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African Explorations by Luxury Private Jet June 23 – July 7, 2020
Fascinating Mix of Cultures, Landscapes & Wildlife
Dear Travel Friends, It is with great pleasure that we present to you a unique itinerary for 2020 called African Explorations. Complete with cultural diversity, historic treasures, and unforgettable wildlife viewing, the tour takes you to the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Botswana, and South Africa. Stand in awe at one of the world’s largest mosques and then admire the art collections of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum; view Dubai from the top of the tallest building in the world and dine at the famous Burj Al Arab; meet the incredible Mursi people in their Omo Valley tribal village and learn about their unique customs in Ethiopia; get up close and be in awe of magnificent Mountain Gorillas; safari in Chobe National Park-home to a large population of elephants and myriad other wildlife and birds; explore unique ecosystems, track Black Rhino and participate in a conservation program called “rhino notching,” and seek out the “Big Five” in KwaZulu-Natal. This collection of destinations all on one 15-day trip is only possible to accomplish with travel by private jet. Luxuriate in suite accommodations and tented camps with the best views in specially selected hotels and lodges. Enjoy sightseeing in superb vehicles with window seating for all, accompanied by expert local guides; Indulge in splendid meals, with opportunities for Lakani’s Dine by Choice. Gain insight into different cultures and lifestyles from encounters with local people. Delight in special private dining and performances. Aboard your home away from home on the private jet, which has been custom-fitted for up to 15 travelers with luxurious leather club seats, enjoy the comforts of the plane, while being served by a congenial hand-picked crew. With only 15 travelers, you can expect personalized service throughout. And your expert Lakani Tour Managers will be with you all along the way to see that your vacation is everything you expect it to be and more. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Please join us. With best traveling wishes, Heidi Lakani President
Lakani Philosophy
When Heidi Lakani founded Lakani World Tours in 2003, she established a set of four fundamental principles that have become the cornerstones of the company. Experience and Innovation guides the creation of each itinerary. Quality and Value are included in every tour program. Service begins the first time you call and continues until the end of the journey. Integrity permeates the company in our communication with you and with whom we conduct business.
Leisure Travel
Lakani Private Jet Tours are designed to give you ample time to immerse yourself in the culture and history of each region. Enjoy abundant photographic opportunities and never feel rushed. Relax, have fun and enjoy yourself!
All-inclusive Facilities
Your Lakani Private Jet tour includes everything you can possibly imagine in a luxury journey. You never have to worry about paying extra for optional sightseeing, meals or services – because they are already included. Enjoy these all-inclusive amenities:
Luxury hotels with deluxe rooms or suites where offered All meals • Deluxe vehicles with a window seat for each traveler for optimum viewing during sightseeing • All gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel restaurant staff and tour manager • Tour Manager plus an Operations Manager • Special entertainment • First class cuisine with fine wines and champagnes aboard the Lakani Private Jet • Luggage One-Touch • •
Experience remarkable dining enjoyment.
Lakani’s Dine by Choice
Your Personal Concierge
One of the most enjoyable aspects of travel is the opportunity to sample the traditional cuisine of each location. This is why Lakani World Tours offers the most inclusive dining program available on each private jet journey. Dine where, when and with whom you choose. If you fancy a quiet evening in the comfort of your luxury hotel room, then order room service. It’s your choice!
Winging your way around Africa aboard a Lakani Luxury Private Jet is the most stressfree and relaxed way to travel. Your professional tour manager will take care of all the details, leaving you to enjoy every moment of your luxury private jet journey. He will ensure that arrival and departure formalities John & Heidi are smooth and efficient, hotel rooms are ready when you are, and sightseeing is maximized to make the best use of your valuable time. Consider your Lakani Tour Manager your personal concierge who makes restaurant reservations for your Dine by Choice pleasure, assists you with personal shopping and is at your disposal 24/7. No request is too big, too small, or too difficult because the Lakani Tour Manager is devoted to making your travel experience special and memorable.
While on safari, enjoy the culinary delights of each exclusive camp and lodge, where attention is given to providing a selection of scrumptious entrees, freshly baked breads, organically grown vegetables and exquisite desserts.
Luggage One-Touch For 15 days, enjoy the best Africa has to offer without any care. Our exclusive “luggage one-touch” service assures that once your luggage arrives in Abu Dhabi, you won’t have to handle it again until after your departure from Johannesburg.
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Extensive personal space
Luxury Private Jet Your Executive Private Jet, which normally seats up to 40 passengers, has been custom-fitted for up to 15 travelers with luxurious leather club seats, providing you with the highest standards of comfort. These Jets are intimate in scale, with posh interiors typically reserved for heads of state, royalty and, of course, Lakani guests.
