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SAFARI TANZANIA MIGRATION JANUARY 23 – FEBRUARY 3, 2020 Hosted by Louis DiVincenti 14M (MS) PAUL JOYNSON-HICKS

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SAFARITANZANIA MIGRATION

JANUARY 23 – FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Hosted by Louis DiVincenti ’14M (MS)

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TANZANIA IS THE ULTIMATE SAFARI DESTINATION. Tanzania has been called the best safari country in Africa. Host to the world’s largest population of lions, legendary sites like the Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge and Ngorongoro Crater, and a year-round migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebras, it’s a premier destination for adventurous travelers across the globe.

This journey provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see it all in accommo-dations that are luxurious, authentic and incredibly close to the wildlife.

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LOUIS DIVINCENTI '14M (MS) Louis DiVincenti is the assistant zoo director for animal care and conservation at Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, New York. After graduating from Louisiana State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010, he moved to Rochester to complete a comparative medicine residency at the University of Rochester and Seneca Park Zoo. He completed his master's degree in translational research from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2014 and was appointed to the faculty as the chief of large animal medicine and research. Louis was board-certified by the American College of Animal Welfare in 2015.

Louis has special interests in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, especially focusing on mitigating human-animal conflict in high conservation value areas including East Africa, Madagascar, and Borneo. University of Rochester's group leader participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent on a minimum of paying travelers.

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JANUARY 23-24: EN ROUTE FROM U.S. / ARRIVE ARUSHAKaribu! Upon arrival your guide will escort you to your lodge. Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn

JANUARY 25-26: EASTERN SERENGETI PRIVATE RESERVEEnjoy 10,000 acres of pristine wilderness where wildlife numbers have nearly tripled in just a few years. Meet and interact with the people of the Maasai tribe while learning about their pastoralist way of life. Overnight: Eastern Serengeti Nyumba

JANUARY 27-29: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK Spend three spectacular days exploring the Serengeti’s abundant wildlife during the peak of calving season. At night, marvel at spectacular star-filled skies.Overnight: Southern Serengeti Nyumba

JANUARY 30: OLDUVAI GORGE / NGORONGORO CRATEREnjoy a morning of wildlife viewing followed by a stop at one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Settle into your camp perched high above Ngorongoro Crater for the evening. Overnight: Ngorongoro Nyumba

JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 1: NGORONGORO CRATER & HIGHLANDSExplore Earth’s largest intact volcanic caldera, visit game-changing health clinic in Karatu and finish with luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine at the award-winning Gibb’s Farm. Overnight: Gibb’s Farm

FEBRUARY 2-3: NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS / ARUSHA /DEPARTTransfer back to Arusha and enjoy a farewell lunch with your new friends. Fly overnight and arrive home the following day.Day Room at Mount Meru Hotel

YOUR ITINERARY

OPTIONAL BALLOON SAFARI At sunrise, you have the option to take a hot air balloon over the breathtaking Serengeti savannah. After landing, enjoy a festive toast and a full English breakfast in the bush before rejoining the group on a wildlife-viewing drive. Space is limited and advance reservations are required. *Height and weight restrictions apply.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Tanzanian-born, English-speaking professional guides with a minimum of 10 years’ experience

On-safari accommodations in deluxe, walk-in tents (with en suite baths) and overnight stays in luxury lodges

All meals, unlimited snacks and bottled water in vehicles

Airport transfers for guests who arrive/depart on scheduled trip dates

Daily safari briefings to help you prepare for each activity

Related fees for all scheduled sight-seeing, park, and cultural excursions

Guaranteed window seats in a custom-made, 4-wheel drive safari vehicles

Scenic flight to the Serengeti

Complete pre-departure information and access to a personal safari consultant

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EXCLUSIVE NYUMBA CAMPS

Nyumba means home in Swahili, and these comfortable, eco-friendly accommodations will feel like one. Each spacious tent offers cozy bedding, solar lighting, and an en suite bathroom with pump-flush toilet.

Eastern Serengeti NyumbaExclusive camp set on a private nature refuge.

Southern Serengeti NyumbaStrategically situated to maximize wildlife viewing.

Ngorongoro NyumbaPerched on the eastern edge of the Crater’s rim just a short drive from the crater floor.

Gibb’s FarmFresh food, fresh air, and fresh perspectives abound. This award-winning eco-lodge’s cottages, set amidst the working farm’s lush gardens, are the ultimate in sustainable luxury.

Rivertrees Country InnNestled in the foothills of Mount Meru, the Inn blends simple elegance and modern convenience.

Mount Meru HotelRecently renovated from top to bottom with reliable modern conveniences, Mt. Meru Hotel is an ideal place to end your safari.

YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS

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Please reserve _______ space(s). A $1,000 per person non-refundable deposit is required. Final payment is due 90 days before departure, payable by check, wire transfer, or money order.

____________________________________________________________________________________________#1 First and last name (as it appears on passport) Date of birth Class Year

____________________________________________________________________________________________#2 First and last name (as it appears on passport) Date of birth Class Year

____________________________________________________________________________________________Address

____________________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Phone (primary phone) Phone (cell phone)

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ E-mail 1 E-mail 2

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I/we would like more information on booking flights. My preferred departure airport is:

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I/we will arrange our own airfare to and from Tanzania.

I/we prefer to pay the deposit by credit cardover the phone. Please contact me at the following daytime number:

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$700 non-refundable deposit per person

I/we understand that our reservation will not be considered confirmed until I/we complete and agree to the passenger form/conditions that will be sent upon receipt of this form.

RETURN TO: Thomson Safaris, 14 Mount Auburn St. Watertown, MA 02472 ORREGISTER BY PHONE: Call Thomson Safaris at 800-235-0289 or 617-923-0426 and ask for Andrew Doherty.

JANUARY 23 – FEBRUARY 3, 2020

$6,990 adult Plus $380 Tanzania Value Added Tax Price is based on double occupancy and does not include international flights

Airfare is not included in the trip price.

PAYMENT

TRIP PRICE

FLIGHTS

I/we request Economy Business ClassSingle room ($800 supplement)

Double room, rooming withOR

SAFARITANZANIA MIGRATION

Accept my check made payable to Thomson Safaris

WhyTanzania?VisitingTanzaniawillfeellikesteppingintoyourwildestdream.You’llstalkwithlions,roamwithelephants,strutwithflamingos,feeldwarfedbya2,000-foot-deepcrater,andsleepunderthestars.You’lldiscoverunbridledbeautyatWorldHeritageSites,practicetrackingskillsinremotewildlands,andexperiencepeacefulnessandconnectiontotheEarthlikeneverbefore.You’llfeelsafeandcomfortableeverystepofyourjourney.TanzaniaisoneofthemostpeacefulandstablecountriesontheAfricancontinent,predominantlyfreefromthepoliticalupheavalthathasplaguedsomanyotherAfricancountries;it’softenreferredtoas“Africa’sSwitzerland.”Witharichculturaltapestrycomprisingmorethan120distinctethnicgroups,Tanzanialearnedlongagothatthereisgreaterstrengthintoleranceandunitythanindivisiveness.Havingsetasideone-thirdofitslandforthepurposeofconservation,itisnowonderTanzaniaboaststhehighestconcentrationsofwildlifeintheworld.Protectedsince1921,theSerengetiisalmostaslargeastheUSstateofConnecticut,andfeatureslandscapesrangingfromgrasslandplainsandsavannatoriverineforestsandwoodlandsaswellasthelargestmigrationofmammalsonearth,including1.5millionwildebeest.ButtheSerengetiisonlyoneofTanzania’swonders.Snow-crownedMountKilimanjaro,Africa’shighestpeak,loomsoverthenorthernborder.TheNgorongoroCrater,anintactvolcaniccalderaformedmillionsofyearsago,housesaself-containedecosystemthatishometothehighestconcentrationofwildlifeontheplanet.YoucanalsovisitOlduvaiGorge,wheretheLeakeysunearthedarcheologicaldiscoveriesthatchangedourunderstandingofhumanevolution.Warmth,generosity,andwonderaretrulytheheartandsoulofthisremarkablecorneroftheworld.WhattoExpectThereisvirtuallynobadtimetovisitTanzania.RainsinNovemberandAprilmotivatetheperpetualmovementofanimalsinsearchofwater(alsoknownasTheGreatMigration).Theclimateistypicallydry,sunny,andwarm.InnorthernTanzania,expecttemperatureswithdaytimehighsinthe80sandlowsinthe50sintheeveningsandearlymornings.Temperatureswillbecoolerathigherelevations.ActivityLevelThistourinvolvesexposuretotheoutdoors,fulldaysoftouring,andsomewalking,oftenalonguneventerrain.Thisisnotanoverlyactivesafari,butyoushouldbeingoodphysicalconditioninordertoenjoyit

