The Plains of Africa April 9 - 23, 2007
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A Joe Laufer - Collette Vacations Travel Adventure
18 Adventurers off to Kenya18 Adventurers off to Kenya Joe & Penny Laufer Joe & Penny Laufer of Vincentownof Vincentown
-Ray Holshue and Joyce Goldsmith-Ray Holshue and Joyce Goldsmith of Marlton of Marlton
Doug GhaulDoug Ghaul of Burlington City ( of Burlington City (Paris ’97, Spain & Portugal ’98, Italy ’99, Central Paris ’97, Spain & Portugal ’98, Italy ’99, Central Europe ’99, Scandinavia ’00, China ’00, Great Britain ’02, French Riviera ’03, Hawaii Europe ’99, Scandinavia ’00, China ’00, Great Britain ’02, French Riviera ’03, Hawaii ’04, Russia ’05, and Amalfi/Sicily '07 ’04, Russia ’05, and Amalfi/Sicily '07 ))
Beverly MarinelliBeverly Marinelli of Lumberton ( of Lumberton (Thailand ’03Thailand ’03))--Carol StormsCarol Storms, Greentown, Pennsylvania, Greentown, Pennsylvania
--Suzanne SheffieldSuzanne Sheffield, Naples Florida, Naples Florida --Flora BellFlora Bell, Grand Isle, Vermont, Grand Isle, Vermont
Dixie Lee AndersonDixie Lee Anderson of Mount Holly ( of Mount Holly (Paris ’94Paris ’94))-Sara Jo Anderson-Sara Jo Anderson of Lumberton of Lumberton-Curt and Lisa Anderson-Curt and Lisa Anderson of Myakka City, Florida of Myakka City, Florida
--Sue DautermanSue Dauterman, Largo, Florida, Largo, Florida-David and Norma Carlson-David and Norma Carlson of Iowa City, Iowa of Iowa City, Iowa
-Maureen Perinchief-Maureen Perinchief, Mount Holly, Mount Holly-Marge Monahan-Marge Monahan, Mount Holly, Mount Holly
(Bob Lyons, Terry & Gail Sweet and Glenn Malsbury and Linda Dickman had to (Bob Lyons, Terry & Gail Sweet and Glenn Malsbury and Linda Dickman had to cancel)cancel)
Monday, April 9 Overnight Flight
9th -7:05 pm – Leave Philadelphia
10th - 7:05 am – Arrive Heathrow
10th - 10:20 am – Leave Heathrow
10th - 8:45 pm – Arrive NairobiKenya is 7 hours ahead of us – so our arrival at 8:45 pm is actually 2:45 pm our time!
Approximate in-air flight duration: 17 hours
Total time with London layover: 20 hours
10-11 & 22
Nairobi
12-13 Ambose
li
14 Aberdare
15-16Shaba
10-11 Nanyuki17-18
Nanyuki
20-21Masai-Mara
Kilimanjaro
Somalia
Ethiopia
Uganda
Indian Ocean
Tanzania
Kenya:
224,961 sq. mi.
Minnesota:
225,365 sq. mi.
19 Lake
Nakurur
10-11 & 22Norfolk Hotel
12-13 Ol Tukai Ambose
li
14 The Ark
15-16Sarova ShabaLodge10-11
Nanyuki
17-18 Mt. Kenya
Safari Club
20-21Sarova Mara
Tented Camp
Kilimanjaro
Somalia
Ethiopia
Uganda
Indian Ocean
Tanzania
Kenya:
224,961 sq. mi.
Minnesota:
225,365 sq. mi.
19 Sarova LionHill Lodge
Collette Tour ManagerCollette Tour Manager
RONALD FALONGRONALD FALONG- Any dietary issues and special needs should be Any dietary issues and special needs should be
brought to his attention on the first daybrought to his attention on the first day
- Suggested (volunteer) gratuity: $3-5 per day per Suggested (volunteer) gratuity: $3-5 per day per person per travel day (Translates to $40 - $65 person per travel day (Translates to $40 - $65 US per person)US per person)
((2760 – 4400 KES per person; 3400 KES = $50)2760 – 4400 KES per person; 3400 KES = $50)
- Same range suggested for Driver.Same range suggested for Driver.
- Guidelines for tipping Guidelines for tipping local guideslocal guides will be will be provided by our Tour Manager.provided by our Tour Manager.
DAYS 2 – 3DAYS 2 – 3Tuesday, Wednesday, April 10 Tuesday, Wednesday, April 10
-11-11
Location:
Nairobi
Hotel:
Norfolk Hotel
Tuesday, April 10
Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi
Arrive London 7:05 am
Arrive Nairobi, Kenya – 8:45 pm
British Colonial Charm!
Tour Begins
Wednesday, April 11
KAREN
Farmhouse of Karen Blixen
“Out of Africa”
Rothschild Giraffe Sanctuary
Nairobi
BreakfastDinner
Wednesday, April 11
DAYS 4 - 5DAYS 4 - 5Thursday, Friday, April 12 -13Thursday, Friday, April 12 -13
Location:
Amboseli National Park
Hotel:
Ol Tukai Amboseli
Thursday, April 12 Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Ol Tukai Amboseli – Vintage Africa
BreakfastLunchDinner
Thursday, April 12 (cont.)
Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
Game drive en route to lodge
Friday, April 13
Morning Game Drive followed by Champagne Breakfast
Big 5: Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino
Amboseli National Park
BreakfastLunchDinner
DAY 6DAY 6Saturday, April 14Saturday, April 14
Location:
Aberdare National Forest
Hotel:
The Ark Lodge
Saturday, April 14
Travel through Tea & Coffee plantation to the Aberdares Mountain Range
Amboseli - Aberdare National Forest
The Ark Hotel
BreakfastLunchDinner
DAYS 7 - 8DAYS 7 - 8Sunday, Monday, April 15 -16Sunday, Monday, April 15 -16
Location:
Shaba Reserve
( with day trip to Samburu Reserve)
Hotel:
Sharova Shaba Lodge
Sunday, April 15
Northern game parks:
Samburu and Shaba
Sarova Shaba Lodge
Aberdare National Forest - Shaba Reserve
Reticulated Giraffe; Grevy’s Zebra
BreakfastLunchDinner
Monday, April 16
Shaba Reserve - Samburu Reserve - Shaba Reserve
Bird Life: Somali Ostrich; Martial Eagle - 365 species of birds
Lecture by Tribal warrior
BreakfastLunchDinner
DAYS 9 - 10DAYS 9 - 10Tuesday, Wednesday, April Tuesday, Wednesday, April
17-1817-18
Location:
Nanyuki
Hotel:
Mount Kenya Safari Club
Tuesday, April 17
Mt. Kenya Safari Club
Shaba Reserve - Nanyuki
In the shadow of Mt. Kenya -- retreat of William Holden
Visit the Equator - Corealis effect
BreakfastLunchDinner
Wednesday, April 18 Nanyuki - Sweetwaters - Nanyuki
Excursion of Sweetwater Private Sanctuary: Chimps
Afternoon game drive
BreakfastLunchDinner
DAY 11DAY 11Thursday, April 19Thursday, April 19
Location:
Lake Nakuru
Hotel:
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Thursday, April 19
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
After breakfast: Drive to Subukia at edge of the Great Rift Valley
Tour of a tea estate -- tea tasting and Turkana dances by tea pickers
Evening game drive through the park
Black & white rhino; leopard; flamingos
Lake Nakuru National Park
BreakfastLunchDinner
DAYS 12 – 13 DAYS 12 – 13 Friday, Saturday, April 20 - 21Friday, Saturday, April 20 - 21
Location:
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Hotel:
Sarova Mara Tented Camp
Friday, April 20 Sarova Mara Tented Camp
Masai Mara Game ReserveExtension of the great Serengeti Plain -
most magnificent game viewing spot in all of Kenya
Afternoon game drive is included
Relax in your luxurious tented camp
BreakfastLunchDinner
Saturday, April 21 Masai Mara
Optional Early Morning
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Morning and Afternoon game drive.
Nature walk guided by local Masai warrior
Visit to a local Masai Village
Bush dinner featuring a Masai Traditional dance performance
BreakfastLunchDinner
Dixie Lee Anderson, Sarah Anderson
Lisa Anderson, Curt Anderson
Susan Sheffield, Gail Storms
Joe Laufer, Doug Ghaul,
Masai Village
Masai Dancers
DAY 14DAY 14Sunday, April 22Sunday, April 22
Location:
Nairobi
Hotel:
(Optional Day Room –
Intercontinental Nairobi)
Sunday, April 22Journey back to Nairobi this
morning
Farewell dinner this evening in local Restaurant
Evening flight to London
BreakfastDinner
Monday, April 23
Trip home: Arrival in Philadelphia
22nd – 11:25 pm – Leave Nairobi
(actually 5:25 p.m. Philly time)
23rd – 5:55 am – Arrive London
23rd – 11:45 am – Leave London
23rd – 2:30 pm – Arrive Philly
Vincentown arrangementsVincentown arrangements
Monday, April 9, 2007 Monday, April 9, 2007 9 Smith Court, Vincentown9 Smith Court, Vincentown Arrive between 2:30 and 2:45Arrive between 2:30 and 2:45 Bus leaves at 3:00 pm sharpBus leaves at 3:00 pm sharp If parking, place key in envelope and If parking, place key in envelope and
in basketin basket If driving to airport – get there by If driving to airport – get there by
3:453:45
Travel TipsTravel Tips Electrical Adaptor and Converter – 220 V.Electrical Adaptor and Converter – 220 V. Sunglasses!Sunglasses! Pack leaky items in plastic bagsPack leaky items in plastic bags Poncho for rainy daysPoncho for rainy days Divide luggage contents with partnerDivide luggage contents with partner Copy your passport ID pageCopy your passport ID page Leave copy of itinerary homeLeave copy of itinerary home Snacks for AirplaneSnacks for Airplane Bug sprayBug spray Don’t forget new carry-on restrictions (3-1-Don’t forget new carry-on restrictions (3-1-
1)1)
0.29 29 cents
0.72 72 cents
1.44 $ 1.44
2.87 $ 2.87
7.18 $ 7.18 *
14 $ 14.00 *
Rate 3/21 In U.S. DollarsKenyan Shilling - KES
A Joe Laufer Production2007