Flight crew is hand selected
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Your Executive Private Jet takes you directly to smaller airports that are closer to our chosen destinations, allowing for flexibility and creativity in itinerary design. With the exception of a few short flights from Maun to Chobe National Park and from Phinda Game Reserve to Johannesburg, where airstrips necessitate a light aircraft charter, all flights are on your Executive Private Jet. Experience flying from and to private airport terminals where security clearance is faster. Enjoy time in the air that is never too long; the average flight time is three hours or less. These are the advantages that make private jet travel the ultimate in luxury vacations. Your cabin attendants are gracious, enthusiastic and will anticipate all of your in-flight needs. You also have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that the chartered aircraft operates at the highest standards of safety and security. The camaraderie of fellow travelers, professional tour managers, hand-selected flight crew, vintage wines, champagnes and top cuisine combine to make your Lakani Private Jet Tour memorable and rewarding.
andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Emirates Palace Hotel
Sheraton Addis Ababa
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
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Hotels of Choice Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Begin your private jet journey in an elegant Khaleej Suite overlooking the Arabian Sea. Your well-appointed suite comes with all the state-of-the-art luxuries, including an in-room iPad, as well as your own jacuzzi. Step out onto your balcony and you’ll have sweeping views of the sea. You will be spoiled with many dining outlets to suit all palates. Indulge in a visit to the magnificent award-winning Spa for a revitalizing treatment. Sheraton Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia In the heart of the Ethiopian capital, your lavish Junior Suite awaits you with two balconies and outdoor terraces, and even a stationary exercise bike. Located on the top floor of the hotel with panoramic views of the city, the suite also features luxury amenities and creature comforts. Experience glittering pools with enchanting underwater music and a variety of soothing massages at the hotel’s Spa. Your appetite will surely be satisfied with a choice of restaurants featuring Italian, Indian, and Middle Eastern dishes. Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Luxuriate in your spacious cottage in the foothills of the Virungas, home to the magnificent Mountain Gorillas. Your cottage is outfitted with luxury amenities, including Cinnabar Green toiletries, a sitting room with a fireplace and a sheltered veranda with views of the scenic mountains and countryside. The lodge
is ideally located close to the headquarters of the Volcanoes National Park from where you will trek on foot to see the gorillas. Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, Chobe Reserve, Botswana Your luxurious raised tented room awaits you on the banks of the Savute Channel. After your morning game drive, stretch out on your comfortable four poster bed, or unwind on your private deck with a book in hand and one eye on the vista before you to spot elephants as they make their way to the waterhole in front of the lodge. Enjoy signature African dishes paired with fine wines in the outdoor dining room with views of the savannah and its abundant wildlife. andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge, Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Observe the ever-changing view of wildlife from the comfort of your beautifully appointed glass Suite amidst the unique sand forest. Raised on stilts, with floor to ceiling glass walls, you will feel virtually part of the surrounding canopy, where dwarf antelope play. Awaken to the birds and forest sounds and a sense of peace and calm sets the tone for the day. Indulge in delectable lunches al fresco style while admiring an assortment of wildlife frolic and graze in the distance. In the evening, relax at the traditional African boma, dine under a canvas of stars, and reminisce about your African Private Jet experiences with your fellow travelers.
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AFRICAN EXPLORATIONS BY PRIVATE JET June 23 – July 7, 2020 Cost per person $99,800 | Single accommodations supplement $8,500 Limited to maximum 15 travelers Suite Accommodations and Tented Camps
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Riding in an abra, Dubai
Your Journey Begins... A B U D HA B I, U N ITE D A RA B E M IRATE S TU E . , WE D . & THU . , JU N 2 3 , 2 4 & 2 5 Emirates Palace Hotel Arrive in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, located on an island in the Arabian Gulf. Meet your travel companions and Lakani Tour Managers at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner party. Visit the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital for a unique insight into the fascinating world of falconry, an integral part of the Emirate’s heritage. Tour the Falcon Museum and the hospital for a chance to see live medical work in progress, free-flying falcons, and to let a large and majestic falcon sit on your arm. Drive along the famous corniche to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the third largest in the world, with over 80 domes. Tour the magnificent Louvre Abu Dhabi with an art expert.
Top: Falcon Hospital Abu Dhabi Bottom: Sheik Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Travel by seaplane on an exciting full-day excursion to Dubai. Ascend to the 154th floor of the Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world. Delight in a memorable lunch at the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel’s Al Muntaha Restaurant with stunning views of the city and waterfront. Ride across the Dubai Creek in an abra and walk through the Spice and Gold souk before returning to Abu Dhabi.
