Exceptional Experiences in Harmony With Africa

Truly Exceptional Experiences
In Harmony With Africa

Elewana is the leading choice for the discerning traveller seeking exemplary hospitality and exceptional experiences in East Africa. Elewana’s
continued success is built upon the solid foundations of many years of operational excellence, and a deep desire to protect the natural
resources that have made this region one of the world’s most sought-after destinations.
Exceptional Experiences in Harmony With Africa
Elewana offers an array of authentic encounters at all of its camps, lodges and boutique beach hotels. These ‘Encounters’ exhibit Elewana’s
unquenchable desire to provide the most authentic experiential wildlife, culinary and cultural experiences available, wherever and whenever
possible. Whether it be the ardent safari goer, a couple celebrating their honeymoon, a family holiday or a single traveller, Elewana Encounters
strive to exceed our Guests’ expectations time and time again.
Crafted Experiences for the Discerning Traveller
ENCOUNTERS
Each of Elewana Collection’s lodges, camps and hotels has been carefully selected for their unique accommodations and iconic locations,
providing exceptional game-viewing opportunities in true comfort and style. In addition to the superior interior designs and incomparable
standards of service, each of the Elewana Collection demonstrates its responsibilities toward reducing any and all environmental impacts by
employing, wherever possible, renewal energy resources, local materials, and waste management controls.
Lodges, Camps, Boutique Hotels in Harmony With Africa
COLLECTION
Elewana is dedicated to respecting and supporting the communities in which all of the camps, lodges and boutique beach hotels operate.
In addition extensive steps are taken to ensure that, wherever possible, all operations and constructions are done with conservation and
environmental protection at the forefront of all planning. Each of the Elewana Collection exhibits these philosophies and engagement by our
Guests with our community and environmental projects is both encouraged and well received.
Respecting and Supporting Community & Environment
ENDEAVOURS
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A Heartfelt Welcome From Us All ........................................................... 4
Elewana Collection - Our Locations.......................................................... 5
Arusha Coffee Lodge ................................................................................ 6
Tarangire Treetops .................................................................................... 12
The Manor at Ngorongoro ....................................................................... 18
Serengeti Pioneer Camp ........................................................................... 24
Serengeti Migration Camp ....................................................................... 30
Sand River Masai Mara Camp................................................................. 36
The Serengeti, The Masai Mara & The Great Migration...................... 42
Kilindi Zanzibar......................................................................................... 44
AfroChic Diani Beach................................................................................ 50
SkySafari by Elewana................................................................................ 56
Features : In the Air................................................................................. 58
On The Road........................................................................... 60
On Safari.................................................................................. 62
Our Guides ............................................................................. 64
In The Kitchen ....................................................................... 66
People, A Special Visit........................................................... 68
Contact Us, Connect With Us................................................................... 70
Exceptional Experiences in Harmony With Africa

WELCOME
All of Elewana’s Ambassadors - from those in our
bush lodges and camps to those at our Indian
Ocean boutique beach hotels - would like to extend a
warm and heartfelt welcome to you all - ‘karibu sana.’
In addition to our exceptional accommodations,
Elewana offers each of you a choice of authentic
‘Encounters’ that, we believe, will help enhance your
African safari experience.
We also invite you to learn more about our ‘Endeavours’
- our adopted community and conservation projects -
that we hope will demonstrate our deep commitment
to the environment in which we work.
During any visit to the Elewana Collection, you will
meet many of our Ambassadors. From our front office
managers, room attendants, Butlers, Executive Chefs,
professional wildlife guides, waiters and waitresses,
each and every Ambassador is delighted to have
the opportunity to deliver an experience worthy of
Elewana’s reputation and one that will exceed your
highest expectations.
We look forward to wishing you a warm ‘welcome’ and
we trust that any stay with us will be one full of long-
lasting happy memories.
‘Karibu Sana’ - A Heartfelt
Welcome From All.
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The Arusha Coffee Lodge at Night

Enriching. Curious. Authentic.
Resting on the gentling rolling foothills
that cascade down from the ever-
present Mount Meru is the bustling and
vibrant town of Arusha. It is on the outskirts
of this town, and hidden amongst one of
Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, that
you will find Arusha Coffee Lodge, a perfect
haven for relaxation either before or after
any African safari.
Comprising of 30 Plantation Houses –
inclusive of 12 Plantation Suites – that
radiate out into the evergreen coffee fields,
Arusha Coffee Lodge has been designed
around an original landowner’s home that
dates back to the early 1900’s.
The theme of coffee is never too far away
at Arusha Coffee Lodge, the evidence for
which can be found in the Plantation Suites
where coffee beans permeate the interior
designs of both the main bedroom and the
beautifully appointed en suite bathroom.
The homely feel of the Lodge is by no
means accidental as the origins of the
homestead emit glimpses of times-gone-
by. The friendly and personable Lodge
Ambassadors help maintain this ambiance,
drawing appreciation from all those who
visit and stay.
Within Arusha Coffee Lodge’s main house
resides an ‘a la carte’ restaurant, an
intimate bistro & bar and a cozy lounge,
all of which possess inviting open log-fires
that fill the cool night air with a comforting
warmth and a welcoming glow.
With two boutiques, a swimming pool and
a popular garden luncheon terrace, Arusha
Coffee Lodge encourages exploration and
discovery at every turn.
From the industrious coffee pickers
gathering in the harvest to the aromas
of the morning brew emanating from the
main Plantation House as breakfast is
being prepared, Arusha Coffee Lodge is
full of sensory experiences that revitalize
the body and soul for the adventures and
excitement that lie ahead.
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The Interior View of a Plantation Suite

Have you ever wondered how the humble coffee bean
goes from the bush to your cup?
When you stay with us at Arusha Coffee Lodge you
will have the opportunity to learn the fascinating life
cycle of the world’s most consumed bean, thanks to an
informative and enjoyable ‘Coffee Tour’.
The tour takes place within the grounds of the Lodge,
which is itself located within one Tanzania’s largest
coffee estates. Weaving in and around the evergreen
coffee bushes, the Lodge’s ‘Coffee Guide’ explains
how the bean is nurtured, harvested, dried and finally
roasted to produce a myriad of differing blends that sate
the taste buds of even the most ardent of connoisseurs.
But it is our Guests who always seem somewhat
surprised - and happily so - to learn that the bushes that
embrace their accommodations are not just there for
show or decoration, but are in fact part of a working
coffee plantation.
The ‘Coffee Tour’ neatly culminates with the roasting of
coffee beans and with that all-important taste test.
ENCOUNTERS
ARUSHA COFFEE LODGE
Coffee & Cup
Our Recommended Encounters
• ‘Bean-to-Cup’ Coffee Tour
• Off-Roading at Land Rover Experience Centre
• A Visit to the Cultural Heritage Museum
• Indulge Yourself at Peaberries Spa
• 18-Holes of Golf at Kilimanjaro Golf Club
• The Executive Chef’s Gourmet Menu at
‘Bacchus’ Restaurant
What a way to start our safari journey.
We were very pleased with the hotel and grounds.
We had nice walks in the coffee plantation and saw
a wonderful family of monkeys playing right outside
our window! The rooms were very comfortable, the
bathrooms were modern and the food was good. The staff
was excellent, very accommodating and helpful. We loved Africa
and plan to go back. We would stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge again!
- Patty S, Plano, Texas
Stayed June 2014 and travelled with friends.
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Plaster House is the brainchild of a visionary Australian
lady, Sarah Rejman.
In 2008 Sarah was inspired to create a facility that could
provide a place in which children from around Tanzania
could recover from corrective orthopedic surgery, plastic
surgery or neurosurgery.
The first ‘Plaster House’ was in rented accommodation,
housing just 9 beds. Since those early days Sarah has
now built a purpose-built facility that can look after up to
100 children at a time.
Guests staying at Arusha Coffee Lodge can arrange to
visit Plaster House and see first-hand the incredible
work that Sarah and her team of volunteers do so ably.
Changing so many lives for the better, each and every
donation goes directly towards the welfare of all the
children at Plaster House, and Elewana is proud to
support Sarah in her endeavours.
For more details on Plaster House’ please visit
www.theplasterhouse.org
ENDEAVOURS
Respecting and Supporting the Community & Environment
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Ups & Downs
The most recent addition to Elewana Encounters
includes that of the introduction at Arusha Coffee Lodge
of the new Land Rover Experience Centre.
The Experience Centre – run and maintained by Land
Rover’s accredited drivers and instructors – delivers an
array of driving experience for the would-be off-roader,
including the chance to drive the very latest Land Rover
Discovery on the Lodge’s very own off-road driver-
training facility - to be opened January 1st 2015.
With obstacles to navigate such as fallen tree trunks,
steep inclines and drop-offs, a balancing hill, and
a flooded water pit, participants can learn from the
highly-experienced instructors as to how to cope with
the extremes of wilderness driving. Needless to say
the Discovery copes with each and every trial with
consumate ease.
As well as tuition on the off-road facility, Elewana
also offers the chance to self-drive to any and all of
Tanzania’s northern National Parks including Tarangire,
Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. Guided by a lead vehicle
and accompanied ‘Top Gear-style’ by Land Rover
Experience’s very own support crew, this self-drive
safari is surely the ideal getaway for travellers wishing
to have the ultimate story to tell on their return home.
For more information about Arusha Coffee Lodge’s
Encounters, please visit www.arushacoffeelodge.com
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Wondrous. Alluring. Dreamlike.
Many a childhood has been spent
playing in the world of ‘make-
believe’. Within this imaginary existence
many will have played high up in the bows of
trees and, for the lucky few, built a ‘palace’
in the sky.
It is this nostalgic sparkle that is all too
visible in the eyes of ‘grown-ups’ who gaze
upon Tarangire Treetops for the first time.
Tarangire Treetops sits serenely in a private
game reserve bordering the Tarangire
National Park.
As you arrive at the Lodge you are
immediately greeted by a blaze of colour
and a host of smiles both of which belong
to the local Maasai tribesmen who have
become part of the enchanting story that is
Tarangire Treetops.
Centered about a Main Lodge - which
itself encases a thousand year-old baobab
tree - Tarangire Treetops comprises of 20
elevated ‘tree house’ Guest Rooms all of
which are afforded views over the tops of
the surrounding marula and baobab trees.
Each ‘tree house’ boasts one of the largest
bedrooms to be found in any camp or lodge
in East Africa, and in turn possess a stylish
en-suite twin shower room.
With furnishings that create warmth
and demonstrate a commitment to
local craftsmanship, the ‘up-in-the-air’
experience is completed by the open-
fronted room design and an expansive but
private balcony overlooking the Tarangire
plains.
Dining at Treetops sustains the momentum
of undeniably memorable moments.
Whether enjoying a lantern-lit dinner in
a traditional Boma echoing to the sounds
of Maasai chants, or eating poolside by
candlelight whilst a wealth of wildlife comes
to drink at the Lodge waterhole, Treetops
creates memories by the minute and in so
many differing ways.
It is the pure delight and sheer pleasure
of Tarangire Treetops that will remain with
you for years to come, and will keep you
returning, if only in spirit, to this delightfully
dreamlike lodge.
www.tarangiretreetops.com
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Exterior View of a Treetops Guest Room

