2014 East African Wildlife Migration Safari Feb 12th to night of Feb 23rd, 2014

DEADLINE FOR BOOKING: September 1, 2013

Classic tenting in the Serengeti ******

A Visit to Nianjema Schools ******

ITINERARY ORGANIZED BY SAFARI TRACKS AND VANISHING

WORLDS Vanishing Worlds, LLC, Patricia House

www.VanishingWorlds.com, 949 413 5440 1088 W Water St, Bellefonte, PA 16823

SAFARI TRACKS (T) LTD, Andrew Uronu

P.O BOX 10361 Arusha, Tanzania CEL: +255 754 298732 / 784 998732

TEL: +255 27 2500048 / +255 755 288659

We are pleased to introduce you to the classic safari adventure featuring wildlife viewing on game drives amid a variety of landscapes from Acacia Woodlands to vast Savannas. The itinerary lists the most extraordinary wildlife sites in East Africa including the famous Serengeti. This safari is scheduled to coincide with the great wildebeest migration –one of the most spectacular wildlife events that can be witnessed. You will see hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebras and antelopes migrating with the rains, giving birth on their trek with the predators following. Each day we adventure out with guides on game drives, which are the heart of a safari- taking off at first light, hunting the animals, brunch picnics in the wild, returning to lunch and rest, then off at sunset, again searching for the perfect photographic image or just

the memory of beautiful creatures living in untamed nature and in their unaltered habitats. Tanzania does not fence their parks so you’re able to see truer wilderness. Game drives are exciting and challenging; you soon realize that our guides have super eyes. Using all their knowledge, their senses and tracking experience our naturalists connect you with every aspect of the wilderness. Nearly thirty years of experience makes it possible for us to give you a very professional and personal experience in Tanzania. Andrew Uronu has hosted academic groups, wildlife photographers, adventure travelers and those who just want to see the most extraordinary wildlife in the world. The visit to Nianjema is a chance to have a very personal time at Nianjema Secondary School in Bagamoyo where students are given the foundation to help them go on to further education and provide them with the opportunity to develop skills that can change their lives and improve the future of their country. Wednesday, 12th February 2014 · Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport, (suggest KLM flight), picked up by Safari

Tracks guide then drive to Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge for late dinner. Ngare sero Lodge was built in the early part of the 20th century using local stone and timber. The lodge was originally the home for a German family who raised horses in Tanzania. The public rooms are warm and comfortable. The main living area has a walk in stone fireplace and a large veranda, offering splendid views of the surrounding countryside. Some mornings, the pines off to the left of the veranda frame views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Guesthouses are arranged around a large grassy area decorated with mature plants and trees. Thursday, 13th February 2014

· Depart Ngare sero Lodge after breakfast with lunch box and drive to Arusha

National Park for first game drive · Overnight Ngare sero Mt. Lodge

Arusha National Park is a forest wilderness that includes Mount Meru, a prominent volcano. The park is a river landscape created by Jekukumia River and the alkaline lake Momella with a rich variety of wildlife and is the perfect introduction to watching animals in the wild. The park gives us the opportunity to see herds of wildlife in a forest setting. Mountain, rivers and valleys force the animals closer. They gather in tighter herds than we’ll se on the savannah. Arusha Park is the exclusive home to certain monkeys and birds.

Friday, 14th February 2014

· Depart Ngare sero Lodge after breakfast and drive through Arusha to Tarangire National Park for game drive

· Overnight Tarangire Safari Lodge Tarangire Safari Lodge is an extraordinary permanent camp with the luxury of comfortable bathrooms and the feel of a Victorian Style Safari Tent. Logs and planks frame the outside of each guesthouse and the interior is soft tent fabrics. The main lodge is a permanent structure and was built using woods and stone from the area. It is located on the rim of a hill facing the river. At sunset visitors may sip a cool drink and watch wildlife coming to the river for bathing and for their refreshments!

Saturday, 15th February 2014 · Full day game drives in Tarangire National Park · Overnight Tarangire Safari Lodge

Tarangire National Park is a unique ecosystem with flora not found in other areas of Tanzania. Game drives around Tarangire National Park follows river routes filled with exciting wildlife featuring more elephants than you can imagine. This is the place for elephants – for centuries they have gathered in these foothills. This is also an important park for birds. Various breeds come to the river at different times of the day- some to bath and all to refresh with the fresh water of the Tarangire River. Baobab trees made famous by the book, The Little Prince, are found in this area. Tarangire National Park is covered with spaghetti like animal trails. These narrow, deeply grooved paths extend in all directions crossing each other. They are the trails of animals in search for water, food or safe places. Sunday, 16th February 2014 · Full day game drives in Tarangire National Park · Overnight Tarangire Safari Lodge · Depart Tarangire after breakfast, and then drive to Country Lodge Karate for

lunch. Afternoon walk around foothills and then a swim in the pool · Overnight Country Lodge

Country Lodge Hotel located in highlands town of Karatu, the lodge is a small set a bungalows situated among coffee plantations and in good proximity to the Ngorongoro Crater. It is a great place to relax and prepare for the camping adventure in the Serengeti. The lodge is owned and operated by Reggie who is highly regarded for his East African cuisine.