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ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA FRI. & SAT., JUN. 26 & 27 Sheraton Addis Ababa Board the Lakani Private Jet this morning and fly to the African continent, arriving in Ethiopia’s capital. Tour historic Addis Ababa; see the Baroque-styled Trinity Cathedral; step inside the Ethnological Museum in Emperor Haile Selassie’s former palace; and admire the University gardens and fountains. Become immersed in tribal culture on a full day excursion by local charter to the Omo Valley in the southern part of the country. Upon arrival at Jinka’s airport, drive to a Mursi tribal village and interact with its residents. Learn why Mursi women adorne their lower lips with clay plates, and why men paint their bodies and faces white. Observe a traditional ceremony before departing for Jinka and your return flight to Addis Ababa.
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Mother and child, Mursi Tribe
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Silverback Mountain Gorillas
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, RWANDA SUN., MON., & TUE. JUN. 28, 29, & 30 Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge Travel southwest aboard the Lakani Private Jet to Rwanda. Transfer by local charter to the Volcanoes National Park. Spend the next three nights in a beautifully appointed lodge situated in the foothills of the Virungas, on whose slopes twenty families of Mountain Gorillas live here. Join a guide for a trek to where some of the gorilla families are living. Take photos and be at one with nature as you observe these magnificent creatures. Participate in other activities, such as a guided village walk to gain insight into rural Rwandan life, see the graves of Dian Fossey and her beloved gorillas, and trek to see the Golden Monkeys.
Top: Rwandan dancers Bottom: Golden Monkey
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Wildlife at its best
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA W E D ., T HU. & FRI. JUL 01, 02 & 0 3 Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge Fly aboard the Lakani Private Jet to Maun, Botswana and take a local charter to Chobe National Park where you will immerse yourself in safari activities. Wake up to hot coffee and tea delivered to your tent and begin the day with a wildlife drive to view Africa’s largest elephant population as well as other mighty animals. Return to camp for a scrumptious breakfast. Perhaps take a swim or relax on the deck
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with a book. Later in the day, leave on another drive to a different area of the park to look at a collection of 1500-year-old paintings by the San Bushmen and a grove of 13 giant baobab trees. You may search for a pride of lions or other predators. Return to a fabulous dinner and an evening of stargazing and socializing around the firepit. Be sure to visit the viewing hide to see wildlife at eye level.
A view from your private deck
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PH IND A PRIVAT E GAM E RESERVE , K WAZU LU- N ATAL , SOUT H AFRICA S AT., S U N . & M ON. JUL. 04, 05 & 0 6 andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge Take a private charter flight back to Maun where your Lakani Private Jet awaits to carry you to Johannesburg. You will connect with a local charter flight to KwaZulu located on the east coast of South Africa, and transfer to your accommodations at the Phinda Private Game Reserve. The reserve is known for its abundant wildlife and diverse habitats. Explore the seven distinct ecosystems of the Phinda, home to the “Big Five” and other endemic species of KwaZulu-Natal as you venture out on two daily game drives. Get up close to nature on a guided bush walk. Participate in an extraordinary conservation experience known as “rhino notching.”
In search of rhinos
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Track rhino and witness the darting of the endangered giants before you assist the veterinarian team in notching the sleeping rhino’s ear for research and security monitoring. Learn how this program helps to keep the animals safe and cherish the unforgettable touch of a rhino. Visit a local community to learn about their lifestyle, traditions, and the difficulties they face. Cool off after your safari activities with a dip in the pool, or perhaps indulge in a massage. Join with your fellow travelers for sundowners and share your memorable moments from this unforgettable private jet journey.
Traditional dancers
Hippos
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Your Journey Ends JOH A NN ESB URG/HOM EWA RD B O U N D TU E . , JUL. 07 I NT E R-C ON TIN EN TAL JOH A N N E S BU R G O R TA MBO ( D AY R O O M) Return to Johannesburg where you’ll be met and escorted to the Inter-Continental Hotel for checkin. You’ll have the rest of the day at leisure before your evening departure flight transports you home or to your next destination.
