SkySafari

What SkySafari does

SkySafari is a privately-held luxury fly-in safari operator, legally organized as Elewana Travel Limited and headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania with a regional office in Nairobi, Kenya. The company owns and operates a fleet of executive Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft configured for 8–10 passengers, which it uses to transport guests directly between safari destinations in Kenya and Tanzania, bypassing scheduled flight logistics. Its core products are three bundled itineraries — SkySafari Kenya (8 and 10 days), SkySafari Tanzania (8 and 10 days), and SkySafari East Africa (13 days) — delivered through the Elewana Collection's portfolio of boutique lodges and tented camps, with all-inclusive pricing covering flights, accommodation, meals, drinks, guided activities, and transfers (park and conservancy fees billed separately).

The business operates a dual-channel distribution model: direct-to-consumer bookings via skysafari.com supplemented by a global travel agent network that can hold provisional bookings and issue vouchers under approved credit facilities. Pricing is seasonal (High, Mid, Green) and ranges from roughly $11,000 to $27,520 per person sharing depending on itinerary length, room configuration, and add-ons such as balloon safaris ($475–$540 per person), Zanzibar extensions, and full-aircraft buy-outs. The company differentiates itself through VIP airport handling, carbon-offset flights via Carbon Tanzania, and a per-guest contribution to the Land & Life Foundation supporting community conservation across more than 1.36 million acres in Kenya.

Customer segments are primarily affluent luxury travelers, families with children (children under 12 fly free on full buy-outs), solo travelers (no single supplement for first single room), and groups booking whole aircraft. Marketing is conducted through the website, Constant Contact email newsletters, TripAdvisor, and dedicated PR representation in the USA (Viva Lifestyle PR), UK/Europe (Laura Shelbourne), and Rest of World. The company employed 13 people as of the source data and shows no evidence of external funding, public listing, or subsidiary structure beyond the Elewana sister-company relationship.

Name

SkySafari

Legal name

Elewana Travel Limited

Website

https://skysafari.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SkySafari is a privately-held Tanzanian luxury fly-in safari operator serving affluent travelers in Kenya and Tanzania, using its own Cessna Grand Caravan fleet to deliver all-inclusive itineraries through sister-company Elewana Collection lodges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Safari Tourism

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other (487990)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Adventure & Expedition Experiences (Custom Hikes, Safaris, Backcountry) (THAJALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure & Expedition Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAC), Safari & Wildlife Travel Agencies (THAKAFAG), Corporate & VIP Group Charter Operators (THABADAD)

Keywords

• Luxury safari tours
• Fly-in safaris
• Private aviation safaris
• East Africa travel
• Wildlife tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Arusha

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Package Safari Tours: SkySafari generates revenue through all-inclusive luxury fly-in safari packages that bundle flights, accommodation, meals, drinks, activities, and transfers. Pricing varies by season (High, Mid, Green) and destination package (Kenya 8/10-day, Tanzania 8/10-day, East Africa 13-day). Additional revenue comes from optional enhancements like balloon safaris and exclusive vehicle use.
2. Park and Conservancy Fees: Separate park and conservancy fees charged per person, which are subject to change based on government-imposed fees and passed on to customers.
3. Safari Extensions and Add-ons: Revenue from extended stays at Elewana Collection properties, beach destinations like Kilindi Zanzibar, and additional activities beyond core safari itineraries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SkySafari is a luxury fly-in safari operator that designs and sells all-inclusive curated wildlife experiences in Kenya, Tanzania, and combined East Africa itineraries (8, 10, and 13 days). The company's core differentiator is its own fleet of executive Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft, which provides direct, VIP point-to-point transfers between world-class safari camps and lodges rather than scheduled commercial flights. Each package bundles private flights, accommodation at Elewana Collection partner properties, meals, drinks, game activities, expert guides, and VIP airport services into a single all-inclusive price, with park and conservancy fees billed separately.

Product overview

SkySafari is a luxury fly-in safari operator offering curated wildlife experiences across Kenya and Tanzania. The core product portfolio includes three main safari packages: SkySafari Kenya (8 and 10-day itineraries), SkySafari Tanzania (8 and 10-day itineraries), and SkySafari East Africa (13-day combined Kenya/Tanzania experience). All packages include private plane transfers, luxury accommodation through the Elewana Collection partner properties, game drives, VIP airport services, and all-inclusive pricing. The company also offers Safari Extensions & Additions for beach stays and additional bush activities, plus Special Offers for seasonal promotions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkySafari Kenya: Luxury fly-in safari experiences in Kenya covering destinations including Nairobi, Amboseli, Meru, Laikipia, and Masai Mara
• SkySafari Tanzania
• SkySafari East Africa

