TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE IN KENYA Kenya

TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE IN KENYA Kenya

Connect with people and conservation projects on luxury journeys that give back to wildlife and communities Journey overview Embark on an unforgettable 12-day philanthropic journey through the heart of Africa. Explore Nairobi, offering an abundance of exciting, diverse conservation experiences just outside of this vibrant city. Adopt an elephant from the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and observe or hand-feed the elegant Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. Meet individuals from the Community Leaders Education Fund bursary programme, who are developing natural leadership potential and improving their career opportunities by studying at a local college or university. Tread across vast plains at Chyulu Hills National Park accompanied by a Maasai warrior, with tribal knowledge that spans over centuries. Learn the traditional Maasai way of life and discover how they live in harmony alongside Africa s majestic wildlife. Spend time at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee and Rhino Sanctuary at Ol Pejeta, in the Lewa Downs Conservancy. Delve into the initiatives of the Africa Foundation and &Beyond, grounded in community participation and driven by local leadership. What we love about this journey Cherish a private visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, embark on a tour of this wildlife orphanage, and meet the elephants that you have the opportunity to adopt Meet a Community Leaders Education Fund (CLEF) student Spend time with the team from the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust Walk with a Maasai and learn about his fascinating culture, and how his community is conserving wildlife areas Explore the Lewa Downs Conservancy, learning about the history of the region and how the conservation model has developed Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee and Rhino Sanctuary on Ol Pejeta Witness one of the world s last remaining northern white rhinos Engage with a Maasai community, gaining insight into their way of life, challenges and their future how the Africa Foundation and &Beyond works with communities to enable sustainable development Join a conservation lesson with the &Beyond staff and children from one of the nearby community schools Individuals and families who have an interest in conservation and community development

Highlights Explore the Giraffe Centre and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Spend a day with the Maasai Community Trust who are working to preserve wildlife and culture in Southern Kenya Gain insights into the conservation model at Lewa Downs Conservancy Spend time with our Africa Foundation representative in Maasai Communities, understanding the needs and successes in sustainable development Meet men and women in Kenya that are impacting conservation and community development

At a glance 11 nights / 12 days DAY PROGRAMME Day 1 Meet and Greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] to Giraffe Manor Overnight: Giraffe Manor Day 2 Included activities: Giraffe Centre and spend time with one of our Kenyan Africa Foundation Community Leaders Education Fund recipients Recommended activities (at additional cost): Adopt an elephant and enjoy a private viewing David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Nairobi Groundhandling should be notified, and the Africa Foundation representative Simon Saitoti to confirm the CLEF student visit). If the students are on vacation, this will be arranged at a different day in your itinerary, depending on where the students live Overnight: Giraffe Manor Day 3 Drive from Giraffe Manor to Wilson Airport [WIL] Scheduled flight from Wilson Airport [WIL] to Campi ya Kanzi Included activities: Safari Game Drives Overnight: Campi ya Kanzi, Kuku Group Ranch Day 4 Included activities: Spend a day with the team from the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, afternoon Nature Walk Overnight: Campi ya Kanzi Day 5 Included activities: Nature Walk/Safari Game Drive Recommended activities (at additional cost): Horseback riding Overnight: Campi ya Kanzi

Day 6 Scheduled flight from Campi ya Kanzi to Wilson Airport [WIL] Scheduled flight from Wilson Airport [WIL] to Lewa Airstrip Included activities: Safari Game Drive Overnight: Elewana Lewa Safari Camp Day 7 Included activities: Cultural and Conservancy visit on Lewa Downs Overnight: Elewana Lewa Safari Camp Day 8 Recommended activities (at additional cost): Do a Camel or Horseback Safari, Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee and Rhino Sanctuary on Ol Pejeta Included activities: Safari Game Drive, Nature Walk on the conservancy Overnight: Elewana Lewa Safari Camp Day 9 Scheduled flight from Lewa Airstrip to Kichwa Airstrip Included activities: Safari Game Drive Overnight: &Beyond Bateleur Camp Day 10 Recommended activities (at additional cost): Cultural visit to a traditional Maasai Boma, Overnight: &Beyond Bateleur Camp Day 11 Included activities: Safari Game Drive, Nature Walk to the river or up the escarpment Recommended activities (at additional cost): Balloon Safari over the Masai Mara Overnight: &Beyond Bateleur Camp Day 12 Scheduled flight from Masai Mara to Wilson Airport [WIL] Drive from Wilson Airport [WIL] to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] Departure

Expect the extraordinary Giraffe Manor Nairobi, Kenya Day 1 Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will make your own way to the arrivals hall, where you will be met by your representative and driven to your accommodation, Giraffe Manor. Relax for the afternoon and enjoy your surroundings at your hotel. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Day 2 This morning, after a delicious breakfast, an &Beyond representative will meet you, and take you to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, followed by a tour of the Giraffe Centre. A heart-warming visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage will allow you to witness the heroic efforts of the dedicated team who rehabilitate orphaned elephant calves and other vulnerable animals. At the Giraffe Centre you will gain insight into the conservation efforts for the Rothschild giraffe, and even get to feed a giraffe. These organisations are playing a pivotal role in protecting our endangered species. Relish the opportunity to sample local fair at a nyama choma (grilled meat) restaurant. Meet one of the individuals who have been identified as future leaders within their communities and offered Africa Foundation bursaries to further their tertiary education, as part of the CLEF (Community Leaders Education Fund) program. Spending time with them provides insights into the challenges, successes and ambitions of the country s youth. The CLEF programme aims to develop natural leadership potential by offering deserving students the opportunity to improve their career opportunities by studying at college or university institutions. Students are required to give back to their communities during their holidays by conducting an activity that involves and uplifts the community. *If the students are on vacation time, we will set up a meeting on a different day in your itinerary, when you close to one of the communities where they live.

Expect the extraordinary Giraffe Manor Nairobi, Kenya Giraffe Manor is an elegant, personally hosted, small and exclusive hotel, famous for its resident herd of giraffe. Giraffe Manor offers a rich blend of welcoming accommodation, highly trained and friendly staff. It is the only place in the world where you can enjoy the breathtaking experience of feeding and photographing a giraffe over the breakfast table or at the front door.

Expect the extraordinary Campi ya Kanzi Chyulu Hills National Park, Kenya Day 3 After a wholesome breakfast, you will be driven to Wilson Airport where you will fly to Campi ya Kanzi in Kuku Group Ranch, for a 2-night stay. Situated at the foot of the legendary Chyulu Hills, Ernest Hemingway s "Green Hills of Africa," Campi ya Kanzi has a unique commitment to community development and environmental sustainability. Enjoy lunch at the lodge, and spend the afternoon relaxing. In the afternoon, revel in an adventurous game drive. Chyulu is a rugged wilderness still showing signs of its volcanic origins and boasting some of the best views of Kilimanjaro. The reserve is a rugged jumble of ancient volcanic cones and craters, as well as the longest lava tube in the world. In addition to the breath-taking landscapes and views, Chyulu is home to a wonderful selection of game, including buffalo, antelope, elephant, leopard, wildebeest and zebra. The bird watchers paradise of Lake Jipe lies in the south-west corner of the reserve. Tonight, tuck into a delicious dinner at the lodge, swopping stories of your adventures so far. Day 4 After breakfast, head off to experience a day with the Maasai from the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. Conserving culture and wildlife initiated in the greater Amboseli ecosystem, they work together with Maasai communities to protect biodiversity through conservation efforts. The world increasingly relies on many traditional communities like the Maasai to protect the ecological treasures that exist within the land that they own. This is a wonderful opportunity to meaningfully engage with this proud tribe, robed in vibrant red shukas, and understand participative conservation and a model of success in East Africa. Afterwards, enjoy a picnic lunch out in the conservancy. In the afternoon strap on your boots and enjoy a fascinating walk with a Maasai tracker. After this enlightening experience, sip on sundowners at a scenic spot. Tonight, you enjoy another wholesome meal at the camp. Day 5 Today, you will have the opportunity to choose your day s adventure. Take a walk through the cloud forest in Chyulu Hills, embark on a horseback safari on the group ranch or simply take a game drive. The day is yours to enjoy.

Expect the extraordinary Campi ya Kanzi Chyulu Hills National Park, Kenya The superb Campi Ya Kanzi eco-lodge is tucked away in a pristine, Maasai-owned private game reserve. Here, guests can expect a profound Maasai cultural experience and outstanding service. Tented cottages and suites offer fantastic views of Mt Kilimanjaro, the Tsavo Hills and the Chyulu Hills. They boast comfy twin or king-sized beds, spacious ensuite bathrooms and private verandas. Hearty Italian food (think homemade pasta, risotto and gelato) is accompanied by a wonderful selection of South African and Italian wines, and served in the welcoming Tembo House. Guests can sip on a sundowner and spy on game from the sitting room, which overlooks a nearby waterhole. Adventures include Maasai-guided walking safaris, game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, day excursions to Tsavo National Park or afternoons spent at the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT CAMPI YA KANZI Experience the thrill of tracking game on foot with the Maasai! Unwind on your private veranda with a refreshing sundowner, watching wildlife interact at a nearby waterhole. Ask your hosts about the forest walk or a picturesque picnic in the Chyulu Hills.

