Africa

MYSTERIES OF THE PHARAOHS - ULTIMATE EGYPT

The ultimate exploration of Egypt! This trip includes a 4 day cruise from Luxor to Aswan. From here optional** tours allow us to explore the Karnak Temples and the Valley of the Kings. Also the tombs of Ramses I, III, IV, IX and Tutankhamun as well many other sites. We then fly inland to Abu Simbel and on to Cairo where we will visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and Memphis. Length: 11 DAYS

Includes:
Round trip air fare from various US gateways to Paris, France.
Round trip flights between Paris and Luxor, Egypt 2 domestic flights in Egypt between Aswan, Abu Simbel and Cairo
4 day deluxe Nile Cruise aboard deluxe MS Carnival
3 nights deluxe hotel accommodations in Cairo
2 nights deluxe hotel accommodations in Paris Guided excursion to Abu Simbel
2 full days excursion in Cairo visiting Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinz, Memphis and Sakkar. All transfers / 18 meals

Cost excludes: Visa fees, airport departure tax, lunch and dinner at hotels except where noted, personal clothing, personal insurance, alcoholic beverages, telephone, laundry, charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control such as bad weather, natural disasters, political unrest, and emergencies.

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Tanzania

This is one of East Africa's best safari destinations. More underdeveloped then
Kenya, there are vast herds of game found both in the National Parks and out on
the Conservation areas. The plains of the Serengeti are the site of the annual
wildebeest migration often seen in documentaries and wildlife specials. Safari
here never disappoints! Mission needs: Here, as in much of Africa, the situation
is desperate. Every sort of assistance is needed. Although much work is being
done it just never seems to be enough. A small bit of assistance goes a long way
and can really make a difference in a lot of peoples lives.

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South Africa

Our most affordable Safari! Though the cost of this trip is low the quality is not! This trip is also completely accessible for clients in wheelchairs. Our safari will take you to the world famous Kruger National Park as well as private game reserves in search of the Bog Five. Extensions to Cape Town and Victoria Falls are also possible. Mission Needs: AID's has devastated much of the poorer regions of this country. The need here is so great that it is approaching disastrous proportions. There are many projects throughout the country that need immediate assistance.

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UGANDA SAFARI

HIGHLIGHTS: 2 gorilla treks in Bwindi NP, game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. We first travel to Lake Mburo National Park where we are able to view game both on foot and from vehicles, and take an afternoon boat trip and visit to the local fishing village. Then it is off for two days of gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park. Although we cannot guarantee seeing the gorillas, in the last few years have had excellent success. It has been described as one of the most intense natural history experiences on earth and will not soon be forgotten! Departure dependent on availability of gorilla permits. Book well in advance of desired dates.
Length: 5 DAYS
TOUR CODE EAI-U09

01 pax in 1 L/Cruiser US $2,615 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550
02 pax in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 1,710 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550
03 pax in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 1,455 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550
04 pax in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 1,330 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550
05 pax in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 1,250 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550 Single Supplement US$ 175

Price includes: Transfers from and back to the airport, meals as stated, accommodation as stated, park entrance fees, bush walk in Lake Mburo, laundry in the Mantana camps. Excludes: Flights to and from Uganda, travel or medical insurance, meals not stated, drinks, items of a personal nature, tip and gratuities to porters, guides or staff.

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KENYA: SAMBURU AND BUFFALO SPRINGS RESERVES SAFARI

TOUR CODE EAI-K15
Length: 8 DAYS

HIGHLIGHTS: Mount Kenya, Samburu and Buffalo Springs Reserves, Sweetwaters, Jane Goodall chimpanzee sanctuary.

Spend two full days exploring Samburu and Buffalo Springs Reserves, viewing wildlife like the Grevy’s zebra, Reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Oryx, Somali ostrich. Explor Sweetwaters and visit the Jane Goodall chimpanzee sanctuary.

