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To reserve your space for this trip Contact: Gayle Lawrence Journeys of Discovery 1-727-785-5563 Email: info@ajourneyofdiscovery.com |
Prices exclude
Meals not noted
Extra night
Entry visas and airport taxes.
All personal expenditures, laundry, drinks etc.
Meals not noted
Extra night
Entry visas and airport taxes.
All personal expenditures, laundry, drinks etc.
| EXCLUDES: International airfare Personal items / gratuities / travel insurance meals not specified optional activities extra nights in Nairobi $500.00 deposit is required to reserve your space. |
Kenya and Tanzania Safari - July 7 - 18, 2009
Witness the Great Migration!
Safari Cost: $4,599.00 based on 10 travelers
Travelers are often dreamers, and in their dreams theres always a recurring vision of promised lands and far away places.
Places forgotten by time where nature has been left to work her own mystery and magic. These places are fast disappearing
from our globe, but in this magical land there are still wild places, incredible wildlife, majestic mountains and flowing rivers
that take us back to a connection with nature and the earth.
We each have a wild place inside ourselves; it is a place of personal power, of wisdom. This adventure is an opportunity to set
your spirit free, to walk with the wild ones and hear them roar, to find your own voice and reconnect with your own natural
state, to return home feeling your soul has been nourished and that your wild heart is now free forever!
In Africa the truest things need not be sought.... Just stay receptive they'll find you
Witness the Great Migration!
Safari Cost: $4,599.00 based on 10 travelers
Travelers are often dreamers, and in their dreams theres always a recurring vision of promised lands and far away places.
Places forgotten by time where nature has been left to work her own mystery and magic. These places are fast disappearing
from our globe, but in this magical land there are still wild places, incredible wildlife, majestic mountains and flowing rivers
that take us back to a connection with nature and the earth.
We each have a wild place inside ourselves; it is a place of personal power, of wisdom. This adventure is an opportunity to set
your spirit free, to walk with the wild ones and hear them roar, to find your own voice and reconnect with your own natural
state, to return home feeling your soul has been nourished and that your wild heart is now free forever!
In Africa the truest things need not be sought.... Just stay receptive they'll find you
INCLUDES:
11 nights shared accommodations deluxe hotels & safari camps
meals noted / Domestic flights
Private transportation in safari vehicle and all safari activities
Services of specialized safari guide
Park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
All Government taxes and levies
11 nights shared accommodations deluxe hotels & safari camps
meals noted / Domestic flights
Private transportation in safari vehicle and all safari activities
Services of specialized safari guide
Park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
All Government taxes and levies
Day by day safari itinerary
Depart USA and plan to arrive in Nairobi, Kenya on or before July 7, 2009
1. July 7, 2009 Tues - Arrival
You will be met at the airport by our representative and will be transferred to 4 Star Fairview Hotel.
If time allows an optional excursion for those interested will be to the Giraffe Park where you can
feed the giraffe and visit the Karen Blixen (Out of Africa) house and museum.You will then be
transferred back to your hotel to relax or any other excursions within Nairobi that you will wish for.
Dinner on your own.
2. July 8 Wed - Nairobi-Lake Nakuru – all meals
After breakfast depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch, afternoon game drive at
the Pink Lake, knownfor it's thousands of pink flamingos and other birdlife. This area is a bird
watchers paradise. It has a surprisingly large number of animals, all the "big five" except the elephant
are seen here, Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion hill
Depart USA and plan to arrive in Nairobi, Kenya on or before July 7, 2009
1. July 7, 2009 Tues - Arrival
You will be met at the airport by our representative and will be transferred to 4 Star Fairview Hotel.
If time allows an optional excursion for those interested will be to the Giraffe Park where you can
feed the giraffe and visit the Karen Blixen (Out of Africa) house and museum.You will then be
transferred back to your hotel to relax or any other excursions within Nairobi that you will wish for.
Dinner on your own.
2. July 8 Wed - Nairobi-Lake Nakuru – all meals
After breakfast depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch, afternoon game drive at
the Pink Lake, knownfor it's thousands of pink flamingos and other birdlife. This area is a bird
watchers paradise. It has a surprisingly large number of animals, all the "big five" except the elephant
are seen here, Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion hill
3. July 9 Thursday - Maasai Mara – all meals
Breakfast at the lodge and enjoy game viewing as you leave the Park, look for warthogs and water bucks at
the edges of the Lake as you proceed for Maasai Mara crossing the Loita plains. Expect to see red clad
Maasai warriors tend their multi-colored herds amongst plains game. Arrive Mara in time for lunch at the
lodge, then afternoon game drive. Our time in the Maasai Mara is where we hopefully will have the
opportunity of witnessing some of the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebra. Dinner and overnight at
Mara Sarova tented game camp
4. July 10 Friday - Masai Mara – all meals
Breakfast at lodge and then a full day of game viewing inside the Park with a picnic lunch. Search for black
manned lion for which Mara is famous, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, leopard and the grants gazelle
are quite common. Even the rare rhino might come out of the
thicket for you and hyenas are plentiful. Extend your drive to the hippo point where schools of hippo
submerge
on the approach of vehicles. only to surface seconds later to shout and grumble their displeasure. The
crocodiles
watch peacefully as they sunbathe on the river bank. Between lunch and game viewing there is a visit to the
Maasai villages for an insight into their culture. Meals and overnight at Mara Sarova tented game camp.
Breakfast at the lodge and enjoy game viewing as you leave the Park, look for warthogs and water bucks at
the edges of the Lake as you proceed for Maasai Mara crossing the Loita plains. Expect to see red clad
Maasai warriors tend their multi-colored herds amongst plains game. Arrive Mara in time for lunch at the
lodge, then afternoon game drive. Our time in the Maasai Mara is where we hopefully will have the
opportunity of witnessing some of the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebra. Dinner and overnight at
Mara Sarova tented game camp
4. July 10 Friday - Masai Mara – all meals
Breakfast at lodge and then a full day of game viewing inside the Park with a picnic lunch. Search for black
manned lion for which Mara is famous, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, leopard and the grants gazelle
are quite common. Even the rare rhino might come out of the
thicket for you and hyenas are plentiful. Extend your drive to the hippo point where schools of hippo
submerge
on the approach of vehicles. only to surface seconds later to shout and grumble their displeasure. The
crocodiles
watch peacefully as they sunbathe on the river bank. Between lunch and game viewing there is a visit to the
Maasai villages for an insight into their culture. Meals and overnight at Mara Sarova tented game camp.
5. July 11 Sat - Maasai Mara-Nairobi - B
Another early morning pre-breakfast game drive to complete your list of sightings. Drive back to the lodge
for breakfast then depart for Nairobi with game viewing en route. Late afternoon arrival at Fairview Hotel
6. July 12, Sun - Nairobi Arusha - B
After breakfast depart Nairobi on a morning flight for Arusha, Tanzania. Afternoon arrival and check in at the newly constructed, modern
Arusha Crown Hotel. Some free time to relax this afternoon.
Another early morning pre-breakfast game drive to complete your list of sightings. Drive back to the lodge
for breakfast then depart for Nairobi with game viewing en route. Late afternoon arrival at Fairview Hotel
6. July 12, Sun - Nairobi Arusha - B
After breakfast depart Nairobi on a morning flight for Arusha, Tanzania. Afternoon arrival and check in at the newly constructed, modern
Arusha Crown Hotel. Some free time to relax this afternoon.
7. July 13, Mon - Ngorongoro Crater – all meals
After breakfast, proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area whose
central feature is the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage
site and one of the most spectacular sights in Africa. The Crater is one
of the largest intact caldera's in the world and has the densest predator
population in Africa. Elephant, lion, zebra, wildebeest and a host of
other resident animals are found here.
Dinner and overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena
After breakfast, proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area whose
central feature is the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage
site and one of the most spectacular sights in Africa. The Crater is one
of the largest intact caldera's in the world and has the densest predator
population in Africa. Elephant, lion, zebra, wildebeest and a host of
other resident animals are found here.
Dinner and overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena
8. July 14 Tues - Serengeti National Park – all meals
Depart after breakfast for the Serengeti with a picnic lunch to enjoy along the way. Traveling
through the Great Rift Valley we will stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important
prehistoric sites in the world. This area has been instrumental in furthering understanding of
early human evolution. You arrive in Serengeti in time for a late afternoon game drive. Dinner
and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge
Depart after breakfast for the Serengeti with a picnic lunch to enjoy along the way. Traveling
through the Great Rift Valley we will stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important
prehistoric sites in the world. This area has been instrumental in furthering understanding of
early human evolution. You arrive in Serengeti in time for a late afternoon game drive. Dinner
and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge
9. July 15 Wed - Serengeti – all meals
Full day in Serengeti with early morning and late afternoon game drives on the vast Serengeti plain. The term Serengeti means endless plains in
Maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. This park is where the annual migration of
wildebeest and zebra begins in June as they travel to the Kenyan Maasai Mara, usually arriving there by July. Varied bird species can be seen
here including eagles, Ibis, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, storks, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. Overnight at
Serengeti Serena Lodge.
10. July 16 Thursday - Lake Manyara – all meals
Depart in the morning for Lake Manyara. After lunch enjoy an afternoon game drive to search
for the park's famous "tree climbing" lions. Gazelles, impala, buffalo, wildebeest, hyena, baboon,
giraffe, hippopotamus, and a great number of smaller mammals are plentiful, plus 350 species of
birds, storks and huge flocks of flamingos. This beautiful park is at the base of the Great Rift Valley
escarpment and comprises areas of forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps.
The park contains five distinct vegetation zones and is stunningly beautiful.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena lodge
11. July 17 Friday Day 11 Lake Manyara- Nairobi - B
After breakfast enjoy an early morning game drive as you proceed to Kilimanjaro airport
where you will catch your local flight back to Nairobi. Depending on your preference, you
can be transferred to the international airport to catch your flight home or spend an extra night in
Nairobi (not included) and depart for USA on July 18.
Full day in Serengeti with early morning and late afternoon game drives on the vast Serengeti plain. The term Serengeti means endless plains in
Maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. This park is where the annual migration of
wildebeest and zebra begins in June as they travel to the Kenyan Maasai Mara, usually arriving there by July. Varied bird species can be seen
here including eagles, Ibis, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, storks, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. Overnight at
Serengeti Serena Lodge.
10. July 16 Thursday - Lake Manyara – all meals
Depart in the morning for Lake Manyara. After lunch enjoy an afternoon game drive to search
for the park's famous "tree climbing" lions. Gazelles, impala, buffalo, wildebeest, hyena, baboon,
giraffe, hippopotamus, and a great number of smaller mammals are plentiful, plus 350 species of
birds, storks and huge flocks of flamingos. This beautiful park is at the base of the Great Rift Valley
escarpment and comprises areas of forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps.
The park contains five distinct vegetation zones and is stunningly beautiful.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena lodge
11. July 17 Friday Day 11 Lake Manyara- Nairobi - B
After breakfast enjoy an early morning game drive as you proceed to Kilimanjaro airport
where you will catch your local flight back to Nairobi. Depending on your preference, you
can be transferred to the international airport to catch your flight home or spend an extra night in
Nairobi (not included) and depart for USA on July 18.
"The Big Five"
Prices quoted include
July 17 shared accommodation Nairobi
Round trip flight Nairobi to Entebbe, Uganda
Transfers airport to Kampala.
Ground transportation. Safari driver/guide allowance
4 nights shared accommodation Uganda / meals noted
Park entry and vehicle entrance fees
Other itinerary related activities
Gorilla Tracking Permit
July 17 shared accommodation Nairobi
Round trip flight Nairobi to Entebbe, Uganda
Transfers airport to Kampala.
Ground transportation. Safari driver/guide allowance
4 nights shared accommodation Uganda / meals noted
Park entry and vehicle entrance fees
Other itinerary related activities
Gorilla Tracking Permit
Optional Gorilla Trek Safari Uganda
Gorilla Trek Safari Cost: $2,599.00 - $500 deposit to reserve your space
Cost is based on 4 travelers - a maximum of only 6 travelers are allowed on gorilla trek
There are no words for how you feel when you are standing a few feet away from one of the most magnificent, intelligent animals on the planet.
No plexiglass, no cage or bars to separate you from them. Then that moment comes when they look into your eyes and you feel a connection that
is beyond words. Often it's hard to focus with tear's streaming down your face as they hold your gaze, a moment of trust between one being and
another. It seems odd to call them animals as they share up to 97.7% of the human genetic make-up. Uganda will offer you an intense experience of
mountain gorilla tracking as half (about 350) of the 600 mountain gorilla's left in the world live in Bwindi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. There are 4 gorilla group families who live in different area's of the park that allow humans to be near them. Each day a maximum of 24
people,
6 people in 4 groups, are allowed to track one of the gorilla families. The gorilla's are nomadic and lead a quiet life, sleeping each night in a fresh
nest built from leaves and branches, they thrive on greenery with bamboo, nettles and gallium being some of their favorites. Although they are
incredibly strong and powerful, this quiet existence has labeled them "Africa's Gentle Giants". The gorilla guides who have grown up in the
surrounding villages have an immense knowledge of the gorilla's and they will lead you on a journey into the 'gorilla world', showing you their
favorite hang outs and giving you a peek into their daily life. This time with the gorilla's is a tender, touching joyful encounter, leaving you changed
on a very deep level.
Day One: July 18. Flight from Nairobi to Entebbe, Uganda. Transfer to Kampala, check into your hotel and overnight
Day Two: July 19. L, D Depart by bus for Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. This is an 8 - 9 hour drive. Make a brief stop at the Equator
line for photos.The drive takes you through the grasslands of Ankole, which are famous for their long horned cattle; then through the highlands of
Kigezi with their beautifully terraced hills. After a stop for lunch, continue the journey enjoying more beautiful scenery and arrive Bwindi National
Park in the evening. This park is lush and green and home to half, 350, of the rare mountain gorillas left in the wild. Apart from gorillas, there are a
wide variety of other primates to see including the blue and red tailed monkeys. You will check into your luxury camp for dinner and overnight.
Day Three: July 20. , L, D GORILLA TRACKING IN THE BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
In the morning you will have a hearty breakfast and depart to the park headquarters for briefing and around 9:00 am you will set off along the
tracks in the thick forest to go search for the mountain gorilla's. Depending on the movement of these humble giants the walk might take several
hours before you encounter the Gorillas. The walk can be tiresome and somewhat challenging so you should be in good condition. However
meeting these amazing primates and spending some time with them while looking deep into their expressive brown eyes, is an exhilarating and heart
touching wildlife encounter and one of the best that Africa has to offer! Each encounter is different and has its own rewards, but you are likely to
enjoy the close view of adults feeding, grooming and resting as the youngsters frolic and swing from vines in a delightfully playful display. You are
allowed to remain with the gorilla's for 1 hour. Return to camp exhilarated from your encounter. Dinner and over night
Day Four July 21 B, L After breakfast, return to Kampala with lunch en route. Make a brief stop over at Mpambire Drum makers or at any other
crafts display centre along the road, for souvenirs before returning to Kampala. Check into hotel and overnight.
Day 5 July 22 B. Flight back to Nairobi, connect with your international flight back to USA.
Gorilla Trek Safari Cost: $2,599.00 - $500 deposit to reserve your space
Cost is based on 4 travelers - a maximum of only 6 travelers are allowed on gorilla trek
There are no words for how you feel when you are standing a few feet away from one of the most magnificent, intelligent animals on the planet.
No plexiglass, no cage or bars to separate you from them. Then that moment comes when they look into your eyes and you feel a connection that
is beyond words. Often it's hard to focus with tear's streaming down your face as they hold your gaze, a moment of trust between one being and
another. It seems odd to call them animals as they share up to 97.7% of the human genetic make-up. Uganda will offer you an intense experience of
mountain gorilla tracking as half (about 350) of the 600 mountain gorilla's left in the world live in Bwindi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. There are 4 gorilla group families who live in different area's of the park that allow humans to be near them. Each day a maximum of 24
people,
6 people in 4 groups, are allowed to track one of the gorilla families. The gorilla's are nomadic and lead a quiet life, sleeping each night in a fresh
nest built from leaves and branches, they thrive on greenery with bamboo, nettles and gallium being some of their favorites. Although they are
incredibly strong and powerful, this quiet existence has labeled them "Africa's Gentle Giants". The gorilla guides who have grown up in the
surrounding villages have an immense knowledge of the gorilla's and they will lead you on a journey into the 'gorilla world', showing you their
favorite hang outs and giving you a peek into their daily life. This time with the gorilla's is a tender, touching joyful encounter, leaving you changed
on a very deep level.
Day One: July 18. Flight from Nairobi to Entebbe, Uganda. Transfer to Kampala, check into your hotel and overnight
Day Two: July 19. L, D Depart by bus for Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. This is an 8 - 9 hour drive. Make a brief stop at the Equator
line for photos.The drive takes you through the grasslands of Ankole, which are famous for their long horned cattle; then through the highlands of
Kigezi with their beautifully terraced hills. After a stop for lunch, continue the journey enjoying more beautiful scenery and arrive Bwindi National
Park in the evening. This park is lush and green and home to half, 350, of the rare mountain gorillas left in the wild. Apart from gorillas, there are a
wide variety of other primates to see including the blue and red tailed monkeys. You will check into your luxury camp for dinner and overnight.
Day Three: July 20. , L, D GORILLA TRACKING IN THE BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
In the morning you will have a hearty breakfast and depart to the park headquarters for briefing and around 9:00 am you will set off along the
tracks in the thick forest to go search for the mountain gorilla's. Depending on the movement of these humble giants the walk might take several
hours before you encounter the Gorillas. The walk can be tiresome and somewhat challenging so you should be in good condition. However
meeting these amazing primates and spending some time with them while looking deep into their expressive brown eyes, is an exhilarating and heart
touching wildlife encounter and one of the best that Africa has to offer! Each encounter is different and has its own rewards, but you are likely to
enjoy the close view of adults feeding, grooming and resting as the youngsters frolic and swing from vines in a delightfully playful display. You are
allowed to remain with the gorilla's for 1 hour. Return to camp exhilarated from your encounter. Dinner and over night
Day Four July 21 B, L After breakfast, return to Kampala with lunch en route. Make a brief stop over at Mpambire Drum makers or at any other
crafts display centre along the road, for souvenirs before returning to Kampala. Check into hotel and overnight.
Day 5 July 22 B. Flight back to Nairobi, connect with your international flight back to USA.