Expect the extraordinary Elewana Lewa Safari Camp Lewa Conservancy, Kenya Day 6 After a tasty breakfast, you will be collected for your flight to the Lewa Downs Conservancy, via Nairobi, for your stay at Lewa Safari Camp. Upon landing, delight in a superb lunch at the camp, and enjoy a game drive on the conservancy. Impressive game drives showcase the region s impressive variety and density of wildlife, and keen birdwatchers can look forward to the sight and sound of close to 350 colourful bird species. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the lodge sharing your thrilling sightings. Day 7 After breakfast, spend the morning with the conservation team, learning how the conservancy model has worked to protect wildlife and empower communities in Kenya. Or Choose to head to the Ol Pejeta Sanctuary for the day. Set on the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, this refuge works to protect its distinct habitats, including a wildlife corridor along the northern boundary of the conservancy. The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary was established with an agreement between the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Jane Goodall Institute. The aim is to provide lifelong refuge to orphaned and abused chimpanzees from West and Central Africa. Over the last decade, Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary has been compelled to keep accepting chimpanzees rescued from traumatic situations. You will also see the Big Five and both the endangered black and white rhino, as well as the threatened Jackson s hartebeests and Grevy s zebras. The conservancy is home to the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. In the evening, savour a delicious dinner at the camp. Day 8 Today, you will have the opportunity to simply unwind or explore the Lewa Conservancy on horseback, on a game drive or a nature walk

Expect the extraordinary Elewana Lewa Safari Camp Lewa Conservancy, Kenya Lewa Safari Camp is set on the privately-owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy; home to a diverse array of wildlife and some of Kenya s most spectacular scenery. Spacious tents boast comfortable beds, ensuite bathrooms with hot water showers and flush w.c. s. The guest areas overlook a popular waterhole and include a dining room, library, bar and an inviting sitting area with a fireplace. The camp also boasts a swimming pool, hide and boutique shop. Guests are treated to delicious wholesome meals, prepared with the freshest local produce. Adventures include day and night game drives, nature walks, flying safaris, horseriding, flyfishing trips to Mt Kenya and visits to cultural villages and archaeological sites. Those in need of pampering can indulge in massages, manicures and pedicures. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT LEWA SAFARI CAMP Delight in a tranquil horseback safari spotting plains game along the way. Ask your ranger to take you to the prehistoric archaeological site on the conservancy where roughhewn Acheulian hand axes dating back half a million years are scattered on the ground. After an exhilarating game drive, treat yourself to a pampering massage.

Expect the extraordinary andbeyond Bateleur Camp Masai Mara, Kenya Day 9 After topping up your energy levels with a delicious breakfast, you will be collected for your flight to the Masai Mara, where you will land on the Kichwa Tembo Airstrip. From here, you will be collected by an &Beyond guide who will take you on a short game drive to &Beyond Bateleur Camp. After tucking into a scrumptious lunch at the camp, you will have the opportunity to freshen up and settle in before enjoying an afternoon game drive. Day 10 At breakfast, you will have the opportunity to meet the Programme Manager from Africa Foundation, &Beyond s community development partner, who will be your host for today s cultural and community excursions. You will be quickly briefed on the work that &Beyond and the Africa Foundation are doing with communities in the area. Your day s exploration starts with a traditional Maasai community visit. This cultural excursion will immerse you in the fascinating ancestry of these dignified people. At the Maasai village, called a manyatta, you will have the opportunity to meet with a Maasai family, and visit a traditional boma made of cow dung and clay plastered over stick frames. It is an extraordinary reality how the Maasai still live side by side with wildlife on the peripheries of unfenced wildlife areas. Following this captivating experience, you will be taken to visit schools and water projects where the Africa Foundation has worked closely with the community to improve education and access to water. Meet teachers and community members, and gain a deeper understanding of the focus areas and needs that have been identified by the community. Afterwards, enjoy a picnic lunch in the community. Day 11 This is your day to unwind and relax, enjoy a game drive, quietly read a book on your veranda or go for a guided nature walk in the morning or afternoon. Day 12 Today, we wave a fond farewell as you are collected for your flight back to Nairobi for your international flight onward. A member from our andbeyond team will collect you from Wilson Airport [WIL] and drive you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] for your departure.

