Tanzania Africa Tour - October 2011

Photographers Only Wildlife Tour:

Tanzania, Africa!

October 16 - 25, 2011

Excited already!!??  I don`t blame you!  My life long dream was

to have a fantastic partner in life, then a photo safari to Africa.

Now, both those dreams have come true.  Daisy is a wonderful 

wife, a great mother, and a fantastic woman.  

Dream number one complete!

Dream number 2 has always been Africa.  For the last 6 years, I have 

been practising for this photo opportunity.  Over a half million 

images in the last 6 years... getting my skills ready! So, in February 

this year, we made it happen.... with the support of my 5 guests, 

and a fantastic partner in Africa, we finished the first 10 

day photography tour to Tanzania.

My friend and guest on our last tour in February, David Sparks
sent me a few of his superb images... check them out: click here!!

For most, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity!  So why not join an 

adventure with the best guides, and locations for awesome 

wildlife in Africa? Bring your best gear, tons of memory!, 

batteries, and be ready for 15-20 gig a day shoot!

I do have a .pdf  file with more detailed descriptions, and

also, all the websites of the following lodges and
locations, and more images! Please email me with a
request for more information!  

ray@raymondbarlow.com

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October 16, 2011 - Day 1

Welcome to Africa!!

Arrival to Kilimajaro Airport JRO and transfer to :

Karama Lodge is located just on the outskirts of Arusha. The
property offers log-stilt cabins with en-suite accommodation—
an excellent combination of unique comfort and style.

You will be welcomed by my friend and partner Nas, he and his
wife Donna own NasPhotoSafaris.  They prepare the itinerary, 
own the safari vehicles, hire our drivers.  I am there 
to help you get the most of this safari, and the best possible images!

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October 17th, 2011 - Day 2

Arusha National Park

A full day safari here to a home to concentrated numbers of
herd animals like giraffe, elephant and buffalo. It is located
at the foot of Mt Meru and the variation of the terrain provides
excellent views of grassy marshlands,sub-tropical rainforest's,
extinct volcanic craters and amazing lakes. A day not to be
missed and is the perfect addition to any itinerary.  We return to 

 Karama Lodge at the end of the day.

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October 18th, 2011 - Day 3

Tarangire National Park & Maramboi Luxury Camp

We leave Karama Lodge, and travel to Tarangire and enter for game 

driving and exploration .  This awesome wildlife park is
located less than two hours drive south-west of Arusha and
is often the ‘forgotten’ park. But during the dry season from
July—November, Tarangi becomes alive even more with
herds of up to 300 elephants scratch the dry river bed for

underground streams, while migratory wildebeest, zebra,
buffalo and various antelope crowd the shrinking lagoons. It's
the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti
ecosystem - a smorgasbord for predators.

Maramboi Luxury Camp is a unique opportunity to experience
and explore the Tarangire and Manyara Eco system.

 20 tents spacious tents built on ample wooden decks.
They all with en suite facilities and private veranda with 24
hours 220V electric lighting. The sunsets over Lake Manyara
are breath-taking.  I have been in these tents, they are about the 

size of a standard hotel room in North America

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October 19th, 2011 - Day 4

 Tarangire National Park 

Another full day game drive and exploration of 
 Tarangire National Park. 

Then we return to the Maramboi Luxury Camp for overnight.

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October 20th, 2011 - Day 5

Esilalei Maasai Village & Losirwa Camp

Morning safari to Tarangire National Park then travel to Esilalei to walk 

with the Maasai.  We visit a very cool village and see the school that my 

partner Nas built, and watch the children in class!  This is such an awesome 

experience!  then an overnight stay at Losirwa Camp which is a small property
overlooking Lake Manyara National Park. The camp consists of 20 canvas

tents under thatched roofs, while set up on permanent wooden structures.

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October 21st, 2011 - Day 6

Ngorongoro Conservation Area 

& Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

We are up early and on our way to the Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro

is collapsed volcano - an incredible natural amphitheatre, 25 km 

across and teeming with all of the African big game. Early 

morning descent into the crater for spectacular scenery and 

game viewing in what has been described as the 

eighth wonder of the world. 

