KENYA WILDLIFE PHOTO SAFARI. Lou Waldock photo

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1 KENYA WILDLIFE PHOTO SAFARI Lou Waldock photo 14-DAY PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI designed and led by LOU & DONNA WALDOCK $6750 per person, double occupancy (International air is not included) Departs the U.S. January 24, 2014

2 LOU & DONNA WALDOCK 14-DAY PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI IN KENYA DESTINATION: Kenya TRIP TO BE OPERATED: January 24 February 6, 2014 NUMBER OF DAYS: 14 MINIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGERS: 10 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGERS: 14 DEPARTURE CITY: Nairobi, Kenya Double occupancy cost per person with 10 full fare participants = $6750 The single supplement cost is $1000 if / when available. Price includes: full board accommodations, park fees, all activities at each location as detailed in the safari itinerary, Flying Doctors insurance, airport transfers, a maximum of 4 passengers per 4x4 safari vehicle and bottled water in the safari vehicles during game drives. The price also includes informational booklets and the services of World Discovery Safaris. Please see the INCLUDED and NOT INCLUDED statements in the Safari Registration form. About this safari: This wildlife safari is specifically designed to provide participants with the opportunity to see and photograph the dramatic wildlife of East Africa. During these 14 days participants will visit a variety of Kenya s wildlife habitats, each with its unique community of birds and mammals, scenic attractions, and cultural components. Amboseli National Park at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Rift Valley s Lake Nakuru and the northern extension of the Serengeti plains in the Masai Mara are all included in this safari program. Our means of transportation is in specially equipped safari vehicles with a maximum of four passengers per vehicle and a window seat and access to the roof hatch for each person. This safari will be led and instructed by Donna and Lou Waldock whose love of nature and wildlife first took them to Kenya in From that point on their lives have been enriched by the magic of East Africa, which, along with their interest in nature, wildlife and photography they share with their safari companions. Over the years their talents have evolved from traditional slide film to digital photography and digital daylight infrared photography, and expanded from the printing of slides to their digital darkroom with custom printing capabilities. Lou, a retired firefighter, now teaches photography classes. Donna, a pastel and pencil artist, mats and frames the photographs they showcase and sell at art shows throughout the Midwest. Many of their safari participants have become repeat customers and good friends. The number of people on each safari is limited with the objective of teaching the art of wildlife photography and giving each person their personal attention. Many of those who have traveled with Lou and Donna have become personal friends and repeat safari participants. Physical activities: The pace of this safari is moderate and should not, physically, be excessively demanding. On most days there are options for both morning and afternoon game drives. On some mornings it may be advantageous to depart at daybreak and return to camp for breakfast Afternoon game drives usually begin about 3:00 pm and may last until dark. Your Kenya Naturalist Guides: One or more professional driver/guides accompanies each safari. These men are graduates of an extensive and on going training program that includes courses in natural history, tourism and African culture & history. They are carefully selected for their knowledge, temperament and ability to communicate. In addition they have had several years of on the job training and have advanced to their current position because they have successfully led numerous wildlife photographic safaris and demonstrated their ability as charismatic and resourceful leaders. Accommodations: This safari makes use of excellent quality accommodations throughout. These hotels, lodges and camps have been carefully selected to provide a high quality of comfort and service in some of East Africa s most pristine wildlife environments. Environmental Sensitivity and Conservation Commitment: World Discovery Safaris recognizes the importance of environmentally sensitive travel to Kenya s parks and cultural centers. It is an important aspect of the country s long-range challenge, to manage its wealth of wildlife in a sustainable manner, and to utilize its resources in a way that will create optimum living conditions for all its inhabitants.

