Wonders of Africa Safari kenya, tanzania with Zanzibar option

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1 Wonders of Africa Safari kenya, tanzania with Zanzibar option May 2 15/19, 2018 (14/18 days) photo: William Warby photo: Steve Garvie From the source of the world s longest river to its highest free-standing mountain, and every savannah and rainforest in between, Africa offers uniquely breathtaking experiences. We ll have opportunities to encounter the Masai, see all of the most sought-after big game and marvel over incredible diverse landscapes. nairobi masai mara lake victoria mwanza serengeti ngorongoro crater olduvai gorge manyara tarangire arusha zanzibar Special Travel International 4603 Main Street Vancouver, BC V5V 3R6 Canada tel: (604) or 1(800) Fax: (604) sti@sticanada.com website:

2 Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar African Safari Nairobi Masai Mara lake victoria mwanza Serengeti Ngorongoro crater olduvai gorge Manyara tarangire arusha May 2 May 15, 2018 (14 days) photo: Drex Rockman photo: Sam Stearman Day 1 Wed, May 2 Departure Flight from various departure cities. Day 2 thu, May 3 overnight in Amsterdam We break our journey in Amsterdam for the night. Day 3 Fri, May 4 Amsterdam Nairobi kenya Depart Amsterdam for Nairobi, where we are met at airport and transferred to our hotel. Once checked in, we will have dinner and a get together with our local Safari coordinator to learn about the adventures ahead. (D) Day 4 sat, May 5 Nairobi Masai Mara game reserve This morning we drive down the Great Rift Valley floor to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, named for the term in the Maa language meaning spotted plains. We check-in upon arrival, enjoy lunch and the early afternoon is spent at leisure. We depart at 1600hrs to seek the resident wildlife which includes The Big Five (Lion, African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard and Rhinoceros) amongst impala, Thompson gazelle, Grants gazelle, topi, eland, giraffe, caracal, cheetah, jackal, fox, crocodile and hippo at the Mara River. We return for dinner. (B,L,D) Day 5 sun, May 6 Masai Mara game reserve The Masai Mara is one of Africa s most dramatic wildlife arenas, home to the greatest wildlife show on earth. We ll strive to see all The Big Five (Lion, African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard and Rhinoceros) traditionally the most highly prized as the most dangerous and difficult prey by the big game hunters. The Reserve is also famous for the great wildebeest migration each year between June/July & October. Millions of wildebeest, zebras & gazelles migrate from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to Masai Mara here in Kenya. The next two days are spent on game drives, or full day game drives accompanied by picnic lunches. Our experienced professional driver/guide will add to our enjoyment by helping us spot the animals and many birds found here. (B,L,D) Day 6 sun, May 7 Masai Mara game reserve Another fabulous day to explore the Masai Mara. (B,L,D) Day 7 Mon, May 8 Masai Mara isebania Mwanza kenya - tanzania After breakfast and check-out, we depart with a game viewing drive en route to Isebania, the Kenya-Tanzania border point. After the immigration formalities we will be met by our driver and guides for Tanzania and proceed to our lake lodge, arriving later in the afternoon. (B,L,D) Depending on weather and personal preference, you can have a guided exploration of the lake and a nearby village in a small group excursion (4 people per canoe) for which a small fee would be paid locally. Day 8 tue, May 9 Mwanza SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK After breakfast we proceed to Serengeti National Park and enjoy an afternoon game drive. One of Africa s premier game parks, Serengeti is to Tanzania what the Masai Mara Game Reserve is to Kenya, though with an area of 14,763 sq km, it is actually over 7 times the size! (B,L,D) Day 9 Wed, May 10 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK We take a picnic lunch to experience an full day safari exploring the Serengeti! (B,L,D) Day 10 thu, May 11 SERENGETI NGORONGORO crater We ll have a chance to spy some active morning wildlife as we travel form the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, renowned as Africa s best game viewing. We ll stop en route at Olduvai Gorge, site of archeological findings where traces of pre-historic man have been discovered dating back 3.5 million years. We have a chance to vsit the on-site museum and witness a panoramic view of the historic excavation site. photo: BIT1982 There are also some optional activities possible, such as visits to Masai Boma and local schools, or a hot air balloon excursion for some amazing aerial vistas. The optional activities are at your own discretion and incur an extra cost, requring advance booking or payment on site. photo: Amoghavarsha 1

