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Private Jet Safari from India Mara Naboisho Conservancy and Chyulu Hills National Park RETURN OF THE SAFARI PIONEERS PRIVATE JET SAFARI FROM INDIA MARA NABOISHO CONSERVANCY AND CHYULU HILLS NATIONAL PARK 6 NIGHTS RETURN OF THE SAFARI PIONEERS RETURN OF THE SAFARI PIONEERS AFRICA MARA NABOISHO CONSERVANCY AND CHYULU HILLS NATIONAL PARK KENYA 7 Days / 6 Nights ACCOMMODATION DESTINATION BASIS ROOM TYPE DURATION MARA NYIKA CAMP Mara Naboisho Conservancy Mara Nyika Camp Mara Naboisho Conservancy FI Luxury Tent 3 Nights NAIROBI DAY 1-3 ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills National Park FI Pool Suite 3 Nights DAY 4-6 OL DONYO LODGE Chyulu Hills National Park RETURN OF THE SAFARI PIONEERS RETURN OF THE SAFARI PIONEERS PRICE USD39,500 PER PERSON. VALID FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN 01 0CTOBER TO 19 DECEMBER 2020 This price is based on a minimum of 6 guests and maximum of 10 guests departing India in the same private jet departure for a Kenyan safari. We can confirm the rates for guests should there be less than 6 guests that would like to depart India on a private jet arrangement for a Kenyan safari INCLUDED • Private Jet Challenger 605 with direct departures from either Mumbai, Dehli, Bangalore or Amedabad Airports to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. • VIP Meet and Greet on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. • Private inter camp air transfers from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the Maasai Mara, ol Donyo Lodge and back to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. • Mara Nyika Camp: Fully inclusive of accommodation, scheduled wildlife viewing vehicle activities on Naboisho Conservancy, all meals, laundry, return airstrip road transfers, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages including premium brand spirits and champagne. • ol Donyo Lodge: Fully inclusive of accommodation, scheduled wildlife viewing activities (including horseback riding), meals, daily laundry, return Chyulu airstrip road transfers, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages including premium brand spirits and champagne. EXCLUDED • Gratuities and all personal expenses. • Early/ late check-ins / outs are subject to availability and at additional cost. • Comprehensive medical and travel insurance. • Mara Nyika Camp: Exclusive of in camp spa treatments, Maasai cultural visits ($20 paid directly to Maasai) and hot air ballooning which should be booked in advance, Great Plains Foundation Conservation & Community levy. • ol Donyo Lodge: Exclusive of additional activities such as: Maasai cultural visits ($20 paid directly to Maasai), day trips to Amboseli National Park, Great Plains Foundation Conservation & Community levy and spa services. RETURN OF THE SAFARI PIONEERS DAY 1-3 MARA NYIKA CAMP, MARA NABOISHO CONSERVANCY MARA NABOISHO CONSERVANCY Bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve to the southwest, the Olare Motorogi Conservancy to the west and the Ol Kinyei Conservancy to the east, the Mara Naboisho Conservancy is comprised of over 50 000 hectares of unspoilt wilderness in Kenya’s Greater Mara Region. The area is renowned for its bountiful biodiversity and breath-taking natural beauty with a wide range of wildlife on offer including lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, wild dog, and a host of plains game. Visitors can look forward to guided walking safaris, heading out on early morning and night wildlife drive in search of elusive nocturnal creatures, or visiting Maasai villages to learn about this fascinating indigenous culture. DAY ITINERARY Depart either Mumbai, Dehli, Bangalore or Amedabad in a private jet and fly directly to Nairobi. VIP Meet and greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on arrival around mid-morning with priority access and processing through customs and health before heading into the bush on a private air transfer. On arrival at Naboisho Airstrip, you will be transferred to Mara Nyika Camp for your 3 nights stay. OVERNIGHT: MARA NYIKA CAMP Mara Nyika is the newest edition to the Great Plains Conservation family of camps in Kenya. While this intimate camp of just three guest suites and two 2-bedroom family suites is set in a valley, straddling a small stream, the light-coloured canvas tents were designed to sit under the canopy of umbrella thorn trees while still offering guests views out over the bush. Walkways from tents to the main area evoke the feeling of a treehouse under canvas and the camp’s ethic and inspiration is one of exploration and adventure. Privacy is the key to Mara Nyika. Privacy to live, think, explore, be romantic and be pampered – all the while with one of the most spectacular backdrops Africa can provide. Guests of Mara Nyika are able to explore the private and exclusive and game-rich 50,000-acre Naboisho Conservancy as well as explore further afield with safari drives into the Maasai Mara Reserve. ACTIVITIES YOU CAN ENJOY WHILE STAYING AT MARA NYIKA CAMP: • Wildlife drives (day & night) • Maasai cultural visits – additional cost • Hot Air Balloon - additional cost and prebooking required RETURN OF THE SAFARI PIONEERS DAY 4-6 OL DONYO LODGE, CHYULU HILLS NATIONAL PARK CHYULU HILLS NATIONAL PARK Sandwiched between the Tsavo West National Park and Amboseli National Park, the Chyulu Hills National Park protects an important water catchment area. This unique habitat features vast grass plains, forested rolling hills and rugged volcanic cones and craters set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Visitors can look for to a wide selection of exciting activities including camping, mountain climbing, horse riding, and excellent bird watching. Commonly spotted wildlife includes: elephant, bushbuck, eland, leopard, bush pig, reedbuck, buffalo and giraffe. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the longest extinct lava tube in the world. DAY ITINERARY After your last morning wildlife viewing experience at Mara Nyika Naboisho Airstrip for your private air transfer to Chyulus Airstrip. On arrival, you will be transferred to ol Donyo Lodge for your 3 night stay. OVERNIGHT: OL DONYO LODGE ol Donyo Lodge is located on the Maasai-owned Mbirikani Group Ranch, comprising of 275,000 acres of wilderness between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks and bordering Chyulu Hills National Park. This stunningly beautiful area is incredibly diverse, and often has spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The lodge is a harmonious blend of contemporary and rustic, merging the landscape into each suite. Designed for a wide appeal, the lodge is a perfect getaway for families, honeymooners or multi-generational groups. What makes it a standout is its notable variety of activities – from cultural visits, good quality wildlife viewing, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking – ol Donyo Lodge is a place to feel Africa, and get out from behind the wheel. Add to this the lodge’s creature comforts of fine dining, massage, infinity pool, star beds and multiple lounges, and it is a place to relax and unwind for days. ACTIVITIES YOU CAN ENJOY WHILE STAYING AT OL DONYO LODGE: • Wildlife drives • Guided Bush Walks • Horse riding • Mountain biking • Private Swimming Pools • Tracking • Conservation community out-reach programmes • Wildlife viewing in an open air and sunken hides • Sleep outs on private “star beds” RETURN OF THE SAFARI PIONEERS DAY 9 END OF ITINERARY DAY ITINERARY Today marks the end of your trip with a private air transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in order to seamlessly connect to your private direct jet flight home. Note – the order of these camps can be reversed on request or due to availability at the time of enquiry. URGENT CONTACT NUMBERS GREAT PLAINS CONSERVATION • Telephone: +27 (0)87 354 6591 • Email: [email protected] • Emergency After Hours Telephone: +27 (0)82 392 6390 • Emergency After Hours Email: [email protected] RETURN OF THE SAFARI PIONEERS WWW.GREATPLAINSCONSERVATION.COM.
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