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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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