Sarett Nature Center

See it all - Elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, baboons and more, plus birds galore..... You will travel in Land Rovers especially equipped for safety, comfort, photography, and off-road access. Stay in quaint safari camps and remote lodges in the Serengeti near the seasonal location of the concentrated migrants. In addition to seeing great numbers of animals, you will spend time in a tribal village and visit the hunter-gatherer Hadzabe People. Get ready for an unparalleled adventure!!!!!

Day 1, Nov. 10 – Sarett Nature Center – en route
Depart Sarett for Detroit Airport to board our flight to Amsterdam. (In flight meals)

DAY 2, Nov. 11 - Arrive Tanzania
Depart Amsterdam for Tanzania to arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport late this evening. Transfer to Mt. Meru Game Lodge, nestled between Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, within 33 acres of mature, well manicured gardens. The lodge was established in 1959 by Dr. Andreas Von Nagy with the goal of providing superior accommodation to discerning animal lovers visiting Tanzania. All rooms at the lodge have a veranda with comfortable chairs where guests may sit in the late afternoon to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and watch the animal and bird life. Lodging: Mt. Meru Game Lodge (In flight meals)

DAY 3, Nov. 12 – Mt. Meru Lodge
Your first day dawns in Africa, and Mt Meru Lodge is a wonderful place. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included each day while on safari. After breakfast we depart for Arusha National Park, a jewel of a park often overlooked by safari goers. The entrance gate leads into a shadowy montane forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colorful turacos and trogons. This is the only place on the northern safari circuit where the acrobatic black-and-white colobus monkey is easily seen. In the midst of the forest stands the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, whose steep, rocky cliffs enclose a wide marshy floor dotted with herds of buffalo and warthog. Lodging: Mt. Meru Game Lodge Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4, Nov. 13 - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park in your 4 wheel drive vehicles. There are a fantastic number of colorful birds that swoop and strut along the rough paths throughout the year. Because the park extends through two game controlled areas, the wildlife is allowed to move freely throughout. On arrival, look for wildlife as you drive toward the Tarangire Safari lodge, situated on a bluff over-looking the Tarangire River, a favorite watering place, which attracts impressive numbers and varieties of game. You will arrive in time for lunch. This afternoon, with your cameras and binoculars at the ready, you will head out for a game drive. Return to the Tarangire Safari Lodge, and perhaps a dip in the pool, for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Lodging: Tarangire Safari Lodge

Day 5, Nov. 14 - Tarangire National Park
You will have a full day of game-viewing, exploring Tarangire National Park in a 4WD safari vehicle. Huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, eland and oryx gather to stay in Tarangire until the onset of the rains when they migrate again to good grazing areas. The park is also noted for its prolific bird life and the occasional sighting of cheetah and the rare African Hunting Dog. Return to the Lodge for brunch, during the hottest hours of the day, before setting out again in the afternoon. Or, you may choose to relax at the lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Lodging: Tarangire Safari Lodge

Day 6, Nov. 15 - Tarangire / Lake Eyasi

This morning you will head west to Lake Eyasi, lying between the Eyasi Escarpment and the Kidero Mountains. The meadows along the shores of the lake and among the forests are home to a variety of wildlife including leopard, hippo, monkeys, various birds, greater and lesser flamingos, storks and pelicans. This area is also home to the Hadzabe people who are believed to have lived here for nearly 10,000 years. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Lodging: Kisma Ngeda Tented Camp

Day 7, Nov. 16 - Hadzabe People
Get ready for an exciting day. After breakfast you will be introduced to your local guide, a member of one of the tribes, who will accompany you in the area. Take an afternoon hike to meet the Hadzabe people. Spend the day learning about their lifestyles and traditions. The Hadzabe are very similar to their Kalahari Bushmen relatives. They still use bow and arrows for hunting and still speak a click-based language. While traveling through this area, you may also see smaller game such as dik-dik and lesser kudu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Lodging: Kisma Ngeda Tented Camp

DAY 8, Nov. 17 – Serengeti National Park
Travel further to the west toward the Serengeti. On the way you will stop at Olduvai Gorge to visit the site where Mary and Louis Leakey first discovered the remains of Zinjanthropus bosei, a distant ancestor of man believed to be 1.8 million years old, as well as fossilized footprints that date back 3.6 million years.They also found Australopithecusa species that became extinct about 1 million years ago. The Serengeti is a vast plain of approximately 14,900 sq km, and is full of predators, prey, and a number of species of birds. Your trip might include a trail along the banks of the Grumeti River in search of basking lions, tracking cheetah through the Gol Kopjes, or hunting leopard (with camera) along the Seronera River. Your home for the next 2 nights is the luxurious Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp, guarded by sentinel towers of 3 million year old granite. Lodging: Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 & 10, Nov. 18 & 19 -Serengeti
Enjoy two full days of game viewing, in the most famous National Park in Africa. Explore the southern plains and western hills where at this time of the year around 2 million wildebeest, zebra and a vast assortment of other plains animals congregate to feast on the grasses growing with the developing rains. There is an optional balloon safari available ($525.00), but this must be booked at the time of deposit. Overnights at, Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11, Nov. 20 - Ngorongoro Crater
Proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site and home to nearly 25,000 animals, for a half day of game viewing. Here you have a very real chance of spotting the big five: lion, elephant, endangered black rhino, buffalo and leopard. You will also visit a Maasai Village and learn about their unique culture. Return to the lodge just before dusk. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Lodging: Ngorongoro Farm House.

