Tanzania Tour 2013

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Nature & Cultural Journeys for the Discerning Traveler

TANZANIA

A Treasure Trove of Wildlife & Culture, Past & Present November 11 to 22, 2013 With Mount Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar Optional Extensions

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COUNTRY OVERVIEW ~ TANZANIA Discover quintessential African landscapes when you explore Tanzania, the perfect East African destination for any traveler with an open mind and heart to experiencing wildlife and culture, past and present. A relaxed attitude combined with some of the best wildlife spotting on the continent is within affordable reach. Your safari hits all of the incredible spots, from the unique eco-system of Ngorongoro Crater, the vast savannahs of the Serengeti, and the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Manyara. Along the way, see where the roots of modern man were unearthed by the Leakeys and visit a Maasai village. An unforgettable adventure awaits you!

YOUR HMNS ESCORT: DIRK VAN TUERENHOUT, PH. D., CURATOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY Dr. Dirk Van Tuerenhout is curator of anthropology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. He curated the human evolution section of the new Hall of Paleontology along with numerous special exhibitions including Lucy’s Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia.

He has a special interest in this trip as Africa is the cradle of humanity. Tanzania’s Rift Valley has yielded important early human fossils, landmarks in the evolution of mankind. “We are all descendants of these early Africans. Visiting Tanzania will be a return home for all of us.”

YOUR HMNS ESCORT: DAVID TEMPLE, ASSOCIATE CURATOR OF PALEONTOLOGY David Temple is associate curator of paleontology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. He curated the Museum’s new Hall of Paleontology and possesses a wide knowledge base of evolution of mammals and modern African wildlife. “Tanzania is a perfect destination to learn of the great creatures of the past and witness the great creatures of the present.” Temple also holds a special interest African history, culture and economic development. With an extensive geology background he is can explain the amazing geologic structures you will see on this trip.

YOUR PROFESSIONAL NATURALIST-GUIDE ROBERT MARKS MOSHI Robert Marks Moshi is a native Tanzanian with the distinction of being adopted at a very early age and raised by a Scottish missionary doctor. Robert’s love for conservation and wildlife started early and he earned his master’s degree by focusing on the study of elephants and their behavior. His mentor is Cynthia Moss and he spent time studying in her Amboseli headquarters, as well as the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi. Now a naturalist guide back in his beloved native land, Robert lives in bustling Arusha when he is not showing guests around Tanzania, but he is most at home in the wild where his keen eye can spot a lion or a cheetah in the distance and his passion for his fellow people is evident as he shares insights and lore. Robert has a generous heart and a gentle smile and is excited to share the glories of Tanzania with you. pg. 1 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change.

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YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 ~ MONDAY ~ NOVEMBER 11 HOUSTON/EN ROUTE Your journey begins as you board your KLM Royal Dutch Airlines overnight flight from Houston to Amsterdam. (Meals Aloft)

DAY 2 ~ TUESDAY ~ NOVEMBER 12 AMSTERDAM / ARUSHA The morning finds you in Amsterdam where you connect with your flight to Arusha, Tanzania. Upon arrival in Arusha in the evening you will be met by your Classic Escapes representative and transferred to your hotel.

Located on a coffee plantation on the shores of Lake Duluti, the Serena Mountain Village is the perfect place to relax before embarking on your safari experience. Designed as an authentic African village, guests are housed in cottages thatched with banana fronds, surrounded by tropical shade trees and bougainvillea. All guest rooms have en suite bathrooms and modern amenities.

The lodge boasts magnificent views of the mighty snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro on one side and Lake Duluti and the rugged peaks of Mount Meru on the other.

Overnight at SERENA MOUNTAIN VILLAGE. (Meals aloft) www.serenahotels.com/tanzania/mountainvillage/home.asp

DAYS 3/4 ~ WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY ~ NOVEMBER 13/14 LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK Begin your safari adventure this morning with your drive to Mto Wa Mbu, a modern village made up of people from several tribal areas. A true ecotourism project, a portion of your fee for the visit goes towards supporting projects for the village. Following a lunch of traditional Tanzanian dishes served under banana trees in the heart of the village, explore the area with your village guides. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park, an ornithological paradise with over 350 species of birds. You may see Verreaux’s eagle, a variety of vultures, storks, swifts and swallows winging their way atop the spectacular cliffs overlooking the lake which often has a pinkish hue due to the flamingos, pelicans and storks shimmering in the distance. Lake Manyara, at 3,150 feet in altitude, varies in salinity levels with wetter and drier climate cycles, and at times it is replete with flamingos, pelicans, storks and cormorants. Springs in the park's northern end support a dense groundwater forest of magnificent giant fig and mahogany trees which shelter blue and vervet monkeys and an abundance of baboons, bushbuck, waterbuck, and elephant. South of the groundwater forest, acacia woodland and open grassland are frequented by buffalo, wildebeest, impala, giraffe, zebra, and the elusive tree-climbing lions – the signature pg. 2 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change.

