Jambo!!

You are invited to join Charles, Kristyne, Demi and Julia on a wild safari adventure to Tanzania!!  An African safari is the optimal destination for a lifetime of fond memories and adventure for everyone. Our days will be spent photographing the local wildlife in modified 4WD Landrovers/Landcruisers with professional guides, visiting Maasai villages unfamiliar with western culture, and walking through the bush on foot exploring the smaller side of Africa.  At the end of our days on safari, we will retreat to our luxurious safari camps for a refreshing drink and a delicious meal cooked with an African flavor.  Everyone is welcome!!  Please contact Charles or Kristyne for a safari information packet with brochures and specific information.

Details:

• Safari is 11 nights/12 days
• Departure date from LAX (or other city) is 28 JUNE 2008, returning  home on 12 JULY 2008
• 1 night Arusha, 3 nights Tarangire/Manyara, 3 nights Ngorongoro Crater, 4 nights Serengeti
• Each family or couple will have their own guide and Landrover large enough for 4-6 passengers
• 1-3 guests per room only, each room has  a veranda with scenic views and private bathroom
• All accommodations, park fees, activities, meals, drinks (including beer and South African wine) is included

Payment Schedule:
$100.00 per person deposit is required to secure your reservation. 
$900.00 per person payment is due September 15, 2007
Final payment is due March 28, 2008

Getting to Africa:
The most efficient way to Tanzania is via Amsterdam on KLM/North West.  Traveling through Nairobi, Kenya via London on British Airways or Virgin Atlantic is also an option, but flights to/from Tanzania must be booked.  Coach tickets usually average around $1,900.00 per person for coach and $7,000.00 per person for business class for round-trip flights from LAX.  Flights originating from the east coast average around $300 less per person.  If you plan to use miles or points for this trip, tickets can be booked 330 days before departure. 

Accommodations:
Accommodations on our safari are far superior to what you would expect and welcome the most discriminating traveler.  All camps have fullprivatebathrooms with fully functional flush toilets andshowers with hot water.  All camps have one queen bed or two twin beds and come with clean linens, warm blankets, and soft pillows.  A room with three beds can be provided upon request.  Rooms can’t accommodate four passengers per room.  Most rooms also have private verandas overlooking the bush with patio furniture, guide books, and animal check-lists.  Biscuits, fruit, tea, and coffee are delivered to your room everymorning upon request.  Our camp in the Serengeti will be built near the main herds of the Wildebeest Migration exclusively for our group.
                 

Vehicles:
Our safari vehicles are four-wheel drive Land Rovers and Land Cruisers.  They are all well maintained and equipped with guide books,binoculars, drinks and snacks. Vehicles normally carry four to six passengers allowing space to move around and access a window seat for optimal viewing.
 
Weather:
Average temperatures will range from the low 40’s to the high 70’s with little chance of rain and little humidity.

Food:
It doesn’t matter if you’re a carnivore or herbivore, a delicious variety of meals will be served on our safari. Special food requirements and picky children are accommodated if advised in advance.  If you think you are going to lose a few pounds while in Africa, think again—the food is fabulous!

Extending your safari:
If your budget and time allow you to continueyour journey elsewhere in Africa, there are many other destinations Charles can help you explore. FromVictoria Falls to Kilimanjaro, or the winelands of South Africa to the water ways of the Okavango Delta, Charles can make all the arrangements necessary to extend your trip.