ARUSHA TARANGIRE NGORONGORO CRATER SERENGETI The Spirit of Tanzania Tanzania A Luxury Safari With 5 Nights Pre-Safari Option to Track Gorillas in Rwanda and 3 Nights Post-Safari Option to Zanzibar Friends and Family Invited to Join! Healthcare for Isolated Communities in Tanzania 18 credit hours Tax Deductible Joint Medical/Dental Symposium Register by March 1, 2010 Space is limited! The Professional Education Society since 1980
highlights Serengeti A World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve Exclusive Luxury Mobile Tenting (2 nights) Ultimate safari experience with private tents pitched on the Serengeti plains for the best close-up wildlife viewing Ngorongoro Crater A magical two-and-a-half-million-year-old caldera and one of the truly stunning wonders of the world Maasai Village Visit Discover their unique culture and how they maintained their traditional ways as cattle herders Olduvai Gorge Archeological site famous for the discovery in 1959 of Lucy, the humanoid fossil found by Mary and Louis Leakey Tarangire National Park Famous for its huge resident herds of elephants and tree climbing lions Mto Wa Mbu Village A taste of Tanzanian culture with a school visit Lectures and discussion by prominent doctors, dentists and local health care providers 18 credit hours and tax deductible Continuing Education Recognition Awards Physicians: This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 18 prescribed hours for the main Tanzania safari and 6 prescribed hours for the Rwanda pre-safari by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dentists: The Professional Education Society, as provider, is authorized to confer up to 18 hours of California Continuing Education credit units and 18 FAGD/MAGD credit hours with the Academy of General Dentistry for the main Tanzania safari and 6 credit hours for the Rwanda pre-safari. The Professional Education Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Nurses: The provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5428 and is authorized to confer 18 contact hours for the main Tanzania safari and 6 contact hours for the Rwanda pre-safari. Although the California Board of Registered Nursing does not approve individual continuing education courses, providers are required by law to be approved by the Board. Reciprocity for continuing education hours for nurses is available in most states. Tax Deduction The travel symposium for Tanzania, has been designed to comply with current IRS convention rules and deductibility requirements under Code Section 274(h)(1) as directly related to the conduct of the attendee s profession and meeting the reasonableness standard of the foreign seminar rules. The formal meetings will be scheduled with lectures and discussions. Seminars in conference rooms, clinics or hospitals will be conducted by foreign speakers as well as distinguished members of the Professional Education Society. Appropriate documentation verifying the scheduling dates, locations, hours of attendance, certificate of participation, and appropriate certificate of continuing medical, dental or nursing education will be provided at the completion of the conference. Consult your tax advisor for detailed information concerning deductibility of expenses related to your particular situation.
MAIN SAFARI PROGRAM: The Spirit of Tanzania A Luxury Safari ARUSHA TARANGIRE NGORONGORO CRATER SERENGETI Itinerary at a Glance Sunday, August 22: Depart U.S. / Amsterdam Overnight flight to Amsterdam on KLM to Kilimanjaro (JRO) Airport in Arusha. Monday, August 23: Arrive Tanzania Overnight at Serena Mountain Village. Tuesday, August 24: Arusha to Tarangire National Park Park is renowned for the country s largest herds of elephants and 1,000 year old baobab trees. Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge. Wednesday, August 25: Tarangire National Park Game drives and sun set with sundowner cocktail back at the lodge. Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge. Thursday, August 26: Tarangire National Park Visit to Mto Wa Mbu village and school and enjoy an amazing sunset over the Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. Thatched huts at Serengeti Serena Lodge Friday, August 27: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tour and picnic lunch at Ngorongoro Crater, game drive and visit to Maasai Village. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. Saturday, August 28: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Visit the Olduvai Gorge and embark on exciting game drive. Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge. Sunday, August 29: Serengeti An amazing day of game viewing zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions and cheetahs. Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge. Monday, August 30: Serengeti Game drive en route to luxury tent site. Overnight at Luxury Mobile Camp. Tuesday, August 31: Serengeti Another wonderful day of exciting game drives. Overnight at Luxury Mobile Camp. Wednesday, September 1: Serengeti to Arusha U.S. Departure this evening. Thursday, September 2: Arrival in U.S. Connect this morning in Amsterdam for your flight back home. All transportation in Tanzania will be in 4x4 Land Cruisers with a maximum of 6 people. Every client will have a window seat. Tanzanian safaris are adventurous, but are not particularly physically demanding. However, all travelers should be capable of walking over uneven terrain and travelling in Land Cruisers on dusty, bumpy and unpaved roads for extended periods of time. About our Tour Operator: Akorn is a Destination Management company in Africa that is part of the Abercrombie & Kent Group of Companies. It was founded in Kenya in 1962 and has been a pioneer of luxury safaris in East Africa. Included in Land Program: Luxury Accommodations (7 nights in lodges and 2 nights in a luxury mobile tented camp), all meals, transfers with English speaking driver-guides, airport transfers, charter flight from Serengeti to Arusha one way; bottled water daily while on safari; park entrance fees, safari briefing; government taxes and levies; gratuities for airport and hotel staff; safari coordinator/guide and Professional Education Society leaders. Excluded in Land Program: Visa (currently U.S. $100 per U.S. citizen); Tanzania Airport Departure Tax (currently U.S. $38 per person); International Airfares; optional Trip Cancelation/Health Insurance; tips & gratuities for drivers and guides and items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone, postage etc. www.pes-travel.com 1-877-PES-7005 (1-877-737-7005) pes@globaltracks.com
Pre-SAFARI OptION: Tracking Rwanda s Famous Mountain Gorillas: August 17 23, 2010 Discover Rwanda s Parc National des Volcans (PNV), covering an area of 46 square miles and encompassing 6 volcanoes. This is the home of the famous families of mountain gorillas and the location for the well known movie Gorillas in the Midst. A rare opportunity to see gorillas up close in the wild! Itinerary at a GLANCE Tuesday, August 17: Depart U.S. / Amsterdam Overnight flight to Amsterdam on KLM. Wednesday, August 18: Amsterdam / Nairobi, Kenya / Kigali, Rwanda Connect to your flight to Nairobi, Kenya and a late night flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Thursday, August 19: Arrive Kigali, Rwanda Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel. Rest and recover from the long flight. Afternoon of Medical/Dental symposiums. (B) Friday, August 20: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park Visit to Gisozi Memorial Genocide Museum. Overnight at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge or Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (B,L,D). Saturday, August 21: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park Overnight at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge or Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (B,L,D). Your trek will vary in length depending on which gorilla group you have been assigned to and will commence at about 7,000 feet of altitude in the upper terraced slopes of the volcano. Sunday, August 22: Gorilla Tracking in National Park Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel (B,L,D). Reenter the forest for a second gorilla trek, visiting a different family. Monday, August 23: Kigali to Arusha, Tanzania Overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge (B). Transfer to the airport for your outbound flight to Tanzania and begin your safari. Included in Land Program: Two day gorilla permits per person (value $1,000), accommodations: 3 nights at the Kigali Serena Hotel and 2 nights at the Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge or the Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. (Note: limited availability at the exclusive Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge), meals as per itinerary, airport transfers, all transportation in 4x4 Land Cruiser, services of English speaking driver-guides; bottled water daily while on tour; park entrance fees, government taxes and levies; gratuities for airport and hotel staff. Excluded in Land Program: International Airfares and Rwanda International Airport Departure Taxes ($20); Visa (Rwanda currently does not require visa for U.S. citizens); optional Trip Cancellation/Health Insurance; drinks; tips & gratuities for drivers and guides; and all items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone, postage etc. www.pes-travel.com 1-877-PES-7005 (1-877-737-7005) pes@globaltracks.com