tothefullest.Drivesinsideandbetweenthenationalparksoccuronbumpyroadsandcanlastupto6oreven7hours.Sinceyourcomfortisapriority,thesedrivesareminimizedwithwildlifeviewingand/orculturalstopsalongtheway.Oncertaindays,youwillbringaboxedlunchwithyoufortherideandenjoythemealintheopenair.SustainableTravelRecentlynamedtoTravel+Leisure’s2017World’sBestListinthecategoryofTopSafariOutfitters,ThomsonSafariswasselectedasthetouroperatorforthistripbecauseoftheirextensiveexpertiseinnorthernTanzaniaandaward-winningreputationintheadventuretravelbusiness.WorkingexclusivelyinTanzaniaforover36years,theyareleadersinethical,sustainable,andresponsibletourism.BelowaresomeofthemanywaysThomsonSafariscontinuestogiveback.

• TheTanzaniaoperations—whicharealsoownedbyRickThomsonandJudiWineland,providingaseamlessexperiencefortravelers—hirelocallyandprovideexcellentbenefits,jobsecurity,andtraining.

• Environmentalconscientiousnessisapriority:mobilecampsutilizesolarlightingandwater-conservingtechnologies,Thomson’sU.S.headquartershas110solarpanels,providing1/3ofitspower,andtheTanzaniaofficemaintainsanorganicgarden.

• TominimizetheimpactonTanzanianlandscapesandwildlife,ThomsonSafarisinsistsonadherencetoLeaveNoTraceethicsatallitscampsandonitsMt.Kilimanjarotreks.

• OwnersRickThomsonandJudiWinelandhavehelpedtosetupsustainablelocalbusinesses,supportlocalschoolsandwomen’sempowermentinitiatives,andfunda10,000-acreconservationprojecteastoftheSerengetithroughtheirmanypartnerphilanthropyorganizations.

• ThomsonSafarisalsoworkswiththeorganizationGreenLivingProjectinanefforttoeducateindividualsandcommunitiesondiversesustainablepracticesaroundtheworld.

• In1996,agroupofThomsonguestsweretouchedbyTanzania’slimitededucationalresourcesand,alongwithThomsonowner,JudiWineland,foundedthenonprofitorganizationFocusonTanzanianCommunities(FoTZC).TheheartofitsmissionistopartnerwithTanzaniancommunitiesonsustainabledevelopmentprojects.Inadditiontofunding,building,anddonatingmuch-neededsuppliestolocalschools,FoTZCprovidesfundingforhealthcare,cleanwaterandwomen’sempowermentinitiatives.

ExperiencedGuidesThomsonSafariswasoneofthefirstsafarioperatorsinTanzaniatoinsistonlocal,Tanzanianguides.Allyourguideshaveaminimumof10years’experienceinthefield.Morethanjustleaders,spotters,andwildlifeexperts,theyaretrueambassadorsforTanzania.Inadditiontosuperiorwildlifespottingskills,yourteamofguidesofferslocalinsightthatcan’tbefoundinguidebooks.Theycan'twaittosharetheircountry'streasureswithyou!TransportationwhileonsafariYou’vegonehalfwayaroundtheworldtobeonsafari;youdon’twanttowasteasingleminutestuckinthemudorunabletocrosstheriver.Luckily,you’llbetravelinginspeciallycustomizedvehicles.Thesereliable,ruggedvehiclesaretoughenoughforrivercrossings,wildterrain,dirtroads,andanythingthatcomesyourway!BenefitsofyourCustomizedSafariVehicle:

