Plenteous and Pithy Safari in Style
THE H EART OF K ENYA AND T ANZANIA
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T his safari is an ingeniously crafted program offer-
ing both Kenya and Tanzania in less than two
weeks away from home. For travellers with a lim-
ited timeframe, yet who desire to see both countries, it is
the ideal safari. The focus is on wildlife and the big
And our accommodations in Tanzania are outstanding.
Graceful properties offer the ultimate in comfort and
style. They are exclusive and romantic, remote yet luxu-
rious — soaring architectural adaptations of indigenous
villages, utilizing natural materials and decorated with
herds, visiting four of East Africa’s most renowned game art, artefacts, batiks, paintings and woodcarvings. Both
viewing areas: the Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, the Sopa and the Serena properties on our programme
Serengeti, plus Lake Manyara. Three flights make the are part of internationally renowned hotel chains, con-
programme as comfortable as it is comprehensive. sidered amongst the finest in East Africa.
Our adventure begins in Nairobi with exciting events: a From Ngorongoro Crater we travel to the vast expanse of
Safari Briefing, a lecture by Maasai Elder Rakita and the Serengeti’s rolling savannahs. This legendary reserve
Safari Outfitting. A city tour follows during which we see stretches to the Maasai Mara on the Kenyan border and
the most interesting elements of almost to the shores of Lake
Nairobi, including the home of Victoria. Supporting a large pop-
Karen Blixen. A highlight is our ulation of lion, leopard and other
private luncheon at the home- predators that follow the great
stead of Kenya’s oldest tea planta- migrating herds, it also teems
tion, hosted by the original set- with hippo, elephant, giraffe and a
tler’s granddaughter. During a KENYA dazzling variety of exotic birds.
tour of Giraffe Centre, we enjoy
an exclusive briefing by a resi- Along the way we stop at Olduvai
dent warden. EQUATOR Gorge, where the Leakey family
LAKE unearthed the fossil Homo habilis
The day includes lunch or dinner VICTORIA MAASAI MARA
who lived 1.75 million years ago.
NAIROBI
at the home of Felix and Jane It is thrilling to stand at the very
Pinto overlooking Nairobi, or at SERENGETI site where human history was for-
their country residence, Ideal NAT’L. PARK
ever changed.
MT. KILIMANJARO
Farms. Felix and Jane take great NGORONGORO
pleasure in getting to know trav- CRATER
TARANGIRE And no trip to Africa is complete
ellers. Warm camaraderie forges TANZANIA INDIAN OCEANwithout a visit to the spectacular
fond friendships. Maasai Mara. The Mara is home
to the legendary Maasai tribes-
Then the bush! Light aircraft takes us to Tanzania’s men and we visit a Maasai village, meet a tribal Elder and
stunning Tarangire National Park. This gem of a reserve learn about the Maasai’s unique co-existence with
is known for its visually striking wilderness of ancient wildlife. The reserve is also legendary for its tremendous
baobab trees set on rolling grasslands, huge herds of ele- variety of big game. In addition to elephant, antelope,
phants and tremendous birdlife. The Tarangire River runs zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and the rare black rhino, the
through the land, providing permanent water and Mara is treasured for its dramatic scenery.
promise of strong wildlife.
A splendid event brings our safari to a spectacular close:
Next we journey to Ngorongoro Crater and our remark- an elegant cocktail party high atop the Mara Escarpment.
able lodge. Perched on the rim of the crater, it offers an And it is here, in this astonishing setting, that we truly
awesome panorama of the enormous caldera below. This understand the golden joys of safari. Panoramic views are
magnificent natural amphitheatre contains the largest breathtaking as the flaming African sun sinks slowly
concentration of animals in all of Africa. Prides of lion, beneath the horizon. Soon, the natural world is a dark
black rhino and elephant share this land with the leg- velvet cape around us with only the firelight and the stars
endary Maasai tribesmen who tend their cattle here. As in the ancient African sky to light the night.
for the views, from lilac-streaked sunrise, to indigo star-
studded night, the immeasurably ancient Ngorongoro Bidding our fond farewells to Africa, we feel the exhilara-
Crater delivers a theatre of vistas, most unchanged since tion of having truly experienced the heart and soul of
the dawn of time. Kenya and Tanzania.
