Kenya Family Safari A Philanthropic Journey

Price Per Person

Double occupancy….. $6,990
Single supplement….. $1,375
Internal air….. $595

A donation of $750 per person to Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy is required to participate on this journey, and is not included in the price quoted above. This amount will go towards the support of each of the local initiatives encountered in this journey. Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy is established in the United States as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and your charitable gift is tax deductible as provided by the United States law.

Days 1-2: USA or Canada/ Nairobi, Kenya:

Depart by overnight flight to Nairobi. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel.

Meals Served:

Day 3: Nairobi:

Daphne Sheldrick and her late husband David, the first game warden of Tsavo National Park, were early pioneers of Kenya's conservation efforts. Drive to their home, where Mrs Sheldrick established a private orphanage to care for young wild animals, primarily elephant and rhino, until they can be returned to the wild in Tsavo National Park. Observe the calves bathing in the mud hole and watch as human surrogate mothers bottle-feed the young animals. Continue to Giraffe Manor, located on a scenic 15-acre park. Giraffe Centre, the headquarters of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, is also on the grounds. You are able to hand feed the resident giraffes at eye level from a raised platform. Nearby, relive Kenya's colorful past when you visit the Karen Blixen home, made famous by the film Out of Africa. Stroll the lovely garden that has fabulous views of the Ngong Hills and pause for lunch at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. This afternoon, visit Nyumbani Children's Home, which receives support from A&K Philanthropy. The home helps care for 100 HIV+ orphans.This evening, gather for a special welcome dinner and safari briefing hosted by Abercrombie & Kent.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 4: Nairobi/Nanyuki/Ol Pejeta Ranch:

Travel overland to Nanyuki and your first bush camp. Stop on the way at Nanyuki Spinners & Weavers, a women's self-help project that trains impoverished widowed and single women to spin and weave sheep's wool on handlooms. They then sell the rugs and blankets they made to generate income for their families and at the same time become self-reliant. Meet some of the women and learn how this project has changed their lives. Continue to your camp, located in the heart of its own private game reserve. Sweetwaters Tented Camp is a sheltered oasis with magnificent views across the game-filled plains to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya. Embark on your first game drive this afternoon, crossing the savannah grasslands and travelling along the riverine forests that border the Ewaso Nyiro River. Watch elephant, buffalo, zebra, waterbuck, eland, oryx, hartebeest and leopard that live here.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 5: Ol Pejeta Ranch/Samburu Game Reserve:

Drive to the semi-arid bush country known as the Northern Frontier District, home to the Samburu Game Reserve. Many wildlife species not found in other Kenya parks thrive here in Samburu, including Grevy's zebra, the long-necked gerenuk, the reticulated giraffe and the beisa oryx. On game drives you may also see lion, cheetah, dik-dik and the elusive leopard. Your "home" for the next two nights is Samburu Intrepids Club, luxurious thatched-roof tents with elevated individual decks that are perfect for watching wildlife or relaxing.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 6: Samburu Game Reserve:

After a morning game drive, travel to a nearby village to visit the school, donate some school supplies and spend time singing with the children and chatting with the teachers. Then meet a Samburu warrior in his village who tells you about his culture and traditional way of life as well as the various projects the villagers are involved with to upgrade their living standards. On a late afternoon game drive, try to spot the "Special Five" who are native to Samburu: reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and the gerenuk antelope. This evening, attend a traditional Samburu dance performance.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 7: Samburu Game Reserve/Masai Mara Game Reserve:

Awaken to the sounds of the wilderness and after breakfast, board a flight across the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Transfer to Sanctuary Olonana Camp, designed by Jorie Butler Kent. Nestled on the banks of the Mara River that is crossed by thousands of wildebeest during the annual migration, Olonana offers stunning views across the river to a resident pod of hippo. The Masai Mara consists of open savannah, woodlands and tree-lined rivers, creating an eco-system that supports huge numbers of bird and mammal species.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 8: Masai Mara:

Early-morning game viewing is likely to reward you with unique sightings of perhaps a lion stalking their prey, a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree or a male wildebeest sparring to attract females into his harem. You are in the northernmost portion of the renowned Serengeti-Mara Ecosystem that spans the border between Kenya and Tanzania, an area that Friends of Conservation (FOC) is helping to preserve. Established by Jorie Butler Kent and Geoffrey Kent in 1982, FOC is a major presence and respected stakeholder in conservation in the region. After lunch, walk with the FOC community scouts on foot patrol, observing the skills they employ as they collect and record data that alerts them to wildlife and identify issues of concern.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 9: Masai Mara:

