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The word for some conjures up visions of acacia-dotted landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see, covered with vast herds of elephants, zebra and wildebeest. There are also images of tribal people who have called Africa home for thousands o years and whose very survival has depended on their ability to live in harmony with nature. Pale anthropologists have concluded that Africa is the cradle of mankind, the birthplace of our species, Homo sapiens, which appeared some 1.8 to 2.4 million years ago in Africa. The DNA of every human living on our planet today can be traced back to an African ancestor.

It is the place where approximately 60,000 years ago a small group of our ancestors made a decision to move north, probably to adapt to climate change. Whether this decision to change neighborhoods was a conscious or unconscious decision is not known. And if it was a conscious decision, who made the decision and what criteria were used? In the classic movie, The Gods Must be Crazy, the chief of the Bushmen decided that the Coke bottle that came from the heavens from the Gods was an evil thing and instructed one of the clan to take it to the end of the earth and throw it off.

Africa also conjures up images of famine, drought, floods, wars, disease, corrupt governments, AIDS, and brutal conflicts between Homo sapiens. What decisions are being made that result in outcomes? Who is deciding and are the decisions being made consciously or unconsciously? Are decisions being made for the greatest good for all or the benefit of a few?

Africa also is synonymous with safaris. Safari is a Swahili word meaning journey. A safari is like a journey into the soul of Mother Earth. Few places on our planet can we humans feel so close to Nature and to witness the perfection of the natural world and the importance of keeping things in balance. As pristine as things might look, the continent has 8 of the 34 “Hot Spots” where the biodiversity is dying at a rate faster than any previous extinction.

You are invited to join us on one of our Focus on Africa expeditions to capture images we can use to show the magic of Africa and why the ecosystems need to be preserved and protected.
FOCUS ON TANZANIA

This safari focuses on the migration which should be in the northern Serengeti at this time of year. In addition, we will experience hunting with the bushmen who are still leading a traditional hunter-gather life-style in addition to other cultural experiences. With Shane McDermott

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Date: MAY 2008
Days: 12
Price: $8,750
Photo Price: $6,645

BEST OF KENYA AND TANZANIA MIGRATION SAFARI

This safari focuses on the greatest land migration on our planet when over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra move from the Serengeti into Kenya’s Masai Mara. We will also visit the other wildlife reserves in Tanzania’s “Northern Circuit,” Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater.

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Date: JUNE 2008
Days: 12
Price: $8,995
Photo Price: $6,995

FOCUS ON KENYA

When one hears the word safari, Kenya comes to mind. The word alone conjures up visions of acacia-dotted landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see, covered with vast herds of elephants, zebra, and wildebeest. And there are tribal people who have called this part of Africa home for thousands of years and whose very survival has depended on their ability to life in harmony with nature.

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Date: APRIL 2008
Days: 14
Price: $6,695
Photo Price: $3,995

THE TANZANIA MIGRATION SAFARI

This safari focuses on the greatest land migration on our planet when over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra move from the Serengeti into Kenya’s Masai Mara. We will also visit the other wildlife reserves in Tanzania’s “Northern Circuit,” Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater.

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Date: APRIL 2008
Days: 14
Price: $6,645
Photo Price: $3,995

FOCUS ON BOTSWANA

This safari gives you an opportunity to explore three different habitats in northern Botswana. Your adventure begins in the heart of the Delta, which offers one of the finest nature and game photo opportunities in Africa. We also visit Moremi, and the Linyanti area where we will photograph many elephants. Besides your normal plains game, these areas have good concentrations of roan, sable, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. Large herds of elephant also move through the area.

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Date: MARCH 2008
Days: 13
Price: $6,995
Photo Price: $5,495

FOCUS ON LEOPARDS

Zambia, Southern Africa’s best kept secret, features a great diversity of habitat, scenery and wildlife. We can expect a wildlife experience that is difficult to duplicate elsewhere in the world. With its large elephant, hippo, lion and leopard population,, we will experience the magic and sheer visual splendor of the heart of Africa.

Of all the animals on the African continent, the leopard can be one of the most elusive and magnificent creatures to capture on film. Their solitary ways, unpredictable habits and superb camouflage, make it a challenge to spot this beautiful cat. The Focus on Leopards safari takes you to the “hot spot” of leopard sightings, the remote Luangwa Valley in Zambia.

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Date: JUNE 2008
Days: 13
Price: $6,750
Photo Price: $3,995

MADAGASCAR: LAND OF LEMURS, EXOTIC BIRDS, AND RARE PLANTS

Although Madagascar has over 1,800 miles of beautiful beaches, exceptionally good food, and offers great value for the tourist dollar, its unique flora and fauna are its greatest attraction. Among the discoveries that await the photographer:

  • Lemurs: These prosimian primates are found wild only in Madagascar .
  • Exotic Birds: Five families of birds are endemic to Madagascar .
  • Rare Plants: Madagascar boasts one of the richest floras in the world with more than 10,000 species of vascular plants, over 80% of which are endemic to the island.
  • and so much more…

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Date: SEPT 2008
Days: 13
Price: $7,995
Photo Price: $5,000

SOUTH AFRICA YOGA SAFARI

Africa is the cradle of mankind, the birthplace of Homo sapiens and the place where all of our ancestors originated. When you first step foot on the continent a feeling of being home prevails. There is a spiritual quality to this place like no other on our planet. Our safari will explore this spirituality through the practice of yoga. We will begin in nature with six days in a private game reserve and end in the most beautiful city on the planet, Cape Town. This safari is limited to 14 participants.

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Date: MARCH 2009
Days: 14
Price: $5,995
Photo Price: $4,995

DISCOVERING WEST AFRICAN TRIBAL CULTURES

West Africa is vibrant with heritage, culture, tradition and ceremonies. On this 15-day trip we’ll explore the countries of Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso, where we’ll learn about the religion of voodoo and attend a genuine voodoo ceremony where the participants will go into trance. Our travels will take us to remote areas where life has changed little over the centuries. We’ll see how these societies are responding to the pressure of encroaching “civilization” and witness ceremonies and dancing masks in celebration.

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Date: March 2009
Days: 15
Price: $5,995
Photo Price: $4,995

 

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