We are pleased to have award winning photographer · taken directly to our hotel which is ideally located in the city centre. Nairobi InterContinental Hotel (2 nights) September 19,

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Return economy group airfare from Canada to East Africa with Ethiopian Airlines

First class hotels and lodges as indicated or similar

All game drives as indicated

All entrance fees and sightseeing as described

40 meals included as noted in the itinerary (B - 14 breakfasts, L - 14 lunches, D - 12 dinners)

Visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania for Canadian passport holders, visas obtained on arrival

All gratuities, surcharges, taxes and fees for included services

Airport transfers in Canada or equivalent value with purchase of group airfare

Services of your Canadian tour escort plus professional driver / guides in Kenya and Tanzania

We are pleased to have award winning photographer Jon Gurr and his wife Susan to escort this exciting adventure to Africa. For over 30 years, Jon and Sue have been travelling the world and capturing photographic images of their destinations. Some of Jon’s photographs are displayed in the National Archives, numerous publications and calendars as well as in galleries in Muskoka. Over the years they have travelled in Britain, Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, India and China. Jon hopes to teach some photographic skills and both plan to share their love of travel on this adventure.

The lands of East Africa are often described as the world’s best destination for game viewing, being home to the world’s most extensive national parks and game reserves, including Sweetwaters, the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti. Here we will find the Great Migration, the last major migratory herds of wildebeest and zebra that travel between the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti each year. This itinerary has been designed to provide ample time in the Mara at a time when we hope to find the largest herds in the pristine wilderness. These are lands noted for their magnificent natural beauty - wide open plains, spectacular mountains, vistas and so much more. Bird watchers will be fascinated by the highest concentration of bird varieties in the world. Each day we will find new and exciting vistas spreading before us - the rolling grasslands of the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti Plains, the rugged peaks of Mount Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro, the unique landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater, and the bush lands with their endless varieties of game and bird life. Membership will be limited on this exciting adventure, therefore we urge you to enroll early in order to avoid disappointment.

Travel by special 4x4 safari vehicles in both Kenya and Tanzania - all members will have window seats

In Nairobi, visit the home of Karen Blixen, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Centre

2 nights at Sweetwaters on the slopes of Mount Kenya

1 night in the Great Rift Valley

3 nights in the grasslands of Maasai Mara National Park

3 nights in the vast Serengeti

Explore the Ngorongoro Crater (2 nights) known for the density and variety of its game

Have lunch at Gibb’s farm and visit the underground home of the Iraqw people

Family of Zebra - Credit Jon Gurr

September 17, Tuesday Depart Canada Tour members gather in Toronto for the overnight flights to Nairobi.

September 18, Wednesday Nairobi, Kenya We arrive in Nairobi this morning where we are met and taken directly to our hotel which is ideally located in the city centre. Nairobi InterContinental Hotel (2 nights)

September 19, Thursday Nairobi Our day begins with a visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust where we can get up close to orphaned baby elephants and rhinos. Following our welcome lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant (known for its game meats), we will enjoy a guided visit to the Karen Blixen Museum. Dating back to 1914, it offers glimpses of an earlier era in Kenya. Then we will visit the Giraffe Centre in time to feed to the endangered Rothschild giraffes. BL

September 20, Friday Mount Kenya / Sweetwaters Heading north we pass through a rich agricultural region, home to the Kikuyu tribe, before entering a transitional region that divides the populous central region with the arid north, an area around the base of Mount Kenya known for its extensive game. Overlooking a floodlit waterhole, our camp offers unforgettable opportunities to watch and photograph animals in their natural habitat. After settling in, we will take our first game drive in this exciting reserve, home to herds of impalas, lions, leopards, elephants and crocodiles. Sweetwaters Luxury Tented Camp (2 nights) BLD

September 21, Saturday Sweetwaters Reserve Enjoy a full day of game viewing starting with an early morning drive when light is at its best and animals are most active. Our drive will follow the Ewaso Nyiro River, an area popular with game due to the dryness of the surrounding plains and in spite of the ever present predators. A certain highlight of our stay will be the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya. The riverine forest and the savannah grassland of the sanctuary are home to 26-orphaned chimps. Here, one has the opportunity to meet with Poco, who spent six years of his life imprisoned before being saved. Now he is a handsome, contented chimp, able to explore his habitat. BLD

September 22, Sunday Great Rift Valley Our morning drive takes us through the Aberdare Mountains and into the Great Rift Valley, a massive fault line that extends through the heart of Africa and the area thought to be the cradle of mankind. Today the region is known as a birder’s paradise. Lake Nakuru National Park is

home to colourful flocks of Lesser Flamingos as well as its larger game including lion, leopard, rhino and hyena. After lunch we will be taken on a game drive around the lake before settling in for the night. Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (1 night) BLD

