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FEBRUARY 18 - 27, 2006
PRICE REDUCTION: $3545
Kathleen Fitzgerald, Leader
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 Participants
will set off on a journey to explore the greater Serengeti National
Park ecosystem, home to an incredible diversity of mammals and birds,
and the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the largest unbroken craters on
Earth, and its surrounding lands. These areas offer unparalleled
opportunities for wildlife viewing and for seeing Africa at its most
untamed. Few places on Earth can compare to the vast landscapes
and teaming wildlife of East Africa. It is simply awesome; a
chance not to be missed. For ten days, participants will travel with Dorobo Safari Company to view lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebra and more, and learn from local guides about the mammals, natural surroundings, environmental issues and the Maasai people who co-exist in these wild places. Since its beginning in the early 1980's, Dorobo Safaris have designed unique wilderness trips for groups and individuals that take participants off the beaten path. Dorobo Safaris is run by the Peterson brothers, who grew up in Tanzania. Their backgrounds are in the natural sciences and they have an intimate knowledge of the people and cultures of East Africa.  Dorobo safaris has established long-standing relations with local tribes, so participants have access to private camps and areas that are not available on other tours. Adventures with Dorobo engage participants in ecology, culture, animal biology, and land development. Topics such as land tenure, cattle grazing by native people, impact of development, fading cultures and park creation will be explored. Dorobo is proud of their ecologically sensitive approach to travel, organized by wilderness-trained English and Swahili staff, and their fine food. We will explore Ngorongoro Crater, hike in the crater highlands, visit Lake Manyara National Park, see Olduvai Gorge, part of the Leakey's famed archaeological discovery of the hominid that dates back 1.8 million years, camp and hike in a private camp on the eastern edge of the Serengeti Park overlooking the Park, and visit the great Serengeti, which covers nearly 15,000 square miles and spans north into Kenya where it connects to the Maasai Mara reserve. The word Serengeti and its surroundings conjures images of wild African game in all its glory. The abundance of animals creates an overwhelming experience. The sheer mass of animals is both staggering and long remembered. We will travel in land rovers and spend nights in both safari lodges and scenic, private campsites on the Serengeti plains. There will be small hikes throughout the safari, which other tours do not generally offer. Hiking and walking is limited in the Parks because of the mammals, but this itinerary is specifically designed to provide for hiking in areas outside the Parks. The safari trip is not a rigorous hiking trip. It is an opportunity to explore one of the most magnificent landscapes with local guides and get a flavor for Northern Tanzania. (Tentative Itinerary)  "The safari, by far, was the best experience I have ever had traveling. The leaders were supportive, very informed, and attentive to each individuals needs. Insight gained about nature and humanity will definitely impact future decisions and life and daily choices. Thank you." -Participant of 2005, ADK Serengeti Safari, with Dorobo Price of $3545* ($625 nonrefundable) includes: Park fees, all meals, lodging, camping, guides, a flight over Serengeti. Not included: International airfare, transportation to and from the meeting place, alcoholic beverages, tips for guides and personal items. If you want single accommodation the surcharge is $200. Trip is limited to 11 people. $625 deposit (nonrefundable) before October 1, 2005 is required to register. SPACE STILL AVAILABLE - DEPOSITS NEEDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Balance is due November 1, 2005. After November 1, 2005, all payments are nonrefundable unless leader can fill the vacancy your cancellation creates. For more information and to sign up, contact the leader, Kathleen Fitzgerald, PO Box 142, Stowe, VT 05672, telephone 802-253-9886, E-mail kathleen@newildernesstrust.org.. |