COSTS NOTE: Prices based on number of passengers booked at one time
2 pax in safari vehicle $1,868 US/dbl
3 pax in safari vehicle $1,679 US/dbl
4 pax in safari vehicle $1,587 US/dbl
5 pax in safari vehicle $1,529 US/dbl
6 pax in safari vehicle $1,495 US/dbl

Prices include transfers from and back to the airport, transportation in a safari vehicle with opening roof hatches for maximum game viewing, services of a professional driver/guide, accommodation and meals as stated, all park entrance fees, guaranteed window seats. Cost excludes: flights to and from Kenya, medical or travel insurance, meals not stated, visas or departure taxes, items of a personal nature, gratuities to staff and porters.

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IN QUEST OF THE BIG FIVE - ULTIMATE KENYA

HIGHLIGHTS: Amboseli NP, Samburu, Sweetwaters, Masai Mara. This is our most popular program. We will travel from the shadow of Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, through the Abendare Mountains, and up to the semi-desert area of the Samburu Reserve. From here we head back south, descending into the Great Rift Valley and then onto the plains of the Masai Mara. An animal lovers and photographers dream come true! Length: 12 DAYS
TOUR CODE EAI-K02

2 pax in 1 minibus $3,001 US/dbl
3 pax in 1 minibus $2,618 US/dbl
4 pax in 1 minibus $2,427 US/dbl
Prices are based in shared double accommodation and include the services of professional safari guides (all our guides have passed their professional guides exams), park fees, meals as stated, group transfer from and back to the airport. Cost excludes: flights to and from Kenya, medical or travel insurance, meals not stated, visas or departure taxes, items of a personal nature, gratuities to staff and porters.

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ZIMBABWE-ZAMBIA: FISH ZIMBABWE

This is a fishing trip that you are not likely to ever forget. You will be taken to some of the best Bass dams in the country and then onto the Zambezi River where you will fight the mighty Tiger Fish after which you will spend some time on Lake Kariba (3rd Biggest man made lake in the world) ending your trip in Victoria Falls. Your accommodation will vary between luxury lodges and tented safari camps. You will spend a good deal of your time in prime National Parks where you will be able to view Elephants, Hippos, Lions and much more whilst fishing! All your needs will be catered for, just bring your rods and tackle. You have a local guide who will meet you on arrival and stay with you for the whole duration of your fishing safari.
Length: 12 DAYS
TOUR CODE EAI-ZIM03

2 to 4 Pax $3,160 pp/dbl US
5 to 8 Pax $2,380 pp/dbl US

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ETHIOPIA - BIRDING

HIGHLIGHTS: Birding in Awash National Park and Bale Mountains National Park, natural hot spring and jungle forest in Wondogenet, Sodere hot spring, Langano, Goba, Awassa, Addis Ababa. Ethiopia is said to be an ornithologist’s paradise, as it inhabits over 850 species of birds (23 of them are endemics) while 103 species of mammals (7 of them are endemics) have been recorded, too. The vegetation is one of the most diverse and abundant in Africa, and many of our National Parks are recognized as some of the last remaining untouched wilderness of Africa.

Species: Thick-billed Raven, Wattled lbis, Blue-winged Goose, Rouget's Rail, Abyssinian salty flycatcher and White-collared pigeon, African orange-bellied parrots, bustards, weavers, Somber rock-chat, yellow-throated serine, Red-fronted barbet, Pygmy baits, Lesser striped swallow, House martin and Anubis Baboon, Colobus Monkey, Black-backed Jackal, Bat-eared Fox, Egyptian Mongoose, Warthog, Beisa Oryx, Soemmering’s Gazelle, Lesser Kudu, Salt’s Dik-dik, yellow wagtails, Ibis, Cormorant, Pelicans, hammer cop, waders, ducks, egrets, herons, flamingos, storks, swallows, Chestnut-bellied sand grouse, Abyssinian ground-hornbill, rollers, wheatears, African Marsh Harrier, Blue-winged goose, Spot-breasted lapwing, Abyssinian long claw, Wattled ibis, Black-headed siskin, Rouget’s rail, Barred barbet, White-ramped babbler, Nightingale, Dodson's bulbul, Somali golden-breasted bunting, sunbird, warbler, Northern gray tit, Salvadori's serine, Brown-tailed chats, Pygmy batis, Silvery-cheeked hornbill, Abyssinian ground hornbill, Rouget’s Rail, lots of Marabou storks, Black & white egrets, African pygmy goose, Spur-winged goose, thousands of swallows, Ibis, Woodland kingfisher, and more!

