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1 THE ULTIMATE AFRICAN ADVENTURE An exclusive safari to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, visit Ngorongoro Crater, experience the wildebeest migration in the rthern Serengeti, trek with gorillas in Rwanda and more!

PRICING DAR ES SALAAM & MT KILIMANJARO 9 nights from US$ 5,200.00 per person sharing Challenge yourself with a climb to the Roof of Africa!

& SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK 8 nights from US$ 7,700.00 per person sharing Experience the wildebeest migration in the rthern Serengeti.

Partake in daily game-drives exploring the wide-open spaces. Couple this with a visit to the famous Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area is home to the largest unbroken caldera in the world.

2 PRICING DAR ES SALAAM & MT KILIMANJARO 9 nights from US$ 5, per person sharing Challenge yourself with a climb to the Roof of Africa! To summit Mt Kilimanjaro, the world s tallest freestanding mountain at just under 6,000 m (20,000 ft) on a breathless, blue sky dawn, surely rates as one of life s great experiences NGORONGORO CRATER & SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK 8 nights from US$ 7, per person sharing Experience the wildebeest migration in the rthern Serengeti. Undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, the Serengeti is home to the highest density of game in Africa, as well as being unequalled for its natural beauty. Partake in daily game-drives exploring the wide-open spaces. Couple this with a visit to the famous Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area is home to the largest unbroken caldera in the world. The first sight of it is breathtaking. The floor of the Crater is home to around 30,000 animals with a high concentration of predators. GORILLA TREKKING IN RWANDA 4 nights from US$ 5, per person sharing (inclusive of two Gorilla trek permits) Trek for the endangered mountain gorillas! Your first sighting of a gorilla in the wild is an exhilarating and extraordinary experience. Indeed for many it is life changing. Please note a minimum age of 15 years applies.

PRICING EXTENSIONS: KISAMPA CAMP, SAADANI NATIONAL PARK 3 nights from US$ 935.

Community conservation model with tangible benefits to the community from conservation. Enjoy an authentic cultural experience. MATEMWE LODGE, ZANZIBAR 3 nights from US$ 1795.

3 PRICING EXTENSIONS: KISAMPA CAMP, SAADANI NATIONAL PARK 3 nights from US$ per person sharing (based on 12 people travelling) Kisampa - more a wilderness retreat to relax and enjoy being one with nature. Rustic with a low carbon footprint. Community conservation model with tangible benefits to the community from conservation. Enjoy an authentic cultural experience. MATEMWE LODGE, ZANZIBAR 3 nights from US$ per person sharing (based on 18 people travelling) Zanzibar is one of the many islands that sit off the coast of Tanzania. It is a wonderful adjunct to a safari. Steeped in history, this region is where Africa meets Arabia. Enjoy an escape to the Spice Island with its white sandy beaches and exciting cultural experience.

4 PRICING Please te: 1. A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total trip cost is required to confirm the booking; 2. The itinerary pricing stated above includes scheduled internal flights which are subject to change until booked no flights are being held. 3. Should you wish to pay by credit card an additional charge will apply. The credit card will be charged in the local currency (AUD) and will be exchanged by the Client's bank at the exchange rate applicable on the day the bank processes the charge. For this reason, there may be a variation in the currency quoted (if other than AUD) and the actual rate processed on the Client's credit card. 4. Please note the cost is based on 18 people travelling should numbers change cost will be revised. 5. Should people only wish to take a portion of the trip, costs will be revised accordingly. INCLUSIONS Services of 3 x Private Guides throughout the trip All regional and scheduled flights as specified subject to change without notice until paid for All accommodation on a shared basis as specified Meals and beverages (except premium brands) as specified Twice daily game activities at safari lodges and camps, inclusive of park fees where applicable All road transfers as specified Laundry at Kisampa 4x4 vehicles for road transfers to and from Kilimanjaro and to and from the Airport 1st aid trained Mountain / Wilderness Guides and assistants (ratio of 1 guide to 2 clients) Mountain Camp including: mess tent (Inc.; lightweight tables, backed chairs and all cutlery), toilet tent, walk-in client tents, full size sleeping cost, 3 sleeping mattress, sleeping bag rated - 18 C, kitchen tent, all crew First aid kits and constant monitoring tools (pulse oximeter and AMS scorecards) Backup oxygen for evacuation purposes Backup and logistical support Meet and greet services as specified Applicable Government taxes correct at the time of quotation subject to change without notice EXCLUSIONS All international flights to and from Africa All items of a personal nature i.e. additional meals, activities not specified, curios etc All relevant visa fees and departure taxes Any new Government taxes levied between now and dates of travel All gratuities Travel Insurance Excess baggage charges and laundry unless specified

TREK LEADERS DR ROB BARBOUR Rob was born in Kenya and spent his formative years in Australia gaining a medical degree and serving in the Australian military, most notably as the regimental medical

Thereafter, moved to Tanzania with his wife to found a socially responsible and community conservation orientated safari operation and a private community conservation area.