Day 12, Nov. 21 - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, spend another half day in the crater. This caldera, formed by a collapsed volcano, is home to almost every major species of African mammal. Your presence does not threaten the wildlife allowing for a close proximity game viewing. Return to the lodge for lunch. Later in the afternoon you will have an optional guided hike along the rim of the crater into the Melaga depression. End the hike with a stunning view over the Serengeti short grass plains. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Lodging: Ngorongoro Farm House.

Day 13, Nov. 22 - Ngorongora/Arusha/Amsterdam
Today your exciting journey comes to an end. Depart in the morning after breakfast for Arusha. Enjoy lunch and day room at Mount Meru Game Lodge before the transfer to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your late evening, overnight flight to Amsterdam. Dinner tonight is on your own - either at the hotel or at the airport Meals (Breakfast, lunch, in flight meals)

Day 14, Nov. 23 – Amsterdam-Detroit- Sarett Nature Center
Continue on from Amsterdam to Detroit's Metro Airport where you are scheduled to arrive at 1:35pm. Sarett vans will be waiting and you will be back at Sarett at about 5:50pm. (in flight meals)

INCLUDED IN COST:
*Roundtrip van transportation from Sarett Nature Center to Detroit Metro Airport.
*Flights on Delta and KLM Airlines to Tanzania's Kilimanjaro International Airport and return
*Transfers, excursions and activities per itinerary
*Accommodations in fine quality game lodges as listed in itinerary
*Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily while on safari, beginning with breakfast on Day 3, ending with lunch on Day 13
*Park entry fees and government taxes
*Baggage handling for 1 suitcase per person
*Touring in 6 passenger 4WD safari vehicles
*Experienced safari guide throughout plus local guides
*Sarett Group Leader Dianne Braybrook

COST: $6355.00 per person, double occupancy, from Sarett Nature Center
Single Supplement: $685.00
PLUS air taxes of $139.00 (subject to change)

NOT INCLUDED: Gratuities for guides, drivers and maid service at lodges, beverages (except tea/coffee at meals), meals unless specified, personal items i.e. laundry etc., airport departure taxes not included with air tickets, any services not included in itinerary, any costs incurred due to canceled or delayed flights, acts of nature or other happenings beyond the control of the tour operator. i.e. If a trip must be extended or an itinerary modified due to weather, road conditions, political or civil disputes...etc., all associated costs including non recoverable costs are not included. You must obtain travel insurance to cover such costs.

For Reservations and Information
CALL
Sarett Nature Center: 269-927-4832
or
Travel Leaders/Ludlow Travel: 269-925-0777

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

RESERVATIONS for this tour are made by Travel Leaders/Ludlow Travel Service, 1800 Pipestone, Benton Harbor, MI on behalf of Sarett Nature Center. Space is limited to 18 participants. Reservations are accepted on a first come first served basis with receipt of deposit and completed Passenger Reservation Form.

DEPOSIT: $600.00 per person-cash or check
Please make your check payable to Travel Leaders and mail to Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022

A SECOND DEPOSIT of $800.00 is due June 10, 2010

FINAL PAYMENT: August 19, 2010. A final payment invoice will be sent early August.

COST- shown are the cash/check costs. In the event you wish to pay by credit card you must add 3% to the cost shown. Costs are based on the air fares and land rates in effect at time of printing (February 2010). In the event of increases due to currency fluctuation, air fare increases, fuel surcharges or tax increases, the costs must be passed on to the passenger.

CANCELLATIONS and REFUNDS: In the event a participant must cancel, the following penalties apply:
To May 10 $100.00pp
May 11-June 10 $400.00pp
June 11-August 18 $1400.00pp
Effective August 19 no refund

TRIP CANCELLATION/INTERRUPTION INSURANCE is highly recommended. Pre-existing medical conditions will only be covered if insurance is purchased within 14 days of deposit. To cover pre-existing conditions the total cost of the trip plus taxes must be covered. Insurance premium is not refundable.

PASSPORT and VISA REQUIREMENTS: Travelers must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon return. A VISA is required to enter Tanzania. The visa fee at this time is $100.00 and can be obtained upon arrival in Tanzania.

HEALTH: Good physical and mental health are essential for the enjoyment of this trip. Yellow fever vaccination is required and it is recommended that vaccinations for typhoid, polio, tetanus, and hepatitis A are up to date. Malaria tablets are also recommended. Please consult with your own physician for your personal needs.

RESPONSIBILITY

Travel Leaders/Ludlow Travel has contracted the services of Journeys International and Delta/KLM for the operation of this tour. Travel Leaders/Ludlow Travel acts as an agent for passengers & the above named suppliers, airlines, hotels, transportation and other services supplied in this tour. Sarett Nature Center and Travel Leaders/Ludlow Travel reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to make changes in the itinerary and hotels should that become necessary, and are not responsible to any person for expenses, loss of time, money or happenings resulting from a change of tour scheduling. Sarett Nature Center and Travel Leaders/Ludlow Travel reserve the right to accept, decline or retain any person as a member of the tour, and are not responsible for any losses or damages of personal property, injuries, expenses or damages incurred or claimed by any tour member.

SARETT HOURS: Nature Center Building
                                  Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
                                  Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
                                  Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM
                                  Phone: (269)927-4832

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