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Oakland Zoo presents Wings Over Kenya


Safari designed by Colleen Kinzley, General Curator of the Oakland Zoo

and escorted by Erica Calcagno Animal Keeper III and Julie Hartell-Denardo Lead Animal Keeper


OCTOBER 7 DEPART USA

Your safari begins as you board your overnight flight from San Francisco to London.


OCTOBER 8 LONDON/NAIROBI

Morning arrival in London. Optional day room available. Early evening return to the airport and board your overnight flight to Nairobi, Kenya.


OCTOBER 9 AMBOSELI

Jambo! Early morning arrival in Nairobi where you will be met by your Wildlife Safari tour manager. Breakfast and safari briefing will be provided before boarding our special safari vehicles and depart by road to the Amboseli Game Reserve. Lunch at your lodge built facing the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive in the Amboseli Game Reserve.

AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE (B,L,D)


OCTOBER 10 AMBOSELI

Dawn is the perfect time for game viewing in the Amboseli, just as the sun rises over Kilimanjaro. Return to your lodge for a late breakfast and then relax by the swimming pool. Another game drive this afternoon around the lakes and springs fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro, home to a multitude of birds and animal species. You will be invited to plant an acacia tree as part of the Reforestation project funded by Wildlife Safari and receive a certificate. Guided nature walk available for those who wish and optional visit to the Amboseli Elephant Research Camp.

AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE (B,L,D)
OCTOBER 11 SAMBURU

Morning transfer to the airstrip and board your flight to the Samburu Game Reserve in semi-arid northern Kenya. Transfer to your luxury camp, built on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro river, occasionally passing nomadic Samburu tribesmen with their herds. Late afternoon game drive in Samburu, home to the rare and unusual reticulated giraffe, the long necked gerenuk and the Grevy’s zebra.

SAMBURU INTREPIDS CAMP (B,L,D)


OCTOBER 12 SAMBURU

Rise early for a special visit to a Samburu village to observe their customs and traditions. Spend the full day in the Samburu Game Reserve enjoying early morning and late afternoon game drives. The Samburu landscape is a contrast of very dry scrub and lush palm lined oasis. Large baboon troops feed close to the river, out of range of crocodile basking on nearby sand banks. You may even see leopard in the branches of a nearby acacia tree. Optional visit to the Samburu Elephant Research Camp.

SAMBURU INTREPIDS CAMP (B,L,D)
OCTOBER 13 MOUNT KENYA

This morning’s drive takes you to the forests of Mount Kenya. Arrive at the lodge, built deep in the heart of the forest. Lunch followed by an afternoon guided trek in the forest to observe the many species of rare birds found in this area. Return to your lodge and nestle by the warm fire. All night game viewing of the animals, at the floodlit natural waterhole, from the comfort of your private balcony.

MOUNTAIN LODGE (B,L,D)
OCTOBER 14 MASAI MARA

Breakfast before transferring to the airstrip to board your flight over the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Often called the “crown jewel of Kenya”, you will become immediately aware of the teeming wildlife herds roaming the vast plains. Lunch and late afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara.

MARA SERENA LODGE (B,L,D)
OCTOBER 15 MASAI MARA

A full day in the Masai Mara, with early morning and late afternoon game viewing drives. Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra wander across the Mara grasslands, their numbers increasing during the annual migration. Lion, leopard and cheetah are never far behind, while crocodile and hippo congregate in the Mara and Talek rivers. Your guide may organize a full day game viewing drive with a picnic lunch provided by the lodge.

MARA SERENA LODGE (B,L,D)

OCTOBER 16 MASAI MARA

This morning provides the perfect opportunity to do an optional hot air balloon ride over the Mara plains followed by brunch on the plains. Morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara. This evening at leisure to celebrate your safari and the last night in the bush.

MARA SERENA LODGE (B,L,D)
OCTOBER 17 NAIROBI

Enjoy a last morning game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your short flight to Nairobi. You will be met and transferred to the Utamaduni Centre for lunch and last minute shopping. Optional visits to the Daphne Sheldrick animal orphanage and/or the Giraffe Centre.

This evening, share your favorite safari memories during a farewell dinner in the Mandhari restaurant located in your hotel. Evening transfer to the airport and board your overnight flight to London.

NAIROBI SERENA HOTEL (Day room) (B,L,D)


OCTOBER 18 ARRIVE U.S.A.

Morning arrival in London and connect with your flight home after the trip of a lifetime!