Products and services

• SkySafari Kenya Luxury fly-in safari experience across Kenya offered in 8-day and 10-day itineraries, visiting key wildlife destinations including Nairobi, Meru/Amboseli, Laikipia/Loisaba, and Masai Mara. Package includes private Cessna Grand Caravan transfers, accommodation at Elewana Collection lodges, meals, drinks, guided game drives, and VIP airport services. Targeted at affluent individual travelers and couples.
• SkySafari Tanzania Luxury fly-in safari experience across Tanzania offered in 8-day and 10-day itineraries, visiting Arusha, Tarangire, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Package includes private aviation between Elewana Collection properties, all meals and drinks, expert guided game viewing, and VIP service. Park and conservancy fees billed separately.
• SkySafari East Africa Combined 13-day luxury fly-in safari experience encompassing both Kenya and Tanzania, visiting Nairobi, Amboseli, Loisaba, Masai Mara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Arusha. Includes private aircraft transfers throughout, Elewana Collection accommodation, all meals and drinks, guided wildlife activities, and VIP airport service. Targeted at travelers wanting the fullest SkySafari circuit.
• Safari Extensions & Additions Extended-stay and add-on options booked alongside a core SkySafari package, including beach destinations such as Kilindi Zanzibar, additional nights at Elewana bush properties, and add-on activities such as balloon safaris, camel treks, and river rafting. Available to guests who want to customize or lengthen their safari itinerary.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110,000 hectares of forest protected through carbon credit partnership with Carbon Tanzania
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Elewana CollectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElewana Collection is SkySafari's sister company and primary accommodation partner. SkySafari delivers guests to Elewana's portfolio of unique boutique lodges, camps and hotels in Kenya and Tanzania, including Arusha Coffee Lodge, Tarangire Treetops, Serengeti Pioneer Camp, Serengeti Migration Camp, The Manor at Ngorongoro, Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Loisaba Tented Camp, Loisaba Star Beds, Sand River Masai Mara, and Elsa's Kopje Meru. All Elewana properties provide free WiFi, 24-hour electricity, and are included in SkySafari packages.
• Carbon TanzaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkySafari partners with Carbon Tanzania to purchase certified carbon credits from the Yaeda-Eyasi Landscape Project, supporting protection of 110,000 hectares of dryland forest in northern Tanzania. This initiative protects the ancestral homeland of the Hadza hunter-gatherers and enables communities to earn revenue from forest protection. 61% of carbon credit revenue goes directly to communities.
• Land & Life FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor every SkySafari guest, the company makes a contribution to Land & Life Foundation, which supports education programmes, community outreach initiatives and conservation projects in wildlife areas including Masai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. 100% of donations go directly to operations. The foundation safeguards over 1.36 million acres of land in Kenya.
• Hemingways Hotel NairobisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHemingways Hotel in Nairobi serves as SkySafari's first night accommodation on Kenya itineraries. The five-star all-suite retreat on the outskirts of Nairobi provides luxury accommodation with dedicated butler service, pool, spa, and dining options. Also serves as currency exchange location for guests.
• Air FrancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir France resumed operations to Tanzania after 28-year hiatus, introducing three weekly flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport via Zanzibar, providing additional travel options for SkySafari guests.
• Turkish AirlinessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish Airlines increased flight capacity to Tanzania from March 2025, with routes expanding from 4 to 7 weekly flights and ultimately doubling Kilimanjaro frequencies from 7 to 14 weekly by June 2025, significantly enhancing connectivity for SkySafari travelers.
• Plan VivosupportingOthersCarbon Tanzania's Yaeda-Eyasi Landscape Project is verified by Plan Vivo, which emphasizes community benefits and ecosystem integrity. The project won the 2019 Equator Prize.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Singita: Singita operates ultra-luxury safari lodges and a conservation-focused brand across Africa, including properties in Serengeti and Masai Mara that overlap SkySafari destinations. Comparable on premium positioning, conservation ethos, and bespoke guest experience.
• &Beyond: &Beyond is a leading luxury safari and travel operator across Africa and beyond, with owned lodges, scheduled and charter flights, and conservation focus — directly comparable to SkySafari's vertically integrated luxury fly-in safari model.
• African Travel, Inc. African Travel, Inc. designs luxury private safari itineraries across Africa including Kenya and Tanzania, with all-inclusive packages aimed at affluent North American travelers — directly comparable to SkySafari's product and customer profile.
• Wilderness Safaris: Wilderness Safaris is a major luxury safari operator across Africa with owned camps and a strong conservation mandate. Closely comparable to SkySafari on multi-country East/Southern Africa itineraries, premium pricing, and conservation positioning.
• Great Plains Conservation: Great Plains Conservation runs luxury safari camps in Botswana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe with a strong conservation and community-impact narrative. Directly comparable to SkySafari on premium positioning and conservation-driven brand identity.
• Asilia Africa: Asilia Africa operates luxury tented camps and lodges across Tanzania and Kenya (Serengeti, Masai Mara, Tarangire), with bespoke safari itineraries for high-end travelers — overlapping SkySafari's core geographies and customer segment.
• Roar Africa: Roar Africa is a bespoke luxury safari outfitter offering private itineraries across Africa with VIP service and exclusive-use experiences. Comparable to SkySafari on ultra-high-net-worth clientele, private aviation, and fully bespoke luxury delivery.
• Governors' Camp Collection: Governors' Camp Collection operates luxury safari camps in the Masai Mara, Kenya — a core SkySafari destination — and offers high-end fly-in safari packages. Comparable on Kenya luxury safari positioning and use of small aircraft transfers between camps.
• Ker & Downey Safaris: Ker & Downey Safaris is a high-end bespoke safari operator with multi-country Africa itineraries and concierge-level service. Comparable to SkySafari on luxury custom safari offerings and reliance on premium travel-agent distribution.
• Micato Safaris: Micato Safaris is a long-established luxury safari outfitter offering high-end East and Southern Africa itineraries for affluent American travelers. Comparable on premium pricing, multi-country packages, and reliance on travel-agent channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skysafari-by-elewana

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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