September 23, Monday Maasai Mara This morning we continue down the valley and into the heart of the Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most famous national reserve, known for its extensive grasslands and huge population of nomadic animals. Our visit is timed to coincide with the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebra wander the plains in search of food. Enjoy a late afternoon drive through this exciting reserve. Mara Serena Lodge (3 nights) BLD

September 24 / 25, Tue / Wed Maasai Mara Blessed with permanent water, the park is home to wide varieties of game. At this time of year, the Mara is home to vast herds of zebra and wildebeest and the predators that follow them. Typically the herds are here to enjoy the new grass and to give birth. There may also be an opportunity for a hot air balloon ride (additional cost). BLD / BLD

September 26, Thursday Isibania / Serengeti, Tanzania This morning a short flight brings us to Isibania where we cross into Tanzania. Another flight brings us into the heart of the Serengeti where we meet our new driver/guides. Continue into the centre of the Serengeti, with afternoon game viewing. Our home will be a deluxe lodge set on a small rise overlooking the vast plains of the Serengeti. Serengeti Sopa Lodge (3 nights) BLD

September 27 / 28, Fri / Sat Serengeti Enjoy drives twice daily in 4x4 Safari vehicles (with open tops to ensure great game viewing). We hope to find a variety of game including many predators - the very swift cheetah and the cheeky hyenas as well as the Big Five - elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and maybe even the occasional rhino. During the day between game drives, we can relax by the pool, enjoying the atmosphere of Africa. BLD / BLD

September 29, Sunday Olduvai / Ngorongoro Today enjoy a game drive as we make our way to Olduvai Gorge, thought by many to be the cradle of humanity. Here we can see footprints made over three million years ago and other evidence of man’s early existence in this area. This evening we are on the upper edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongogo Sopa Lodge (2 nights) BLD Kenya - Credit David Craig

- While we will be staying

in superior lodges and hotels throughout this journey,

members should be aware that travel in Africa is often

over very rough dusty roads, in small 4x4 vehicles with

difficult access. Members will require immunization

against yellow fever and should take precautions against

malaria. The itinerary may be affected by local conditions

and late adjustments may be required. All members must

be in good physical condition to fully enjoy this adventure.

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September 30, Monday Ngorongoro Crater This amazing caldera, located some 2,000 feet below the surrounding plains and covering just over 100 square miles, is home to an unbelievable density and variety of game. We will spend the full day exploring its interior, taking a picnic lunch with us, as we travel in search of the rare and often impossible to locate rhino plus the rest of the Big Five. BLD

October 1, Tuesday Arusha This morning we drive around the edge of the crater to visit Gibbs Farm for lunch, a remnant of the old colonial era and a lush tropical oasis. Following is a visit to the unique underground homes of the Iraqw people. Back on the road we head to Arusha and on to our hotel for dinner and overnight. Arusha Serena Hotel (1 night) BLD

October 2, Wednesday Kilimanjaro / Canada Following a leisurely morning at our lodge, our journey draws to an end as we transfer to Mt Kilimanjaro Airport to catch our evening flights back to Canada. BL

October 3, Thursday Arrive Canada Arriving Toronto this morning we make connections to our homes across Canada.

Land Only (Join Nairobi / Leave Arusha) ................ $10,095 Toronto .................................................................... $11,495 Ottawa / Montreal .................................................... $11,775 Halifax / Winnipeg .................................................... $11,985 St. John’s ................................................................. $12,085 Regina / Saskatoon ................................................. $12,155 Calgary / Edmonton / Vancouver ............................ $12,085 Victoria ..................................................................... $12,155 Single Supplement .................................................... $1,595

Land only price includes all services from the first hotel in Nairobi until the departure from the hotel in Arusha including all internal flights and related taxes and fees. Airfares from other gateways are available on request. Airfares and air carriers are subject to change and will be confirmed prior to final payment. Refer to inclusive features for details.

Tour price is based on sharing a twin room at hotels/ lodges. Prices are based on minimum 18 members and on rates, taxes, and fees effective May 2018 and are subject to change due to factors beyond our control.

Prices DO NOT INCLUDE the cost of insurance which is available and is highly recommended. Premiums vary with the cost, length of the trip, and the traveller’s age. For passengers up to and including 74 years on departure date, premiums will range from $484 to $587pp plus applicable taxes. Cost supplements for travellers aged 75-85 will range from $226 to $453pp plus applicable taxes. Rates for singles will be higher. Clients 86 years and older and/or clients residing outside Ontario - please contact our staff for procedures. This insurance is effective from the date of purchase and carries limitations on pre-existing medical conditions. Please discuss your insurance coverage prior to booking. Check our website for the most current information. Refer to the enrollment form for general information and conditions.

Deposit will be $800 per person Final payment will be due on June 12, 2019

To reserve your places on this tour, complete the enclosed enrollment form, indicating the tour you wish to join and your home city, and forward it with your deposit to:

Kenya Wildlife is unforgettable! - Credit David Craig