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of this park. Perhaps the most recognizable tree found here is the baobab tree, which folklore says was uprooted and planted upside down. The hippo pool, where visitors may get out of their vehicles, is located on a freshwater stream that enters the lake at its northern tip.

Your accommodation is the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the stunning Manyara soda lake.

The great birds of prey that glide on thermals below your balcony inspired the design of Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge – swooping curves are complemented by soft, geometric patterns; stylish murals depict bird migration patterns. The circular shape of the buildings is a tribute to indigenous architectural traditions. All rooms have en suite facilities and private balconies overlooking the escarpment and the lake beyond. There is a curio shop, a swimming pool with vanishing horizon to Lake Manyara and a pool bar.

Overnights at MANYARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE. (B, L, D Daily) www.serenahotels.com/tanzania/lakemanyara/home.asp Driving time from Mountain Village to Lake Manyara: 2-3 hours on good tarmac roads

DAYS 5/6 ~ FRIDAY/SATURDAY ~ NOVEMBER 15/16 GIBB’S FARM /NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA Today you venture off to Gibb's Farm for lunch. Gibb's Farm is an oasis of green, calm and beauty, in a landscape that can often be parched, dry and dusty. This privately owned farm is notorious for its cuisine. The food is delicious, with fresh vegetables from the gardens cooked with care. Lunch includes a wide selection of savory pies and salads, served buffet style. Also visit a traditional Iraqw home. The Iraqw are the local tribe that has inhabited the immediate Ngorongoro highlands in the area for over 200 years.

The home is built entirely using traditional materials and methods of construction, just as it would have been 200 years ago. You will see many of the tools and weapons used by the Iraqw. Try your hand at grinding maize the traditional way using grinding stones and listen to a presentation and demonstration of Iraqw skirt making. While here you will also have the opportunity to visit a present day Tanzania farm and observe a bio gas plant used for producing gas for cooking and lighting. Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and your home for the next two nights.

On your second day here, board your landrover for an amazing journey as you descend onto the floor of the crater, a World Heritage site, which is an extinct volcano and the largest unbroken caldera in the world. The cone is believed to have collapsed nearly two million years ago, and while the cone was standing, it could have been as tall, if not taller, than Mount Kilimanjaro. The crater (1,800 feet deep and 102 square miles) is a microcosm of East African scenery with abundant wildlife including more than 25,000 larger animals, mostly zebra and wildebeest. This is also the best place in Tanzania to see magnificent black-maned lions. This area offers an outstanding opportunity to see black rhinos, as they are protected around the clock. Over the years, the floor of this crater has become mostly savannah (grassland), with a soda lake whose size changes depending on the rains that are the lifeline of this amazing land. On this lake, marvel at the colorful flamingos and a variety of other water birds – more than 100 species of birds found here that are not found in the Serengeti.

Resident ostriches, crowned cranes, and kori bustards are joined seasonally by migrant flocks of white and Abdim's storks. Patience may also reward you with glimpses of leopard, cheetah, hyena, jackal, elephant, warthog, buffalo, pg. 3 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change.

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impala, buffalo, hartebeest, eland and many other antelopes. As you descend, you might be able to see the local Maasai as they take their cattle down the steep walls of the crater. It is their right, negotiated with the government and parks authority, to graze their cattle in about 75% of the crater floor. The mix of cattle with the wild animals makes for some terrific photographs, and the interaction between domestic and wild animals is almost non-existent. Your wildlifeviewing will be dramatic, and the experience memorable. Return to the rim of the crater six hours later (regulations now specify that no one can stay longer than six hours daily on the crater floor) and drive to your lodge in time for a late lunch. In the afternoon, visit a Maasai village and learn about this fascinating culture that has existed through the millennia in perfect harmony with nature.

As if in a land before time, the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built at the rim of the crater. The plant and ivy-covered native stone blends masterfully with its surroundings and the flowering plants attract a plethora of colorful birds. Most of the 75 rooms have private terraces with views of the crater floor where countless animals make their home. Here, visitors exist in perfect harmony with the natural environment and the wildlife that inhabits it.

Overnights at the NGORONGORO SERENA SAFARI LODGE. (B, L, D Daily) www.serenahotels.com/tanzania/ngorongoro/home.asp Driving Times: From Lake Manyara to Gibbs Farm: 30 minutes/1 hour on dirt road From Gibbs Farm to Ngorongoro Serena: about 2 hours on dirt road From Ngorongoro Serena to Crater Floor: 30-45 minutes on dirt road

DAYS 7/8 ~ SUNDAY/MONDAY ~ NOVEMBER 17/18 OLDUVAI GORGE/SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK You now drive to the legendary Olduvai Gorge. The drive to the gorge is breathtaking – passing through a spectacular mix of savannah grassland and volcanic hills, where red-robed Maasai graze their cattle, before it drops steeply down into the gorge itself. The name originated from the Maasai word “ole” meaning “the place of” and “dupai” meaning “wild sisal,” a local plant resembling aloe which grows abundantly in the area. This plant has yellowgreen, succulent, spear-like leaves which form dense clumps, binding the loose soil of the gorge and sheltering many other plants and animals. Domesticated sisal is used to produce rope, rugs and baskets which are sold at the local markets and is one of the biggest exports of Tanzania.