The Interior View of a Treetops Guest Room

Any visit you make to Tarangire Treetops will be a
adventure into the world of diverse wildlife and colourful
cultures.
Tarangire National Park is famous for its huge number
of elephants, baobab trees and tree-climbing lions.
However there are many more resident animals in the
Park, such as zebra, antelope and the reticulated giraffe.
But with the Lodge located only a short distance from
the Tarangire Park, the Lodge welcomes many four-
legged visitors to its water hole enthralling all who sit
and watch. Home to more than 550 species, the Park is
also a haven for bird enthusiasts who can expect so see
dozens of species even in the dry season.
Game drives into the Park are a highlight of any visit
to Treetops. Guided by one of Elewana’s experienced
guiding team, your game-drive vehicle will provide an
excellent vantage point for watching the local wildlife -
and in complete comfort and safety.
And in the evening, you are invited to marvel at the
dramatic sunsets on the aptly named Sunset Hill,
enjoying uninterrupted and panoramic views of Tarangire
and the shimmering Lake Manyara in the adjacent Rift
Valley.
ENCOUNTERS
TARANGIRE TREETOPS
Wild & Wondrous
• A Visit to a Masai Village
• Explore the Tarangire National Park
• Bush Walks with an Elewana Guide
• A New Bush Perspective on a Night Game Drive
• Spectacular Sundowners on Sunset Hill
Wow! Greeted by elephants at our balcony.
We had a very warm welcome to Treetops by 3 elephants below our
balcony as we unpacked.
The treehouse is awesome - we had a huge king bed for us and a daybed/
sofa for my 12 year old daughter and still had plenty of room to spare.
- Aussieshorty, Sydney, Australia,
Stayed June 2014 and travelled as a family.
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Tarangire Treetops is located just outside of the National
Park, which presents opportunities for activities such
as guided bush walks. However this area receives
significantly less protection for the indigenous wildlife
that wanders unwittingly out of the protected areas of
the Park.
With poaching always a constant threat, Treetops, with
the help of the local communities have created a safety
corridor for lion, leopard and elephant, the latter of which
performs its own mini-migration between Tarangire and
the adjacent Manyara region. This protective area is
known as a Wildlife Management Area or W.M.A. and has
saved countless animals to date.
This enterprise has many stakeholders including local
communities, local authorities and of course Tarangire
Treetops. We invite any of our Guests visiting Treetops to
learn more about the essential work being undertaken
to preserve the well-being of all the animals that inhabit
the Tarangire plains.
ENDEAVOURS
TARANGIRE TREETOPS
Vibes & Tribes
As well as Tarangire’s plentiful wildlife, Treetops also has
embraced the cultural beauty of the Masai. Rich and
distinctive, the Masai ‘s culture is centred predominantly
around their livestock - mainly that of cattle and goats.
Treetops is fortunate to have a close relationship with
the local Masai communities. We encourage you to visit
to one such local Masai village - just ten minutes drive
from the Lodge - where you can sit and chat - assisted by
your Elewana Guide - to learn more about their lifestyle.
And it is these same villagers who will appear at night
to provide their traditional rhythmic chants with gravity-
defying dances, entertaining all who watch - and
sometimes join in - with this mesmeric spectacle.
For more information about the Encounters at Treetops,
please visit www.tarangiretreetops.com
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Crossing the Rift Valley and climbing
the steppe onto the green, rolling hills
south of the Ngorongoro Crater, one will find
an undeniable ‘home-away-from-home’.
The Manor at Ngorongoro - with its 20
luxurious Cottage Suites, Family Stable
Cottage, and magnificent main house - is one
of the first safari lodges of its kind to blend
East African hospitality with old-world Afro-
European architecture and decor.
Located adjacent to the famous Ngorongoro
Conservation Area and within a 1500-
acre Arabica coffee estate, The Manor is
reminiscent of the elegant farm homesteads
- in the Cape Dutch-style of architecture - that
once inhabited the very same slopes that this
magnificent Lodge now sits.
Every detail of The Manor has been crafted
to enhance the Guest’s experience. Each of
the Cottages has been carefully positioned
to maximize the views to the neighbouring
verdant hills and in so doing maintaining the
intimacy and privacy of this old-world Manor
home.
TheManoratNgorongoroprovidestheperfect
environment to relax and take in the natural
beauty of its gardens and the coffee bush-
laden hills beyond. However the drama of the
African wild is but a short distance away.
The Ngorongoro Crater, famed as being one
of the ‘7 Natural Wonders of Africa’, is a must-
see on anyone’s itinerary. This extinct volcano
- with its 18-kilometre wide crater floor - is
home to an abundant and unique ecosystem
that encompasses almost all of the wildlife
that you would wish to see in Africa. This
spectacular setting is a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’
opportunity to experience the rawness and
beauty of Africa’s natural flora and fauna.
And what better way to enjoy the Crater than
in the knowledge that, at the end of the day,
you will return to an incomparable dinner in
The Manor’s restaurant followed by a deeply
restful night in a Cottage Suite that has been
designed purely with your comfort in mind.
True elegance and grandeur - The Manor at
Ngorongoro is the perfect retreat for those
seeking perfection.
Historic. Inviting. Grandeur.
www.themanorngorongoro.com
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The Exterior of The Manor House

An Interior View of a Manor Guest Room

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The first time you spy the Ngorongoro Crater, its enormity
will no doubt take your breath away. Early mornings are
the best time to see the Crater, and a short 40-minute
drive to the viewing point perched on the rim of this 400
million year old caldera will reward those early risers
with a truly magnificent vista.
The Ngorongoro Crater and the Ngorongoro Conservation
Area are without a doubt some of the most alluring parts
of Tanzania, steeped in history and teeming with wildlife.
The Crater is often called ‘Africa’s Eden’ and the ‘7th
Natural Wonder of the Continent’. Within the Crater rim,
large herds of zebra and wildebeest tirelessly graze
ENCOUNTERS
THE MANOR AT NGORONGORO
Deep & Wide
• A Day of Exploration into the Ngorongoro Crater
• A Delicious Luncheon on the Crater Floor
• Discover the Arabica Coffee Estate
• Excursions to Lake Manyara National Park
• Bicycle Trails & Horse-back Riding
The Enchanted Life.
I was there last week together with my husband, during a safari in Tanzania
for our 10th anniversary, and everything has been... simply perfect!
This is not a hotel, it is a private mansion that let you in.
- PaMatt, Milano, Italy,
Stayed August 2014 and travelled with partner.
whilst sleeping lions laze in the sun. And for those of you who ventured out at
the crack of dawn, you surely be gifted a rare sighting of the endangered black
rhino as it returns to the thick cover of the Crater’s forests after feeding on the
dew-laden grass in the morning mist.
Just outside the Crater’s ridge, tall Masai herd their cattle and goats over the
green pastures of the highland slopes, no doubt completing the spectacle that
you have witnessed in your day in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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A Panoramic View of Ngorongoro Crater

The Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lion Project has been
working in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater and
nearby parks in Tanzania for the past 46 years,
monitoring and studying the lion populations in very
rugged and inaccessible parts of the ecosystem.
They are the oldest lion research project in Africa, and
are considered the world’s foremost experts on lion
behavior and ecology.
The research staff has produced nearly 100 articles of
scientific importance on lions and their health, habitat
and conservation.
Their work receives considerable international publicity:
they have been featured many times on the BBC,
National Geographic TV, the Discovery Channel, ITV, NHK
and television networks in Korea and Germany, as well
as in The Smithsonian magazine, Geo Magazine, and
National Geographic Magazine.
Elewana is proud to support this exceptional work. To
learn more about this valuable research please visit
www.generosityinaction.org/LionProject.
ENDEAVOURS
THE MANOR AT NGORONGORO
Saddles & Bubbles
Horse riding is a passion that many of you may already
share. And it is with that same passion that we invite you
to sample the rarified air of Ngorongoro on horseback.
With extensive fields of coffee bushes to trot around, this
outdoor experience is well-worth taking, irrespective of
your equine abilities - as all standards are catered for.
And what better way to finish a ride than enjoying a
delicious picnic in the grounds of The Manor, or possibly a
relaxing hot bubble bath drawn by your Butler, helping to
take away any aches left behind by your recent exertions.
For more information about the Encounters at The Manor,
please visit www.themanorngorongoro.com
The Ngorongoro Lion Project
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An Exterior View of a Tented Guest Room at Dusk

Located in southern Serengeti and with
sweeping views of the Moru Kopjes and
Lake Magadi, Serengeti Pioneer Camp is
ideally situated to offer superlative access
to the annual migration and the ‘Big 5’.
Each of our camps and lodges has an
individual style and feel all of their own.
Serengeti Pioneer Camp continues this
tradition. Paying homage to the mobile
camps of the 1930’s, a time when an
African safari was truly a journey into the
unknown, Serengeti Pioneer Camp’s ‘zero
footprint’ and close proximity to nature
combines to make an unmistakably
distinctive and individual offering.
Comprising of 12-tented accommodations,
- including 1 twin-room family tent - all of
which have en suite facilities including a
flushing toilet, vanity basin and shower, the
tent interiors are designed to evoke the
very best of an era long-gone but certainly
not forgotten.
A dining tent hosts the Camp’s Guests for
both breakfast and dinner whilst luncheons
are taken either in the Camp or whilst in
the bush during what will no doubt be yet
another enthralling day in the Serengeti.
With the ‘Big Five’ and the annual migration
being the constant highlights of any visit to
the Serengeti, the introduction of Serengeti
Pioneer Camp will help to sate the desires
of even the most expectant of safari
travellers. The combination of Serengeti
Pioneer Camp and that of the award-
winning Serengeti Migration Camp to the
north has now made it possible to cover
over 90% of the Serengeti, maximizing the
wildlife experience and increasing that all-
important game-viewing time.
Serengeti Pioneer Camp continues to exhibit
the qualities that have become synonymous
with an Elewana Collection lodge and camp:
evocative room interiors, exemplary service
standards, and exceptional game-viewing
opportunities.
Spectacular. Timeless. Enchanting.
www.serengetipioneercamp.com
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An Interior View of a Tented Guest Room

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The Serengeti National Park is renowned for its extensive
and expansive plains on which both man and beast have
roamed for millennia.
Serengeti Pioneer Camp, located close to the famous Moru
kopjes, enjoys an elevated view of the plains courtesy of
the escarpment that delivers 270 degree views to the
south-east across the Park.
But how different can one view be?
As the sun rises, the gloom that follows dawn slowly lifts
as too does any lingering mist. The heat of the day brings
ENCOUNTERS
SERENGETI PIONEER CAMP
Views & Vistas Sleeping with the elephants.
A great experience, we spent 4 nights at the camp and there is nothing to
complain about. The staff was very kind, the food excellent and the tents
were amazing. The wildlife surrounding the camp is breathtaking!
- Michel R, Luxembourg - Stayed August 2014 and travelled with family.
with it the mirages of lakes and rivers that appear and disappear with a wave of
nature’s magic wand.
This shimmering illusion eventually gives way to the cool of a setting sun and yet
another palette of colours floods into view. The chorus of birds that heralded in
the day’s dawn now return to deliver their sunset serenade. As the stars come
out to play and the moon offers a dim but enticing glimpse of the Serengeti’s
nocturnal world, yet another day has passed at Serengeti Pioneer Camp.
• Private Dining Under-the-Stars
• A Day of Exploration in the Serengeti
• A Bush Luncheon in the Serengeti
• Sundowners Overlooking the Serengeti Plains
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A View of The Lounge at Sunrise

‘Tusk’ currently supports field projects that not only
work to protect wildlife, but also help to alleviate poverty
through sustainable development and education
amongst rural communities who live alongside the
wildlife. Conservation of wildlife remains a key objective
with substantial funding being applied towards the
protection of threatened species such as elephant,
rhino, cheetah, chimpanzee, gorilla and African dog.
HRH the Duke of Cambridge became the charity’s Royal
Patron in 2005 and has been a proactive supporter of
Tusk’s work ever since.
To learn more about the vital work that Tusk perform in
over 17 African countries, please go to www.tusk.org
ENDEAVOURS
SERENGETI PIONEER CAMP
Protecting Africa’s Wildlife.
Kopjes & Cats
Although the Serengeti is famed for its annual wildebeest
migration, Serengeti Pioneer Camp is located in the
heart-land of ‘big cat’ country.
The topography of the landscape has proven to be most
attractive to the big cats - leopard and lion in particular
- as it provides not only excellent vantage points from
the kopjes (outcrops of rock) rising above the vast
wilderness of the Park, but also much needed shade for
adults and cubs alike. The cheetah too finds it a perfect
environment as between the kopjes lie vast uninterrupted
plains of grass, ideal for achieving optimum speed and to
overcome the most adept of game.
One night at Serengeti Pioneer Camp will leave you in no
doubt as to the whereabouts of these predators.
As you lie back in your tented room, the cool night breeze
carries the soundtrack of muffled cries of lion and leopard
as they indulge in their nightly activities, whether it be
feeding, hunting or even talking in their sleep.
“Did you hear the lions last night?’ tends to be a repetitive
question often heard at a Pioneer breakfast table. We
sincerely invite you to come and join in the conversation.
For more information about Serengeti Pioneer Camp’s
Encounters, please visit www.serengetipioneercamp.com
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An Exterior View of a Tented Guest Room