A very accomplished operator, Rob will be on hand to attend to all needs both medical and otherwise. DR STEPHEN VAN MIL Steve has held a lifelong passion for wildlife and conservation.

5 TREK LEADERS DR ROB BARBOUR Rob was born in Kenya and spent his formative years in Australia gaining a medical degree and serving in the Australian military, most notably as the regimental medical officer to the elite Special Air Service Regiment (SAS). Upon leaving the Army in the late 90's, Rob completed a Masters in Tropical Medicine. Thereafter, moved to Tanzania with his wife to found a socially responsible and community conservation orientated safari operation and a private community conservation area. Rob subsequently joined Epic Private Journeys as a partner and private guide. Rob has guided many Epic adventures in his capacity as a doctor including several successful summits of Mt Kilimanjaro. A very accomplished operator, Rob will be on hand to attend to all needs both medical and otherwise. DR STEPHEN VAN MIL Steve has held a lifelong passion for wildlife and conservation. Studies at Hale School, Perth, and Murdoch University, Western Australia, led to a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. His career has seen him combine his Veterinary degree with television, documentary filming, travel, ecotours and conservation work. Steve first travelled to Africa as a teenager, and has returned many times since to film and lead ecotours there, as well as numerous tours into Borneo, Papua New Guinea and The Amazon. Steve is a founding director and President of Assistance Dogs for Independence ( ). He is also Patron of Zoo Peru, Co-founder of Orangutan Foundation International Australia, and Patron of Wilderness Warriors. Amongst the wildlife documentaries Steve has produced, directed and written are White Lions: King of Kings for Discovery Network/Animal Planet, Saving Orangutans for Network Ten, Australia, and The Last Trimate. ANNALEIS MARTIN Annaleis' career has centred on her joint passions of social justice, education and animals. Mentored by Australia's leading Primate Taxonomist Professor Colin Groves, Annaleis completed a B.A/B.Sc majoring in Zoology, Marine Science and Biological Anthropology at the Australian National University (ANU), Canberra. Through her long standing association with The Orangutan Project, Annaleis worked at an orangutan rehabilitation and release station as a vet nurse and behavioural enrichment specialist in the remote jungles of Bukit Tigapuluh, while assisting in the development of eco tours. Annaleis has held positions including Dean of Residents at residential colleges at the ANU, Murdoch University and the University of Western Australia, where she honed her skills in people and project management. She has since organised and led a number of domestic and international community outreach, volunteering and leadership programs.

6 TANZANIA Tanzania is still gloriously wild. Roads run through it, of course, and it's spotted with campgrounds and lodges. But mostly the wildlife has it to themselves; huge herds of elephants and wildebeests, flocks of flamingos, silent families of giraffes, noisy packs of wild dogs. Lions have no trouble finding lunch; zebras skitter about, and vultures wait to clean up. Each spring, some two million wildebeest and zebra move hundreds of miles north in the last great migration on Earth. The wild remains wild because it is protected. A huge portion of Tanzania is set aside as national park - from the Serengeti in the north, which sweeps uninterrupted from neighboring Kenya's Masai Mara, to the Selous in the south. Tanzania is located on the east coast of Africa between Kenya and Mozambique. It is mostly highland plateau, which is bisected by the Great Rift Valley, a geological fault. The rift is dotted with volcanoes, one of which is Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa s highest peak. On the country's western border are two significant lakes, Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika. Off the eastern coast, in the Indian Ocean, is the Zanzibar archipelago.

7 MOUNT KILIMANJARO Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in all Africa at 5,895 meters, dominates the north-eastern marches of Tanzania. If you stand at its snow- encrusted summit, with an unrestricted view in all directions, you gaze upon a remarkable tract of land, its limits defined only by the curvature of the earth and the haze of distance, out to a distance of 200 kilometres. Kilimanjaro is made up of three volcanoes: Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira. These main three vents emerged around 750,000 years ago and over thousands of years Shira was the first to die out. Shira presently is heavily eroded, an ancient caldera filled with lava and ash with a heavily eroded rim. Mawenzi contrasts starkly, with mile deep gulleys and heavily eroded steep sides. At 5150 meters Mawenzi is linked by an 11km saddle to Kibo, the youngest dormant vent. Kibo has not erupted in recent times although may have emitted ash around 300 years ago. Sulphur and steam are still emitted. To understand Kilimanjaro one must first have a basic understanding of the events that led to its creation. Kilimanjaro lies in a tectonic line intersection, linked to the massive rift valley that stretches from the borders of Turkey to the Mozambique Channel. The rift valley

MOUNT KILIMANJARO system is part of a constructive plate margin, which, on a larger scale, involves two parts of the African plate (the Nubian to the West and Somalian to the East) and the Arabian

8 MOUNT KILIMANJARO system is part of a constructive plate margin, which, on a larger scale, involves two parts of the African plate (the Nubian to the West and Somalian to the East) and the Arabian plate. The effect of these plates moving apart resulted in a vast array of geological features, not least a number of volcanoes along its length; the tallest being Kilimanjaro. Despite being 3 degrees south of the equator, Kilimanjaro has numerous glaciers. Glaciers have also been an awesome force in shaping Kilimanjaro, especially the youngest peak, Kibo. From pictures taken in 1912 compared to the present day it has been observed that Kilimanjaro has lost in excess of 75% of its ice cover, although the impressive ice cliffs on the northern and eastern side remain as do glaciers on the south and south western flanks. At projected rates the ice could be lost forever by A journey up the slopes of Kilimanjaro takes you on a climatic world tour, from the tropics to the arctic. The grassy cultivated lower slopes turn into lush rainforest inhabited by elusive elephant, leopard, buffalo and antelope. Higher still, heath and moorland covered with giant heathers become a surreal alpine desert and finally give way to ice, snow and magnificent beauty.

9 THE ROUTE

10 TENTED ACCOMMODATION Luxury Specification Sleeping Tent NOTE: used for 2 people only

11 NGORONGORO CRATER The Ngorongoro Crater forms part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA). The NCA covers an area of 2,286 sq km and encompasses the volcanic area around the Crater, including the still-active volcano of Oldonyo Lengai and the famous Olduvai Gorge. The Crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and the first sight of it is breathtaking. The floor area is only 260 sq km but it is home to around 30,000 animals with a high concentration of predators. The Crater supports up to 25,000 large mammals. Grazers dominate zebra and wildebeest accounting for almost half the animals, as well as gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest and warthog. Giraffe stay away because there is insufficient food at tree level; topi because they compete directly with wildebeest. Ngorongoro has carnivores in quantity, drawn by the large herds of prey animals. It has the densest population of large predators, mainly lion - about and more than 400 spotted hyenas, living in eight clans of up to eighty individuals. Both lion and hyena will scavenge from each other, depending on weight of numbers and of course, hunger.

NGORONGORO SERENA SAFARI LODGE The Ngorongoro

truly marvelous location: it s built into the

crater, and has views of the magnificent caldera

Bathrooms Air conditioning Plunge Pool Gym

12 NGORONGORO SERENA SAFARI LODGE The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a 75-room hotel with a truly marvelous location: it s built into the western rim of Tanzania s UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater. The lodge is a great base for visits into the crater, and has views of the magnificent caldera from all of the bedrooms and most of the public areas. AMENITIES Accommodation Children En-suite Bathrooms Air conditioning Plunge Pool Gym Laundry Power Battery Charging Facilities Wifi ACTIVITIES Game Drives Walking Safaris Cultural activities Massage 75 rooms Available 240V Limited

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK The Serengeti National Park was established in 1951, and covers an area of almost 15,000 sq km. It is one of the most spectacular game parks in East Africa.

13 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK The Serengeti National Park was established in 1951, and covers an area of almost 15,000 sq km. It is one of the most spectacular game parks in East Africa. The short and long grass plains in the south give way to acacia savannah in the central area; to the hilly more densely wooded areas of the north, and the extensive woodland in the western corridor, Serengeti offers great variations both geographically as well as with the millions of animals, birds and plants that make up this complex ecosystem. Twice a year, triggered by the rains, 1.3 million wildebeest and over 200,000 zebra gather to undertake the long trek to new grazing lands. The migration of the herbivores roughly defines the boundaries of Serengeti National Park which is the central zone of the Serengeti ecosystem, an area that includes Kenya s Maasai Mara National Reserve, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Maswa Game Reserve in the west. Within these 25,900 sq km of varied habitats live 35 species of plains game and 500 bird species.

NDUTU SAFARI LODGE Ndutu Safari Lodge is situated in

range of habitats that lie within easy reach.

