takes to the Air - Departure to Tarangire
Skysafari Welcome at Tarangire Airstrip
Game Drive through Tarangire National Park to Tarangire Treetops
A Traditional Maasai Dinner
Overnight at Tarangire Treetops
‘Bean-to-Cup’ Coffee Tour
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, all our SkySafari guests are invited, should they so wish, to take a fascinating ‘Bean-to-Cup’
Walking Tour around the coffee estate to learn how the humble coffee bean is grown, harvested, processed and eventually ends
up in your morning cup of coffee.
Following this optional tour you will once again return to enjoy a light lunch at the Lodge, after which our SkySafari guests will
be chauffeured the short one-mile journey to the Arusha airstrip where the Executive SkySafari Cessna Grand Caravan awaits.
Arusha to Tarangire – The Safari Takes to the Air
Fast-tracked into the airport, you will be greeted by your SkySafari Pilot who will invite you aboard our Executive SkySafari Cessna
Grand Caravan and take you on a short but enjoyable 20-minute flight to the Tarangire National Park.
From the air you will be treated to an exceptional and rare view of the shapes and colours of the landscape below and, as the bush
draws near, begin to spy the wealth of wildlife that awaits in Tarangire.
Tarangire – The Ancient Land of the Elephant
On landing at Tarangire airstrip, our SkySafari Guests are met by the Tarangire Treetops Guide and a ‘special’ SkySafari welcome
in the form of a finger buffet, soft drinks and chilled sparkling wine is provided to all.
The transfer to Tarangire Treetops includes a fascinating game-drive through the famed Tarangire National Park, home to the
largest concentration of elephants in Tanzania. Tarangire is a dramatically beautiful and diverse eco system, boasting one of the
largest concentrations of elephant in East Africa. These mobs of elephant are easily encountered, wet or dry. The swamps, tinged
green year round, are the focus for 550 bird varieties, the most breeding species in one habitat anywhere in the world.
A Traditional Maasai Boma Dinner
Dinner on the first evening is taken within a traditional Maasai boma. This evening will introduce our guests not only to
traditional African fare prepared by the Executive Chef and his team, but also to the sights and sounds of the Maasai who visit
the Boma to entertain all the guests with songs and dances that have been passed down from generation to generation.
The Water Hole at Treetops Lodge
Interior of a Treetops Treehouse
Treetops Tree-House
Day 3 : The Land, Elephants and Maasai
Day in Brief
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Early Morning Walking Safari
Breakfast at Tarangire Treetops
Morning Game Drive
Bush Luncheon
Visit to The Maasai Village
Spectacular Sunset Cocktails in The Bush
Night Game Drive
Overnight at Tarangire Treetops
Walking Safari
For the more adventurous of our SkySafari guests, the option of an early morning Walking Safari before breakfast is a temptation
too hard to refuse. For others the desire to laze in bed whilst looking out across the treetops of Tarangire is also too difficult to give
up. However after a relaxing and hearty breakfast, all our SkySafari guests are invited to enjoy a game drive in Tarangire followed
by a Bush Luncheon at a pecially selected site.
Dining in the Bush
The site for this Bush Luncheon is carefully located to optimize the experience of visiting this beautiful and stunning landscape.
It is here where the Tarangire Executive Chef once again demonstrates the hospitality for which the Elewana Collection is
renowned.
During the day it is also possible to visit the Maasai Village and sample the genuine warmth of the local indigenous people. With
some members of the village working within the Treetops Lodge, any visit from our SkySafari guests is indeed a heartwarming
and welcoming experience.
Spectacular Sunset Cocktails in The Bush
On arrival back to the Tarangire Treetops Lodge and after a short rest, our SkySafari guests are invited to sample the true drama
and beauty of an African sunset.
After a short 25-minute drive, our vehicles climb the few hundred feet up a hilly outcrop of granite, quartz and mica, known
as Sunset Hill. Here our SkySafari guests will enjoy a Sundowner Cocktail whilst the sunsets over the distant but shimmering
Lake Manyara. And as the dying sun creates a rich palette of reds and oranges, thousands of stars begin their nightly efforts to
illuminate the darkening landscape.
The Sights and Sounds of a Night Game Drive
As night draws in, our SkySafari guests then begin a Night Game Drive as part of their journey back to the distant glowing lights
of Tarangire Treetops.
On the return to Treetops and as preparations are made for dinner, some of the resident animals are also arriving in from the
bush to sup their evening beverage from the ever present Treetops waterhole that lies less than 50 metres from the main lodge.
A Bush Luncheon in Tarangire
A Maasai Boma Village
Sundowners in Tarangire
Day 4 : From Tarangire to Ngorongoro
Day in Brief
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Breakfast at Tarangire Treetops
Early Morning Game-drive to Kuro Airstrip
Picnic Lunch at Kuro Airstrip
Flight to Manyara Airstrip
Road Transfer to The Manor at Ngorongoro in Time for High Tea
Dinner at The Manor at Ngorongoro
Departure to Ngorongoro Across The Great Rift Valley
After yet another filling breakfast, our SkySafari guests are taken on one more morning game-drive through the Tarangire National
Park.
