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The final itinerary is now published. If
you have questions, please contact Dr. Barker at 954-262-8303. This project is open to travel photographers, travel writers,
science teachers, and environmental studies undergraduate students. Biodiversity Expedition to
Africa November 19-28, 2010
Wild Spots Foundation 757 SE 17th St., #230 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-816-1974
Wild Spots Foundation 8 Days Kenya,Nairobi,
Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
November 19-28, 2010
19NOV: Leave New York at 630PMMS986 JFK to CAI LV:630PM AR:
1145AM+1
20NOV: Leave Cairo at 1125PM16JUL MS849
CAI to NBO LV:1125PM AR: 415AM+1: Arrival Nairoibi at 415AM
After meet and greet at Nairoibi International Airport, transfer to the Panafric Hotel, where you have the day for rest and to shake off jet lag
After meet and greet at Nairoibi International Airport, transfer to the Panafric Hotel, where you have the day for rest and to shake off jet lag
21NOV: Nairoibi – Lake Nakuru
0800hrs Depart after breakfast and drive to the west of the city. Descend into the Great Rift Valley through the Eastern Arm of the Escarpment. Drive on the floor of the valley to Lake Nakuru Town. Check In at MERICA Hotel for lunch. 1400hrs Transfer and enter Lake Nakuru National Park for whole afternoon game drive.
Overnight at Merica Hotel, Lake Nakuru. All meals includedhttp://www.africapoint.com/HOTELS/hotel.asp?hotelid=596
0800hrs Depart after breakfast and drive to the west of the city. Descend into the Great Rift Valley through the Eastern Arm of the Escarpment. Drive on the floor of the valley to Lake Nakuru Town. Check In at MERICA Hotel for lunch. 1400hrs Transfer and enter Lake Nakuru National Park for whole afternoon game drive.
Overnight at Merica Hotel, Lake Nakuru. All meals includedhttp://www.africapoint.com/HOTELS/hotel.asp?hotelid=596
22NOV: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards drive further west through Narok Town to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Lunch on arrival at Sarova Mara Camp. Afternoon game viewing drive in the reserve to search for the “Big Five”.
Dinner and overnight at Savora Mara Safari Tented Camp. All meals includedhttp://www.shadesofafricatravel.com/serena.htm
Breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards drive further west through Narok Town to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Lunch on arrival at Sarova Mara Camp. Afternoon game viewing drive in the reserve to search for the “Big Five”.
Dinner and overnight at Savora Mara Safari Tented Camp. All meals includedhttp://www.shadesofafricatravel.com/serena.htm
23, 24, 25 NOV JUL
Masai Mara
Full day of game drives at Masai Mara.
Dinner and overnight at Savora Mara Safari Tented Camp. All meals included 23 JUL Masai Mara - Nairobi
Breakfast at the camp.
Full day of game drives at Masai Mara.
Dinner and overnight at Savora Mara Safari Tented Camp. All meals included 23 JUL Masai Mara - Nairobi
Breakfast at the camp.
26NOV Depart for
Nairobi to arrive in the early afternoon.
Overnight at Panafric Hotel. Breakfast included
Overnight at Panafric Hotel. Breakfast included
27NOV: Early morning departure to Cairo (230AM to airport); 515AM departure
MS850 NBO to CAI LV: 515AM AR: 1015AM
Check-in Pyramisa Hotel
inCairo is a new 5 star hotel centrally located in theheart of Cairo, within easy reach of all the city's attractions.The Pyramids and Sphinx are a short drive away with all of downtownCairo's different architectural styles, shops andrestaurants nearby.
28JUL: Departure to JFK
MS987 CAI to JFK LV:1015AM AR: 315PM (same day)
The package includes
- all transfers as specified
- transportation in a safari mini van with a hatch for ease of game viewing and photography
- all park fees
- 02 x BB at Panafric Hotel Nairobi
- 01 x FB at Merica Hotel, Lake Nakuru
- 04 x FB at Savora Masai Safari Tented Camp
- 01 x Breakfast at the Cairo Pyramisa Hotel
- services of a professional safari guides
- All wildlife reserve entry fees
The Package does not include
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for safari guide
- Travel insurance
- Visa fee (50 US$ - to be paid upon arrival)
- drinks and beverages in lodges and hotels
This is a final itinerary
for the Biodiversity Expedition, July 15-28, 2006. Please feel free to contact me with any questions either
by phone or email. Call cell number is 954-816-1974; email: barkerb@nova.edu. This project is divided in two parts: It may be taken as a Kenya Safari and/or Egyptian Pyramids. 10 Reasons Why You Should NOT participate in this Expedition:1)
This is a real expedition; its sole to purpose is to collect data (photographic) of endangered and threatened species in their
habitats.2) You are expected to be a photographer. If you are a professional, you
will be expected to have patience with those who are learning. If you are an amateur, you will be expected not to get in the
way of the professionals. Don’t fight, don’t squabble, and don’t complain.3)
You are expected to return some of your images to our sponsors so they can be used to promote cultural and ecotourism in their
country.4) You are also expected to submit at least ten 11 x 14 color prints to
the annual photographic exhibit in April 2006 at Nova Southeastern University.5)
This is not a tour, vacation, or summer get-away. We are not tour operators. You are part of an ongoing research project is
in its twentieth year. We are guests (mostly) of governmental ministries of tourism. Things go wrong, itineraries
messed up, and chaos sometime reins. Don’t go if you are not flexible, patient, and understanding!
If you are none of these, bring your Zoloff!6) You are expected to participate
in the daily itineraries (shoot lists) given to us.7) You must have a valid passport;
you must have valid travel insurance with you at all times. (We will ask for a copy of your receipt)8)
You shall give credit to Wild Spots Foundation as the owner of the intellectual concepts of these expeditions; producer and
the sole architect of these deputations, programs, and projects; and work locally to promote the mission of the Foundation;9)
You will be expected to sign a Release of Liability form,10) You must be aware of the following conditions
that may or may not be present:
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- Poor quality food or drinking water.
- Lost or stolen luggage, camera equipment, gear, etc.
- Food poisoning.
- Disruptive circumstances of travel via plane, or local automobile.
- Pickpockets, or theft at hotel or elsewhere during trip.
- Sexual harassment and unwarranted sexual advances.
- Natural events, e.g. earthquakes, tropical storms, volcanic activity, etc
- High altitude nausea, nosebleeds, headaches.
- Drug availability and severe police/legal penalties.
- Possible terrorism/political instability; terrorist activity of any kind.
- Kidnapping, torture and death.
- Guerrilla warfare.
- Drug cartel violence.
- And any other unforeseen circumstance that can cause problems, permanent damage or even death including, but not limited to animal bites and attacks, allergic reactions to plant materials, dangers found in the tropical rain forests (as well as other ecosystems) both on the ground and in the canopy.
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