Farewell to Africa
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TERMS & CONDITIONS AFRICAN EXPLORATIONS TOUR PRICE: $99,800 per person (double occupancy), $8,500 single supplement Included in tour price: All private jet flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg; local charter flights from Maun to Chobe National Park and Phinda Game Reserve to Johannesburg; all beverages including liquor on the private jet; deluxe room or suites (where offered) at finest hotels on share basis; single accommodations are available at additional cost; (Lakani reserves the right to substitute hotels for those named in the brochure when necessary); three meals per day, a la carte where available or practical; bottled water, coffee and tea with meals on the ground; special events with alcohol; transportation by deluxe air conditioned vehicles, motor coaches and four wheel drive safari vehicles; entrance fees for comprehensive sightseeing; gratuities to hotel and restaurant staff, Lakani Tour Managers, local guides and drivers; knowledgeable local guides; services of Lakani tour managers; baggage porterage throughout including two pieces of baggage; airport taxes; amenities package; arrival transfer from Abu Dhabi airport to hotel at beginning of trip and departure transfer to Johannesburg airport; medical evacuation insurance of $100,000 for covered reasons. Not included in tour price: Airfare to Abu Dhabi and from Johannesburg; trip cancellation insurance; medical and accident insurance; passport and visa fees; personal expenses (such as mini bar, alcohol not mentioned above, laundry, telephone); costs to ship passenger documents to international addresses; inoculations and medications; other gratuities not specifically mentioned as included. Payment requirements: To confirm your reservation, we require an initial payment of $5,000 per person. A deposit of $30,000 per person is due Oct. 31, 2019. Balance is due Jan. 31, 2020. Refunds & Cancellation Policy: All requests to cancel confirmed reservations must be received in writing. Cancellation Date & Cancellation Fee: Before Oct 30, 2019 Between Oct. 31, 2019 and Jan. 30, 2020 On or after Jan. 31, 2020
$5,000 per person $35,000 per person NO REFUND
Refunds will not be made for unused portion of the tour, such as, but not limited to, sightseeing excursions, meals, and or other pre-arranged services. Refunds are limited to the amounts as stated in our Cancellation Policy. Insurance: Lakani World Tours cannot be held responsible or liable for loss, damage, or theft of luggage or personal belongings, nor for personal injury, accident, or illness. A travel insurance plan including trip cancellation protection is available through Lakani World Tours. Developed in conjunction with Travel Guard, this plan is available at the time of reservation and may protect you against unforeseen events. Cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Responsibility of Traveler: This is an active program, requiring participants to be in good health and capable of moderate exertion. Participants must be able to ascend and descend the aircraft stairs. Special assistance and/or private ground arrangements may be available at additional cost, depending upon specific requirements. Smoking is prohibited on the private jet, at group meals, on buses and during all group activities. Travel documents: Lakani World Tours does not obtain personal travel documents or assume responsibility for notifying travelers of current requirements. All expenses incurred as a result of delays or itinerary changes related to lack of appropriate travel documents shall be borne by the individual traveler. Health & Inoculations: Inoculation requirements and recommendations often change; therefore, we strongly recommend you contact your personal physician, local Health Department, or the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia, (404-322-4559 or www.cdc.gov/travel and advise them of your itinerary.
Photography: Lakani World Tours encourages tour participants to take photographs and videos during the tour and submit them to the Lakani for use in promotional materials. Participants who prefer that their image not be used for marketing purposes are asked to make this request known in writing prior to departure. Prices: Lakani World Tours reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs after prices are published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Lakani World Tours is under no obligation to provide a breakdown of costs involved in this program. Responsibility: Lakani World Tours and its employees, independent contractors and representatives act only as agents in arranging hotels or lodging, transportation, ground handling, restaurants, or other travel services and in no way shall be held liable in the event of failure by any person or company to render services to travelers, nor shall they be held liable for any negligent or willful act by any such person or company. Furthermore, neither Lakani World Tours) nor its employees, independent contractors or agents shall be held liable or responsible for any injury, loss, death, or damage to personal property in connection with any goods or services provided, resulting from force majeure, acts of God, civil unrest, acts of war, terrorist activities, labor strikes, or mechanical failure of transport while traveling. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, Lakani World Tours reserves the right, without notice, to withdraw any or all parts of a tour and or to make such changes as may be necessary. The extra cost, if any, for such changes will be the responsibility of the traveler. Lakani World Tours reserves the right to cancel the tour, in which case a full refund will be made without further obligation on our part. We also reserve the right to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour, or to require a participant to withdraw from the tour at their own expense when such an action is determined by Lakani World Tours tour staff to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety or that of the tour group. No refund will be made for the unused portion of the tour. The published tour cost is based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect in June 2019, and is subject to change. Any tariff, exchange rate or fuel surcharge will be passed on to the participants. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the air ticket when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the airline concerned. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. Lakani World Tours accepts no liability for any airline’s cancellation penalty or change fee incurred by the purchase of a restricted air ticket in connection with this tour. In regard to credit card payments for travel services to Lakani World Tours the traveler (and or cardholder or the cardholders authorized representative) will hold Lakani World Tours and its employees, independent contractors or representatives harmless for any or all charge-backs exercised by them or their credit card companies, originating from any complaints regarding travel services or involving refund requests of monies paid when insurance was not purchased, or for any reason whereby the traveler did not utilize any portion of the prepaid travel services, or any reasons whatsoever. Arbitration Resolution: Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, any services arranged by Lakani World Tours shall be resolved solely by binding arbitration in Orange County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Acceptance of initial travel services and payment of monies to Lakani World Tours will constitute agreement by the traveler(s) of these Terms & Conditions. California law requires sellers of travel to be bonded. Lakani World Tours is bonded through Great American Insurance and is a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation, TCRC fund. Lakani World Tours 1300 Bristol Street North, Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 www.lakani.com
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