Optional Pre- and Post-Conference Safaris & Zanzibar Information

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1 Advances in Tropical Medicine January 13-15, 2013 Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania Optional Pre- and Post-Conference Safaris & Zanzibar Information A variety of exclusive pre- and post-conference safaris and/or trips to Zanzibar are available. Included are various fixed itineraries, which are available subject to a minimum number of 4 individuals requiring the same option on the same dates. Individuals can also arrange safaris on a custom basis, which will be flexible in regards to duration, routing and accommodations. Custom safaris are only available for groups of 2 or more, and with groups of 4 or more the cost will be similar to the fixed itineraries offered. For anyone that is interested, beach extensions to Zanzibar before or after the conference can also be arranged. These trips will be arranged individually so are completely flexible. NOTE: January is a peak season in East Africa, so it is advisable to confirm bookings as soon as possible to ensure availability. DEPOSITS A deposit of $400 per person will be required at the time of reservation, with the balance payable 3 months in advance of the conference date. SAFARI/ZANZIBAR CONTACT INFORMATION Mike Toogood Africa Safari Direct Ltd. UK Sales Office 42 Magdalen Road Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex TN40 1SD Telephone sbsltd@globalnet.co.uk Website: Skype: africasafaridirect UK Civil Aviation Authority - Air Tour Operator s License-Bond #6587

2 TANZANIA GAME RESERVES Serengeti Plains The Serengeti is Tanzania s best known game reserve and covers and enormous area about the size of Connecticut. It contains a vast quantity and variety of wildlife and in particular is home to the huge numbers of wildebeest and zebra. January is an ideal time to see the great migration as it is assembled on the plains in the South of the Serengeti and North of the Ngorongoro Conservation area, giving birth to their young. This event also attracts many predators. Ngorongoro Crater The Ngorongoro Crater is as equally famous as the Serengeti and is the world s largest intact Caldera, which is a collapsed volcano. This is a relatively small area, but it contains a large amount and variety of wildlife, including rhinos, which are rarely seen in the wild elsewhere, and has a lake that attracts flamingos and has hippo pools. Lake Manyara Lake Manyara Park is a small park, about half of which is the lake itself. This park is often underrated, but it contains a wonderful variety of habitats and wildlife. There is a groundwater forest, jungle- like part of the park, together with open plains areas. There are tree-climbing lions in this park, which are a remarkable sight if you are lucky enough to spot them. The lake itself is a soda lake and home to flamingos and a vast number of other bird species. Tarangire Park This park is a good size reserve with a permanent water source and has excellent game viewing particularly in dry season months. It is lower lying than the Serengeti and has swamp areas and the landscape contains a large number of Baobab trees, which gives it a unique appearance. The largest herds of elephants in East Africa are found in Tarangire which has also a good quantity and variety of other wildlife.

3 Accommodations: Safari accommodations in Tanzania are generally high, as is the level of service and food. The lodges and camps suggested on these itineraries are excellent quality and all rooms have en suite facilities. Every effort will be made to provide preferred accommodations; however, some flexibility may be necessary particularly where bookings are made at a later date. In most places rooms are available as double or twin rooms, and triple rooms are also available where required. Individuals requiring a single room can book on this basis subject to a single supplement, and arrangements can also be made for two single delegates to share a twin room if they are on the same departure and wish to do so. Vehicles: The vehicles used by the local operator are 4 x 4 stretch Landrovers or Landcruisers with 7 window seats. No more than 6 individuals will be booked on any one vehicle. Each vehicle comes with a highly-trained, experienced and professional driver/guide, who is fluent in English. Balloon safaris: A balloon safari is available as an optional extra on itineraries that include the Serengeti. It is not necessary for all members of any group to book this activity, since the ones taking the balloon do so in the early morning and re-join the others in the mid-morning.