Stopping at leisure for a picnic lunch on your way to Kuro airstrip, our SkySafari guests will then once again meet up with the
SkySafari Executive Cessna Grand Caravan to fly the short distance to Manyara airstrip where our Elewana Guide will be eagerly
waiting to provide a warm welcome to each of our SkySafari guests.
Following a short but comfortable transfer to The Manor at Ngorongoro, high tea awaits at this beautiful and magnificent homestyle lodge set in a lush and verdant Arabica coffee plantation.
High Tea in an Opulent Setting
Warmly greeted by the managers of The Manor, and having enjoyed The Manor’s special ‘High Tea’, our SkySafari guests will
be invited their very own Manor Cottage to unpack, unwind and relax before being invited back to the Main House for evening
dinner.
And for those who wish to explore, the swimming pool, spa, games room and stables await discovery.
Lions in The Ngorongoro Crater
The Interior of a Manor Cottage
Relax by The Manor Swimming Pool
Day 5 : Ngorongoro Crater - A Cauldron of High Drama
Day in Brief
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Early Breakfast at The Manor at Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Luncheon in the Crater
Drive to The Manor at Ngorongoro
Dinner at The Manor at Ngorongoro
Overnight at The Manor at Ngorongoro
Full Day in The Crater
After an early but delicious breakfast, our SkySafari guests will be invited to travel to what undoubtedly is one of the ‘Natural
Wonders of the World’ – The Ngorongoro Crater.
Filmed and documented by naturalists from the four corners of the earth, The Ngorongoro Crater, the largest ‘dry’ caldera of its
kind, is home to almost all the animals that you would wish to see in East Africa.
Large herds of zebra and wildebeest graze while sleeping lions laze in the sun. At dawn, the endangered black rhino returns to the
thick cover of the crater forests after grazing on dew-laden grass in the morning mist. Just outside the crater’s ridge, tall Maasai
tribesmen herd their cattle and goats over green pastures through the highland slopes, living alongside the wildlife as they have
for centuries.
A Luncheon to Remember
Luncheon is served in the Crater under an awning of one of our SkySafari vehicles in a campaign-style luncheon. This spectacular
setting at times belies belief. Whilst the resident hippos enjoy their daily bathe, and herds of zebra and wilderbeest keep a wary
eye out for any number of predators, our Skysafari guests can sit and watch this ‘live’ show whilst enjoying the very best picnic
luncheon that The Manor can offer.
Your Choice of Manor Dining
Following this exciting full day in the Ngorongoro Crater, our SkySafari guests are then taken the one-hour transfer back to The
Manor where preparations will already be underway for the evening meal. Private dining options are available at The Manor on
request. These include dining under the stars, room service or a private dining room ideal for couples and honeymooners.
Black Rhinos in the Ngorongoro Crater
Luncheon in the Ngorongoro Crater
Cheetah
The Ngorongoro Crater
Day 6 : From Ngorongoro to The Serengeti
Day in Brief
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Optional Visit to Lake Manyara National Park
Host of Activities at The Manor at Ngorongoro
Luncheon at The Manor at Ngorongoro
Road Transfer to Manyara Airstrip
Departure to Serengeti National Park
Arrival at Lobo Airstrip and SkySafari Welcome
Road Transfer to Serengeti Migration Camp arriving in-time for Sundowners
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Migration Camp
Morning at The Manor - A Haven of Tranquility
On the morning of day six our SkySafari guests are given the option of either visiting Lake Manyara National Park, located at the
steppe of the Rift Valley, or to stay at The Manor to explore the estate and choose from a host of activities.
These activities include horse riding, mountain biking, massage treatments, or simply walking around the beautiful and sensuous
gardens whilst contemplating the journey to come.
After luncheon at The Manor, our SkySafari guests will be driven to the Manyara airstrip to meet up with the SkySafari Cessna
Caravan once more for the onward 45-minute flight to the world-renowned National Park of the Serengeti.
From Ngorongoro to The Serengeti - Flying Over The Vast Plains
Following this 45-minute scenic flight, a Serengeti Migration Camp Guide will meet and greet all our SkySafari guests in the now
customary fashion.
Once again a ‘special’ welcome, including finger buffet, soft drinks and sparkling wine will be offered, after which a transfer to
Serengeti Migration Camp will begin, arriving in time for Sundowners on an elevated wooden terrace overlooking the distant
Ndasiata Hills, all by the warming glow of an open fire.
Spending two nights at Serengeti Migration Camp, our SkySafari guests will not only enjoy the luxuriant tented accommodation
but also the drama and beauty of the Serengeti’s abundant wildlife – and for most of the year the amazing sight of the annual
migration.