Internationally renowned for the greatest
wildlife spectacle on the planet, the
Serengeti National Park is by far one of the
most exceptional safari destinations in the
World.
Serengeti Migration Camp is the
embodiment of the ‘camp experience’.
Located on the famous Grumeti River
which is home to resident hippos that
grunt and wallow their days away, Serengeti
Migration Camp has become synonymous
with low-impact, high-action game-viewing
in a landscape that has remained relatively
untouched since the dawn of time.
Hidden amongst the rocky outcrops,
Serengeti Migration Camp sits on the
migratory route trekked by hundreds of
thousands of animals each year.
Comprising of 20 luxurious tents, each on its
own wooden raised platform and spacious
and richly-furnished bedrooms, Serengeti
Migration Camp blends seamlessly into the
environment.
Each of the tents is surrounded by a
360-degree verandah deck creating
the ideal private sanctuary to enjoy the
continual sights and sounds emanating
from the bush.
Migration Camp’s main tented area,
perched on a rocky outcrop above the
tented rooms, possesses a split-level
lounge, a swimming pool, a boutique, a
restaurant and a combination of elevated
wooden-decked platforms that offer views
to the river and the rugged landscape
beyond.
But it is the drama and proximity of the wild
which elevates the experience of this camp
to an altogether higher level.
Whether it is taking a guided game-
walk with one of the resident and highly
knowledgeable guides, or simply the
thrill of being as close to nature’s daily
fight for survival, the sensory feast that
accompanies any visit to Serengeti
Migration Camp will no doubt rival anything
ever experienced before.
Magical. Captivating. Incomparable.
www.migrationcamp.com
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www.migrationcamp.com
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One of the more interesting facts about Serengeti
Migration Camp - of which there are many - concerns a
large family that has been living there - free of charge –
since the Camp was opened in 2004.
This same family however can neither be seen feasting
in the restaurant, nor using the broadband Wifi in the
lounge. They can, however, be heard at regular intervals
during the day - and at night - chatting away in loud but
incomprehensible dialects.
One would therefore expect to receive the a host of
complaints due to this anti-social behaviour. Fortunately
this does not happen, and here is the reason as to why.
These gruff and unintelligible voices belong to a family of
resident hippopotami that live within ear and eye of the
Guests’ tents at Serengeti Migration Camp.
But one question remains. Why have they chosen
Migration Camp as their home? Are they just as discerning
as the Guests who have selected this award-winning
Elewana Collection Camp?
The answer is far simpler. The Grumeti River flows
alongside the Camp’s boundaries and, although suffering
from fluctuations in flow and depth throughout parts of
the year, there are several sections of the river where
the water never ceases to be at hippo-friendly depths.
With pasture available on either sides of the Grumeti, the
average-sized hippo – at around 2 tons – never wants for
food in this waterlogged nirvana.
As part of a guided-game walk, Guests are invited - albeit
on tiptoes to preserve a modicum of surprise - to visit
this resident hippo family. Each welcome is greeted with
indignant snorts, a prelude to the evening’s serenade as
the hippos perform their own rendition of ‘lala salama’.
ENCOUNTERS
SERENGETI MIGRATION CAMP
Tiptoes & Hippos
As we all know, hippos cannot swim, but we will leave our Guests in sole
judgement as to whether our resident mammals can indeed hold a tune.
A fabulous tented camp with nothing overlooked!
This was our second time at this tented camp. The tents are large, filled
with leather furniture and every amenity you can think of including a
crystal bottle filled with sherry on the writing desk! The wrap-around porch
is spacious and provides a most enjoyable way to view the wildlife.
- Alexa R, Washington D.C., USA
Stayed August 2014, and travelled with friends.
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Cakes & Candles
Time and again the Serengeti has proven itself to be the
perfect backdrop to celebrate a special occasion.
Birthdays, wedding anniversaries and honeymoons are
all celebrated in this world-famous National Park, and
many of these are enjoyed at Serengeti Migration Camp.
From bush luncheons surrounded by the Park’s
wildlife to star-lit dinners around a burning campfire,
all of Migration Camp’s Ambassadors offer personal
and genuine service that make any singular moment a
celebration never to be forgotten.
Anniversaries are a speciality, as it gives our
Ambassadors the excuse to show off their vocal
harmonies with a mix of celebratory Swahili songs.
For more information about Serengeti Migration Camp’s
Encounters, please visit www.migrationcamp.com
The Serengeti has seen a decline in the rhino population
- specifically the indigenous Black Rhino.
Due to severe increases in poaching both in Tanzania
and Kenya, the numbers of Black Rhino have drastically
declined in the last 30 years. The Serengeti has seen the
greatest decline in the rhino population.
Recent attempts to re-populate the norther Serengeti
have proven successful and this re-introduction
continues at a-pace with the introduction of relocated
rhinos from neighbouring countries, including Zambia
and South Africa.
These projects require additional support to fund those
who keep watch over these magnificent beasts, keeping
all from the ever-present danger of the malevolent
poacher. Tusk continue to raise funds for anti-poaching
projects.
over 17 African countries - from conservation projects to
their community and educational programmes - please
go to www.tusk.org
ENDEAVOURS
SERENGETI MIGRATION CAMP
Tusk - Continuing The Efforts
in Conservation
• A Day of Discovery in the Serengeti
• A Bush Luncheon in the Serengeti
• A Guided Bush Walk To See The Hippos
• Sundowners Overlooking The Grumeti River
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www.sandrivermara.com
L
ocated on the banks of a river
from which it has taken its name,
Sand River Masai Mara - Kenya -
is located within the Masai Mara National
Reserve, close to the Tanzanian border.
Situated on a secluded and picturesque
site, the Camp replicates the heyday of
exclusive permanent tented camps of
the late 1920’s. The interior fixtures and
furnishings mirror this period perfectly,
reminding all who visit of those countless
Hollywood movies that have paid homage
to a classic era of African adventure.
Sand River Masai Mara comprises of
16-tented accommodations - including
one double-room family tent. The Camp
is then divided into two separate but
adjoining tented areas, each possessing its
own designated dining and lounge tented
rooms, thereby creating an increased
sense of exclusivity and privacy.
Sand River Masai Mara is an ideal
destination, at any time of the year, for
those wishing to enjoy exceptional game-
viewing. The Masai Mara Game Reserve
covers 1,510 sq km (580 sq miles) and
raises 1,500 - 2,170 meters above sea
level. The terrain of the reserve is primarily
grassland and riverine forest with clumps of
distinctive acacia trees.
The wildlife of the Masai Mara is world-
renowned, with the Big Five - buffalo,
elephant, leopard, lion and rhinoceros –
evident throughout the year. The Big Nine -
including cheetah, zebra, giraffe and hippo -
extends this experience. Even the dramatic
arrival of the annual wildebeest migration
merely adds to an already abundant
resident wildlife that awaits discovery.
Sand River Masai Mara continues to
demonstrate all the qualities that have
made the Elewana Collection the premier
choice in East Africa. With carefully-crafted
interior designs, exceptional standards of
service, and a sublime and carefully chosen
location providing optimal access to the
wildlife, Sand River Masai Mara Camp has
surely become the standard to surpass.
Sublime. Glorious. Infinite.
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A Bush Dinner by Sand River

www.sandrivermara.com
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We are often told by our Guests that a true African
safari experience is one where a sense of the untamed
wilderness permeates the very fabric of their bush
camp. Elewana Collection’s Sand River Masai Mara -
according to our Guests - appears to have succeeded in
that very challenge.
From the vantage points that each tented room offers
across the Sand River you can sit back in the comfort
and privacy of your shaded terrace to enjoy a somewhat
sedentary safari.
With binoculars in-hand, a wealth of mammals and
wildlife can be spied at all times of the day. Timely and
refreshing room service is but a call away - happily
supplied by your Butler - and therefore a day spent
relaxing at leisure in the comfort of your tented room is
not uncommon and certainly no-less exciting.
This ‘room-with-a-view’ experience becomes a little more
intense during the migration season when thousands of
wildebeest instinctively head toward one of the main
crossing points - The Sand River - on this epic annual
journey. Sand is kicked up by the herds as they rush
down the steep banks. This quickly turns to frenetic
splashing as they scramble across the river’s breadth.
You too can enjoy similar riverside refreshment, albeit
in a safer and more private setting. Each tented room
provides an outdoor hot water shower with views across
the river.
This simple act of ablution is truly an exceptional
experience, one that helps all who indulge to become
that a little bit closer to the African bush.
ENCOUNTERS
SAND RIVER MASAI MARA
Sand & Showers
Wow! and Super Wow!
We have been on two previous safaris. This was by far the most luxurious.
The tents are huge and all have a view of Tanzania across the river where
the baboons, zebras, cape buffalo, wildebeest and giraffes put on a show!
Each tent has a lovely outdoor shower from which you are able to view
across the river as well.
- TMcCarty, Austin, Texas,
Stayed August 2014 and travelled with friends.
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Embers & Stars
As the evening draws to a close, and yet another
delicious meal has been enjoyed by all, there is no
better way to conclude the perfect day than to sit and
watch the embers of a communal fire drift ever-skyward
towards a panoply of twinkling stars.
Withtalesoftheday’seventsenthusiasticallyexchanged,
eyes slowly grow accustomed to the constellations
that have silently emerged in the firmament above.
Conversations are interrupted by the ever-present and
not-so-distant bush ‘soundtrack’ that reaches out from
the darkening gloom demanding attention.
And as the last of the beverages are supped, and final
anecdotes are shared, an occasional shooting star
blesses all with good fortune and signals the end of
another majestic day in the Masai Mara.
For more information about Sand River Masai Mara’s
Encounters, please visit www.sandrivermara.com
• A Private Game Drive Exploring the Majestic
Masai Mara
• A Delicious Bush Luncheon in the Masai Mara
• An Open-Air Shower by the Sand River
• Sundowners Overlooking the Sand River
Tusk is not only an organization that drives awareness
and direct action against poaching, it also recognizes the
importance in developing community projects in terms of
education and social welfare.
Tusk is very active in Kenya, particularly in the Olare Orok
Conservancy.
Through the Outreach Programme, the Olare Orok
Conservancy Trust works with local women’s groups,
focusing on women’s and children’s health education,
HIV/Aids awareness, and family planning.
The OOCT has also provided a group of women with bee
hives as an income generating activity. As these women
begin to earn money from honey production, they will
repay their loan, thereby creating funding for subsequent
schemes.
over 17 African countries - from conservation projects to
their community and educational programmes - please
go to www.tusk.org
ENDEAVOURS
Tusk - Olare Orok Outreach
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The Serengeti, The Masai Mara,
& The Great Migration.
The annual migration of over 2 million animals in the Serengeti
ecosystem is one of the most famous and well-documented natural
wonders of the world.
The Serengeti and Masai Mara migration is the longest and largest
overland migration in the world. The Serengeti plains account for over
18,600 square miles and the migration itself travels 500 miles on the
path from Tanzania to the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya.
In addition the Serengeti and Masai Mara are home to over 70 larger
mammals and approximately 500 different types of birds. Probably the
most impressive part of the migration is the herds of wildebeests that
blanket the plains.
By combining Serengeti Pioneer Camp - located near to the Moru kopjes
- with that of the award-winning Serengeti Migration Camp - located
further to the north on the Grumeti River - and Sand River Masai Mara
in Kenya - located on the banks of the Sand River, it is now possible to
ensure exemplary and unfettered access to the famed annual migration.
As a consequence our Camps are able to both track and then share
knowledge of the Migration’s exact location, thus maximising that all-
important game-viewing time.
Elewana invite you to join us to experience the multitude of sights and
sounds that make this Migration one of the natural wonders of the world.