• Whilethevehicleisbuilttoaccommodate8passengers,anaverageof5-6guestspervehiclemeansroomtomoveandguaranteedwindowseatsforeveryone

• Betterviewsbecausetheseatshavebeenlowered• Protectionfromthesunduetothepop-uproof• Theabilitytostandupandget360°viewswhentheroofis"poppedup"• EasybatteryrechargingviamultipleUS-styleoutletsineachvehicle• Worry-freerivercrossingswithacustomsnorkelthatkeepstheenginegoing• Complimentarysnacksandbottledwaterareprovidedthroughoutthesafari• Nomileagerestrictions–you’llgowhereverthewildlifeis

AccommodationsAccommodationshavebeenchosenfortheiruniqueAfricanfeel,stunningsettings,andidealproximitytoattractions.Alllodgesarecomfortableandhaveelectricityandprivatebathrooms.Yourcamps,whichwerecustom-designedbyThomson,arecalledNyumbas(Swahilifor“home”).Theyareeco-friendlymobilecampssetonprivatesiteswhichallowdirectaccesstowildlife.Thelargewalk-intentscomewithrealbedsdressedindeluxelinens.Ensuitebathroomsincludewaterbasins,showers,andself-contained,pump-flushtoilets.Duetoecologicalandconservationissues,noneofthecampshavefixedplumbing,andtheyutilizetheabundantsunshinetoprovidesolar-poweredLEDlighting.Thecampchefpreparesfreshgourmetmealsfromlocalingredients,andrestricteddietsareeasilyaccommodatedwithadvancenotice.

Accommodationsforyourtripinclude:RivertreesCountryInn(1nightatthestartplusdayuseroomattheendoftrip)NestledinthefoothillsofMountMeru,inviewofMountKilimanjaro,thispeacefulcountryestatecombinessimpleeleganceandmodernconvenience.Wakeupinyourfarmhouse-styleroomtothesoundoftherushingUsaRiver,andenjoyaheartybreakfastinanopen-air,thatched-roofdiningarea.EasternSerengetiNyumba(2nights)WaketoexceptionalviewsoftheSerengeti’sremotesavannah.Afteradayofadventure,you’llappreciatethecomfortsofthecamp.Enjoyaheartydinnerpreparedfreshfromlocalingredients,anddiscusstheday’sdiscoverieswithyourfellowtravelersandtheattentivestaff.SouthernSerengetiNyumba(3nights)Thissemi-permanent,seasonalcamphasbeenstrategicallyplottedonthesouthernedgeofSeroneraValleywithviewsoutacrosstheshortgrassplains.Withspacioustents,cozybedding,andensuitebathrooms,you’llhavetotakealookoutsidetorememberthatyou’redeepinthebush.Bestofall,witheco-friendlyfeaturessuchassolarlighting,you’renotharmingthelandscape.

NgorongoroNyumba(1night)TheNgorongorocampissetontheeasternedgeoftheNgorongoroCrater’srimandoffersthebestpossibleaccessinandoutofthecrater.Inthemorning,youhavetheeasternfloorofthecrateralmostcompletelytoyourself.Intheevening,headtothecampfirebeforedinner,thenenjoyatraditionalTanzanianmeal--aspecialtyofthecampchefshere.

Gibb'sFarm(2nights)Freshfood,freshair,andfreshperspectivesaboundatGibb’sFarm.Attheendoffulldaysofexploration,relaxinyoureco-friendlycottage,setamidstthefarm’slushgardens.Gibb’sFarmoffersavarietyofactivities,adventuresandopportunitiestorejuvenate,fromguidedwalksaroundtheextensivegroundsofthisworkingcoffeeestate,tobiketoursthroughthehillsoftheNgorongorohighlands,toMaasai-inspiredspatreatmentsWhetheryouwishtorelaxandrecharge,explorethediversenaturalsurroundings,orlearnmoreaboutthelocalcultureandtraditions,youhaveavarietyofexperiencestochoosefrom.