The Serengeti - Magnificence Beyond Belief
A million wildebeest... each one driven by the same ancient rhythm, fulfilling its instinctive role in the inescapable cycle of life:
a frenzied three-week bout of territorial conquests and mating; survival of the fittest as 40km (25 mile) long columns plunge
through crocodile-infested waters on the annual exodus north; replenishing the species in a brief population explosion that
produces more than 8,000 calves daily before the 1,000 km (600 mile) pilgrimage begins again.
Exterior View of a Tent
Interior of One of Migration Camps Tent
A Leopard in The Serengeti
Day 7 : The Serengeti - Mingling With The Migration
Day in Brief
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Early Morning Walking Safari
Breakfast at Serengeti Migration Camp
Game Drives - Mingling with The Migration
Dining Under The Stars
Overnight at Serengeti Migration Camp
Waking and Walking at the Camp
Waking up to the sounds of the hippos barking and splashing in the Grumeti River just 100 metres from the Camp, our SkySafari
guests are once again offered the opportunity of an early morning walking safari with one of our highly experienced guides.
For those a little less intrepid, breakfast is served at the Main Camp Tent on one of the three terrace balconies over looking the
Grumeti and the hills beyond.
Mingling with the Migration
Post breakfast game drives are then the order of the day and these are either full-day game drives with picnic lunches provided, or
half-day game drives with lunch provided back at the Serengeti Migration Camp. The length of the drive depends on the season
and the proximity to the Camp of the annual migratory animals.
However the beauty of Serengeti Migration Camp often draws SkySafari guests to spend at least one afternoon within the Camp,
either relaxing on their 360 degree verandah that embraces each private tent, or simply sitting atop one of the three terraces
watching the wildlife walk past and often through the Camp.
Dining Under Canvas or Under The Stars
Dining at Serengeti Migration Camp can either be in the Main Camp Restaurant or our SkySafari guests can choose to dine
in more private and intimate surroundings under the stars or under canvas back in the privacy of their own tent. Each meal is
prepared by the Executive Head Chef and to our guests’ taste.
As the night sets in and the nocturnal animals begin their nightly activities, the Camp yet again becomes alive with sounds if not
the sights of Serengeti.
The Annual Migration
The Restaurant
Sundowners
Dining Under The Stars
Day 8 : Serengeti To Arusha
Day in Brief
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Visiting The Hippos On The Grumeti
Lunch at Serengeti Migration Camp
Game Drive En-route to Lobo Airstrip
Arrival at Arusha Airstrip
Road Transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge
Departure
Visiting the Hippos on the Grumeti
Following a hearty and healthy breakfast, our SkySafari guests are enticed by the opportunity to venture out on a walking safari
along the banks of the Grumeti River with one of the highly knowledgeable guides.
Serengeti to Arusha
After a leisurely lunch, our SkySafari guests once again take to the road for a game drive en-route to the Lobo airstrip for the
onward flight to Arusha.
During this 50-minute flight, you will be able to see, from the air, the ever-changing landscape of the bush and the mountainous
topography that reminds all who see it of Tanzania’s violent geological past.
On arrival at Arusha airstrip, our SkySafari guests will be transferred to Arusha Coffee Lodge and will either be offered a day
room to relax and freshen up before leaving for their onward flight or to be checked into a Plantation Suite for one final night*
of relaxation before flying out from Kilimanjaro the next day.
Departure
*An additional night at Arusha Coffee Lodge is not included in the SkySafari package and will be charged as extra.
A Walking Safari Along The Grumeti River
View of Oldonyo Lengai
The Resident Hippos
SkySafari Grand Cessna Caravan Inflight
To The Beach – The Perfect Way to End a Perfect Safari
‘Bush and Beach’ safari holidays have fast become the perfect choice for many who wish to sample the iconic sights of Africa’s
mainland, but long for the tranquility and beauty that only an African beach can provide.
Following 7 days and 8 nights of excitement, wonderment and high drama, there is no better way to complete the holiday-of-alifetime than to take one final voyage by air to one of Elewana Collection’s boutique beach hotels.
Elewana Collection has two such offerings, both matchless and both ready to provide the ultimate final chapter for your SkySafari
holiday.
Kilindi Zanzibar
AfroChic Diani Beach
The tropical island paradise of Zanzibar is a much sought-after
idyll, one that the discerning traveler craves for in his quest for
the purity that only a true paradise can deliver.
Some destinations are timeless; others are often well-kept
secrets. Elewana’s second boutique beach hotel is both.
On completing your SkySafari, flights to Zanzibar can be taken
from the Arusha Airstrip. With a flight time of approximately
90 minutes, Zanzibar is within easy reach of the daily scheduled
flights that travel to and from the island.
The flight itself takes in views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro
before heading southeast to the paradise isle.
Lying south of Mombasa, Kenya, on one of the most beautiful
beaches in the world, Afrochic Diani is the perfect getaway for
the discerning traveller who wants to simply ‘flop and drop’
and enjoy the spectacular views of exotic and ancient dhows
in full sail.
This exclusively intimate hotel - with only 10 guest rooms each
with their own en suite bathroom, balcony and sun-loungers is singularly personable and highly individual.
The Ultimate African Adventure
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