Monday, 17th February 2014 · Leave early after breakfast then drive to Ngorongoro Crater to explore crater and

for game drive · Overnight Country Lodge

The Ngorongoro Crater is a world heritage site known as the “ark of wildlife”. The crater was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago when a caldera collapsed in on itself trapping animals. The animals that survived the collapse lived in this caldera. Today many animals, including the rhinoceros continue to live in the crater. It’s good for watching elephants and lions. Because of this popularity of this location the animals are less wild and you can see a different kind of interaction. The visit starts with a drive around the crater rim to see the spectacular views and then descend down to the crater floor. Tuesday, 18th February 2014 · Depart Country Lodge after breakfast and drive along the rift wall then through

Ngorongoro highland to Serengeti · Overnight Private Tented Luxury Camp

The Serengeti National Park is one of the last remaining wildlife spectacles on earth— vast herds of antelope, lines of wildebeest, prides of lions and the constant interaction of wildlife struggling to survive. The stark beauty and abundant wildlife of this enormous sanctuary has made its name synonymous with adventure. During migration the Serengeti is filled with herds following the fresh grasses from December rains. Many areas with their own identities- like the kopjes and the Maasai Mara are only small parts of this vast National Park. To acquire a better appreciation of the Serengeti, our drivers take you across different areas of the park. The vast savannah provides a breathtaking 360-degree view of the horizon. The skies are decorated with cloud formations and an occasional rainbow. Private Luxury Tented Safari Camp is a small elegant tented camp set up for us. All the luxurious amenities and excitement of the adventure come together at this camp located in a most beautiful area of the Serengeti. This is the heart of Big Cat country. We’ll camp close to all the sounds and actions of the migration. Meals are in a dinner tent with campfire close by. The nights are filled with amazing stars and thrilling sounds! Camping in the Serengeti is a rare and unforgettable experience. Wednesday, 19th February 2014 · Spend full day in the Serengeti Plains · Overnight Private Tented Luxury Camp

Thursday, 20th February 2014 · Spend full day in the Serengeti Plains · Overnight Private Tented Luxury Camp

Friday, 21st February 2014

• Depart Serengeti after breakfast with lunch box then drive to Arusha for flight to Dar es Salaam and then drive to Nianjema Schools for visit.

Overnight in Travelers Lodge, Bagamoyo Saturday, 22nd February 2013

• Visit to Nianjema Schools • Overnight in Travelers Lodge, Bagamoyo

While at the school we will tour facility, including elementary, secondary and high school, meet with faculty and students and experience first hand this wonderful opportunity provided to young people. Guests will be driven to the campus of the Nianjema Secondary School, for time with students and teachers to learn about this extraordinary project. In addition to visiting the school, plans include excursions to the beach and historic sites of Bagamoyo. Sunday, 23rd February 2013

• Full day of visiting Bagamoyo and Nianjema Schools • Overnight in Travelers Lodge, Bagamoyo

The Nianjema Secondary School was founded by and currently managed by an American former Peace Corps Volunteer. A board of trustees comprised of Tanzanians and Americans operate the school and it is supported by the U.S.-based non-profit organization, Tanzania Education Fund. Bagamoyo is the oldest town in Tanzania and the only place on the mainland where remnants of earlier Arab cultures are visible. Bagamoyo was the last stop for Arab and Indian traders arriving as early as the 1600’s. European explorers like Burton, Livingstone and Stanley began their journeys here. This was the first place Christian missionaries established a church. In addition to the historic elements, and the beautiful stretches of beach, Bagamoyo is a thriving art center with a well-established art college. ***Saturday, 22nd February 2013*** FINAL TRAVEL DAY We depart Bagamoyo and drive to Dar for flights home.

Cost Total costs will be $6400 per person, which includes a $500 donation to Nianjema School. Based on double occupancy, single supplement to be determined. NOTE: This costs applies for 8 persons and above but if the number is lower then the price may be subject to change. The cost Includes:

- Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) - Ground transport in land rover style safari vehicles. - All Park fees, camping fee and crater service fee - Domestic flight: Arusha to Dar - Drinking water during the drives and during the meals in Camps - All beverages including spirits and wines is free in the camp - Professional Tour guide - Flying Doctors Services

Camp Facilities:

- Victorian-type tents modern tents with 2 beds inside. - Beds and complete bed linens, camp washing stand towels, showers, toilets - Dining tent with a large table and seats for each guest. - Moderate selection of free drinks available in the camp: soda, beer, wines

(red/white, the wine drinks can be ordered by glasses as well), whiskey, cognac, gin, Konyagi, and Liqueur)

The cost Excludes:

- International Airfares - Drinks (the clients pay for their drinks at Lodges) - Laundry services in Lodges

IMPORTANT - Travelers will need to fly into Mt Kilimanjaro International Airport and fly out of Dar es Salaam International.