Serengeti short grass plains make Ndutu Safari Lodge

AMENITIES Accommodations Children En-suite Bathrooms

14 NDUTU SAFARI LODGE Ndutu Safari Lodge is situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. The Lodge nestles unobtrusively under a canopy of giant acacias with views towards Lake Ndutu. The lodge offers a superb base in which to explore the range of habitats that lie within easy reach. Swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world famous Serengeti short grass plains make Ndutu Safari Lodge one of the best places to watch wildlife. AMENITIES Accommodations Children En-suite Bathrooms Air conditioning Plunge Pool Gym Spa Laundry Battery Charging Facilities Wifi 34 cottages Available Limited ACTIVITIES Game Drives Walking Safaris Culture

WAYO CAMPS Wayo Africa s camps are placed

couple of months with the migrating animals

En-suite Bathrooms Air conditioning Plunge

15 WAYO CAMPS Wayo Africa s camps are placed in the most spectacular and scenic locations in Tanzania. The Green Camps are designed to move every couple of months with the migrating animals to ensure the best experience possible. The camps feature dome-style tents with comfortable mattresses on the ground and cotton duvets and sheets. AMENITIES Accommodation Children 6+ En-suite Bathrooms Air conditioning Plunge Pool Gym Laundry Battery Charging Facilities Wifi 5 tents ACTIVITIES Game Drives Walking Safaris Culture

RWANDA Rwanda, The Land of a Thousand Hills, is a land of great diversity and beauty. It has 6 volcanoes, 23 lakes and numerous rivers, some forming the source of the great River Nile.

16 RWANDA Rwanda, The Land of a Thousand Hills, is a land of great diversity and beauty. It has 6 volcanoes, 23 lakes and numerous rivers, some forming the source of the great River Nile. Spectacular volcanoes and dense tropical forests dominate the north of the country, while gentle hills and valleys, calm lakes and turbulent rivers dominate the rest of the country. Rwanda boasts a wide variety of wildlife. The forest is alive with the calls of colourful birds and the chattering of rare golden monkey. The Parc National des Volcans (PNV), in northern Rwanda is home to the world s largest number of endangered mountain gorillas. Numbering only in the hundreds, the gorillas live in a protected area, free from poachers, and can be viewed in their natural habitats at close range. Gorilla tracking is arguably the most poignant and memorable wildlife experience in the world. thing can prepare one for the impact of encountering a fullygrown silverback gorilla, up to three times the size of an average man, yet remarkably peaceable and tolerant of human visitors.

KIGALI SERENA Set along one of Kigali s most

attraction in the city, with its mixture of

exciting gorilla trekking expedition, Kigali

AMENITIES Accommodation Suites Connecting Rooms

17 KIGALI SERENA Set along one of Kigali s most charming boulevards, Kigali Serena is a popular attraction in the city, with its mixture of modern amenities and traditional Rwandese art and culture. Ideal as a stop-over before or after an exciting gorilla trekking expedition, Kigali Serena Hotel welcomes children, families and couples alike. At Kigali, activities focus on relaxation. AMENITIES Accommodation Suites Connecting Rooms Children In-room Lockable Box Air conditioning Pool Gym Spa Business Centre Laundry Wifi 148 rooms Available Available Available Limited

VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK Virunga National Park is a 7,800 square kilometer World Heritage Site stretching from the Virunga mountains in the south to the Rwensori mountains in the north on the eastern

18 VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK Virunga National Park is a 7,800 square kilometer World Heritage Site stretching from the Virunga mountains in the south to the Rwensori mountains in the north on the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Established in 1925 as Africa s first national park, it has become known for its abundant wildlife including the critically endangered mountain gorillas and a small population of Eastern Lowland Gorillas. The park boasts an astounding biodiversity due to the large variety of habitats it offers, such as savanna, lava plains swamps, erosion valleys, forest, active volcanoes and the ice fields of the Rwenzori Mountains. Virunga is home to approximately 200 of the world s remaining 850 Mountain Gorillas who live in the Mikeno Sector, an area of forest bordering a variety of mostly dormant volcanoes. The mountain forests are also home to other primates including Chimpanzees, Golden monkeys, Blue monkeys and black and white colobus. Forest Elephants and Buffalo are also found in this area. The central area of the park consists mostly of savannah with species such as Lion, Leopard, Kob, Hyena, Topi and warthog. Hippo s and Crocodiles are also a common sight at the lake.