IncludedonYourSafari

• Accommodations(basedondoubleoccupancy)• AllNationalParkfees• Mealsasnotedinitinerary,inclusiveofrestaurantstafftips• Beer,wine,spirits,andsodaatwelcomeandfarewelldinners• Completepreparationmaterialsincludinghelpfultips,packinglist,tripexpectations,tipping

guidelines,etc.• Accesstoapersonalsafariconsultantbyphoneoremail,fivedaysaweek• Full-color,120-pageSafariJournal• Safaribriefingsthroughoutthetrip• Servicesofguides,drivers,Nyumbastaffincludingchefandwaitstaff• Landtransportationincustomized,4-wheeldrivesafarivehicleswithunlimitedmileage• Guaranteedwindowseatinginvehicles• Village,school,andculturalvisitsasnotedinitinerary• Scenicinternalflightasnotedinitinerary• Complimentarybottleddrinkingwaterandsnacksthroughoutyoursafari• AirporttransfersforDelta/KLMflightsonscheduledarrivalanddeparturedays• Baggagehandling

NotIncluded

• Internationalround-tripflighttoTanzania• Gratuitiesforguides,drivers,andcampstaff(approximately$325-$425pertraveler)• Airline-imposedfuelsurcharges,upgradedseatassignmentandexcessbaggagefees• MealsandexpensesenroutetoTanzania• Feesforpassport,visa,orimmunizations• Tripcancellation/delay/baggagelossinsurance• Costofhospitalizationorevacuation• Beer,wine,spirits,andsoftdrinks,laundry,phone,internet,anditemsofapersonalnature

HowtoBookToreserveaspot,callThomsonSafarisat800-235-0289or617-923-0426topaythe$1,000perpersonbyVisa,MasterCard,AmericanExpress,Discover.Or,sendtheregistrationform(above)andacheck,payabletoThomsonSafaris,to:ThomsonSafaris14MountAuburnSt.Watertown,MA02472.Wecannotconfirmreservationswithoutadeposit.Finalpaymentisdue90dayspriortodepartureandispayablebycheck,wiretransferorbankcheck.Creditcardsarenotacceptedforfinalpayment.AirfareInternationalairfareisnotincluded.ThomsonSafariscanmakeBusinessClassflightarrangementsforyouonDelta/KLMAirlines.Fortravelersinterestedincoachseats,youcanbookyourownairfaredirectlywithDelta/KLM.YouarewelcometocontactThomsonSafariswithanyquestionsonflights.InsuranceItishighlyrecommendedthatyouconsiderpurchasingtripinsurancewhichofferscomprehensivecoverageofexpensesinconjunctionwithcancellation,illnessoraccidentaswellasdamageorlossofluggage.Informationwillbepromptlysenttoyoufollowingregistrationandpaymentofdeposit.SharesSingleaccommodationsarelimited,subjecttoavailability,andcannotbeguaranteed.Shouldyouwishtosharearoom,wewillattempttofindaroommateforyouatyourrequest.Ifweareunabletoprovidearoommatebythefinalinvoicedate,thesingleaccommodationfeewillbeassessed.CancellationandRefundsNotificationofcancellationmustbereceivedinwritingtoThomsonSafaris(eitherbymailore-mail).Atthetimewereceiveyourcancellation,thefollowingperpersoncancellationpenaltiesapply:Upto91daysbeforedeparture: $1000Deposit90-61daysbeforedeparture: 50%ofthepackageprice60-46daysbeforedeparture: 65%ofthepackageprice45daysorlessbeforedeparture: 100%ofthepackageprice

TermsandConditionsAdetailedliabilitystatement,concerning,amongotherthings,limitationsofWineland-ThomsonAdventures,Inc.’sliabilityforlossofproperty,injury,illnessordeath,willbeprovidedtopassengersuponenrollment,alongwithaninformationformtosignandreturntoThomsonSafarisshortlyafterenrollingonthetrip.Eachoftheseformsisalsoavailabletoprospectivetravelersuponrequest.