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sightseeing also includes the home of Karen Blixen, author
THE HEART OF KENYA of the inspired autobiography, Out of Africa.
Tonight our welcome is made complete at the home of
AND TANZANIA Felix and Jane Pinto for cocktails and dinner. The Pintos
take great pleasure in meeting all guests personally, enjoy-
12 D AYS — D EPARTS M ONDAY, R ETURNS F RIDAY ing together an evening where fond friendships are forged.
Day 4
Day 1 Tarangire National Park
United States – Europe We take to the air over the tapestry of East Africa to a
Our Micato safari begins today as we fly to Europe. gorgeous reserve celebrated for its millions of ancient
baobab tress. And with a permanent water source, Tarangire
Day 2 is virtually guaranteed excellent game viewing at all times,
Nairobi including lion (some tree climbing!), leopard and a herd of
Welcome to Kenya’s capital city. An awaiting Micato Safari 3,500 elephants. We stay at Tarangire Sopa Lodge, a tran-
Director accompanies us to the elegant Grand Regency Hotel quil oasis overlooking the rolling plains.
or Norfolk Hotel where our rooms are ready and waiting.
Day 5
Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater
Nairobi Daybreak over the rolling plains is transcendentally lovely
The first day is always a busy and exciting one. It begins as viewed from our room’s private verandas. Then we’re off
with a Safari Briefing and Safari Outfitting if you so desire, on the next leg of our journey to Ngorongoro, the eighth
followed by a fascinating lecture by Maasai Elder Rakita. wonder of the natural world. Along the way we drive
Next is the city tour, including a private luncheon at the through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area — a region
homestead of Kiambethu Farms, hosted by the grand- created to accommodate the grazing needs of the Maasai
daughter of the original settler. A visit is also made to people and a unique test of the idea that humans leading a
Giraffe Centre, an elevated treetop aerie where we may pastoral lifestyle can coexist with wildlife. We arrive at
hand feed giraffes, quite literally face-to-face. Here a resi- Ngorongoro in time for lunch at our stunning lodge, situat-
dent expert also presents a private briefing on the Centre’s ed on the rim of the crater. Overnight at Ngorongoro
work to save the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Our Sopa/Serena Lodge.
Elephants
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Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
This morning we descend 2,000 feet into the giant caldera
of this extinct volcano. This magnificent natural amphithe-
atre contains the largest concentration of animals in all of
Africa. Prides of lion, black rhino and elephant share this
land with the legendary Maasai tribesmen. Because the
grasses are short, game is easily spotted and can be
Leopard
approached quite closely. We spend a splendid morning on (Photo suppressed for faster download)
the floor of the crater observing wildlife in this ageless
World Heritage Site.
Day 7 – Day 8
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park is our destination today. En
route we stop at Olduvai Gorge, the “cradle of mankind,”
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where the Leakey family uncovered the fossil of Homo
Land Arrangements (per person) Jan-Mar,
habilis who lived 1.75 million years ago. Arriving at our Apr-May Jun-Nov Jul-Oct, Dec
lodge in time for luncheon, we find ourselves deep in the Double Occupancy $4,050 $4,970 $5,190
heart of the savannah on the famous migration corridor. Single Supplement $365 $695 $695
With its wide-open spaces, bright blue skies and creature- Internal Airfare $1,255 $1,255 $1,255
filled landscape, over the next two days we will discover (Nairobi/Tarangire; Serengeti/Maasai Mara/Nairobi) Connections may apply.
why the fabled Serengeti typifies everyone’s dream of “Old Private-Use Vehicle Supplement
Africa.” Morning and afternoon game runs are planned. Per person from $875
Overnight at Serengeti Sopa /Serena Lodge.
Sample Airfare from New York
Economy Class from $1,180
Day 9 – Day 10 Business Class from $6,000
Maasai Mara Airfares are subject to change, carry penalties and seasonal surcharges. Confirmation is
based on availability. Add-on fares generally available from Boston, Charlotte, Chicago,
We wing our way across the great plains to the Maasai Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Memphis,
Mara via Arusha and Nairobi. A game reserve shared with Minneapolis, Newark, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh-Durham, St. Louis, San Diego, San
Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and many other U.S. cities.
the Maasai people, the Mara is considered to have the finest
game viewing in Kenya, making it excellent country to opt Options that complement this safari:
for a Balloon Safari. During our time here we also visit a Ballooning in Maasai Mara: $425 Zanzibar: $1,425
Maasai village in the company of an insightful tribal Elder. Lend a Helping Hand: $495 Lake Victoria: $2,650
And, romance awaits—an extraordinary cocktail party will Tour Dates: Every date is a guaranteed departure.
be set up in the bush exclusively for us, overlooking the 2006 Departure Dates (From USA)
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exclusive and exciting luxury tented camps of the Mara. Jan 02 – Jan 13 Apr 10 – Apr 21 Jul 17 – Jul 28 Oct 23 – Nov 03
Overnight at Mara Safari Club/Kichwa Tembo Camp. Jan 09 – Jan 20 Apr 17 – Apr 28 Jul 24 – Aug 04 Oct 30 – Nov 10
Jan 16 – Jan 27 Apr 24 – May 05 Jul 31 – Aug 11 Nov 06 – Nov 17
Jan 23 – Feb 03 May 01 – May 12 Aug 07 – Aug 18 Nov 13 – Nov 24
Day 11 Jan 30 – Feb 10 May 08 – May 19 Aug 14 – Aug 25 Nov 20 – Dec 01
Nairobi – Departure Feb 06 – Feb 17 May 15 – May 26 Aug 21 – Sep 01 Nov 27 – Dec 08
Feb 13 – Feb 24 May 22 – Jun 02 Aug 28 – Sep 08 Dec 04 – Dec 15
We fly to Nairobi this morning. A dayroom has been Feb 20 – Mar 03 May 29 – Jun 09 Sep 04 – Sep 15 Dec 11 – Dec 22*
reserved at a hotel for our comfort while we enjoy a final Feb 27 – Mar 10 Jun 05 – Jun 16 Sep 11 – Sep 22 Dec 18 – Dec 29*
Mar 06 – Mar 17 Jun 12 – Jun 23 Sep 18 – Sep 29 Dec 25 – Jan 05*
day to shop or revisit a favourite site. Later this evening we Mar 13 – Mar 24 Jun 19 – Jun 30 Sep 25 – Oct 06
proceed to the airport. As we bid farewell to East Africa, we Mar 20 – Mar 31 Jun 26 – Jul 07 Oct 02 – Oct 13
know this has been a journey to remember for the rest of Mar 27 – Apr 07 Jul 03 – Jul 14 Oct 09 – Oct 20
our lives — a journey that the Micato staff have been Apr 03 – Apr 14 Jul 10 – Jul 21 Oct 16 – Oct 27
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Europe – United States Jan 08 – Jan 19 Mar 05 – Mar 16 Apr 30 – May 11 Jun 25 – Jul 06
Jan 15 – Jan 26 Mar 12 – Mar 23 May 07 – May 18 Jul 02 – Jul 13
Arrive in Europe and continue to homebound flights. Jan 22 – Feb 02 Mar 19 – Mar 30 May 14 – May 25 Jul 09 – Jul 20
Jan 29 – Feb 09 Mar 26 – Apr 06 May 21 – Jun 01 Jul 16 – Jul 27
Feb 05 – Feb 16 Apr 02 – Apr 13 May 28 – Jun 08 Jul 23 – Aug 03
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