LAKE KIVU SERENA HOTEL Serenely sited on the

largest lake in Africa, and surrounded by

Rwandan capital, and the glorious Volcanoes

mountain gorillas), it overlooks its own

AMENITIES Accommodation Suites Connecting

19 LAKE KIVU SERENA HOTEL Serenely sited on the white sandy shores of Lake Kivu, the sixth largest lake in Africa, and surrounded by extensive tropical gardens, is Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. Within several hours drive of both the Rwandan capital, and the glorious Volcanoes National Park (home of the world famous mountain gorillas), it overlooks its own private beach. AMENITIES Accommodation Suites Connecting Rooms Children In-room Lockable Box Air conditioning Pool Gym Spa Business Centre Laundry Wifi 66 rooms Available Available Available Limited

KISAMPA BUSH RETREAT Kisampa is comfortably rustic in its

into the surrounding bush and open to the stars.

guest to the community to be spent on teachers housing,

20 KISAMPA BUSH RETREAT Kisampa is comfortably rustic in its simplicity, built to leave a minimal human footprint in this pristine area. The camp can accommodate only 14 guests keeping your experience intimate. Each bungalow has its own private and unique bathroom set into the surrounding bush and open to the stars. AfrikaAfrika donates $10 per person per night from each guest to the community to be spent on teachers housing, teaching aids for the school and other vital community services. AMENITIES Accommodation Children En-suite Bathrooms Air conditioning Plunge Pool Gym Laundry included Power Battery Charging Facilities Wifi 6 bungalows Solar ACTIVITIES Game Drive Walking Safaris Boating Canoeing Fishing Cultural Visits

21 ZANZIBAR Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of the Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, and several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast, and 6 south of the equator. Zanzibar Island (known locally as Unguja, but as Zanzibar internationally) is 97 km long and 32 km wide, occupying a total area of approximately 1684 square kilometres. It is characterised by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town - said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa. Zanzibar has a very long history and dates back to the first millennium AD. Long the destination of Arab traders, Zanzibar is a melting pot of Africa meets Arabia, it having been an important trading port for the commodities of spices and slaves. The historic port of Stone Town still bears the scars of the slaving years.

ZANZIBAR EXCURSIONS Bwejuu Village: A visit to the local village of Bwejuu: Guests pay $20 for the trip and Baraza provides the transport and tour free of charge with all proceeds going to their

22 ZANZIBAR EXCURSIONS Bwejuu Village: A visit to the local village of Bwejuu: Guests pay $20 for the trip and Baraza provides the transport and tour free of charge with all proceeds going to their charity, Baraza for Bwejuu. Guests have the opportunity to visit the local school, dispensary, mosque and take a walk through a typical Zanzibari fishing village. Reef Safari: At low tide, guests can take part in a reef safari where you walk out to the coral reef and see the spectacular marine life. Guests will be accompanied by a staff member out on the coral shelf in front of the hotel who will point out many of the juvenile fish that seek refuge in the shallow waters at low tide. World Renowned Diving: The Zanzibar Archipelago features some of the best diving in the world and Baraza offers diving with the only National Geographic affiliated Diving Center in Zanzibar. Stone Town: Baraza organizes educational visits to The World Heritage site of Stone Town, viewing of historic Spice Plantations, the slave chambers, Maruhubi baths and Prison Island. Jozani Forest: Jozani Forest is home to the Red Colobus Monkey which is indigenous to Zanzibar and only found on the island.

MATEMWE LODGE Vibrant yet laid-back Matemwe Lodge

Perched on an outcrop overlooking a shallow,

coast of Zanzibar Island, Matemwe Lodge s

doubles, 6 triples Bedding King Children 5+ Air

Business Centre Power 240V mains Cultural walks

23 MATEMWE LODGE Vibrant yet laid-back Matemwe Lodge has perfected the tropical island experience. Perched on an outcrop overlooking a shallow, coral-fringed lagoon on the quiet northeastern coast of Zanzibar Island, Matemwe Lodge s blissful location and famously relaxed atmosphere make it the ideal place to unwind. AMENITIES Accommodation 12 chalets Max Guests 6 doubles, 6 triples Bedding King Children 5+ Air conditioning Plunge pool 2 chalets only Gym Spa Business Centre Power 240V mains Cultural walks Included Kayaks Included Wifi Included Additional Costs: Laundry Diving Excursions

NORTHERN TANZANIA TENTED AND LODGE FAMILY SAFARI WITH ZANZIBAR AND MAFIA ISLAND

NORTHERN TANZANIA TENTED AND LODGE FAMILY SAFARI WITH ZANZIBAR AND MAFIA ISLAND Day 01 August JRO Arusha Lake Manyara On arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport you are met and transferred to Arusha