3 Then we ll proceed to Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world. At 2000ft. deep, it s a contender for the 8 th Wonder of the World, and the views from the Ngorongoro Crater rim are breathtaking. This fascinating ecosystem guaranteees and abundance of ever-present wildlife, due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. The rich pasture and water here supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals. This afternoon we ll have a chance to tour the Ngorongoro Crater, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,L,D) Day 11 Fri, May 12 NGORONGORO crater lake manyara national park We continue on to Mto wa Mbu which means Mosquito River. We ll tour a typical village which has over 18,000 inhabitants from 120 tribes. The village includes a local market, several different farms, local huts and artisan shops - an opportunity to glimpse authentic northern Tanzanian culture. After our visit we will lunch, possibly at a banana plantation, before continuing on to Manyara. Apart from its abundant bird life, Lake Manyara National Park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions. An afternoon game drive promises some wonderful wildife activity. (B,L,D) Day 12 sat, May 13 lake manyara national park tarangire national park Depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch. The name Tarangire is derived from the Tarangire River which provides a constant water source for wildlife. In addition to a wide variety of mammals, over 300 species of bird life have been recorded in this park. (B,L,D) Day 13 sun, May 14 tarangire national park arusha Amsterdam / Zanzibar This morning we depart for Arusha with an optional stop over at the Cultural Heritage center to view the art gallery and perhaps find some handcrafted souvenirs. On a clear day you will see Mt. Meru standing tall over the city of Arusha. Upon arrival at the Arusha Coffee Lodge, we ll enjoy lunch in the lush green gardens. Later we transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport where you may depart for home. (B,L) OR extend your trip a few days in stunning Zanzibar! optional zanzibar extension the Spice Island Archipelago May 14 19, 2018 (+5 days / 18 days total tour) Day I (Day 13 continuing from tour) Sun, May 14 Arusha zanzibar We fly from Arusha to Zanzibar. There, we ll enjoy a Tour of the historic Stone Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,L,D) Day II Mon, May 15 zanzibar Enjoy a tour to the Spice Plantations, with the opportunity to taste and small a variety of fruits and spices unique to the Island. Then we relocate to our home for the next few nights, a stunning 5-star luxury resort on one of Zanzibar s sublime beaches. The rest of your trip is at leisure to relax and indulge your senses at Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa. (B,L,D) Day iii tue, May 16 zanzibar Today is at leisure to relax and enjoy this idyllic strech of coastline. (B,L,D) Day IV Wed, May 17 zanzibar Another glorious day at leisure to enjoy all the relaxation and facilities of the resort. (B,L,D) Day v thu, May 18 zanzibar Dar Es Salaam Amsterdam Today we bid farewell to our corner of paradise, head to the airport and our flight to Dar Es Salaam, then onward to Amsterdam overnight. (B) Day VI Fri, May 19 Depart Amsterdam We arrive in Amsterdam and commence our flight home, where we will arrive the same day. photo: Ryskas photo: Daryonac photo: M. Disdero photo: Harvey Barrison Day 14 Mon, May 15 Depart Amsterdam Arrive Amsterdam for subsequent flight home, where we will arrive the same day. 2