3 "KARIBU KENYA" 14-DAY KENYA PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI This wildlife safari is designed to provide a maximum of wildlife viewing and the opportunity to get some excellent photos while exploring a diverse array of East African habitats. Photography instruction by Lou and Donna Waldock and led by some of Kenya s top quality naturalist guides plus exclusive accommodations and personalized services make this an exceptional program at an excellent price. DAY 1- FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 - DEPART U.S. International air from the U.S. has not been included in the cost of this safari. This, however, allows participants the option of using frequent flyer miles, and of spending time in Europe on the way to or from East Africa. Please call World Discovery Safaris ( ) if you would like our help as you shop for air. DAY 2 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 - ARRIVE NAIROBI Following your arrival at the Nairobi International Airport, you clear customs and are met by your driver/ guides who transfer you to the Fairview Hotel for the remainder of the night. DAY 3 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 NAIROBI / SAMBURU GAME RESERVE In the morning you depart with your safari guides and drive north, past Mount Kenya, to the semi arid Samburu Game Reserve. Along the way you are likely to meet some of the picturesque Samburu tribesmen, a pastoral people related to the Maasai. The women wear multiple layers of beads in choker fashion and the men are famous for their high jumping dances. After checking into your luxurious tented camp located on the banks of River Ewaso Nyiro, you will have your first opportunity to photograph the wildlife of this beautiful reserve on an afternoon game drive. Your meals and accommodations for three nights are at Elephant Bedroom Camp. B/L/D DAYS 4 & 5 - MONDAY & TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 & 28 - SAMBURU GAME RESERVE Morning and afternoon game drives take you into the semi-desert thorn bush bordering the Ewaso Ngiro River. The primary reason for coming to this area is to find and photograph wildlife, which is characteristic of the Horn of Africa and not found far south of the semi-arid Samburu region. Grevy's Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, Olive Baboon, Gunther s Dik-dik and Reticulated Giraffe thrive in this harsh but picturesque landscape. Fan-tailed Raven, Black-faced Sandgrouse, Blue-naped Mousebird and Vulturine Guineafowl are just a few of the many unique birds found here. In addition to wildlife you may opt to visit a traditional Samburu village where you will have an opportunity to visit with the people, see inside their loaf shaped homes and learn about some of the ancient traditions of these pastoral people. Your meals and overnight accommodations are at Elephant Bedroom Camp. B/L/D DAY 6 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 SAMBURU GAME RESERVE / LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Following breakfast you depart with a picnic lunch and descend the eastern escarpment of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. The famous ornithologist, Roger Tory Peterson, once described this park as the greatest ornithological spectacle in the world. It s thousands of pink flamingos and fishing fleets of white pelicans are certainly an awesome sight. After checking into our accommodations at Lion Hill Lodge we depart on an evening game drive in this beautiful wildlife sanctuary. B/PL/D DAYS 7 & 8 THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 & 31 - LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Over 400 species of birds have been recorded in Lake Nakuru National Park and although birds are a major attraction,

4 you should see Rothschild's Giraffe (which is rare elsewhere), Grant's and Thomson's Gazelle, Impala, Common Zebra, African Buffalo, Eland, Waterbuck and several other species of plains game. This is a good place to find Leopard and small populations of rhino, of both African species, have recently been moved into the park where they receive round-the-clock protection. Morning and afternoon game drives take you along the lake shore, to the Baboon Rocks overlook and through the park s yellow barked acacia woodlands in search of wildlife and photo opportunities. Your meals and overnight accommodations are at Lion Hill Lodge. B/L/D DAY 9 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 - LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK / MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE Today you drive to the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve and your accommodations at the Mara Bush Camp ( a luxurious mobile camp discreetly tucked away in a riverine forest on the banks of the seasonal Olare Orok River. The camp s 12 river front tents are outfitted with comfortable 4 poster beds (double / twins available on request), en-suite flush toilets and sinks, warm bucket showers, clothes racks, writing desks, veranda furniture, towels, shampoo / conditioner & liquid soap. Buffet lunches and a la carte dinners are served in a centrally located dining tent or at tables overlooking the river. Picnic lunches are available for those on all day game drives. You wake up with coffee or tea which is brought to your private veranda. The camp is solar powered and a generator (tucked away to ensure there is no noise pollution) is available to provide power for charging batteries. B/PL/D DAYS 10, 11 & 12- SUNDAY, MONDAY & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 3 & 4 - MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE You awaken to the morning chorus of birds and are soon out doing just what you came to Africa for - find, photograph, observe and learn about animals. This northern extension of the Serengeti virtually throbs with life. "The Mara" savannas are famous for their concentration of grazing and browsing animals and their predators - Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Hyena. Morning and afternoon game drives take you to different areas, depending on where your guides feel you have the best chances of seeing exceptional wildlife. They may suggest you rise early and return for a late breakfast, or depart with picnic breakfast and lunch and spend the entire day away from camp. The order of your days may differ, but one thing is guaranteed - you will see lots of mammals, birds, and other wildlife. Your meals and accommodations are at Mara Bush Camp. B/L/D DAY 13 - WEDNEDAY, FEBRUARY 5 MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE / NAIROBI Your morning game drive provides a final opportunity to spend time with the wild herds of this area. Later in the morning you transfer to the airstrip, board the 45-minute flight back to Nairobi. After an opportunity to shop at the Collector s Den in downtown Nairobi you check into dayrooms at the Ol Sereni Hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is unstructured giving you the opportunity to relax in one of the hotel lounges and repack you think in preparation for your return to the U.S. Your dayrooms are available until 6:00 PM. After dinner you depart for the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and check in for your international flights. B/D DAY 14 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 - ARRIVE U.S. You return to your home with a wonderful collection of photos and memories of your photographic safari in Kenya. B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner World Discovery Safaris

5 Costs for this safari Include: Arrival and departure transfers from and to the Nairobi Airport on days 2 and 13 of the safari Services of English speaking driver / guides specialized for photographers Transportation in fully equipped 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop up roof covers and DC/AC invertors Unlimited game drives in all the mentioned national parks / reserves Park entrance fees to: Samburu Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru & the Maasai Mara National Parks 1 night bed & breakfast accommodation at the Fariview Hotel 3 nights full board accommodation at Elephant Bedroom Camp 3 nights full board accommodations at Lion Hill Lodge 4 nights full board accommodation at Mara Bush Camp Domestic air flight from the Mara to Nairobi on day 13 Dayroom at Ole Sereni Hotel on day 13 Bottled water in the safari vehicles Flying Doctors (AMREF) this covers transportation by air / road to a Nairobi hospital. Hospitalization costs, if required, would be additional Bean / sand bags (at least 2 per person) in the safari vehicles Costs Exclude: Extras such as telephone, fax, and , laundry, bottled water and drinks at camps, lodges and hotels, items of a personal nature and for any services not mentioned in the itinerary. Tips/gratuities to driver/guides and camp staff Visa and passport costs International flights Travel insurance Any items not listed in the included costs (above) Lou Waldock photo Mara Bush Camp Safari Land Cruiser in the Masai Mara

6 SAFARI REGISTRATION & EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION Safari name: LOU & DONNA WALDOCK 14-DAY WILDLIFE SAFARI TO KENYA Departure Date:_January 24, Enclosed is $ as ( ) deposit ( ) full payment ( ) final payment for a total of persons on the Safari indicated above. A $1,000 per person deposit is required to reserve space on this safari. Deposits may be charged to Master Card, Visa or American Express (see attached CC authorization form) but subsequent payments for this travel program must be made by check or money order. The total cost of this travel program, exclusive of international air to and from the Nairobi International Airport is $7250 per person based on double occupancy. The costs for this photo safari are based on minimum of 10 full fare participants and may be increased should the actual group size be less. Although every effort will be made to pair participants, the single supplement will be charged for anyone for whom no suitable roommate is available. Accommodations Requested: ( ) Double - based on two persons sharing a room ( ) Smoking ( ) Non-Smoking Room mate preference, if known: ( ) Single - based on one person occupying a room (adds $1200 to the program cost) ( ) Hot-air balloon safari over the Mara (adds $495 per person to the program cost) NAMES (Please Print)-NAME SHOULD APPEAR AS ON YOUR PASSPORT (please attach a copy of the photo page of your passport) 1. Age Nickname 2. Age Nickname Address: City: State:.Zip: Phones: (Home) (Office) Signature: Today's Date: NOTE: 'Your signature on this form indicates that you understand and accept the terms and conditions of this tour. Reservations cannot be accepted without a signature. WHAT IS INCLUDED: Services of World Discovery Safaris and Lou and Donna Waldock, all accommodations and meals, all national park / reserve entrance fees, hotel taxes and service charges, all land transportation in specially designed 4x4 safari vehicles, and within country air, all activities at each location as detailed in the safari itinerary, Flying Doctors membership, porterage and airport transfers on days 2 & 13, a maximum of 4 passengers per 4x4 safari vehicle and bottled drinking water in the vehicles during game drives. Informational booklets, luggage tags, passport wallets and other pre departure materials are also included. NOT INCLUDED: International air to and from the Nairobi International Airport, costs of obtaining passports & visas (visas for U.S. passport holders to enter Kenya are currently required), excess baggage charges, immunizations, trip insurance and items of a personal nature, such as souvenirs, excursions and services that are not included in the safari itinerary, drinks that are not included with meals, tips to your safari guides and camps hotel staff, laundry, faxes, s, and telephone calls are NOT included. The cost of obtaining visas for a single entry into Kenya is currently $50. CANCELLATION: A cancellation fee of $500 per person will apply once the deposit has been made. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to World Discovery Safaris and are effective only upon their receipt in our office. Cancellations received one hundred twenty (120) days or less prior to the departure date are subject to additional cancellation fees based on penalties passed on to us by the motor coach company, airline, rail company, hotel and/or other vendors. No refunds will be given for unused services during the tour, including, but not limited to scheduled activities, meals, accommodations and airport transfer. Make checks payable to World Discovery Safaris & mail: 2830 Acton Place Birmingham, AL Please Read and Complete Other Side