POST-SAFARI OptION: Enjoy the Scenic Beaches of Zanzibar September 1 5, 2010 Zanzibar, known as the Island of Spice, has a variety of attractions from the ancient Stone Town with the magic and tragedy of a past history to the beauty of its beaches and captivating sunsets. Itinerary at a GLANCE Wednesday, September 1: Serengeti / Arusha / Zanzibar Connect to your flight to Arusha and then to Zanzibar for your 3 night stay. Overnight at the Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski. (B,D) Thursday, September 2: Zanzibar Discover the beauty of the island, or take an optional Stone Town Tour (B, D). Friday, September 3: Zanzibar Enjoy a half day Spice Tour including lunch (B,L,D). Saturday, September 4: Zanzibar to Arusha / U.S. Departure Board your flight to Arusha, connecting with your international flight home (B). Sunday, September 5: Arrival in U.S. Connect this morning in Amsterdam for your flight home. Included in Land Program: Accommodations; 3 nights at the Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski (5 Star); meals as indicated in the itinerary, half day tour, airport transfers and airport assistance; flight Arusha to Zanzibar and return; and gratuities for airport and hotel staff. Excluded in Land Program: International Airfares and International Airport Departure Tax; optional Trip Cancellation/Health Insurance; drinks; tips & gratuities for drivers and guides; and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, postage etc. Program Costs: Main Program: The Spirit of Tanzania Land Package $6,980 Single Supplement $1,075 Note: The Tanzania Safari begins in Arusha on August 23, 2010, and ends in Arusha on September 1, 2010. The land package includes the charter flight from the Serengeti to Arusha. Pre-Safari: Tracking Rwanda s Famous Mountain Gorillas August 17 23, 2010 Land Package $5,645 Silverback Sabyinyo Lodge Suite (luxury) Land Package $4,295 Gorilla Mountain View Lodge (moderate) Note: The Gorilla Tracking begins in Kigali on August 19, 2010, and ends on August 23, 2010. Price includes $1,000 per person for 2 nonrefundable gorilla permits. Post Safari: Enjoying the Scenic Beaches of Zanzibar September 1-5, 2010 Land Package $2,150 Single Supplement $750 Note: The Zanzibar extension begins in Arusha on September 1, 2010, and ends in Arusha on September 4, 2010. The land package includes the inprogram roundtrip flights from Arusha to Zanzibar. Registration: Register by March 1, 2010 Space is limited! Registration via phone: 877-737-7005 OR registration forms available on line: www.pes-travel.com For Symposium Information, call: Dr. James McCray at 303-729-0608 Sheena Woods at 303-729-0609 For Travel Information, contact: Kim Mizer Toll free: 1-877-PES-7005 (1-877-737-7005) Email: pes@globaltracks.com Global Tracks is the official travel agent for PES International Airfare: Economy Class $1,700 - $2,200* Business Class $7,000 - $9,000* *Note: The preferred carrier for the program is KLM. (Partners with Northwest) All international airfares will be booked on an individual basis upon availability from your chosen hometown gateway. The above fares are only estimated. Please contact Global Tracks for further information. The Professional Education Society Symposium Fee Professional $395 Non-Professional $195 Note: The Professional symposium fee applies to Dentists, Physicians, Nurses or health related professionals. The Non-Professional symposium fee applies to non-professionals or family member attending the Seminar. You are strongly encouraged to purchase travel protection for trip cancellation, interruption, sickness, accident medical expenses, trip delay, missed connections, etc. Please purchase within 14 days of initial deposit. Call PES for details.
ARUSHA TARANGIRE NGORONGORO CRATER SERENGETI The Spirit of Tanzania A Luxury Safari 18 credit hours Tax Deductible Joint Medical/Dental Symposium Healthcare for Isolated Communities in Tanzania www.pes-travel.com 1-877-PES-7005 (1-877-737-7005) pes@globaltracks.com The Professional Education Society since 1980 27905 Meadow Drive Suite #5 P.O. Box 1750 Evergreen, Colorado 80437 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit 74 Lafayette, IN Travel Symposium for Physicians, Dentists, and Nurses August 22 - September 2, 2010 Healthcare for Isolated Communities in Tanzania Register by March 1, 2010 Space is limited!