Kenyanganga
Lamai Kogatende
Bologonja Park Gate
Klein’s Camp Gate
Tabora B
Fort Ikomo
Park Headquaters
Ikoma Gate
Duma-Maswa
Rangers post
Mamarehe
Guard Post
Moru
Nabi Hill
Ndutu
Seronera
Lobo
Keekerok
Kirawira
Handajega
Gate
MASAI MARA
SERENGETI
Due to varying weather conditions and other such factors,
the Migration can differ in its location at any time of the year.
However Serengeti Migration Camp, Serengeti Pioneer Camp,
and Sand River Masai Mara are ideally located to provide the
best possible chance to witness the annual migration in all of
its glory. A general prediction for the migratory pattern month-
by-month can be summarised as follows:
AUGUST -
SEPTEMBER
JULY
MAY - JUNE
APRIL
JANUARY -
MARCH
NOVEMBER
Migration Route
Sand River Masai Mara
Serengeti Migration Camp
Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Ranger Post
Airstrip
National Park Boundaries
Accessible Areas From Our Camps
OCTOBER
January: Herds of the wildebeest are to be found in the
southern Serengeti on the short-grass plains.
February: The Migration spreads out across the short-grass
plains of the southern Serengeti.
March: The Migration begins to spread across southern
Serengeti, Loliondo and Ngorongoro Conservation
Area.
April: The migrating herds start moving north through
the areas of the Moru Kopjes and Seronera.
May: The Migration heads north through Seronera
towards the Western Corridor.
June: The Migration collects in the area of the western
corridor before crossing the Grumeti River.
July: The Migration continues to cross the Grumeti and
across the Grumeti Reserve.
August: The Migration continues up into the far north-west
of the Serengeti National Park.
September: Wildebeest herds gather in the north of Serengeti
National Park and in the Masai Mara.
October: Wildebeest now grazing in the far north of the
Serengeti - and across in the Masai Mara.
November: The Migration starts its first trek south through
Loliondo and via the eastern extremities of the
Serengeti National Park.
December: The Migration arrives at the short-grass plains, in
time for the rains.
Nairobi
Serengeti
National Park
Ngorongoro
Crater Arusha
Masai Mara
National Reserve
K E N Y A
T A N Z A N I A
DECEMBER
The Monthly Migratory Patterns
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A View of Kilindi Zanzibar from the Beach

The very mention of the spice island of
Zanzibar seems to stir the soul in much
the same way as it has done for voyagers
down the ages. This tropical island is today
one of the world’s most sought-after idylls
especially by travelers who pursue a purity
that only a true paradise can deliver.
Kilindi Zanzibar is a rarity in the world of
luxury boutique hotels. Originally designed
for Bjorn Ulvaeus, one of the members of
the world famous Abba ‘pop music’ group,
Kilindi is a true blend of the very best of
diverse cultures.
15 eastern-styled domed Pavilion Rooms
nestle amongst a 50-acre tropical garden,
the perfect and intimate retreat for each
and every Guest. This ‘close-to-nature’
approach of Kilindi’s design provides the
true essence to any stay.
The Pavilion Rooms have their very own
private plunge pool as well as open-air
‘rainfall’ shower Pavilions that create the
feeling of being at one with nature.
The Main Pavilion hosts a ‘waterfall’ bar
which overlooks a large 25-metre infinity
pool that seemingly conjoins with the
sparkling warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Dining is an experience in itself. Kilindi
offers a multitude of private and intimate
locales to enjoy the freshly prepared fare
from our Executive Chef’s kitchen. If not
dining in the privacy of your own Pavilion,
the Main Pavilion’s alfresco terrace awaits;
or perhaps choose a romantic dinner on the
pristine sands gently lapped by the ocean
waters; the choice is yours.
With each Pavilion served by a dedicated
Butler, your are guaranteed a personal and
professional service; and should you wish
to leave the oasis of privacy that is your
private Pavilion, your Butler can advise as
to the many activities and excursions that
Kilindi and the island can offer.
Kilindi Zanzibar will reward all those who
venture to experience all that it has to
offer. A favourite with honeymooners and
lovers, any stay at Kilindi will become both
the memory of a lifetime and the standard
to surpass.
Sparkling. Intimate. Radiant.
www.kilindi.com
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www.kilindi.com
47.
The View from a Pavillion Guest Room

For those of you who venture to Kilindi Zanzibar, it may be
that you are searching for something that is fast becoming
a rarity in today’s modern and bustling world - Time.
Kilindi gifts all its Guests with just that - time to relax, time
to unwind, and the opportunity to press a ‘reset’ button in
a way that very few boutique hotels can offer.
With the world’s fast-paced existence left behind at
Kilindi’s gates, visitors to this tropical idyll can begin their
much needed ‘detox’.
So what is there to do with all this new-found time? Self-
indulgence is highly recommended and Kilindi will do its
best to encourage that selfish part of your persona.
Why not take the chance to read a book, to snorkel in
the clear waters of the bay, or perhaps - for the more
adventurous - learn to scuba at one the dive centres
close to Kilindi?
ENCOUNTERS
KILINDI ZANZIBAR
Time & Again Island Paradise to the N’th degree
If you’ve ever dreamed of staying on the set of the Abba movie, Mamma
Mia, for the ultimate beach vacation, this is your place! Our villa consisted
of a huge bedroom, separate outdoor bath, lovely terrace and plunge
pool, all with plenty of privacy, your own butler and amazing food.
- Maddiera, North Carolina, Stayed in August 2014 & travelled with family.
You may find a visit to Kilindi Spa the ideal choice as you receive a choice of
treatments that will both pamper and help the healing process, repairing the
damage caused by an often harsh outside world.
And although the ‘sands of time’ will eventually herald a sad farewell, Kilindi Zanzibar
will always remain at your disposal should a little more ‘paradise’ be needed.
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A Romantic Dinner Under-the-Stars

For centuries Zanzibaris have relied of the sea for both
trade and for their daily catch. The sea, therefore, is
central to the very fabric of this historic island culture.
Adjacent to the Kilindi Zanzibar is the small but vibrant
fishing community of Kendwa. Kilindi has committed
itself to helping and supporting this community. With the
help of Elewana and donations from our Guests a new
community centre has just been constructed including
offices, and a fishing net repairing facility.
Plans are now afoot to provide new facilities that can help
repairs to damaged boats. Social and welfare projects to
help with the continued health and education support
for all the villagers are also being planned for the very
near future.
Our Management Team at Kilindi will be delighted to
introduce you to the Community Centre - just a short ten
minute walk along the beach - to see first-hand these
new facilities and to meet the community members
themselves.
ENDEAVOURS
Community Fishing Village
Open & Natural
The concept behind Kilindi Zanzibar’s design was borne
from the desire to help guide Guests ‘back-to-nature’. The
daily invitation to experience a liberating ‘Rain Shower’
within the open-fronted white-walled Pavilion Bathrooms
is once such way that this zenith is achieved.
Whilst the centrally-placed rain shower pours down cool
refreshment from above, the spectacular views afforded
by the open-fronted portals lay bare the sparkling
turquoise Indian Ocean.
Nearby the constant twitter of yellow weaver birds mixes
with the whoops of the indigenous species of monkeys as
they play in the trees that embrace Kilindi Zanzibar.
The flora too is as rich and as diverse as the wildlife. A
myriad of bright colours and textures abound within each
of the private gardens in which you can soak up the warm
sun, be caressed by the soft ocean breezes and lounge in
the cool private plunge pools.
Exceptional Encounters
• Spice Tour at a Local Plantation
• A Day’s Sailing on a Traditional Dhow
• Self-indulgence at Kilindi Spa
• A Fascinating Tour of Historic Stone Town
• A Beach-Side Sunset Dinner
• Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, & Deep Sea Fishing
• Getting Married on the Beach
• Breakfast in Bed.... Every Day!
• A Cooking ‘Master Class’ with Our Executive Chef
49.

Some destinations are timeless; others
are often well-kept secrets. AfroChic
Diani Beach is both of these.
Lying south of Mombasa, Kenya, on one of
the most beautiful beaches in the world,
AfroChic is the perfect getaway for the
discerning traveller who wants to simply
‘flop-and-drop’ and enjoy the spectacular
views of the Indian Ocean.
This exclusively intimate hotel - with only 10
Guest rooms, each with their own en suite
bathroom, balcony and sun-loungers - is
singularly personable and highly individual.
In these days of large inventory beach
hotels, AfroChic’s unique and eclectic style
of interiors and designs makes a refreshing
change from the standard alternatives.
From the moment you walk through
the doors, you are embraced by the
understanding of what has made AfroChic
a highly-prized destination for those seeking
rest, relaxation and a personal touch.
Friendly and attentive staff are on hand to
provide those little but special details that
have become synonymous with an Elewana
Collection boutique hotel.
Miles of expansive and near-deserted
beaches await discovery, and for those who
wish a more active way to spend the day, an
18-hole championship golf course is within
three minutes drive from the hotel.
Boutiques, spas, and craft markets adorn
the local area, and day trips to Shimba
Hills Reserve and Mwaluganje Elephant
Sanctuary add to the Kenyan coastal
experience.
AfroChic is certainly one of Africa’s best-
kept secrets. It is a marriage of romance,
African style and all that is best in Kenyan
hospitality. AfroChic is certainly a jewel
in the Elewana Collection, and one that
continues to shine brighter than ever.
Harmonious. Vivid. Personal.
www.afrochicdiani.com
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Diani Beach

AfroChic Diani Beach at Sunset

AfroChic Diani Beach is blessed both with the natural
beauty of its locale and by the access to fresh and
diverse foods from both ocean and land.
‘It could therefore be regarded as a serious oversight if
these two attributes were not exploited for the benefit
of our Guests and in every way possible,’ commented
Richard Johnston, General Manager of AfroChic Diani
Beach.
‘Culinary excellence has become central to the Guest
Experience at AfroChic. With a team of highly-motivated
and enthused cooks - all led by an Executive Chef - any
visitor to AfroChic is bombarded with a host of carefully-
crafted choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner - and
very often in between’.
Dishes range from an extensive selection of seafood
platters - all freshly caught from the adjacent ocean - to
creations that represent a more ethnic approach.
Richard adds, ‘As to where our Guests wish to enjoy their
menus, favourite places include dining beach-side, on
their terrace balcony, by the pool or perhaps sheltered
under the eves of a casuarina tree in the hotel gardens.
It’s really up to you.’
AndwithalltheresidentsofAfroChicencouragedtoforget
their daily routines and instead embrace relaxation and
spontaneity, it would be remiss of AfroChic to constrain
all who stay to any such dining timetable.
‘AfroChic prides itself on rising to the challenge of
delivering exceptional culinary experiences each and
every time’.
ENCOUNTERS
AFROCHIC DIANI BEACH
Wine & Dine
Wonderful Holiday
Five star all the way! We were pampered by the fabulous Chef, hospitable
staff day and night and tranquility of the resort - beautiful! The quality of
food,drinks and beach beds were excellent. We really enjoyed the resort
and this was our second visit.
- AzizF, Stayed August 2014 and travelled with partner.
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Camels & Colours
Diani Beach is recognised as one the best and most
unspoiled beaches in the world.
The palette of colours that dance across your eyes are
only rivalled by the eclectic mix of sights and sounds
that can also be found on this magnificent stretch of
shoreline.
‘White horses’ gently break on the distant reef disappear
emerging once more to lap at the powder-white sands of
Diani beach. And to this timeless composition is added
a mix of daily traffic: beach traders plying their wares of
cotton finery and wooden crafts; dhows in full sail laden
with fisherman returning from their mornings work;
colourfully-dressed Masai warriors in conversation; and
the ever-belligerent camel led by his carer awaiting the
next photo-opportunity.
These flecks of colour only enhance an idyllic scene that
few have seen, but all will never forget.
• A Visit to the Colobus Monkey Reserve
• Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
• A Couples’ Cooking Lesson with the Chef
• 18-Holes of Championship Golf
• A Beach-Side Seafood Luncheon
• Doing Nothing for a Whole Day!
Colobus Conservation is an organisation designed to
promote the conservation, preservation and protection of
primates like the nationally threatened Angolan colobus
monkey (Colobus angolensis palliatus) and its coastal
forest habitat in south eastern Kenya. The organisation
was established in 1997 in response to an outcry from
local residents about the high number of deaths of
colobus monkeys on the Diani Beach road.
Guests at AfroChic have the opportunity to take a guided
walk along the nature trail for a personal introduction
to a wild colobus troop and our other wild monkeys -
vervets, sykes and baboons.
This walk is followed by a talk in the information centre
where a series of posters help further to visualise our
ongoing conservation activities.
For more details on this worthy cause please visit
www.colobusconservation.org
ENDEAVOURS
AFROCHIC DIANI BEACH
Colobus Monkey Conservation
For more information about AfroChic Diani Beach’s
Encounters, please visit www.afrochicdiani.com
55.

The Elewana Collection
Iconic and Luxuriant Accommodations.
Each stage of your SkySafari adventure
will be spent in Elewana Collection’s
iconic and luxuriant camps, lodges and
hotels. Diverse in both their locations and
encounters, the Collection prides itself on
the personal service offered to each and
every Guest, making Elewana the premier
choice for all discerning safari travellers.
Encounter Exceptional Quality.
Your SkySafari Executive Aircraft
Travelling in Comfort and Style.
Flying with SkySafari’s executive-class
Cessna Grand Caravan piloted by our
highly experienced and professional pilots,
you will not only enjoy the comfort and
style of a fast and comfortable air transfer
but also a chance to view the wonder of the
Tanzanian landscape from a perspective
that few experience.
No Better Way to See Africa.
Your Safari Experience
Game Viewing of the Highest Standard.
In the company of experienced and
professional guides, and travelling in
top-class and highly-equipped safari
vehicles, you will marvel at the diversity
and abundance of the wildlife regarded by
many as the very best that Africa has to
offer; a spectacle not to be missed and one
to be savoured.
The Magic of Africa Awaits.
Welcome to SkySafari - The Ultimate African Safari Experience
SkySafari is a bespoke blend of incomparable game-viewing opportunities, luxuriant accommodations, intimate dining choices, and a unique
aerial perspective courtesy of Elewana’s very own executive-class Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft.
SkySafari encompasses the very best of East Africa’s wondrous landscape; the foothills of Kilimanjaro’s sister mountain, Mount Meru; the
magical ‘tree houses’ of Tarangire; the drama and beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater; the vast plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara; and
the boutique beach hotels in Zanzibar and Diani in Kenya. SkySafari delivers the ultimate African experience - without exception.

SkySafari brings to you two distinctive offerings -
SkySafari Classic and SkySafari Plus.
SkySafari Classic
On our SkySafari Classic safari you will be taken on an 8-day journey across northern
Tanzania’s most iconic locations. Staying at bush camps and lodges belonging to the
renowned Elewana Collection, and viewing some of the most remarkable wildlife parks that
Africa has to offer, you will enjoy a carefully crafted safari that delivers experiences that are
beyond compare.
SkySafari Plus
SkySafari Plus provides all the drama and excitement of the SkySafari Classic adventure
but with additional extensions to enhance your East African experience.
By choosing a SkySafari Plus extended holiday you can spend more time at our celebrated
bush camps in the Serengeti and Masai Mara viewing the annual migration and the Big
Five; or you may indeed decide to relax and unwind at our beautiful boutique beach hotels
at Kilindi Zanzibar or AfroChic Diani Beach. The choice is yours.
With SkySafari Plus you can experience more
of the wonders of Africa for longer.
www.skysafari.com
SkySafari Classic & SkySafari Plus
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Decades ago African safaris tended only
to be accessible to adventurers, hunters,
and the occasional Hollywood actor. Fortunately
these days are long gone.
A safari in East Africa is now accessible to all,
with the ever-increasing trend for families and
groups of friends travelling to experience the
magic of the African bush.
Elewana and SkySafari have therefore
responded to this ever increasing demand,
crafting a range of encounters with adults and
children very much in mind.
Shared experiences are top of most families’
requirements. Elewana Collection therefore
offers, in addition to the SkySafari itinerary, a
host of family-oriented activities which include
game watching with a guide, nature walks,
archery, jewelry making, cooking lessons, and
of course the popular act of face painting.
All activities are performed under the careful
and professional gaze of the Camp Supervisors.
Adults and parents are of course welcome to
participate, although the children often prefer
to have some much needed space from ‘Mum
and Dad’.
SkySafari - Elewana’s crafted itinerary that visits
Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and of course
the Serengeti National Park - is becoming the
optimum choice with families seeking a new
perspective on a safari.
Children and adults will be able to see the
majesty of the bush from the safety and
comfort of Elewana’s very own business- class
Cessna 208 aircraft.
SkySafari’s inclusive experience gives all-
comers, families, friends, couples and single
travellers the opportunity to experience the
optimal game-viewing in the most iconic
locations that Tanzania and Kenya has to offer.
INTHEAIR
SPECIAL FEATURE
SkySafari - Keeping It In The Family
An experience of a lifetime!
We just arrived back from Tanzania. We had an amazing trip with perfect service!
Sheer luxury in a small private plane, friendly, well-trained staff and beautiful
nature.
- ReLaxX40, Vienna, Austria and travelled with family.
58.

