Africa 2019-21 Brochure

www.somak.co.uk 27 Lewa, Laikipia & Ol Pejeta Serena Explorer Safari A six-night safari with two nights at the Sweetwater Serena in Ol Pejeta, followed by the tranquil location of Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp and the final three nights at Mara Serena, which commands spectacular views over the Masai Mara plains. For more details see page 37. Sweetwaters Serena Camp Located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, against the spectacular backdrop of the magnificent Mount Kenya. It is a sheltered oasis with 56 luxuriously appointed tents designed to offer a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and uncompromising luxury. Ol Pejeta House Set in a private game reserve, this private house still retains the bygone tradition of Kenya's famous farmhouse hospitality. The house is furnished with original and unique paintings and artefacts, and overlooks tropical gardens and a waterhole. There are 6 luxurious rooms with an en suite bath overlooking extensive tropical gardens. Borana Lodge Rustic yet luxurious, this family-run lodge is set on a vast, wildlife-rich, working cattle ranch on the edge of Laikipia Plateau, with panoramic views of Mount Kenya. There are 6 large, tastefully furnished thatched cottage rooms with a bath, fireplace and verandah. Porini Rhino Camp This small, intimate safari eco-camp is located within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and is home to a variety of animals including the ‘big 5’. With only seven spacious and comfortable tents it is designed to have minimum impact on the environment. Additional activities include night and day safari game drives, escorted walks and sundowners. ! ! ! LEWA OL PEJETA Safari itinerary featuring Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a thriving conservancy nestled at the foothills of Mount Kenya, and is home to some of Africa’s most endangered species, along with a plethora of other wildlife including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and big cats. The nearest town is Nanyuki and both the chimpanzee and rhino sanctuary is close by. Aside from game drives, there are many different activities you can participate in, such as horse riding, quad biking, fly camping and walking. Laikipia is a beautiful and remote region between Mount Kenya and Samburu. Covering a wide range of landscapes including high altitude plateaus, low forested valleys and deep rocky river gorges, the area has become a sanctuary for elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes and a wealth of plains game. The safari lodges in Laikipia are among the most luxurious in Kenya, and the involvement of local Samburu and Masai communities in tourism allows visitors a rare opportunity to meet local people in an authentic environment. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 90,000 acre wildlife conservancy situated on the foothills on Mount Kenya with nearest town Nanyuki. It houses a rhino sanctuary and is the only place in Kenya to see the chimpanzees, rescued from the black market, in a sanctuary established to rehabilitate them. • Sweetwaters Serena Camp • Ol Pejeta House • Nanyuki • Elewana Loisaba Loisaba Airstrip • Elewana Star Beds Nanyuki Airstrip Lewa Airstrip • Elewana Lewa Borana Lodge • Kicheche Laikipia • L A I K I P I A Porini Rhino Camp •