Elewana Connoisseur Safari

• Day 1:

  Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be welcomed and met by your Elewana representative and chauffeured to Hemingways Nairobi for your one-night stay. 

• Day 2:

  After breakfast at Hemingways Nairobi, you will check out and be transferred 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! The plane will take you to Meru National Park located in the region of Mount Kenya. The Elsa’s Kopje Team will welcome you and you will be transferred to the lodge, where lunch will be served. You will be offered a massage for pure relaxation, or alternatively, go on a game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Your stay at Elsa’s Kopje is for two nights in a Cottage Suite.

• Day 3:

  Your best chance of spotting game is early in the morning or late afternoon, so rise early and head off into the wilderness. After a morning filled with excitement, return to the lodge to relax and to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Explore more of Meru National Park on a game drive with sundowner drinks served overlooking the park before returning to the lodge in time for dinner.

• Day 4:

  Enjoy a brisk nature walk and enjoy the views from up the hill which forms the Kopje (or small rocky outcrop) that Elsa's is built on. Enjoy the rest of the morning at leisure before lunch, which will be served overlooking Meru National Park. After lunch, you will board the SkySafari aircraft for a 40-minute flight to the Loisaba Conservancy – Laikipia. The team from Loisaba Tented Camp will warmly welcome you and take you on a game drive enroute to the camp.  You will arrive in time for drinks and dinner. Your stay at Loisaba Tented Camp is for two nights in a Standard Tent.

• Day 5:

  A great way to view the stunning diversity of Loisaba is on foot. You will be accompanied on your early morning walking safari by traditional Samburu guides whose knowledge of local flora, fauna, culture and history is unmatched. Return to camp for a late breakfast and a refreshing swim. Lunch will be served at camp before you set off on a game drive in search of the elusive wild dog or try and spot the rare Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx or the Greater Kudu. If you prefer, try your hand at fishing in the river or visit the resident anti-poaching team with its two sniffer dogs. Sundowner drinks will be served out in the wilds of Africa while your chef prepares mouthwatering snacks on the BBQ. Arrive back at the camp for a Dinner Under the Stars.

• Day 6:

  After a restful night’s sleep, another day full of activities awaits. Your guide will take you on a game drive and the adventurous can explore Loisaba on camel-back (optional). A full breakfast is laid out in the bush before you return to camp. After lunch, you will be transferred to the Loisaba airstrip for your SkySafari flight to the world renowned Masai Mara where the team from Sand River Masai Mara will warmly welcome you. Enjoy a game drive enroute to this remote camp where you will arrive in time for sundowner drinks and dinner. Your stay at Sand River Masai Mara is for two nights in a Luxury Safari Tent.

• Day 7:

  You will have an early breakfast, followed by a full day of game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

  A picnic hamper lunch will be served out in the wilds. Stop at an authentic Masai Village to interact and learn about the customs and culture of this colorful tribe. You will then return back to the camp for a Farewell Dinner.

• Day 8:

  Enjoy a bush breakfast followed by game drive before going back to the camp for lunch. Mid-afternoon, you will be transferred back to the Keekorok airstrip for your flight to Wilson Airport Nairobi. Your Elewana Representative will welcome you upon arrival. You will be chauffeured to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport; however, before arriving there, we will stop at one of Nairobi’s restaurants where dinner will be served. You will arrive at the airport in time for your outbound flight.

•Full Board accommodations as per the itinerary
•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 Park Entry Fees

•International flights to and 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.