Bush pilots are a rare breed, no more so than
those working in East Africa for Elewana.
SkySafari’s pilots have diverse backgrounds
but all have one thing in common: the highest
professional ability. Pilot’s from Europe, South
Africa, Australia and the USA all take to the
controls of SkySafari’s aircraft, enjoying the
experience of flying in one of the most beautiful
landscapes in the world.
Jack Rejman (pictured centre right) originally
from Poland but now living in Arusha and
married to Sarah - who herself runs a
charitable institution (see Arusha Coffee
Lodge Endeavours) - explains the attraction of
flying the SkySafari route.
‘Not only do I get to fly a state-of-the-art aircraft
each and every day but I do so whilst flying
in and out of some of the most picturesque
scenery the planet has to offer.
‘And the added bonus for me is to enjoy the
excitement and pleasure of my passengers as
they see nature’s rich tapestry unfold beneath
SkySafari - The Pilot’s Happy Art
them. It’s always a ‘wow’ for them and a
constant reminder to me as to how fortunate
I am in sharing that same experience every
single day.’
Thepilots’skillsareundeniable,althoughmore
often than not go unnoticed, as passengers’
attentions are firmly fixed on the patterns and
shapes that drift gently past their windows.
‘To be honest, I am having just as much fun as
my passengers,’ remarked Jack as he walked
over to personally greet yet another group of
SkySafari Guests all brimming over with eager
anticipation.
Did You Know?
SkySafari can now visit all of the
Elewana Collection, courtesy of
‘SkySafari Plus’ optional extensions
For more information about SkySafari,
please visit www.skysafari.com
SkySafari’s Cessna Grand Caravan 208
59.

Many a traveller coming to East Africa
on safari will either be forewarned by -
or leave with - tales of the infamous ‘African
Massage’.
With the majority of Tanzanian safari
experiences being ‘off-road’, the need for a
quality vehicle is all the more important. In
the words of one recent and intrepid traveller,
African roads can be ‘deceptively flat’.
Despite the best efforts of the Park Authorities,
roads can become bumpy and uneven. With
the seasonal rains and the constant use by a
variety of vehicles, many of the untarred roads
become rutted, with some - especially in the
Serengeti - developing a corrugated effect.
These same bumps can cause vibrations
to transfer from the wheels through the
suspension and into the passenger - and
hence the expression the ‘African Massage’.
Elewana’s vehicles and their experienced
driver Guides are the very backbone of
Elewana’s northern circuit. The vehicles
- predominantly Land Rover 6-seaters (4
Guest seats) and Toyota Safari Cruisers (6
Guest seats) - have been specifically for their
reliability, seating comfort, interior space and
ride quality.
Our Vehicles - Easing the ‘African Massage’
Heath Dhana, Elewana’s Director of
Operations, explains. ‘It is essential that the
quality of the drive does not detract from the
enjoyment of the safari itself. We want all our
Guests to look at their vehicle as a haven of
comfort. With on board facilities including
a cold box and charging points for cameras
and i-pads - and even a pull-out awning for
much-needed shade whilst enjoying a bush
luncheon - a day out with us will be as relaxing
as it will be memorable.’
‘Thanks to our excellent vehicles the only
massages that our Guests will be receiving will
be those enjoyed in the comfort of one of our
Elewana Collection Spas.’
ONTHEROAD
SPECIAL FEATURE
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A Shaded Bush Luncheon in the Ngorongoro Crater

We want our Guests not only to
understand how to drive in the
Bush, but also to learn about the
versatility of the Discovery and
that the vehicle that they may be
using for the school run has the
ability to do so much more
Elewana is delighted to announce a new
and exciting driving experience to be based
at Arusha Coffee Lodge.
Land Rover Experience Centres are now
located in over 17 countries around
the world. Each Centre gives all-comers
the opportunity to receive instruction
from qualified and certified Land Rover
instructors.
Drivers can now receive driver-training at
Arusha Coffee Lodge’s 4x4 off-road driving
facility under guidance and tutelage of the
Assisted by the Land Rover Experience Centre
- Arusha, Elewana is introducing a new self-
drive safari which will see Guests drive their
own ‘top-of-the-line’ Land Rover Discovery
from the coffee fields of Arusha, through the
elephant-laden park of Tarangire, into the world
renowned Ngorongoro Crater and finally to the
expansive and dramatic plains of the Serengeti.
Following the same circuit as Elewana’s highly-
acclaimedSkySafari,GuestsofExpeditionAfrica
will drive the latest Land Rover Discovery, and
be guided by an experienced certificated guide
in a lead vehicle, who in turn communicates to
all the self-drivers via a two-way radio. A support
vehicle, with a fully-trained support crew within,
will follow at the rear providing assistance if and
when necessary.
To learn more about the various self-
drive safari itineraries available to you
courtesy of Expedition Africa, please visit
www.expeditionafrica.com.
Land Rover Experience
Comes To Arusha Coffee Lodge
Expedition Africa
by Elewana
Land Rover Experience Crew. A variety of
training courses will be available, using the
very latest Land Rover vehicles.
To make a booking for Driver Training at
Land Rover Experience Centre, please
visit: www.landroverexperience.co.tz- Glen Dennis, the General Manager
of Land Rover Experience Centre - Arusha.
61.

ONSAFARI
SPECIAL FEATURE
Sisters In Search of a Safari Adventure
‘Imagine my surprise when my sister suggested
we go on an African safari?’ giggled Jenny as
she gratefully accepted an ‘amuse bouche’
whilst watching a blazing orb of orange and
red disappear below the horizon a-top the aptly
named Sunset Hill.
‘With her living in Mauritius, I thought a week
on the beach was a more-likely option. But no,
once again my sister comes up with a plan to
surprise me, and what a surprise.’
Both Jenny and her ‘big sister’ Helena were
indeed safari ‘newbies’. Neither had been to
mainland Africa before let alone imagined
spending a week on safari in Tanzanian’s
spectacular bush, and being surrounded by the
innumerable wildlife.
And whilst Jenny was engaged in a freshly-
made spicy vegetable samosa, Helena took the
62.

opportunity to elucidate.
‘I am so glad that I managed to persuade her to
come but now that she is here all I can hear her
say is ‘Wouldn’t Mum and Dad love this as well?
We must bring them back with us next time.’’
‘As for me I have been so overwhelmed by how
friendly everyone has been, and so genuine and
accepting too. John - our Guide- has tolerated
every one of my insanely silly questions about
the wildlife. He has been so patient despite my
glaring ignorance.’
Helena and Jenny were visiting all of Elewana
Collection’s northern Tanzanian lodges and
camps, whilst experiencing the National Parks
and Conservancies of Tarangire, Ngorongoro
and Serengeti.
‘I really didn’t know what to expect’ added
Jenny whilst sipping on a chilled Sauvignon
Blanc. ‘But everything has been like a dream.
So far we have dined under-the-stars, danced
and sang with Masai warriors, visited a local
Masai village and had a ‘cuppa’ with the village
elders, and now I am sitting here wondering
about the next five days and if they are going to
be as magical as the first 48 hours.’
‘I never thought in a million years I would get
to play ‘Out of Africa’ with my big sister. All we
need now is Robert Redford to turn up and all
will be perfect.’
Three days later and with the sisters firmly
ensconced in the Serengeti National Park,
I caught up with them once more to find out
how their African Adventure trip was going.
‘Unbelievable’ they replied in unison, bursting
out laughing in the process. ‘I think that’s the
first time we have agreed on anything...ever!’
‘We have seen the ‘Big Five’ already in the
Crater....,’ added Helena.
‘Wow, that Crater...it was incredible,’ interrupted
Jenny.
‘...and what about the lions that walked past our
car yesterday. I’ve got some awesome pictures
of those cubs. They were gorgeous.’
‘Oh, that reminds me, I was the first to spot the
rhino so you owe me 1000 shillings.’
For a second all goes quiet as both sit,
grinning from ear-to-ear, in a state of satisfied
contemplation.
The silence was finally broken. ‘Mum and Dad
would love it here...We must bring them with us
next time.’
Thisfamiliarstory-line-predictingalargerfamily
visit to Tanzania - was, it seemed, growing more
and more definitive as the week went by.
And as Jenny and Helena sat back in the
Lounge of Serengeti Pioneer Camp, watching
yet another African sunset, they both agreed
that this was ‘definitely the best holiday’ that
they had ever had.
63.