7 TERMS AND CONDITIONS - World Discovery Safaris, Lou and Donna Waldock and our representatives agree to work for you in the making of reservations and/or other arrangements with travel service providers on the following terms: We do not own, manage, control or operate any of the travel service providers with whom we make your travel arrangements. We serve as agents for certain travel service providers, including Airlines Corporation carriers and in-country operators and make your travel arrangements with these travel service providers in accordance with their terms and conditions. Should you have any questions concerning those, please contact either the travel service provider or your World Discovery Safaris service provider. All coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts and tickets issued by us or a travel service provider are subject to applicable tariffs as well as any terms or conditions imposed by the travel services provider. We are not responsible for events of force majeure such as disease, acts of war, terrorist attacks, unfavorable weather conditions, earthquakes, political instability or for inadequate visas or passports. Any and all controversies, clams or disputes of any nature arising before, on and after the date of this agreement and claims brought by or against the client, this travel agency, or a third party, shall be settled by a single arbitrator in Birmingham, Alabama in accordance: with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You acknowledge that this agreement involves interstate commerce. Our sole knowledge and the expertise on which you may rely is in the making of travel arrangements. In the case of all travel arrangements the contract in use by the provider of such transportation or lodging, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and such travel supplier. World Discovery Safaris reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the trip prior to departure and to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the group if their actions impose upon or disturb the other members of the group. The right is also reserved to amend the itinerary should it be found necessary for the benefit of the members of the group or for other reasons. By accepting these travel arrangements you confirm that you have read this agreement and understand that it is the sum total of our agreement with you and supersedes all prior arrangements or understandings. This agreement cannot be changed except in writing and signed by Richard Mills, President, World Discovery Safaris. WORLD DISCOVERY SAFARIS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BOOKINGS MADE BY THE CLIENT OR HIS/HER AGENT. HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS: to enjoy your travels to the fullest, you should be in good physical and mental health. Any physical disability requiring EMERGENCY special attention MEDICAL or treatment INFORMATION must be reported in writing, to world Discovery Safaris when the reservation is made. World Discovery Safaris reserves the right to refuse or revoke travel to anyone who is, in the sole judgment of World Discovery Safaris, in such physical or mental condition as to be incapable of group travel or who may require care and attention beyond that which World Discovery Safaris can provide. Passenger Name: Person to contact in case of emergency: Relationship (please identify as spouse, child, parent, neighbor, etc): Address: Street City State/Zip Their Phone #: Home Office: List any disability or special health care needs that may affect your ability to fully participate in this travel program: List any allergies, including food allergies: List the names of any medications you are currently taking: Health Insurance Company: Policy # I certify that I have read, understand and accept the terms of the "Cancellations" and "Terms; and Conditions" paragraphs included on this sheet, and, I. I hereby release World Discovery Safaris, Lou and Donna Waldock, their staff and tour escorts from liability in case of accident or illness while I am participating in this trip and do further agree to absolve from all responsibility World Discovery Safaris and their staff from all loss, damage or expense which I may incur by reason of any such accident or illness. II. I shall be responsible for all uninsured medical expertness III. I hereby authorize necessary hospitalization and/or treatment while I am participating in this trip. IV. I will will not (circle one) cover myself for this travel program against unforeseen circumstances with the purchase of traveler s insurance. Please note: many health insurance plans do not provide coverage outside of the U.S. V. I understand that weather and other conditions may necessitate changes in the activities and scheduled activities of this program Date: Your Signature: WE RECOMMEND TRAVEL INSURANCE

8 Authorization for Credit Card Use Credit Card Type Number Expiration Date Issuing Bank CC Holder Name: Credit Card Security # Address Phone Number (home) (office) Passport Name of Passenger(s) Authorized charge amount in USD $ I authorize World Discovery Safaris to charge the above amount to my credit card to confirm my registration, accommodations and other travel arrangements on the January & February 2014 Lou & Donna Waldock Photographic Safari to Kenya for the above named passengers. Confirmation Signature Date Please attach legible photo copies of your credit card, driver s license and of the photo page from your passport. Fax this filled out form and copies of the other documents to or mail to: World Discovery Safaris 2830 Acton Place Birmingham. AL 35243