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (at additional cost):

  • Visits to the Elephant Research Camps

  • Visit to the wild animal orphanage in Nairobi

  • Visit to the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi

  • Hot air balloon in Masai Mara


NOT INCLUDED:

  • Personal items such as telephone/computer charges, laundry, beverages, excess baggage charges or other charges of a personal nature

  • Day room or hotel transfers in London

  • Travel insurance

  • Meals other than specified in the itinerary

  • Sightseeing or transportation other than specified in the itinerary

  • Passport fees and/or visa fees

  • Inoculations

  • Gratuities to safari guides and hotel staff – suggested Minimum of US$10.00 per person per day for driver/guide


AIR SCHEDULE

07 OCT SFO/LHR UA 930 7:17PM 1:35PM +1

08 OCT LHR/NBO KQ 101 8:00PM 6:30AM +1

17 OCT NBO/LHR KQ 102 11:45PM 6:45AM +1

18 OCT LHR/SFO UA 955 10:50AM 1:59PM

+1 indicates next day arrival


TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Luxury accommodations with private bathrooms

  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

  • Lunch at the Utamaduni Centre in Nairobi

  • Farewell dinner in the Mandhari Restaurant

  • GUARANTEED WINDOW SEATING

  • Fully experienced English speaking driver/guide

  • Flight from Amboseli to Samburu

  • Flight from Nanyuki to the Masai Mara

  • Flight from the Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Welcome safari briefing

  • Tree planting in Amboseli

  • Visit to a village in Samburu (donation not included)

  • Guided trek in Mt. Kenya forest

  • All transportation by custom built “safari cruisers’

  • All National Park fees, government taxes and service charges in Kenya

  • Airport transfers, airport porterage and assistance in Kenya

  • Binoculars provided in Wildlife Safari vehicles for use on safari

  • Document wallet, luggage tags, guide book and hat


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TOUR COSTS PER PERSON SHARE TWIN:

Land arrangements: US$4480.00

Single room supplement: US$ 800.00

Air arrangements: US$1500.00

Departure taxes: US$ 425.00
DEPOSIT OF US$500.00 PER PERSON IS DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS:

Reservations are confirmed with a deposit of US$ 500 per person. Final tour payment is due on August 7, 2009. Documents will be issued approximately two weeks prior to departure. Air fares and departure taxes are subject to change until ticketed.


CANCELLATION PENALTIES:

More than 60 days US$ 100.00 per person.

Less than 60 days No refund of land costs

Airline penalties may apply.



INSURANCE:

Due to the high cancellation penalties, we strongly recommend trip cancellation and interruption insurance for the full amount of the land and air cost. Insurance information forms will be provided to you on receipt of your deposit. Insurance for the full value of the tour cost is available at the rate of US$483.00 per person.


SINGLE ROOMS:

In the event of one person in a room, the single room supplement will apply.


STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Wildlife Safari (USA Inc. of Concord, California , Oakland Zoo. and its agents act only as agents for the passenger with respect to services provided, included but not limited to, hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, and all forms of transportation.



All tour services are provided by independent operators who are not owned or controlled by Wildlife Safari (USA) Inc. While all reasonable precautions have been taken in order to make these tours as safe as possible for all tour passengers and others, Wildlife Safari (USA) Inc., Oakland Zoo and its agents shall not be responsible or liable for any injury, loss, damage, delay or inconvenience arising out of , or in connection with, any defect in any vehicle or any act, including any acts of terrorism, industrial action, acts of governments and God, omission, neglect, accident, error or omission in the provision of any services contracted for. All travel involves some measure of personal risk that the passenger has to determine. Wildlife Safari (USA) Inc. and Oakland Zoo, reserve the right to accept or decline any passenger from participating on any of our tour programs for any reason.
The sole and exclusive responsibility and liability of United Airlines and Kenya Airways shall be in accordance with and as limited by the contract of carriage in the passenger’s ticket, the applicable tariffs and the provisions of the Warsaw Convention. United Airlines and Kenya Airways shall not be responsible or liable for any act, omission or occurrence during the time passengers are not on board its’ aircraft. All tour services, other than transportation provided by United Airlines or Kenya Airways, are provided by independent contractors that do not act on behalf of United Airlines or Kenya Airways, and with whom United Airlines or Kenya Airways does not have any business association or relationship. These airlines shall not be responsible or liable for the accuracy of the tour brochure or representations made by the tour operator (s).




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KENYA SAFARI RESERVATION FORM

Complete and mail with your deposit to: Noel D’Souza 800-221-8118 ext 12

Wildlife Safari
3330 Clayton Road, Suite A

Concord, CA 94519
Please confirm ______passengers for the 2009 Oakland Zoo Kenya Safari escorted by Erica Calcagno and Julie Hartell-Denardo.
NAME (S): _______________________________________________________________________

(Exactly as it appears on your passport)
NAME: (2nd passenger) _______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: ______________________(Work)_______________________(Home)___________________(Fax)
(e-mail)______________________________________ Rooming with:_____________________________________
SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________ DATE:_______________

Your signature and deposit indicate acceptance of the terms and conditions of this brochure.




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