The Plains of Africa April 9 - 23, 2007

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A Joe Laufer - Collette Vacations Travel Adventure

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The Plains of Africa April 9 - 23, 2007. A Joe Laufer - Collette Vacations Travel Adventure. 18 Adventurers off to Kenya. Joe & Penny Laufer of Vincentown -Ray Holshue and Joyce Goldsmith of Marlton - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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A Joe Laufer - Collette Vacations Travel Adventure

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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DAYS 2 – 3DAYS 2 – 3Tuesday, Wednesday, April 10 Tuesday, Wednesday, April 10

-11-11

Location:

Nairobi

Hotel:

Norfolk Hotel

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Tuesday, April 10

Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi

Arrive London 7:05 am

Arrive Nairobi, Kenya – 8:45 pm

British Colonial Charm!

Tour Begins

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Wednesday, April 11

KAREN

Farmhouse of Karen Blixen

“Out of Africa”

Rothschild Giraffe Sanctuary

Nairobi

BreakfastDinner

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Wednesday, April 11

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DAYS 4 - 5DAYS 4 - 5Thursday, Friday, April 12 -13Thursday, Friday, April 12 -13

Location:

Amboseli National Park

Hotel:

Ol Tukai Amboseli

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Thursday, April 12 Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

Ol Tukai Amboseli – Vintage Africa

BreakfastLunchDinner

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Thursday, April 12 (cont.)

Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Game drive en route to lodge

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Friday, April 13

Morning Game Drive followed by Champagne Breakfast

Big 5: Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino

Amboseli National Park

BreakfastLunchDinner

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DAY 6DAY 6Saturday, April 14Saturday, April 14

Location:

Aberdare National Forest

Hotel:

The Ark Lodge

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Saturday, April 14

Travel through Tea & Coffee plantation to the Aberdares Mountain Range

Amboseli - Aberdare National Forest

The Ark Hotel

BreakfastLunchDinner

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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

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Sunday, April 15

Northern game parks:

Samburu and Shaba

Sarova Shaba Lodge

Aberdare National Forest - Shaba Reserve

Reticulated Giraffe; Grevy’s Zebra

BreakfastLunchDinner

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Monday, April 16

Shaba Reserve - Samburu Reserve - Shaba Reserve

Bird Life: Somali Ostrich; Martial Eagle - 365 species of birds

Lecture by Tribal warrior

BreakfastLunchDinner

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DAYS 9 - 10DAYS 9 - 10Tuesday, Wednesday, April Tuesday, Wednesday, April

17-1817-18

Location:

Nanyuki

Hotel:

Mount Kenya Safari Club

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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

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Wednesday, April 18 Nanyuki - Sweetwaters - Nanyuki

Excursion of Sweetwater Private Sanctuary: Chimps

Afternoon game drive

BreakfastLunchDinner

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DAY 11DAY 11Thursday, April 19Thursday, April 19

Location:

Lake Nakuru

Hotel:

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dixie Lee Anderson, Sarah Anderson

Lisa Anderson, Curt Anderson

Susan Sheffield, Gail Storms

Joe Laufer, Doug Ghaul,

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Masai Village

Masai Dancers

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DAY 14DAY 14Sunday, April 22Sunday, April 22

Location:

Nairobi

Hotel:

(Optional Day Room –

Intercontinental Nairobi)

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Sunday, April 22Journey back to Nairobi this

morning

Farewell dinner this evening in local Restaurant

Evening flight to London

BreakfastDinner

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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