Wings Over A SAFARI ADVENTURE SMALL GROUP MAXIMUM OF 28 TRAVELLERS

Wings Over A SAFARI ADVENTURE SMALL GROUP MAXIMUM OF 28 TRAVELLERS QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY ALUMNI EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL MARCH 12-24, 2018

Kenya Tanzania A Safari Adventure Below: Black rhino and calf, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Our travel experts have selected these special properties, each in a prime location, for your comfort. Details in the design and décor celebrate the local culture and enhance the ambience of each hotel, lodge and camp. Of utmost importance is the superior quality of the services, amenities, meals and accommodations, allowing you to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. A particular highlight of this safari is a stay at the Fairmont Mara Safari Club, a deluxe tented camp that offers luxury in the heart of one of Africa s top game reserves. At the conclusion of your safari, relax in a day room at the first-class InterContinental Nairobi before your flight home. Inspiring Moments A World Apart The story of travel involves more than a ticket and a passport. It should weave together discovery, education and humanity, the > Study animals up close in their natural habitats in the Serengeti and Maasai Mara wildlife parks. > Take in sweeping aerial views during flights low over the savannah. best elements of any compelling tale. Your personal travel story > Descend into the beautiful begins with our commitment to delivering authentic experiences. Ngorongoro Crater, which supports one of the most diverse animal populations in the world. The incomparable value of your journey lies in the personalized care you receive from your Travel Director, who allows you to immerse yourself in your surroundings by eliminating logistical worries, and the insight you gain from expert driver-guides, who call this area home. The regional expertise of your driver-guides shows in their knowledge of the animals, plant life, geography and geology. This high-caibre team creates a convivial, welcoming atmosphere for this special experience. Your journey concludes with a stay at a riverside, luxury tented safari camp in the Maasai Mara. Feel close to nature and hear the sounds of birds and animals nearby. At night, the sound of the river lulls you to sleep in your four-poster bed. After a restful night, step onto your verandah and greet the morning. Above: > Set out as the sun rises over the plains, anticipating the day s astounding and unexpected wildlife encounters. > Revel in the unique luxury of a deluxe tented safari camp. > Speak with Masai villagers, who raise cattle in the region. Day Two Nairobi, Kenya Upon arrival, transfera and check in to the InterContinental Nairobi. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast. Enjoy lunch before your afternoon game drive. Discovery: Elusive Kilimanjaro. Begin your East African safari with your expert driver-guide as you travel to. See glimpses of daily life as you travel through the YOUR INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE We have designed two ELECTIVE hot-air balloon rides to allow you to craft your individual safari experience. Up in the air, you can gaze as far as the eye can see and observe Africa s majestic animals from above. A glass of sparkling wine and an alfresco breakfast await you when you land. Check out our itinerary for more details. We ve done the legwork. Now the choice is yours. ELECTIVE Experiences are available at an additional cost. Note: These optional aerial game-viewing experiences begin before dawn and would replace the scheduled morning game drive. Discovery: Amboseli at Dawn. See the sun rise over the plains. Mount Kilimanjaro is the backdrop for the amazing photos you ll take! As the animals start their day, listen to the birds sing; more than 600 bird species nest in the park. Depart your gateway city for Nairobi, Kenya.A Day Three Day Four Day One Free Time: Spend the morning and early afternoon at leisure. Masai girl Kenyan countryside and small towns on your way to Amboseli. Some of the best opportunities to see Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, are along this route. Enjoy lunch after arriving at Ol Tukai Lodge. Discovery: Introduction to Amboseli. Amboseli is home to the region s largest elephant population. Its combination of savannahs and marshland also provides a home for many other animals. Watch for lion, leopard and cheetah and see wildebeest, kudu and other antelope stretching their legs on the savannah. Get to know your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception. OL TUKAI LODGE AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK Discovery: Amboseli Afternoon. Each day on safari is different. You may see two oryx locking horns, vervet monkeys climbing acacia trees or spotted hyenas devouring their prey. Day Five Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania Cross the border into Tanzania at Namanga. Pass through the Lake Manyara region on your way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, which sits on the highest point of the Ngorongoro Crater. Discovery: The Great Rift Valley. The Great Rift Valley, a tectonic valley created 30 million years ago,stretches from southwest Asia to Mozambique. The park supports a diverse group of residents due to its many ecosystems: forests, savannahs, mountains, plateaus and wetlands. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge for lunch. Discovery: A Masai Village. Ngorongoro also is home to the seminomadic Masai people. Meet Masai villagers and learn about their culture. Day Six Ngorongoro Crater Discovery: The Garden of Eden. Spend the day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, which actually is a caldera created by the collapse of the volcano s cone more than 2 million years ago. Embark on a thrilling ride to the crater floor. The animal population in the crater is large and diverse. The residents include the African wild dog, Burchell s zebra, hippopotamus, cheetah, as well as the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros. Stop for a picnic lunch on the crater floor. Day Seven Olduvai Gorge Serengeti Travel to today. Discovery: The Cradle of Mankind. Visit the Olduvai Gorge. This 30-mile (48-kilometer) ravine is where anthropologist Mary Leakey in 1959 discovered a 1.75 million-year-old skull of a human ancestor. Her find confirmed that human evolution began in Africa. Arrive at Serengeti Sopa Lodge for lunch. Discovery: Serengeti Safari. The Big Five are all in residence at. Keep your eyes open for lions, leopards, rhinos, Cape buffaloes and elephants, as well as the African wild cats, aardvarks, baboons, monkeys, hyenas and much more! Day Eight ELECTIVE: Up, Up and Away. Rise before dawn and hop into the gondola of a hot-air balloon for a ride over the Serengeti plains. Float over grazing gazelle or a cheetah chasing his prey across the savannah. Discovery: Endless Plains. Visiting the Serengeti while wildebeest are calving gives you an opportunity to see many young antelope grazing on these plains along with their mothers and the rest of their herd. As a result, lions, cheetahs, leopards, African wild dogs, jackals, hyenas and other predators lurk nearby as they plan for their next meal. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Day Nine, Kenya Fly to the border for a land crossing into Kenya. Take another short flight to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. These flights allow you to transfer quickly between the Serengeti and Maasai Mara and take in views of the East African plains, which seem to stretch to the horizon, and the wildlife from above. Upon arrival, transfer to the Fairmont Mara Safari Club, a luxury tented safari camp. Feel adventurous without sacrificing a deluxe lodge s comforts: electricity, an en-suite bathroom and a comfortable bed. Discovery: Introduction to the Maasai Mara. Watch for the Big Five, which roam these grassy plains. As the sun starts to set, see the nocturnal animals waking from their daytime slumber as they prepare for a night on the prowl. Day Ten ELECTIVE: A Bird s-eye View. Take a hotair balloon ride over undulating golden plains. Maybe you ll see of zebra galloping across the plains or a family of giraffes nibbling leaves from the trees. Discovery: Morning in the Mara. See animals begin their hunt for breakfast. You may see African wild dogs, bat-eared foxes and jackals, all canine cousins of the domesticated dog. Return for breakfast and some time at leisure to relax on the deck outside your tent or take a dip in the pool. NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA Discovery: Heart of the Mara. Observe diurnal animals winding down their day as the nocturnal animals are beginning theirs. Day Eleven Discovery: Maasai Mara Experience. Your final full day on safari features morning and afternoon game drives. Don t forget to look up to see the feathered inhabitants. More than 60 types of raptors soar over the Mara, plus storks, vultures, hornbills, cranes, falcons, secretary birds and more. Keep an eye out for the colourful lilac-breasted roller, Kenya s national bird. Raise a toast to your safari at a Farewell Reception and share favourite moments of your journey together. Day Twelve Maasai Mara Nairobi B Discovery: Exploring the Mara. On your final game drive this morning, you may see a herd of elephants splashing in the river, spot an elusive endangered rhino or watch grazing elands. What is certain is that your last spotting of a wild and free animal will be as exhilarating as your first! After breakfast, fly to Nairobi and check in to your day room at the InterContinental Nairobi. This evening, transfera to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city. SERENGETI SOPA LODGE SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK Day Thirteen Arrive in your gateway city. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Game drives are conducted over rough and unpaved roads; guests should be physically fit and be able to climb in and out of safari vehicles. A Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants denotes included breakfasts, lunches and dinners. FAIRMONT MARA SAFARI CLUB MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Dear Fellow Alumni and Friends, I ll never forget my own safari experience, and I invite you to consider our Wings over East Africa program. Together, we ll explore the most spectacular wildlife parks of Kenya and Tanzania. From sprawling savannahs beneath glistening Mount Kilimanjaro to dense acacia forests, the primitive majesty of Africa s wildlife is ours to discover. On daily game drives, you ll see the wild residents of this corner of the continent and witness the fierce beauty as hundreds of exotic animals cross these breathtaking landscapes. At the close of each exhilarating day, beneath nighttime skies filled with dazzling stars, you ll fall asleep to nature s lullaby and imagine what adventures the next day will bring. With all excursions and all meals on safari included, this program is an unparalleled travel value. Limited to only 28 guests, space is sure to sell out quickly so I encourage you to call today and place your reservation! Cha Gheill! Melanie McEwen, Artsci'87 Manager, Alumni Education & Travel Queen's University 800-267-7837 queens.ahitravel.com Breakfast after an Elective hot-air balloon flight