During the late afternoon, we head up the crater rim to Ngorongoro 

Sopa Lodge which  is located on the rim of the eastern
side of the Ngorongoro Crater itself. With rooms spread 

along each side of a central dining/reception area, the 

views across into the vast caldera below are breathtaking.  

This lodge is much more than nice!!  Be ready for a swim!

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 October 22nd, 2011 - Day 7

Serengeti National Park 

& Nasikia Luxury Mobile Camp

 Early morning breakfast at the Sopa Lodge, then we head for the Serengeti. 

This awesome park covers an area of 14,763 sq km and lies between

the shores of Lake Victoria in the west, Lake Eyasiin the south, the

Great Rift Valle yin the east and the Maasai Mara to the north. The pinnacle 

of the Serengeti immortality is the wildebeest migration. It is beyond 

description when the Serengeti plains witness flying hooves and dust as

hundreds of thousands of gnus and zebra, race against the 

skyline in their annual migration that covers over 800km. 

The Nasikia of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
As the vast herds follow the rains
and fresh grasses in a clockwise direction through the Serengeti, our 

camp mimic that pattern of movement. Fully en suited with
luxurious facilities, it is the ultimate location for exploration of
the wonders of the Serengeti. By remaining a mobile camp, we
are able to offer the jewel in the crown for African wildlife and is
one of the highlights of East Africa Safaris! 

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October 23rd, 2011 - Day 8

Serengeti National Park & Nasikia 

Luxury Mobile Camp

 Another full day of exploration, game driving throughout the   

Serengeti. We return to the Nasika Luxury Mobile Camp.   

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 October 24th, 2011 - Day 9

Serengeti National Park & Nasikia Luxury Mobile Camp

One last full day of exploration, game driving throughout the 

Serengeti. We return to the Nasika Luxury Mobile Camp.

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 October 25th, 2011 - Day 10

Scenic Flight & KIA Lodge 
Travel Day

 We will do an early morning game drive and head for the local

airport.  We all depart LOB at 10:30 am, and arrive to ARK 

at 11:30 am.  This is a wonderful chance to see the awesome country

from above!  The lodge is situated on a secluded hill in the heart 

of beautiful Savannah scenery that is so typical for East Africa. 

Once we settle in the KIA Lodge, our tour heads into Urusha, for a 

nice lunch and a visit to a cool craft market in the city, I was at this 

place in February, the wildlife carvings are superb!, (and very reasonable)

 KIA Lodge will shuttle you to Kilimajaro Airport JRO in time

for your flight home.  In Feburary, my flight for Amsterdam 
left at 8:00 pm, so we have lots of time.

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The total fee for this program is $4,600.00 
Canadian - this includes - park fees, 
ground and air transportation as mentioned 
above. A maximum of 8 guests will join us
for this fantastic tour. A Deposit of $400.00
Canadian is needed to secure your spot.
Your Balance must be paid 60 Days before 
we arrive in Tanzania.

 and now for the fine print....


Price Includes
All meals, accommodations, park & camping fees, all local travel 
including transfers, all activities listed, all bottled drinking water, 
driver/guides and vehicles, temporary membership to the
Intensive Care Air Ambulance.

Not Included
International airfare, airport taxes and foreign airport
taxes, excess baggage charges, passport or visa fees,beverages 
(except drinking water), gratuities for
drivers, guides and camp staff.

There is a $400.00 supplemental for those people wanting
a single private room.

Please Note
For those who wish to extend their stay, we can arrange extensions 
to this trip (For example, Zanzibar).Contact us to discuss 
various options. It is important to contact us very early 
if you wish to extend –Tanzania has become a very 
popular destination and lodges on the mainland and 
coastal islands can fill up quickly.
 
Payments
Payments should be made in Canadian Dollars 
(CAD) to Raymond Barlow

ray@raymondbarlow.com
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