The Elewana Collection is regarded as
the pre-eminent choice to experience
East Africa at its very best. However, in order
to deliver those expectant travellers with an
unforgettable safari, Elewana requires some
exceptional help.
It is at this point that we would like to introduce
to you a man called Stan.
Stanford Shao is one of Elewana’s stable of
professional safari guides, called upon to
help deliver an authentic and informed safari
experience to all. With a depth of knowledge
that is both impressive but in many ways
understated, Stanford is indeed ‘the man’
when is comes to being schooled in the ways
of the African bush.
Born and raised in Moshi, a town languishing
in the shadow of the ever-present and all-too-
impressive Mount Kilimanjaro, Stanford, now
38 years old, cannot remember a time when
a passion for Africa’s wildlife was not in his
heart.
‘It’s all I ever wanted to do,’ Stanford confided
during a recent visit to Serengeti Migration
Camp where he is currently stationed. ‘From
an early age my parents instilled in me a
respect for the flora and fauna of the bush,
and it’s down to their encouragement that I
am here today doing what I love.’
Married with 3 children, Stan - as he prefers to
be called - travels across Elewana Collection’s
bush camps and lodges every six or so
months. ‘This keeps me up to date. If I stay in
one place too long I can easily forget where to
find the leopards and lions, or which trees they
are sitting in or sleeping under. I need to form
an understanding of their behavioral patterns
and keep informed. If I don’t my guiding will
not shine and I want to see the same magic in
our Guests’ eyes that my parents saw in mine
all those years ago.’
Stan’s knowledge of the bush is undeniable.
On a walking safari with a group of Chinese
travellers, Stan’s approach to his guiding
responsibilities switch seamlessly from the
serious – when laying down the rules on safety
– to the amusing and anecdotal when sharing
hiscatalogueofthestrangeandoftenamusing
behaviour of the indigenous fauna. And to
everyone’s surprise even the most innocent of
plants turns into an interesting tale about its
medicinal qualities, some of which have been
derived from Stan’s own personal experience.
‘Not everyone understands how Man’s first
medicines came about, and they need to know
that it came from the African bush; for example
the anti-bacterial qualities of some tree barks,
the medicinal benefits of certain leaves for
upset tummies and even how the sap from
an innocuous plant stem can keep your teeth
clean. All this knowledge is slowly being lost
and I can only hope that through my guiding,
especially on these walking safaris here in the
INTHEBUSH
Our Guides - Taking a Walk with Stan
SPECIAL FEATURE

Serengeti, I can show how important it is to
embrace the natural pharmacy of the bush,
and to keep that knowledge alive for the
generations to come.’
Stan’s duties, of course, are not limited to
his walks, although it is quite evident that
he enjoys these times very much. Clutching
his rifle in one hand, whilst assisting his
companions cross a stream with the other,
Stan personifies all that you would hope for
in a professional guide, exuding trust and
confidence with every look and glance.
And what does he think of his fellow
international walkers who are with him during
their short but excitement-filled stay at the
Camp?
‘They are great fun and from so many different
countries. As to their knowledge of the wild,
some travellers come to us with a wealth
of understanding and some come with
none whatsoever. Whatever their degree of
knowledge, I can always find something that
astonishes them and enriches their safari
experience. I haven’t failed yet,’ he says with
a wry smile.
Our two-hour walk saw us traverse the Grumeti
River - famous for the crossing of thousands
of migrating wildebeest between August
and October each year. Along the way we all
enjoyed a series of ‘photo–ops’ provided by
sixty hippo, a young and inquisitive giraffe,
a startled but fortunately cowardly buffalo,
as well as numerous sightings of elephant,
antelope and warthog. Some were captured
instantly to our camera’s memory cards, whilst
others going ‘live’ online as we walked.
Cool refreshing drinks greeted all as the
Camp concierge welcomed us ‘home’. As
cold-scented towels mopped a multitude of
brows, it was evident that the excitement and
pleasure of this walking safari was etched
onto each and everyone’s face.
There is little doubt it was a similar expression
that delighted Stan’s parents all those years
before.
Guided-walking safaris are available at
Serengeti Migration Camp and Tarangire
Treetops. Walks are best taken in the
early morning or late afternoon as the
heat of the day deters most animals
from making an appearance.
Pictured above: Stan and Moses, two
of Elewana’s professional and highly
experienced guides.
I can always find something that
astonishes them and enriches
their safari experience. I haven’t
failed yet
65.

For many of you who stay with us at the
Elewana Collection, the social act of eating
is an important part of any African safari
experience.
But with such expectations comes great
responsibility, and this responsibility is not
taken lightly by Elewana’s Culinary Teams.
Throughout The Collection, Executive Chefs
work in a variety of environments, from the
wilderness of the bush to the remoteness of a
paradise island.
Each Chef carefully crafts menus that pay
attention to the international palate but also
reflect, wherever possible, the unique flavours
and textures of the local produce.
Elewana’s Director of Operations, Heath
Dhana, explains.
‘Freshly prepared food of the highest quality
is Elewana’s mantra, and on this we will never
compromise. Even in the most remote of bush
environments, we ensure that our Guests
receive the very best from our award-winning
Chefs.’
‘Elewana has maintained its high culinary
standards through the development of a
‘Chefs’ Training Academy’, something that has
not only helped nurture new and aspiring talent
but has also become a magnet for rising stars
within the industry. We continue to excel in the
eyes of our most discerning critics - that of our
Guests - and for that we are most grateful.’
INTHEKITCHEN
SPECIAL FEATURE
Our Chefs - Rising to the Challenge
66.

An Executive Chef -
Designer & Composer
‘The life of an Executive Chef can be shrouded in
mystique,’ comments Jeromy Joubert - Executive Chef of
Elewana Collection’s Arusha Coffee Lodge.
Jeromy - although still young in years - is a veteran of the
luxury hotel kitchen. Starting his career in, of all places,
a mobile cooking unit in the South African Army, Jeromy
has since worked in more salubrious five-star hotels in
Fiji, Thailand and most recently Cape Town, South Africa.
As he calls out yet another order to his Culinary Team
within the domain of his clinically-clean kitchen, pots
and pans immediately emerge and clatter together in
chaotic harmony.
‘I do sometimes feel like a conductor of an orchestra
playing a symphony that I have composed,’ he says with
a charming grin.
‘The day in the life of an Executive Chef is far from the
glamorous image portrayed on television. There are
a lot of early mornings and late nights, meetings with
suppliers, and certainly a lot of attention focused on
quality control.’
‘Then there are the inspirational moments - crafting
dishes that we hope our Guests will enjoy just as much
as we enjoy designing them.’
And as Jeromy completes his sentence so too departs
another order of freshly-prepared dinners destined for
yet more excited Guests sitting in eager anticipation
within ‘Bacchus’, the Lodge’s gourmet dining restaurant.
67.

When a 1928 Paige-Graham automobile
turned up in the car park of Arusha
Coffee Lodge, that was indeed an event in
itself.
However the story about to unfold of the
occupants was to be far more spectacular
than simply the arrival of this 85 year old
vehicle.
14 years before, an Argentinian couple,
Hermann and Candeleria Zapp, childhood
sweethearts, decided to escape the ‘rat
race’ of Buenos Aires and take to the road to
seeking adventure and freedom.
Today, and some 265,000 miles down the
road, The Zapp family - as they have grown from
a two-some to a six-some - have now racked up
over 50 countries across 50 continents....and
counting.
PEOPLE
SPECIAL FEATURE
A Special Visit - Exceptional Family, Extraordinary Journey
Their children also have some unique
attributes. Pampa, 11, was born in the USA.
Tehue,7, was born in Argentina. Paloma,5,
was born in Canada, and Wallaby, 4, was born
- not surprisingly - in Australia.
‘Living a life on the road presents its own
challenges,’ Herman confided. ‘We sleep in or
around a tent set up next to the car, although
more often than not we meet people who
kindly offer us a place to stay. We have met
so many amazing people whilst we have been
travelling and without their encouragement
and support we would have returned home
long ago.’
68.
The Zapp Family in Asia in 2012

‘I try to ensure that the children want for
nothing educationally and we encourage them
to interact with everyone we meet. They have
learned so much more than you can possibly
imagine - from foreign languages to seeing the
world close up instead of just the pages of a text
book. Fortunately they do all this whilst getting
on together. They are each other’s best friend.’
The Zapps have now written four books - all
titled ‘Spark Your Dream’ - diarizing their
amazing travels. These books help finance
their continued journey, currently tracking north
through Central Africa.
With North Africa another year or so away,
Herman - now the complete master of car
repairs to his wooden-spoked Paige-Graham
wheels, - is beginning to think about how this
journey might end.
‘When one door closes, another opens. Who
knows what the next couple of years might
bring.’
That would be 12,000 or so people that the
Zapp’s have now met although the number
of how many more that have been inspired
by their journey would no doubt surpass that
figure ten fold - and with ease.
The Zapps are always on the move, albeit at 40
miles-an-hour, the speed to which the Paige-
Graham is restricted. However short periods
of rest are taken en route at which point new
friendships can be made and Herman can
attend to any running repairs to their ‘home-
on-wheels.’
The children are all a delight. Inquisitive
and playful but respectful and polite.
These qualities appear most natural and
demonstrate children who seem to have
thrived in their eclectic lifestyle. Candeleria,
for lack of a better expression, ‘home schools’
the children and their depth of knowledge of
the world as well as the basics that one would
expect are indeed impressive.
Thank You Elewana
So sad to be leaving this
amazing place. We have so
many wonderful memories
and we will miss you all.
The Zapps’ book is available on amazon.com.
You can also follow their progress, as we
are at Elewana, on sparkyourdream.net. We
wish them health and happiness in their
adventures.
69.
The Zapps at
Arusha Coffee Lodge - July 2014

Contact Us
For further information on Elewana,
please contact your local travel agent, your local Africa specialist or any of the contacts shown below:
Tanzania
Elewana Afrika
Sopa Plaza, 99 Serengeti Road,
P. O. Box 12814 Arusha, Tanzania
T. +255 754 250 0630
+255 784 250 0630
E. info@elewana.com
Kenya
Elewana Afrika
Peponi Plaza, Peponi Road,
Block A - Ground Floor, Westlands,
P. O. Box 27703-00506 Nairobi, Kenya
T: +254 020 600 6482
E. info@elewana.com
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