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The Plains of Africa April 9 - 23, 2007

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

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The Plains of Africa April 9 - 23, 2007

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  1. The Plains of Africa April 9 - 23, 2007 A Joe Laufer - Collette Vacations Travel Adventure

  2. 18 Adventurers off to Kenya • Joe & Penny Laufer of Vincentown -Ray Holshue and Joyce Goldsmith of Marlton • Doug Ghaul of Burlington City (Paris ’97, Spain & Portugal ’98, Italy ’99, Central Europe ’99, Scandinavia ’00, China ’00, Great Britain ’02, French Riviera ’03, Hawaii ’04, Russia ’05, and Amalfi/Sicily '07 ) • Beverly Marinelli of Lumberton (Thailand ’03) -Carol Storms, Greentown, Pennsylvania -Suzanne Sheffield, Naples Florida -Flora Bell, Grand Isle, Vermont • Dixie Lee Anderson of Mount Holly (Paris ’94) -Sara Jo Anderson of Lumberton -Curt and Lisa Anderson of Myakka City, Florida -Sue Dauterman, Largo, Florida -David and Norma Carlson of Iowa City, Iowa -Maureen Perinchief, Mount Holly -Marge Monahan, Mount Holly (Bob Lyons, Terry & Gail Sweet and Glenn Malsbury and Linda Dickman had to cancel)

  3. Overnight Flight Monday, April 9 Approximate in-air flight duration: 17 hours Total time with London layover: 20 hours 9th -7:05 pm – Leave Philadelphia 10th - 7:05 am – Arrive Heathrow 10th - 10:20 am – Leave Heathrow 10th - 8:45 pm – Arrive Nairobi Kenya is 7 hours ahead of us – so our arrival at 8:45 pm is actually 2:45 pm our time!

  4. Ethiopia Uganda 15-16 Shaba Somalia 10-11 Nanyuki 17-18 Nanyuki Kenya: 224,961 sq. mi. 14 Aberdare 20-21 Masai-Mara 10-11 & 22 Nairobi Tanzania Minnesota: 225,365 sq. mi. 19 Lake Nakurur Indian Ocean 12-13 Amboseli Kilimanjaro

  5. Ethiopia Uganda 15-16 Sarova Shaba Lodge Somalia 17-18 Mt. Kenya Safari Club 10-11 Nanyuki Kenya: 224,961 sq. mi. 20-21 Sarova Mara Tented Camp 14 The Ark 10-11 & 22 Norfolk Hotel Tanzania Minnesota: 225,365 sq. mi. 19 Sarova Lion Hill Lodge Indian Ocean 12-13 Ol Tukai Amboseli Kilimanjaro

  6. Collette Tour Manager RONALD FALONG • Any dietary issues and special needs should be brought to his attention on the first day • Suggested (volunteer) gratuity: $3-5 per day per person per travel day (Translates to $40 - $65 US per person) (2760 – 4400 KES per person; 3400 KES = $50) • Same range suggested for Driver. • Guidelines for tipping local guides will be provided by our Tour Manager.

  7. DAYS 2 – 3Tuesday, Wednesday, April 10 -11 Location: Nairobi Hotel: Norfolk Hotel

  8. Tuesday, April 10 Arrive London 7:05 am Arrive Nairobi, Kenya – 8:45 pm Tour Begins Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi British Colonial Charm!

  9. Wednesday, April 11 Nairobi KAREN Farmhouse of Karen Blixen “Out of Africa” Breakfast Dinner Rothschild Giraffe Sanctuary

  10. Wednesday, April 11

  11. DAYS 4 - 5Thursday, Friday, April 12 -13 Location: Amboseli National Park Hotel: Ol Tukai Amboseli

  12. Thursday, April 12 Nairobi - Amboseli National Park Ol Tukai Amboseli – Vintage Africa Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  13. Thursday, April 12 (cont.) Game drive en route to lodge Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

  14. Friday, April 13 Amboseli National Park Morning Game Drive followed by Champagne Breakfast 5 Big 5: Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  15. DAY 6Saturday, April 14 Location: Aberdare National Forest Hotel: The Ark Lodge

  16. Amboseli - Aberdare National Forest Saturday, April 14 Travel through Tea & Coffee plantation to the Aberdares Mountain Range The Ark Hotel Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  17. DAYS 7 - 8Sunday, Monday, April 15 -16 Location: Shaba Reserve ( with day trip to Samburu Reserve) Hotel: Sharova Shaba Lodge

  18. Sunday, April 15 Aberdare National Forest - Shaba Reserve Northern game parks: Samburu and Shaba Sarova Shaba Lodge Breakfast Lunch Dinner Reticulated Giraffe; Grevy’s Zebra

  19. Monday, April 16 Shaba Reserve - Samburu Reserve - Shaba Reserve Bird Life: Somali Ostrich; Martial Eagle - 365 species of birds Lecture by Tribal warrior Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  20. DAYS 9 - 10Tuesday, Wednesday, April 17-18 Location: Nanyuki Hotel: Mount Kenya Safari Club

  21. Tuesday, April 17 Shaba Reserve - Nanyuki Mt. Kenya Safari Club In the shadow of Mt. Kenya -- retreat of William Holden Visit the Equator - Corealis effect Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  22. Wednesday, April 18 Nanyuki - Sweetwaters - Nanyuki Excursion of Sweetwater Private Sanctuary: Chimps Afternoon game drive Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  23. DAY 11Thursday, April 19 Location: Lake Nakuru Hotel: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

  24. After breakfast: Drive to Subukia at edge of the Great Rift Valley Thursday, April 19 Sarova Lion Hill Lodge Tour of a tea estate -- tea tasting and Turkana dances by tea pickers Lake Nakuru National Park Breakfast Lunch Dinner Evening game drive through the park Black & white rhino; leopard; flamingos

  25. DAYS 12 – 13 Friday, Saturday, April 20 - 21 Location: Maasai Mara Game Reserve Hotel: Sarova Mara Tented Camp

  26. Friday, April 20 Sarova Mara Tented Camp Masai Mara Game Reserve Extension 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 Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  27. 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 Breakfast Lunch Dinner Bush dinner featuring a Masai Traditional dance performance

  28. 8 Dixie Lee Anderson, Sarah Anderson Lisa Anderson, Curt Anderson Susan Sheffield, Gail Storms Joe Laufer, Doug Ghaul,

  29. Masai Village Masai Dancers

  30. DAY 14Sunday, April 22 Location: Nairobi Hotel: (Optional Day Room – Intercontinental Nairobi)

  31. Sunday, April 22 Journey back to Nairobi this morning Farewell dinner this evening in local Restaurant Breakfast Dinner Evening flight to London

  32. 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

  33. Vincentown arrangements • Monday, April 9, 2007 • 9 Smith Court, Vincentown • Arrive between 2:30 and 2:45 • Bus leaves at 3:00 pm sharp • If parking, place key in envelope and in basket • If driving to airport – get there by 3:45

  34. Travel Tips • Electrical Adaptor and Converter – 220 V. • Sunglasses! • Pack leaky items in plastic bags • Poncho for rainy days • Divide luggage contents with partner • Copy your passport ID page • Leave copy of itinerary home • Snacks for Airplane • Bug spray • Don’t forget new carry-on restrictions (3-1-1)

  35. Kenyan Shilling - KES Rate 3/21 In U.S. Dollars 0.29 29 cents 0.72 72 cents 1.44 $ 1.44 2.87 $ 2.87 7.18 $ 7.18 * 14 $ 14.00 *

  36. A Joe Laufer Production 2007

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