Explore the best of Tanzania’s anthropology, geology, and biology including opportunities to observe abundant wildlife such as elephants, lions, zebras, and endangered black rhinos in the wild. Journey through the captivating landscapes of Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Discover the culture and traditions of the Iraqw and Maasai tribes during cultural immersion experiences in local villages, and trace human history at Olduvai Gorge, where the discovery of ancestral fossils from several million years ago revolutionized our ideas about human origins. Experience Tanzania’s exceptional wildlife and fascinating cultures during this exciting 10-day safari.

This course can satisfy a liberal arts, global perspectives, science or international business elective requirement as well as provide 3 Engaged Learning points in the Study Abroad & Cultural Exploration category.

• ObserveAfrica’sfamedBigFiveandotherwildlifeduringgamedrivesinTanzania’smostfamousnationalparks,includingtheSerengeti.

• DescendintoNgorongoroCrater,theEarth’slargestunbrokencalderaandhometotheendangeredblackrhino.

• VisitOlduvaiGorge,whereLouisandMaryLeakeydiscoveredarchaeologicalevidenceofsomeofourearliesthumanancestors.

• ExperiencedailylifeandtraditionsofMaasaiandIraqwtribesandparticipateinaserviceproject.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

TANZANIACBA/IND316Nature’sBusiness:TanzaniaJanuary 5 - 14, 2020Instructors: Dr. Jonathan Husch, Geological, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (GEMS), husch@rider.edu

Dr. Cynthia Newman, Marketing, cnewman@rider.edu

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WHAT’S INCLUDED?

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staff are either Maasai or Iraqw. Supplies are all sourced from the local communities, including the fresh vegetables and fruits used for meals. Overnight at Wildlife Lodge. (BLD)

JANUARY 12 - MANYARATravel into the Ngorongoro Crater. As you descend down the crater rim, watch as the flora opens to grassy plains throughout the crater floor. Enjoy a morning of spectacular scenery and game viewing in what has been described the eighth wonder of the world. Two and a half million years ago, Ngorongoro was an active volcano as large as Kilimanjaro, but violent eruptions reduced it to a caldera. An abundance of animals, including large herds of wildebeest, zebra, lions, elephants, rhinos, and hippos, reside within the 433-square-mile caldera. Ngorongoro Crater is also an area of critical importance in the conservation of the endangered black rhino. In the afternoon travel to Lake Manyara Wildlife Camp, located on the western escarpment of the Rift Valley. The location offers beautiful views of Lake Manyara and surrounding areas. Overnight at Manyara Wildlife Camp. (BLD)

JANUARY 13 - ARUSHAAfter breakfast, transfer back to the airport for your 3 pm flight home. (B)

JANUARY 14 - U.S. ARRIVALArrive in the United States.

JANUARY 5 - IN FLIGHTDepart for the overnight flight to Tanzania.

JANUARY 6 - ARUSHAUpon arrival at the airport you’ll be met and escorted to SG Resort in Arusha. Arusha is the gateway to the northern national parks of Tanzania, such as Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the famous Serengeti. The lodge is situated in the village of Movarian. Welcome dinner and orientation to the program this evening. *Check-in time is 3 pm. Overnight at SG Resort. (D)

JANUARY 7 - KARATU This morning, transfer to Lake Manyara National Park, stopping en route at a lookout point to view the spectacular scenery and discuss the Great Rift Valley. Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lion population and is named after the long lake that is fed by water from the escarpment of the Rift Valley. After checking into your lodge, visit the Esilalei Maasai village along the shore of Lake Manyara. During your visit, receive an introduction to the community and learn about the Maasai culture and way of life. Activities will include visiting the nursery and primary school, visiting traditional huts, goat herding, and jewelry bead work. You’ll also be able to participate in a community service project. Overnight at Country Lodge. (BLD)

JANUARY 8 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARKAfter breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, stopping en route at Olduvai Gorge. Nicknamed the “Cradle of Mankind,” this famous anthropological site is located on a steep-sided ravine, approximately 30 miles long and 295 ft. deep. During an informative on-site lecture, discover the accomplishments of Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey, archaeologists who excavated key hominid fossils that provided significant understanding into the course of human evolution. Exposed deposits show fossils and remains of objects dating as far back as 15,000 to two million years ago. In the afternoon take a game drive in the rolling grasslands of the Serengeti and then arrive at your camp. Camp consists of semi-permanent tents equipped with 24-hour running hot water and solar power. Although somewhat rustic, it’s a comfortable way to enjoy African camping. Each tent has beds and a private bathroom and there’s also a community dining tent and a lounge tent. Overnight at Mbugani South Serengeti Camp. (BLD)

JANUARY 9 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK Spend the day adventuring on a safari and immerse yourself in the daily life of the wildlife inhabiting Serengeti National Park. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the location of the world famous annual migration of over a million wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson’s gazelle. The Serengeti stretches over an area of 5,500 square miles and is divided into two distinct geographical zones: the vast grasslands of the south, and the woodlands of the north and west. Other wild game at the park includes buffalo, elephants, and giraffes. A boxed lunch will be provided during the safari. In the evening enjoy sitting around the campfire and star gazing. Overnight at Mbugani South Serengeti Camp. (BLD)

JANUARY 10 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARKToday will be spent enjoying more game drives through the Serengeti as you travel to Central Serengeti and your new tented camp. The camp site will be similar to the camp from the previous days. In the evening join the guides around the campfire for a talk about wildebeests and their adaptation mechanisms. Overnight at Mbugani Central Serengeti Camp. (BLD)

JANUARY 11- NGORONGOROEarly this morning take one last safari. After breakfast head to the Ngorongoro Crater with game viewing en route. Arrive at the lodge, which is ideally located near the edge of the crater. Wildlife Lodge works very closely with local communities, and most of the members of

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ITINERARY

THEFINE PRINTPrice is based on triple/quad occupancy with individual beds. For a double room throughout the trip, add $260 per person; for a single room add $825. Payment(s) in the amount of $1,175.00 must be made by Sept. 25, 2019. Final balance is due no later than Oct. 15, 2019. Cancellations received after Sept. 25, 2019 will result in a cancellation fee of $1,775.00. Cancellations made after Oct. 15, 2019 are fully non-refundable.

$5,320$3,895 land +$1,175 airfare +$250 Rider application & fees

Price includes accommodations, meals, activities and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary, in-country transportation, full-time guide for duration of program, all tips/gratuities, $250 Rider application fees, and carbon offset.

Does not include $100 Tanzania visa fee or items of personal nature.

PROGRAMPRICING

FORMOREINFORMATIONOR TO ENROLL: Visit http://bit.ly/2XfNYEPContact Dr. Jonathan Husch, GEMS, husch@rider.edu | Dr. Cynthia Newman, Marketing, cnewman@rider.edu

Holbrook Travel purchases Travel Protection on behalf of all participants traveling in 2018 or beyond. These plans help provide coverage once the trip has departed and offer benefits for Baggage/Personal Effects, Accident & Sickness Medical Expenses, Emergency Evacuation and more. Refer to the Plan Document for more details.Optional additional coverage is available in the form of the Group Deluxe Plan, which offers benefits for Trip Cancellation/Interruption, in addition to many other insurance benefits and non-insurance assistance services. If interested in this optional plan, we can provide you with rates and plan details.

TRAVELPROTECTION

This program includes optional carbon offsetting with ClimateSafe. Learn more at holbrooktravel.com/climatesafe