Sanctuary Olonana

On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport you will be met by a Sanctuary representative and transferred to Sanctuary Swala. As you arrive at the camp you will be greeted by your personal tent attendant and taken to your tent to freshen up before lunch. Each of the twelve tents is shaded by tall acacia trees and is within sight of the well-frequented waterhole. Furnished with campaign chairs, comfortable sofas, en-suite bathrooms (with both indoor and outdoor shower) and traditional materials, the tents at Sanctuary Swala are unashamedly luxurious but still close enough to nature to permit an exciting night under canvas. In the afternoon there is time to relax before enjoying an exciting game drive by open four wheel drive vehicle. As the sun fades, enjoy a sundowner as you watch the game carry on with their daily activities. Return to Sanctuary Swala to freshen up before dinner. 

Meals Included: Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Swala

This morning awake to the sounds of the bush as a steaming hot cup of tea or coffee is served on your tent's deck. After your morning activity you will return to the camp for lunch. This afternoon there is time to take a refreshing swim in the pool or relax on your private deck with a cool drink, grazing out of the waterhole and watching as the game lazily congregates in the shade to escape the midday sun. As the afternoon progresses you may like to return to the Tarangire on an afternoon game drive. Migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland can all be seen in addition to lion and leopard. During the dry season the concentration of wildlife in the Tarangire is second only to the Serengeti ecosystem. Return to camp to freshen up before meeting around the campfire for a pre-dinner drink as you discuss the day's adventures.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Swala

Rise this morning for an early breakfast before transferring to Kuro airstrip for your light aircraft flight to the Serengeti. Flying time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Upon arrival you will be met by a Sanctuary Kusini representative and transferred to the camp. Driving time to Sanctuary Kusini is 15 minutes from the airstrip through the Serengeti with game viewing en route. Arrive at camp with time to freshen up before lunch is served. Accommodation is offered in twelve double tents which are scattered around the main kopje. Private verandahs with comfortable furnishings extend in front of each unit. This afternoon get a glimpse of why the Serengeti is an icon of Africa on an afternoon game drive before returning to camp to freshen up before dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Kusini

Remain close to camp with morning and afternoon game drives. Whilst at Sanctuary Kusini you have the chance to contribute to cheetah conservation through the Cheetah Watch Campaign by submitting your sightings of cheetah in Tanzania to the Serengeti Cheetah Project. On a morning game drive learn how to identify cheetah and record their behaviour before combining this data with photos and a record of their location. This information is sent to the Cheetah Project's researchers who use it to help them monitor cheetahs, and in return will provide you, where possible, with a background of your cheetah, including its name, age and its family history. This evening return to camp and climb to the top of the kopje for stunning 360 degree views of the Serengeti. Following dinner retire to the kopje where you may take this rare opportunity to enjoy a star safari as the camp manager unravels the myths of the night sky.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Kusini

You will be transferred to the airstrip for your onward flight to Kilimanjaro via Arusha. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport you will e escorted to your connecting flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport where you will be met by a Sanctuary Retreats representative who will assist you with your flight to the Masai Mara where you will be met by a Olonana guide who will transfer you to the camp. It is only a short 15 minute drive, but it is not uncommon to be rewarded with sightings of elephant, buffalo, giraffe and a host of other plains game. The 14 luxury tents at Sanctuary Olonana are very spacious and have floor to ceiling mosquito netting, en suite bathrooms with hot showers, flush lavatories, solar lighting and large, river view verandas. This afternoon you can enjoy a short game viewing drive.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana

This morning after breakfast at the camp, it is time to explore the Masai Mara with your guide. The Mara is a fabulous place for seeing big cats and all of the big five, a variety of plains game and over 300 bird species. The plains offer a rich variety of food for the dominant predators including lion, leopard, hyena and cheetah. Spot elephants browsing amongst the large herds of wildebeest and topi, eland and buffalo, Thompson's and Grant's gazelle. In the Mara River, hippos submerge to snort and grumble while crocodiles sunbathe, mouths agape, on the riverbanks. From around July to October, the Masai Mara also hosts the greatest show on earth - the wildebeest migration. You might choose to walk with our naturalist and learn about plants, trees, insects and even how to approach animals on foot, as your guide shows you how to spot animal signs which are everywhere but not easily noticed.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana

Apart from the wide range of activities offered at Sanctuary Olonana, there are also activities that can be booked on request. A balloon safari is an exciting way to see the Mara. Float gently over the plains with a bird's eye view of the game below as the sun rises slowly over the horizon. After around one hour the balloon lands and nearby a full breakfast is served in the middle of the bush with glasses of bubbly to toast your flight! Or perhaps an adventure on Lake victoria? Take an early flight by light aircraft to the lake. Try fishing for the legendary giant Nile perch found in these waters as you explore the myriad of tiny islands. Stop and visit a traditional fishing village before flying back to the Masai Mara. After dinner, retire to the warmth of the campfire where brandies and liqueurs are served as you absorb the peace and beauty of an African night.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana

Today you have the option of going out on one last game drive or relaxing in the camp and enjoying the views from the deck. After lunch you will be transferred to the airstrip for your afternoon scheduled flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. Upon arrival at Wilson you will be met by a Sanctuary Retreats representative and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch