African Photo Safari
17-Day Tanzania and Kenya
Photographic Safari
August 27 – September 12, 2012
It’s the season for the great migration river crossings!
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The richness of Kenyan wildlife combined with Ngorongoro Crater and the birthing season of the migration in the Serengeti in Tanzania makes this photographic safari an outstanding and unique experience.
ESCORTED BY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL RENNER
PRICE INCLUDES:
Round trip airfare from Los Angeles to Arusha in Tanzania
Exclusive use of vehicle for 3 passengers to a safari vehicle
(Group size limited to 17 participants)
Internal flights within East Africa with transfers as per itinerary
First Class accommodations at hotels, lodges and tented camps
Visit to a Masai village and crafts market
Professional English-speaking tour guides and drivers
Guaranteed window seat in 4×4 safari Land Cruisers fitted with pop-up roof top
All National Parks and Game Reserves entrance fees
Membership to the Flying Doctors Service while on Safari
Enjoy freshly cooked breakfast in the Masai Mara
All meals while in Africa
TOTAL TOUR PRICE $10,870 (based on double occupancy)
(Single Room Supplement – $1990)
(Above prices based on payment by check. If paying by credit card add $395 service fee)
NOT INCLUDED:
Visas, airline departure taxes (Approximately $600- $800, subject to change at time of ticketing), items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, tips and gratuities, trip cancellation and interruption insurance, faxes, laundry services, tips, alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
Safari Daily Itinerary
17-Day TANZANIA & KENYA PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI
ESCORTED BY PROFESSIONAL WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL RENNER
August 27 – September 12, 2012
August 27: Mon Los Angeles/London
Let the adventure begin when you board your overnight Virgin Atlantic Airways flight to London with meals and movie on board.
August 28: Tue London
Arrive at London Heathrow Terminal 3 and connect with your flight to Nairobi.
August 29: Wed Nairobi/Arusha
Arrive in Nairobi and connect with your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport in Arusha. On arrival you will be met by a Somak Safari’s Tour Director who will transfer you to your hotel. Safari briefing and rest of the day at leisure. (LD) Arumeru River Lodge
Aug 30/31 Thu/Fri Tarangire National Park
This morning drive to Tarangire National Park, named after the river that flows through the length of the park and provides a constant water source for the thousands of animals making their home here. Lunch is at the lodge and a late afternoon game drive will bring you close to a large variety of wildlife. Two more game drives are planned for the next day.
(BLD) Tarangire Safari Lodge
September 1/2: Sat/Sun Ngorongoro Crater
Early departure for Ngorongoro Conservation area; host to the ‘birthplace of man’. It is also home to the unique intact caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is home to abundant game, including the “big five” – elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo. This afternoon depart on a half day tour of the crater. Next day, proceed on an early morning tour of the crater. Later this afternoon, enjoy photographing the wilderness landscape in the surrounding area.
(BLD) Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
September 3: Monday Nairobi
This morning drive to Arusha and lunch at the Arumeru River Lodge. Later connect with your flight to Nairobi. Arrive Nairobi this afternoon and overnight.
(BLD) Ole Sereni Hotel
September 4/5: Tue/Wed Lake Nakuru National Park
Drive through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park once described by ornithologist Roger Tory-Peterson as ‘the most fabulous bird spectacle in the world’. Afternoon game viewing drive along the lakeshore. Next day morning and afternoon game drives in the park (BLD) Lion Hill Lodge
Sept 6/7: Thu/Fri Masai Mara National Park
Drive to the Kenya’s most famous National park, the Masai Mara. The Mara is home to the annual migration where millions of wildebeest and gazelle trek from the Serengeti plains into the Mara. Lunch at the Keekorok lodge. Later this afternoon enjoy your first game drive in the Masai Mara. Next day enjoy an early morning game drive. Return to the lodge for lunch before your late afternoon game drive. (BLD) Keekorok Lodge
Sept 08-10: Sat-Mon Masai Mara National Park
Morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Continue on to the Eastern part of the Masai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at Ashnil Mara camp followed by an afternoon game drive. Next two days enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the park. (BLD) Ashnil Mara Camp
September 11: Tue Nairobi
Morning game drive followed by bush breakfast. After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi where a Somak Safaris driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Afternoon time to relax or do some last minute shopping. Dinner at the hotel. Later transfer to the airport for your Kenya Airways flight 102 to London. (BLD) Day Room/Ole Sereni Hotel
September 12: Wednesday London/ Arrive USA
Arrive London in the morning and connect with your flight home to share pleasant memories of your trip to Tanzania and Kenya with family and friends.
Useful Information for travel in Tanzania and Kenya
For more information and reservations, contact:
Paul Renner at 949.295.3136
Email: paulrenner3@cox.net
www.rennersafaris.com
or call
Gaby or Prem at Somak Safaris – 800.757.6625
e-mail: info@SomakSafaris.com
Wildlife parks we visit on our safaris
CST # 2073854-40