Length: 12 DAYS
TOUR CODE EAI-E14

02 pax US$ 2,341 pp
04 pax US$ 1,655 pp
06 pax US$ 1,523 pp
Single supplement US$ 96

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ZAMBIA: CHIMFUNSHI WILDLIFE ORPHANAGE

The Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in central Zambia is the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in the world and is a non-profit refuge that cares for a wide variety of sick, wounded or unwanted animals -- but the primary residents are approximately 80 orphaned chimpanzees. Founded in 1983 by David and Sheila Siddle, a British couple who operate a cattle ranch near the copperbelt town of Chingola, the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage has saved dozens of chimpanzees from certain death. The Siddles bestow love and care upon the traumatized apes -- many of whom have been confiscated from poachers, rescued from dilapidated zoos and circuses, or repatriated from as far away as Russia and Haiti -- and gradually introduce them to the extended family at Chimfunshi. Five social groups inhabit the free-range enclosures that span 1,100 acres at the orphanage, and the Siddles' success rate is astounding: in fact, 19 chimpanzees have been born at Chimfunshi since 1991. Chimfunshi was named to the United Nations Environment Programme's Global 500 Roll of Honour for the Year 2000, and recently received a special commendation from the Nedbank / Mail & Guardian Green Trust Awards. The Siddles also earned the Jane Goodall Award in 1995.

Length: 3 DAYS
TOUR CODE EAI-ZAM02

2 Pax $599 pp/dbl US

Cost excludes: Any items of a personal nature ie shop purchases, phone calls. etc., Airport departure taxes, International Air fares, Tips.

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EGYPT: BASIC NILE CRUISE & TOUR

11 days Egypt Deluxe Nile Cruise & Tour
TOUR Features:
Round trip air from various U.S. gateways to Paris, France Round trip flights between Paris and Luxor, Egypt
3 or 4 night deluxe Nile Cruise* aboard M/S Carnival
3 or 4 nights deluxe hotel accommodation* in Luxor at Hotel Isis Pyramisa
2 nights' bonus accommodation in Paris at Hotel Mercure at Roissy
All transfers
18 meals
USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection

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Egypt Gold Package from $1,699

EGYPT Gold Package from $1,699 + taxes
10 days Egypt Deluxe Nile Cruise & Tour
Email Cheryl at heartsong972@hotmail.com to book this trip

TOUR Features:
Round trip air from various US gateways to Paris, France
Round trip flights between Paris and Luxor, Egypt
4-day* deluxe Nile Cruise aboard MS Carnival (Luxor/Aswan or vice versa)
3 nights deluxe accommodation in Cairo
2 nights' bonus accommodation in Paris at Roissy Excursion to Abu Simbel including domestic flights in Egypt. 2 full days' excursions in Cairo including lunch (visiting Egyptian Museum, Old City, Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara).
All transfers and 18 meals

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Egypt Platinum Package from $1,749 + taxes

Platinum Package from $1,749 + taxes
11 days Egypt Deluxe Nile Cruise & Tour

Email Cheryl at heartsong972@hotmail.com to book this trip

TOUR Features:
Round trip air from various US gateways to Paris, France
Round trip flights between Paris and Luxor, Egypt
4-day* deluxe Nile Cruise aboard
MS Carnival (Luxor/Aswan or vice versa)
3 nights deluxe accommodation in Cairo
2 nights' bonus accommodation in Paris at Roissy Excursion to Abu Simbel including domestic flights in Egypt. 2 full days' excursions in Cairo including lunch (visiting Egyptian Museum, Old City, Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara).
All transfers and 18 meals