4 ITINERARIES AND COST All safari costs include transportation, accommodations, park fees and all meals. Alcoholic drinks and driver/guide and lodge staff gratuities are not included. The following are the suggested safari options with approximate costs. Also included is a sample Zanzibar extension of 4 days/ 3 nights to a fine quality beach resort including transfers and accommodations on an all-inclusive basis. OPTION 1 VEHICLE SAFARI- 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS Day 1 - Collect from Moshi a.m. and drive via Arusha to Tarangire Park for lunch, p.m. game drive, dinner and overnight at Tarangire River Camp Day 2 - Drive to Lake Manyara Lodge for lunch, p.m. game drive in Lake Manyara Park, dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Escarpment Lodge Day 3 - Drive into Ngorongoro for crater tour with picnic lunch, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Day 4 - Return to Arusha for lunch, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departing flight Cost for group of 4: $1,340 per person Supplements: Single room: $190 per person OPTION 2 VEHICLE SAFARI - 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS Day 1 - Early a.m. collection from Moshi, drive via Arusha to Lake Manyara Park for lunch, p.m. game drive, dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Escarpment Lodge Day 2 - Drive to the Serengeti for lunch, p.m. game drive, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge Day 3 - Option: Balloon Safari. All day game drives in the Serengeti, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge Day 4 - Drive to Ngorongoro for picnic lunch and p.m. crater tour, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Day 5 - Breakfast, drive to Arusha for lunch and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departing flight Cost for group of 4: $1,910 per person Supplements: Single room: $290 per person Balloon Safari: $490 per person

5 OPTION 3 VEHICLE/ FLIGHT SAFARI - 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS Day 1 - Early a.m. collection from Moshi, drive via Arusha to Lake Manyara, lunch, p.m. game drive in Manyara Park, continue to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Day 2 - Full day crater tour with picnic lunch, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Day 3 - Drive to Serengeti with game viewing en route, lunch, p.m., game drive, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge Day 4 - Option: Balloon Safari. All day game drives in the Serengeti, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge Day 5 - Early game drive, breakfast, transfer to airstrip for 11:00 flight to Arusha, lunch and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departing flight Cost for group of 4: $2,520 per person Supplements: Single room: $290 per person Balloon Safari: $490 per person OPTION 4 VEHICLE SAFARI - 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS Day 1 - Early a.m. collection from Moshi, drive via Arusha to Gibbs Farm for lunch, farm visit/escorted walk to elephant caves and waterfall, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Day 2 - Full day crater tour with picnic lunch, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Day 3 - Drive to Serengeti with game viewing en route, lunch, p.m. game drive, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge Day 4 - Option: Balloon Safari. All day game drives in the Serengeti, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge Day 5 - Game drive en route to Lake Manyara, lunch, p.m. game drive in Manayara Park, dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge Day 6 - Breakfast, drive to Arusha for lunch and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departing flight Cost for group of 4: $2,580 per person Supplements: Single room: $360 per person Balloon Safari: $490 per person

6 Safari Costs: Inclusions & Exclusions: Cost includes: one 4x4 vehicle with photo roof, services of an English-speaking experienced driver/guide, game drives, crater tour, accommodations, all meals on safari (and other meals per itinerary), park fees, government taxes, one bottle of mineral water per person, per day, during game drives. Cost excludes: international flights & airport taxes, visas, travel insurance, driver/guide & hotel/lodge staff gratuities, beverages, and laundry. ZANZIBAR EXTENSION Day 1 - Transfer from Moshi or Arusha to Arusha Airport for 15:20 flight to Zanzibar, collect on arrival and transfer to Royal Zanzibar Beach Hotel for 3 nights on fully-inclusive basis. See Day 2 - Royal Zanzibar Beach Hotel for 3 nights on fully-inclusive basis Day 3 - Royal Zanzibar Beach Hotel for 3 nights on fully-inclusive basis Day 4 - Collect and transfer to Zanzibar Airport for flight to Kilimanjaro Airport (Option of Nairobi or Dar Airport depending on international fight connections) Cost for 2 clients sharing a double or twin room: Supplement Internal flights Kilimanjaro/ Zanzibar/ Kilimanjaro $750 per person $450 per person Cost includes: transfers, accommodations, all meals and beverages, use of equipment and facilities as per hotel terms and conditions. Cost excludes: regional/local & international flights & airport taxes, visas (covered by Tanzania visa), travel insurance, transfer driver & hotel staff gratuities. NOTE: The cost of regional/local flights is not included and depends on individuals international flight routing.