4 photo: Doublearc photo: David Berkowitz photo: Sage Ross photo: Neil Palmer photo: Rweinkove included Accommodation and meals as indicated (B,L,D) and.5 litre of mineral water per person daily. Extension includes flights from Arusha to Zanzibar; Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam. Excursions and Park Fees as per itinerary. Mto wa Mbu Village Tour & local lunch Day 11. Stone Town Tour and Spice Tour on Extension. Game drives as per itinerary. Minivan transport with pop-up viewing roof. English-speaking driver-guide. Local taxes, border transfers & service charges. not included Air Fare. Approximately $130 for Amsterdam airport hotel stopover option. Visas (approx. $73 CDN Kenya, $80 CDN Tanzania, $50 USD Zanzibar.) Travel Insurance. Philanthropic Tariff of $30 US per person. Infrastructure tax of $1 per person per night for all stays in Zanzibar. Optional Masai village excursion at $25 US per person. 2 Optional Balloon Safaris (weather permitting and booked in advance): Balloon over Masai Mara $450 US per person. Balloon over Serengeti $495 US per person. Porterage and gratuities. Drinks and items of personal nature. cost in CDN funds Tour cost per person, based on double occupancy Tour Cost: single supplement Kenya & Tanzania (14 days) $4790 +$890 Kenya, Tanzania + Zanzibar (18 days) AIR OPTIONS $6680 +$3000 in CDN funds We suggest flying Canada to Amsterdam, breaking your journey there for the night. then fly on to Nairobi the following day to make the trip and jetlag easier. The return flight leaves in the evening, arriving in Amsterdam next morning. The ultimate flight to Canada will depart a few hours later. Approximate $CDN flight costs including taxes from Toronto $ $1700 from Vancouver $ $ Approx. $130 to overnight in a hotel near Schipol Amsterdam airport. photo: Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa photo: Vencenzo Gianferrari Pini photo: Princess.Tilly photo: Harvey Barrison photo: William Warby photo: Eright 3

5 RESERVATION FORM please indicate your tour selections beloww o KENYA & TANZANia May 2 - May 15, 2018 (14 days) o KENYA, TANZANia & Zanzibar extension May 14 - May 19, 2018 (18 days) Please fill out this form in full and mail it with your deposit of $ and insurance payment for each passenger. Insurance is optional but strongly recommended. Please write name exactly as listed in passport (e.g.: William, not Bill ) Passenger No. 1: Name Passenger No. 2: Name Mr/Mrs/Ms First Name Mr/Mrs/Ms First Name Middle Name Last Name Middle Name Last Name Passport #: Passport #: Passport Issuing Country: Passport Issuing Country: Date of Birth: dd/mm/yy Date of Birth: dd/mm/yy Street: ADDRESS: City: Postal Code: Phone: home Province/State: Country: work Next of Kin (to be contacted in case of emergency): ph: Accomodation: o Single o Double Sharing with: Seating Preference on Aircraft: o Window o Aisle Special Dietary Meal Request: (where available for flights/cruises) First Name (as you would like it to appear on your name tag): INSURANCE: Please see insurance page then indicate your choice below All-Inclusive or Trip Cancellation insurance should be purchased at time of deposit o Accepted o Declined specify All Inclusive or Trip Cancellation specify amount of premium (see next page) $ Please make cheques payable to: SPECIAL TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL 4603 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R6 Canada BC Reg # phone: (604) or 1 (800) VISA/MASTERCARD PAYMENTS: *A 2% service fee applies to payments made by credit card Card Number Expiry date Name on card Amount to be charged I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the brochure. SIGNATURE:

6 FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT: A deposit of $800 per person is required at the time of reservation on this Special Travel International (hereafter called STI) tour. A second payment of $800 per person is then due by September 30, A third paymentof $800 per person is due by April 20, The final payment is due by February 21, Travel documents will be sent to you approximately 14 days prior to your trip departure, provided full payment has been received. TOUR PRICES: All tour prices for land arrangements are based on rates effective at the time of printing and are expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Should these rates change, it may be necessary to surcharge the price of your vacation. Should the tour price increase by more than 10%, the passenger shall have the right to cancel within seven days of notification without penalty. CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS: Notice of cancellation must be made in writing. The effective cancellation date is the date when written notification is received by STI. The deposit of $800 is non-refundable. The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is received prior to departure: until September 30, 2017 deposit of $800 October 1, 2017 February 21, 2018 $1600 February 22 March 21, 2018 $2400 After Mar 21, % RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY: STI acts only as an agent in securing all services related to the tours described in this brochure, including transportation, sightseeing and accommodation. STI shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, cost, damage, injury, delay or expense arising from the use of any conveyance, accommodation or service or from acts of God, strikes, weather, quarantine, accidents, sickness, government regulations, insufficient documents and any loss/expense resulting from the above contingencies shall be borne by the tour member. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort of the passenger, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty to the operators. Additional expense, if any, shall be borne by the passenger. The right is reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions warrant, and also to decline to accept or retain any passenger as a member of the tour. In such instances, full or equitable amounts will be refunded. INSURANCE: STI recommends that each tour participant has health, cancellation, interruption, accident and baggage insurance for the duration of his/her travel (in situations where insurance is not included in the tour price.) TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: It is entirely the passenger s responsibility to possess whatever documents and visas required by the law of the countries visited on the tour. AIRLINE RESPONSIBILITY: Any airliner carrier providing transportation in connection with these tours is not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passenger is not on board its planes or conveyances. The passenger contract in use by the airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchase of these tours and/or passenger. Similar responsibility as noted applies to all types of carriers, including car rental companies. InSURANCE PremiumS Following are the main areas of coverage with Allianz Global Assistance and the two packages we offer for these particular trips.please carefully read the brochure you will receive after booking for full details. For insurance purposes the key point is that you are in GOOD health. Please note that PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS are not covered. Please Note: Travellers need to have current Provincial Health Plan coverage in order to qualify for the ALL-INCLUSIVE insurance package. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like further information. THE ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE (rate per person in CDN) Kenya & Tanzania (14 days) trip ages cost $4,500 $ $ $ $ $ $5,000 $ $ $ $ $ $5,500 $ $ $ $ $1, $6,000 $ $ $ $ $1, $6,500 $ $ $ $ $1, $7,000 $ $ $ $ $1, $7,500 $ $ $ $ $1, $8,000 $ $ $ $ $1, $8,500 $ $ $ $ $1, THE ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE (rate per person in CDN) Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar (18 days) trip ages cost $3,500 $ $ $ $ $1, $4,000 $ $ $ $ $1, $4,500 $ $ $ $ $1, $5,000 $ $ $ $ $1, $5,500 $ $ $ $ $1, $6,000 $ $ $ $ $1, $6,500 $ $ $ $ $1, $7,000 $ $ $ $ $1, $7,500 $ $ $ $ $1, THE ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE consists of: Cancellation & Interruption Emergency Medical ($5 Million limit) Flight Accident Travel Accident Baggage & Personal Effects If you wish you may also choose the Cancellation & Interruption insurance alone; this plan is suitable if you have sufficient medical coverage already and these rates apply to any trip length. Please Note: If you purchase flights through Special Travel, please add $1500 to the tour cost in order to calculate the full amount to be insured. Note: The premiums above are guidelines. The exact premium will depend on the cabin category chosen, whether you are traveling as a single, and the final airfare cost. At time of booking we will provide the applicable premium for your situation. Insurance rates are valid at time of printing and are subject to change. Premiums are subject to Provincial Sales Tax: 8% Ontario, 9% Quebec, 7% Manitoba CANCELLATION & INTERRUPTION INSURANCE (rate per person in CDN ) trip ages cost $4,500 $ $ $ $ $ $ $5,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ $5,500 $ $ $ $ $ $ $6,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ $6,500 $ $ $ $ $ $ $7,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ $7,500 $ $ $ $ $ $ $8,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ $8,500 $ $ $ $ $ $ Special Travel International 4603 Main Street Vancouver, BC V5V 3R6 Canada tel: (604) or 1(800) Fax: (604) sti@sticanada.com website: