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Maasai Tribal Land Pre-Safari

 

28 April - 2 May 2010

 

On the Tanzania side of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park lays Sinya in Maasai tribal land. The area, which use to be a hunting concession, has the same game as does Amboseli but without the restriction of being confined to the roads. In fact, there are no roads in Sinya. You will see the plains game and of course lots of elephant and giraffe. There is also lesser kudu, oryx, gerenuk, hyena, and the rare African wild dog, although it is rare that they are seen. Here you enjoy both day and night game drives as well as walks with Maasai warriors, where you will see nature up close and experience all the sights, smells and sounds of the African wilderness. A highlight to your visit to Sinya is that you will meet and interact with one of Africa’s most colorful tribal peoples. Cultural interaction with the local Maasai, visiting bomas, the market, the village school or when available, participation in traditional ceremonies that will make a visit to Sinya an unforgettable experience. The area provides fantastic views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Maximum Participants: 12 with 4 photographers per 7 passenger Land Rover.


Our Itinerary

Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Arusha
We arrive in Tanzania today and transfer to our hotel.
Olasiti Lodge

Thursday - Friday, 29 - 30 April 2010
Arusha - Sinya
We leave the city today and drive to a private group ranch at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro standing 19,341 feet above sea level. We will spend two day photographing the wildlife with Mount Kilimanjaro as our backdrop. The area is known for elephants which move between Kenya’s Amboseli National Park and the private land owned by the Maasai. The highlight of a visit to this area is the interaction with the Maasai.
Kampi ya Tembo Camp (BLD)

Saturday, 1 May 2010
Sinya - Arusha
This morning we will photograph the Maasai and spend time in a village. We then return to Arusha in time for a late lunch. Our afternoon is free to down-load images and relax.
Olasiti Lodge (BLD)

Sunday, 2 May 2010
Arusha - Arusha National Park
This morning you will meet the rest of the group that arrived last night. After a late breakfast, our photographic leader will lead a workshop on how to get the most from your safari. This afternoon we will take a game drive in Arusha National Park.
Olasiti Lodge (BLD)

Photographic Expedition Price
(Per Person, Double Occupancy)




Photographer’s Price: $995 per person

Non-Photographer Sharing with a Photographer: $995 per person

Single Room Supplement: $250 per person

Deposit to Secure Space: $200

 


Safari Price Includes:
  • Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary or simular.
  • Transport in custom built safari Land Rover or Landcruiser.
  • Services of English-speaking safari driver/guide.
  • Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as per itinerary.
  • All Government taxes and levies.
  • All meals on safari as indicated.
  • Mineral water during game drives.
  • Comprehensive safari pre-departure preparation.

Not included:
Not included are international airfare and personal expenses such as personal insurance; excess baggage fees; phone calls; gratuities to camp staff and driver/guides; airport departure taxes; passport and visa fees, and beverages, and any additional nights in Nairobi or Arusha, which are not noted in itinerary.

Carbon Offsets:
Focus on Planet Earth understands that air travel contributes to increased green house gases and global warming. Therefore, we encourage our expedition participants to assist us in making each Focus on Planet Earth expedition carbon neutral. You can offset your air transportation carbon impact by purchasing carbon off-sets. To offset the emissions from your flights go to Carbon Off-Set Calculator. Use JRO (Kilimanjaro) as your destination.

International Air Transportation:
You are responsible for booking your own international air transportation. To assist you, we have provided you with the airport codes and the dates you need to arrive or depart.

Arrival Airport Code: JRO on 28 April 2010.
Departure Airport Code: JRO on 14 May 2010 unless extending to Zanzibar and then the airport would be DAR

David Anderson Safaris and Focus on Planet Earth are not allowed to sell or recommend air transportation to Africa under the California Seller of Travel Act. Any air travel within Africa is not booked by David Anderson Safaris or Focus on Planet Earth.

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