Expect the extraordinary andbeyond Bateleur Camp Masai Mara, Kenya Situated below the location where Out of Africa s famous final scene was filmed, this romantic and totally private camp reflects the ambience of Kenyan safaris of the 20 s and 30 s. andbeyond Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo, the epitome of tented luxury, is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and comprises just two intimate camps of nine tented suites each, set among the forests on the edge of the Masai Mara. The tented suites have a classic elegance with polished wooden floors and ensuite bathrooms. Each tent has its own deck overlooking the vast game-filled plains of the Masai Mara, and a personal butler will ensure every need is catered for. Beautiful antiques adorn the comfortable sitting and indoor/outdoor dining areas, transporting guests to the heyday of classic safaris. The Camps also feature deep refreshing lap pools. Delicious Pan African meals are served in memorable settings under the stars, followed by fireside port and cigars. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT &BEYOND BATELEUR CAMP Leave the front flaps of your tent open one evening before you go to bed, so that you can fully appreciate the breathtaking sunrise the next morning. For a sinfully delicious tipple, ask your butler to show you how to make a Dawa cocktail it s heaven in a glass! Treat yourself to a soothing Healing Earth Wellness Treatment in the privacy of your room.

Journey overview RATES VALIDITY Per person sharing Mid/Low Season (1 Feb - 26 Mar; 1 Nov 22 Dec 19) USD12 375 High Season (2 Jan 31 Jan; 1 Jul 31 Oct 19) USD13 665 Flights DAY Day 3 Day 6 Day 6 Day 9 Day 12 DETAILS Wilson Airport [WIL] to Kanzi Airstrip Kanzi Airstrip to Wilson Airport [WIL] Wilson Airport [WIL] to Lewa Airstrip Lewa Airstrip to Kichwa Airstrip Masai Mara to Wilson Airport [WIL] Transfers DAY Day 1 Day 3 Day 12 DETAILS andbeyond Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] to Giraffe Manor andbeyond Nairobi Giraffe Manor to Wilson Airport [WIL] andbeyond Nairobi Wilson Airport [WIL] to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] Accommodation DAY DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS Day 1-3 Nairobi Giraffe Manor 1x Standard Room FI (Double) All meals and local brands of drinks Day 3-5 Chyulu Hills National Park Campi ya Kanzi 1x Cottage FI (Double) All meals and local brands of drinks Day 5-9 Lewa Conservancy Elewana Lewa Safari Camp 1x Tent FI (Double) All meals and local brands of drinks Day 9-12 Masai Mara andbeyond Bateleur Camp 1x Tent FI (Double) All meals and local brands of drinks

Journey overview What s included: Meet and Greet service at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Arrival assistance at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Accommodation inclusions as per individual properties Scheduled activity inclusions as per individual properties All scheduled road transfers: o o o Jomo Kenyatta International Airport / Giraffe Manor Giraffe Manor / Wilson Airport Wilson Airport / Jomo Kenyatta International Airport All scheduled air transfers: o o o o o Wilson Airport / Kanzi Airstrip Kanzi Airstrip / Wilson Airport Wilson Airport / Lewa Downs Airstrip Lewa Downs Airstrip / Masai Mara Airstrip Masai Mara Airstrip / Wilson Airport Kenya National park fees / conservancy fees Emergency medical evacuation insurance Administration Fee Note: The operator may reroute the itinerary in case of non-availability Cost is not included for the trip to Ol Pejeta this is optional The excursions to Daphne Sheldrick, Karen Blixen & Giraffe Centre is half a day affair. If the CLEF students are vacation time, we would set up a meeting at a different day in your itinerary, when you close to one of the communities where they live. High Season: A single supplement of 50% applies to all single rooms. Remainder of year: A single supplement of 25% applies to all single rooms at &Beyond Lodge. A single supplement will be charged when an adult is sharing with an infant. Giraffe Manor closure: 27 March -1 June 2019 inclusive. Child rates will be quoted on request Minimum of 2 guests for flights to Camp ya Kanzi Flight rates are purely for morning schedules Validity periods are as specified above - should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we reserve the right to re-quote The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in the countries featured in this quote &Beyond Trading Terms apply PPS* = Per person sharing

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