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ACCESSIBLE SOUTH AFRICA

ACCESSIBLE SOUTH AFRICA KRUGER NATIONAL PARK TOUR CODE EAI-DIS20 Length: 8 DAYS This trip takes us first to Kruger NP. We will spend three full days exploring the area. Accommodations will be a combination of small bungalows or mobile safari tents in the bush! This is the way to experience Africa - a very small group, interactive safari that takes us deep into the huge reserve that is the Kruger. Next we spend two days at a private game reserve known for reintroducing animals into the wild. Hands-on encounters with wildlife are encouraged! Interaction with the local people and the beautiful scenery round out the trip. COSTS Email Cheryl at heartsong972@hotmail.com to book this trip 1 pax US $950 pp/dbl Depart Johannesburg Return To Johannesburg 11-Dec-03 18-Dec-03 24-Dec-03 31-Dec-03 8-Jan-04 15-Jan-04 (Fully Booked) 12-Feb-04 19-Feb-04 (Fully Booked) 23-Mar-04 30-Mar-04 8-Apr-04 15-Apr-04 (Fully Booked) 6-May-04 13-May-04 10-Jun-04 17-Jun-04 8-Jul-04 15-Jul-04 12-Aug-04 19-Aug-04 9-Sep-04 16-Sep-04 7-Oct-04 14-Oct-04 1 pax US $999 pp/dbl Depart Johannesburg Return To Johannesburg 11-Nov-04 18-Nov-04 9-Dec-04 16-Dec-04 ITINERARY Day 01: Depart Johannesburg From Johannesburg, this day’s journey takes us east through the rolling hills of the Highveld, and we lunch en route to the Kruger National Park. Entering from the South, our 1st night’s stop is at Crocodile Bridge. Day 02-04: Kruger National Park We spend the next 3 days in the Kruger National Park. This 2 million-hectare haven is home to the Big Five and many other species of animal, bird and plant. Kruger Park is a premier local and international Game Park, featuring, apart from its excellent camps, wonderful views and tranquil settings. The Park features excellent drives through both dense bush and dry scrub. Whilst in the Park, most of the time will be filled with game viewing on early morning and evening drives, discovering the inner beauty of this memorable Park. This is where you can explore your photographic skills, or even just capture the sight of this incredible variety of wildlife as a memory back home. Our nights are spent at various main and private tented camps and bungalows throughout the Park, with nights 2 & 3 in one camp. Day 05-06: Private Game Reserve After breakfast and a morning’s game drive we head to a magnificent Private Game Reserve, world renowned for reintroducing animals to the wild and its Lion breeding project where we spend both nights. You can get to know and feed Lion and baby elephant at this stunning lodge. Dinner is served in a traditional “Boma” around a blazing fire. Activities during these days include a visit to the Hoedspruit Research and Breeding Centre for Endangered Species (Cheetah and Wild Dogs). From here we go to the Nyani Tribal Village which is of the Shangaan cultural heritage. We will enjoy their traditional food at lunch, and be thrilled by their exhilarating dancing. We will also visit the Moholoholo Wildlife and Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Centre. Thereafter we return to the Bushcamp for our evening meal. Day 07: Blyde River Canyon Our next day is spent exploring the wonderful scenery that this region has to offer with stops including the Blyde River Canyon with its magnificent viewpoints - the 3 Rondavels & God's Window. We continue through this mountain range of endless pine tree forests and waterfalls to Pilgrim's Rest, founded in 1873, an old mining town with its original shops and boundaries which have been restored. We lunch en route at one of the picnic spots. Our last night ‘s stop is at Dullstroom, a beautiful highland village with its attractive stone structure buildings amongst historic beech and elm trees, streams and lakes filled with Trout. We enjoy that night eating out in one of the exciting restaurants. Day 08: Johannesburg A half day’s journey back to Johannesburg where you will be delivered to your hotel *Prices subject to government taxes/levies or prices beyond our control. Pr

ACCESSIBLE TANZANIA

TANZANIA LODGE SAFARI
FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
TOUR CODE EAI-DIS04 Length: 11 DAYS

Our trip begins in Arusha with safaris/visits to Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara,Ndutu (southern end of the Serengeti), and Ngorongoro Crater. You will see a wide variety of animals and habitats, including elephants, giraffe, thousands of flamingos, wildebeests, hippos, and many others. Great game viewing as well as tremendous scenery!

