"There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows
and feel as if you
had drunk half a bottle of champagne."

 Isak Dinesen

 


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African Photo Safari
17-Day Tanzania and Kenya Photographic Safari
February 8 - 24, 2010


    

The richness of Kenyan wildlife combined with Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti in Tanzania makes this photographic safari an outstanding and  unique experience.

February
8-24, 2010
ESCORTED BY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
PAUL RENNER  

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • Round trip airfare from Los Angeles to Arusha in Tanzania

  • Exclusive use of vehicle for 3 passengers to a safari vehicle
    (Group size limited to 17 participants)

  • Internal flights within East Africa with transfers as per itinerary

  • Safari orientation briefing in Arusha by Paul Renner

  • First Class accommodations at hotels, lodges and tented camps

  • Visit to Masai village and crafts market

  • Professional English-speaking tour guides and drivers

  • Guaranteed window seat in safari cruisers fitted with pop-up roof top

  • All National Parks and Game Reserves entrance fees

  • Membership to the Flying Doctors Service while on Safari

  • Enjoy freshly cooked breakfast in the Serengeti wilderness 

  • All meals while in Africa

TOTAL TOUR PRICE  $9165  (based on double occupancy)
(S
ingle Room Supplement - $1895)
 
(Above prices based on payment by check. If paying by credit card add $395 service fee)

NOT INCLUDED:
Visas, airline departure taxes ($512 subject to change at time of ticketing), items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, trip cancellation and interruption insurance, faxes, laundry services, tips, alcohol and soft drinks.

 Safari Daily Itinerary

17-day TANZANIA & KENYA PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI
ESCORTED BY PROFESSIONAL WILDLIFE  PHOTOGRAPHER  PAUL RENNER   
February 08 – 24, 2010

February 08: Monday                          Depart Los Angeles
Let the adventure begin when you board your overnight Virgin Atlantic 
Airways flight to London with meals and a movie on board.

February 09: Tuesday                           London
Arrive at London Heathrow Terminal 3 and connect with your
non stop overnight flight to Nairobi, Kenya.

February 10: Wednesday                      Arusha
Arrive in Nairobi and connect with your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport 
in Arusha. On arrival you will be met by a Somak Safari’s Tour 
Director who will transfer you to your hotel.
Safari briefing and rest of the day is at your leisure.
(LD) Mountain Village

February 11/12/13: Thu-Sat                   Serengeti Plains  
Today’s journey passes through the scenic areas of the eastern 
Serengeti plains. The Ndutu Lodge, strategically located in the area, 
which is alive with the migration. This time of the year is also 
birthing season when many babies are born. Three days are earmarked 
to witness nature’s greatest spectacle, the migration of over a 
million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. Daily morning and late  afternoon
game drives are planned for memorable photography.
(BLD) Ndutu Lodge

February 14/15: Sun/Mon                  Ngorongoro Crater
Depart to Ngorongoro Conservation area; host to the ‘birthplace of 
man’. It is also home to the unique intact caldera, the Ngorongoro 
Crater. The crater is home to abundant game, including the “big five” 
– elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo. Enjoy a picnic lunch as 
you descend to the crater floor. Next morning, another game drive in 
the crater.   In the afternoon, we will visit a nearby Masai village.
(BLD) Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

February 16:  Tue                      Nairobi                                                         
This morning drive to Arusha and lunch at the Arumeru River Lodge.  
Later connect with your flight to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi this 
afternoon and transfer to your hotel.
(BLD) Nairobi Serena Hotel

February 17/18:  Wed/Thu            Lake Nakuru National Park
Drive through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park once 
described by ornithologist Roger Tory-Peterson as ‘the most fabulous 
bird spectacle in the world’. Afternoon game viewing drive along the 
lakeshore. Next day’s activities include 2 game drives. 
BLD) Lake Nakuru Lodge

Feb 19/20: Fri/Sat           Masai Mara National Park
Drive to the Kenya’s most famous National park, the Masai Mara. The 
Mara is home to the annual migration where millions of wildebeest and 
gazelle trek from the Serengeti plains into the Mara.  Lunch at the 
Keekorok lodge. Later this afternoon enjoy your first game drive in 
the Masai Mara. Next day enjoy an early morning game drive. Return to 
the lodge for lunch before your late afternoon game drive.
(BLD) Keekorok Lodge

Feb 21/22: Sun/Mon        Masai Mara National Park
Morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Continue your 
safari to the heart of the Masai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at 
the Serena Lodge  followed by an afternoon game drive.  On the next 
day, two game drives are planned to explore and photograph the 
abundant wildlife.
(BLD) Mara Serena Lodge

February 23: Tuesday                   Nairobi/London
Morning game drive followed by breakfast.  After breakfast, transfer 
to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi  where a Somak Safaris 
driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Afternoon time to 
relax or do some last minute shopping. Dinner at the hotel. Later 
transfer to the airport for your flight to London.
(BLD) Day Room/Nairobi Safari Club

February 24: Wednesday              Los Angeles
 
Arrive at London in the morning and connect with your flight home to share pleasant memories of your trip to Tanzania and Kenya with family and friends.

For more information regarding safaris and reservations, call:
Paul Renner at 949.295.3136
 Email: paulrenner3@cox.net
www.rennersafaris.com 

You may also contact Somak Safaris at 800-757-6625
2700 E Imperial Hwy., Suite N
Brea, CA 92821
Phone: 714-985-3456 - Fax: 714-985-3464
e-mail: info@SomakSafaris.com

CST # 2073854-40

Wildlife parks we visit on our safaris

 

   
 

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