After an early morning game drive, visit some of the FOC's initiatives. Start your day with a cultural tour of the Enkereri village, enclosed by a circular fence made of thorned acacia branches that the Maasai call an enkang. At night, all cows, goats and sheep are placed in an enclosure in the center, safe from wild animals. Several families live in enkajiis (small, round houses) that are also within the enkang. With the support of A&K Philanthropy, FOC has engaged the village in a successful tree-planting initiative and a biogas project. After a picnic lunch, drive to nearby Olopikidong'oe Primary School, where FOC and members of the Conservation Club greet you. Join them for a tour of the school and grounds as they tell you about their typical school day and conservation projects. Visit the school museum that is filled with cultural and natural artifacts brought in by the children. Return to Olonana in time for a late afternoon game drive, followed by sundownwer cocktails in the bush. Later, sit down to a special farewell dinner.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 10: Masai Mara Game Reserve/Nairobi/Depart:

This morning, visit the tree-planting project at Olonana that is helping reforest the region. You are invited to plant a tree before leaving the Masai Mara. Later, transfer to the airstrip for a flight to Nairobi and lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant, where you can sample an array of exotic and domestic meats. You have a dayroom at the Nairobi Serena until it's time to leave for the airport and your international flight home.

Meals Served: B L

Day 11: USA or Canada:

Connect with your homebound flight.

Meals Served:

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/26/2010 - 9/5/2010	$6,990
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 •  Join a Samburu warrior in his village for a discussion of his tribe's traditions and way of life
 •  Walk with Friends of Conservation community scouts to discover the methods they use in conservation efforts
 •  Take a cultural tour of the Enkereri village and visit the Olopikidong'oe Primary School, another FOC initiative
 •  Plant a tree in the Masai Mara to help with future forestation

The price of your land arrangements INCLUDES:

Accommodations
All accommodations as indicated in the itinerary based on double rooms with private baths or shower.

Meals          
Meals as indicated in the itinerary; B=Breakfast, L=Lunch; and Beverages, D=Dinner. Coffee and tea with all included meals. Bottled water, soft drinks, beer, house wine and selected spirits are provided during meals on safari at Olonana; bottled water and soft drinks during meals in Nairobi;

Transfers
As indicated on your itinerary, by private vehicle.

Baggage Handling
The vehicle reserved can accommodate up to one suitcase and one carry on bag per person.

Weight is not to exceed 33 lbs. per person on flights within Kenya and Tanzania.  This includes purses and camera equipment in addition to your regular luggage.  Luggage restrictions are adhered to very strictly and passengers should re-pack their bags accordingly prior to departure from Nairobi.  Excess baggage from international flights may be stored in your Nairobi hotel.  Soft-sided luggage or duffels are preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles and also on aircraft used within Kenya .  Large suitcases of dimensions greater than 22" x 14" x 9" are impossible to store in vehicles and on aircraft and should not be used.

Sightseeing/Philanthropy Visits
All sightseeing/philanthropy visits as specified in itinerary including entrance fees.  Surface transportation and game viewing provided in four-wheel-drive safari land cruisers with roof hatches.  Unless a private vehicle has been requested and confirmed for exclusive use by your party, you will share camp vehicles with other guests.  Private A&K vehicles will be used for city transfers.

Guides
The services of a professional English-Speaking safari guide is provided throughout your trip. Guides residing at the camps will be provided as detailed in your itinerary.
The services of special on-site facilitators are included for philanthropic initiatives.

Gratuities/Taxes/Service Charges          
Hotel taxes and service charges included for all services in the itinerary. 

Other
Medical Evacuation service is included should such services be required.

The price of your Internal Air INCLUDES:

Internal Air*:             
*Please note: Internal Air Flights within Africa often make numerous stops to offload passengers at various camps and landing strips between initial take-off and enroute to final landing.  While we sympathize with any inconvenience this may cause, please be aware this is a circumstance beyond Abercrombie & Kent's control. Most Internal air flights are operated using Coach/Economy class only and Business Class may not be available. All internal flights are subject to change.

The price of your tour program DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Personal Expenses
Costs of obtaining passports or visas; international airfares; travellers' insurance; meals, beverages and sightseeing charges not included in the itinerary; optional activities; laundry; communication charges; airport departure taxes; excess baggage charges (over and above the maximum per person baggage allowance on International and Internal flights); excess mileage carried out at the request of tour participants; gratuities to driver-guides; room service charges. Laundry services are available for a nominal charge at most locations.  And/or any other expense not mentioned in "The price of your travel program INCLUDES" section.

Additional expenses incurred due to a change, delay or cancellation of any flight, or the delay or loss of luggage, will be the responsibility of the client. If this occurs, Abercrombie & Kent's correspondent company will do all possible to assist clients in boarding or finding alternative arrangements and/or following up on the lost luggage. It must be stressed that this is done as a courtesy to clients and Abercrombie & Kent cannot be held responsible for denied boarding, nor for the additional costs thus incurred, nor for monies not recovered for missed land arrangements due to airline delays. 

AIR TRANSPORTATION
International airfares are not included in tour cost.  Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, has special agreements with many carriers and can offer quotations from any gateway.  Please ask your tour consultant about our special fares.  All international and internal air quotes are subject to change and can carry penalties and surcharges, until final payment has been received by A&K.  Flight confirmation is based on availability. PLEASE NOTE THAT CERTAIN AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO A SERVICE FEE.  Air reservations will not be confirmed until a passport copy is received by A&K.

Transfers
Please refer to Transfers under INCLUDES section.

Optional Excursions

In Kenya        
Optional hot-air ballooning is offered from the Masai Mara Game Reserve, at a cost of approximately USD$435 per person (cost varies according to the area of the reserve from which this excursion operates, and includes a government-imposed VAT, prices subject to change without notice). An optional excursion to Rusinga or Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria is also offered from the Masai Mara Reserve, at an approximate cost of USD$485 per person (price subject to change without notice).

Final confirmation will be made locally and all fees must be paid locally in Kenya, with US Dollars, traveller's checks in US Dollars, or an American Express or VISA credit card. Both excursions operate subject to weather conditions and all prices are subject to change.

Booking Conditions:

Payment
A deposit of 25% of the total tour cost is required at the time your booking is received. The balance of payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Reservations received less than 90 days prior to departure must be paid in full at the time the booking is received.

Cancellation
In the event of written cancellation, the following forfeiture of tour price will be assessed based on the number of days prior to the tour departure the cancellation was received*. 
•  90 days or more      $500 per person
•  89-60 days               20% of the tour price
•  59-30 days               50% of the tour price
•  29 days or less        100% of the tour price

Insurance
A&K's Passenger Travel Protection Program, which provides coverage for injury, illness, trip cancellation and loss or damage of luggage and its contents, is strongly recommended. Premiums are calculated at 8% of the total tour cost. 

Prices and Arrangements
Once an itinerary is finalized and deposit has been received, a $50 revision fee will be charged if the itinerary is changed.

The tour price includes planning, handling and operational charges. Rates are quoted in US Dollars on the current rate of exchange and tariff as of September, 2009.  A&K reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Devaluation of a foreign currency will be weighed against any tariff increases imposed.  A&K is under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any Escorted or Tailor Made program.

Additional expenses incurred due to change, delay or cancellation of any flights, or any delays or events beyond A&K's control, will be the responsibility of the client. Flights are occasionally subject to overbooking or cancellation. If this occurs, Abercrombie & Kent's correspondent companies will do all possible to assist clients in boarding or finding alternate arrangements.

IT MUST BE STRESSED THAT THIS IS DONE AS A COURTESY TO CLIENTS, AND ABERCROMBIE & KENT CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DENIED BOARDING, NOR FOR THE ADDITIONAL COSTS THUS INCURRED, NOR FOR MONIES NOT RECOVERED FOR MISSED LAND ARRANGEMENTS DUE TO AIRLINE DELAYS.

Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC and their representatives reserve the right to withdraw any tour or any part of it, to make alterations in the itinerary as it deems necessary or desirable, to refuse to accept or retain as a member of the tour any person at any time, and to pass onto tour members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events beyond its control.
Limits on Abercrombie & Kent's Responsibility
Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns (collectively A&K), does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip. It purchases transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services from various independent suppliers (including from time to time other affiliated Abercrombie & Kent companies). All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result A&K is not liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person.

In addition and without limitation, A&K is not responsible for any injury, financial or physical loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time.

There are many inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here, which can lead to illness, injury, or even death. These risks are increased by the fact that these trips take place in remote locations, far from medical facilities. Passenger assumes all such risks associated with participating in this trip.

Travel Advisories and Warnings: It is the responsibility of The Traveler to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the U. S. State Department's travel website at www.travel.state.gov/ or by phone at 1-888-407-4747. In the event of an active State Department Travel Warning against travel to the specific destination location(s) of the trip, should The Traveler still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory or warning, The Traveler assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against.  

Arbitration Agreement: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, to the Limits on Abercrombie & Kent's Responsibility clause, to the brochure, to any information relating in any way to the trip, to the trip itself, or to any products or services related to the trip, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that (a) in lieu of a personal appearance at arbitration, the arbitration may be conducted by telephonic means, (b) arbitration is the exclusive forum for dispute resolution (no court actions), and (c) except as otherwise provided by statute, each party shall bear its own costs and expenses and an equal share of the arbitrator and administrative fees. 

Travelers Representations: The Traveler represents that neither he nor she nor anyone traveling with him or her has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or herself or other members of the tour. A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip. A&K reserves the right to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose condition is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip.

ANY PAYMENT TO ABERCROMBIE & KENT CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREIN AND IN MORE SPECIFIC PRE-DEPARTURE PASSENGER DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING THE PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM.

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