COSTS

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Cost excludes: Visa fees, international airfares, airport departure tax, lunch and dinner not listed in itinerary, personal clothing, personal insurance, alcoholic beverages, telephone, laundry, charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control such as bad weather, natural disasters, political unrest, and emergencies.

Prices subject to government taxes/levies or prices beyond our control. Prices and programs are subject to change without notice. All prices quoted in US dollars. ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Arusha Upon your arrival and after clearing customs, you will be met by our staff and be transferred to the Moivaro Lodge. This is one of the better bed and breakfast lodges in Arusha. Although not completely accessible it is the best we can do in the area. Your room will be on the ground floor and any of the small steps will have ramps.

Day 02: Arusha National Park This park is full of game and is a great introduction to Africa. It is only a short drive from the lodge so your first day will not be too exhausting. However you will see a wide variety of animals and habitats. I have always felt that this is one of the most underrated parks in East Africa.

Day 03/04: Tarangire National Park Tarangire NP is noted for two things: Birds and elephants! Sometimes there are up to 300 elephants in one herd! Lots of other animals. Some say that it rivals the Serengeti for numbers and variety. The lodge here has two modern accessible rooms. Some of the walks are a little steep but should not be a problem.

Day 05: Lake Manyara The Lake Manyara Serena also has disabled friendly rooms that have been redone recently. I was there in Dec and they had two with plans of making two more. The staff is experienced with wheelchairs. The lake itself boasts good animal populations especially giraffe. If the algae is right in the lake there will be tens of thousands of flamingos!

Day 06: Ndutu Ndutu is at the southern end of the Serengeti. It is the best place for the migration in Feb. This is one of the reasons that we must book early as the lodge fills fast and we need our choice of rooms. This one is not as accessible as the others but we will manage! 1.2 million wildebeests are out the front door!

Day 07: Serengeti Serengeti Sopa is considered accessible. The ramps are a bit steep but the staff has experience and are always available. We come up here to see other animals such as the hippos.

Day 08-09: Serengeti Grumeti Luxury Permanent Tented Camp is one of the best in East Africa. It is semi-accessible but well worth the effort.

Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater We have saved the best for last! Ngorongoro Crater is one of the great wonders of Africa. Picture the Grand Canyon with a flat bottom full of animals. Great game viewing as well as tremendous scenery.

Day 11: Arusha Return to Arusha for night flight home.

*Prices subject to government taxes/levies or prices beyond our control. Prices and programs are subject to change without notice. All prices quoted in US dollars.

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BOTSWANA - CLASSIC MOREMI

This is the real africa! Our trip into the Moremi game reserve and the Okavango Delta is not for thoses who want to be pampered in safari lodges. We will go deep into these ecosystems bringing everything we need with us. Aferica will be all around us and we will explore it in vehicles, on foot and by boat. This area is teeming with game and awaits our discovery. Every expedition is different and one truly does not know what is around the next turn. This is a trip in the grand style of Stanly and Livingston! The itinerary can be extended for a more indepth trip or combined with South Africa or Namibia. An extension to Victoria Falls is recomended.

Kenya: Classic Safari

Kenya is world famous for safari. Here you will find the game herds that you have seen images of all of your life. You will also encounter people who live a completely different lifestyle such as the Masai who are herders. They live with their cattle in complete harmony with nature. A lesson for us all! Mission Needs: There is much need in Kenya for mission work. Schools need everything, churches are overtaxed, and clinics are out of basic supplies. The AIDs epidemic has created tens of thousands of orphans.

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