Olduvai is one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological locations.

This is where, in 1959, Mary and Louis Leakey found fossil evidence of the 1.7million-year-old Australopithecus boisei (Zinjanthropus) and Homo habilis (Handyman). Thousands of stone tools, some of which have been used by Homo habilis, have been found at Olduvai; the oldest style is easiest to remember, because it is called Oldowan. In addition to the remarkable human fossils, prehistoric elephant, giant horned sheep and enormous ostrich fossils have been found here and extinct species unearthed include three-toed horses and giant antelope. Since the Leakeys first began searching the area for clues to our distant past, more than sixty hominid remains have been excavated, belonging to four different hominids, showing the gradual increase in brain size and in the complexity of their stone tools. The gorge itself pg. 4 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change.

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is a very steep-sided ravine roughly 30 miles long and 295 feet deep. It resembles a small Grand Canyon with exposed strata of different layers where the deposits of rich fossil fauna, hominid remains and stone tools were found. The gray lines are volcanic tuffs and eruptions are used to estimate the age of the fossils. You will want to visit the museum which contains a cast of the 3.7 million year old footsteps of Australopithecus afarensis preserved in solidified volcanic ash, found at nearby Laetoli

by Mary Leakey in 1979. Outside the museum a Tanzanian guide will explain the geological features of the gorge and the work of the Leakey’s.

Resume your drive to Serengeti National Park (3,646,500 acres), the jewel in the crown of Tanzania’s protected areas with over 3 million large mammals roaming its plains. It lies between Ngorongoro and Lake Victoria and adjoins Kenya's Maasai Mara. The Serengeti has come to symbolize paradise to all, including the local Maasai, who have grazed their cattle on the vast grassy plains for generations. To the Maasai, it is Siringitu – “the place where the land moves on forever." Today, the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Maasai Mara Reserve across the border in Kenya, protect the greatest and most varied collection of terrestrial wildlife on earth, and one of the last great migratory systems still intact.

The Serengeti is incredible to visit any time of the year. In the Seronera Valley towering yellow fever trees and palm thickets line the Seronera River and its hippo pools. This is a superb area for seeing predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah, and their prey – giraffe, topi, Bohor reedbuck, defassa waterbuck, buffalo and impala. The kopjes (prehistoric rock outcroppings) host hyraxes, dwarf mongooses, and red-headed agamas, while patience might reward you with a sleepy black-maned male lion or leopard. The open grassland is home to large groups of Thomson's and Grant's gazelles, spotted hyena, jackal, and such birds as the double-banded courser, yellow-throated sandgrouse, red-capped lark, Fischer's sparrow-lark, and capped Wheatear. Your twice-daily wildlife drives will allow ample viewing. As an optional excursion, you can take a balloon safari for an exhilarating experience over the Savannah as the early sun rises and the animals are more active.

Your accommodation, the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wild landscape of the Serengeti plains. The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall pg. 5 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change.

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impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art. A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many native species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.

Overnights at the SERENGETI SERENA SAFARI LODGE. (B, L, D Daily) www.serenahotels.com/tanzania/serengeti/home.asp Driving times from Ngorongoro Serena to Olduvai Gorge: 20-30 minutes on dirt road From Olduvai Gorge to Serengeti Serena: 3-4 hours (not including wildlife viewing en route) on dirt track

DAYS 9/10 ~ TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY ~ NOVEMBER 19/20 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK/GRUMETI RIVER Continue your visit of Serengeti National Park today as you travel to your next accommodation. You will enjoy a wildlife drive en route.

You will be in the famed Grumeti River area in the Western Corridor, a picturesque part of the Serengeti. This is a truly beautiful area to spend two nights and you’re sure to find some kopjes (rocky outcroppings) to enjoy your sundowners while watching the panorama that unfolds before your eyes. Grumeti is famous for the huge crocodiles and hippo pools, and you’ll get an opportunity to see both.

Your accommodation for the next two nights will be at Kirawira, a reincarnation of an elegant Victorian era outpost, set against the imposing backdrop of the Western Serengeti.

Here, guests experience Africa's majesty as if they are among the first to travel these extraordinary lands. Set upon a hill with commanding views of endless savannah, the luxury tented camp beckons you to experience the soul of the African wilderness. The camp is built in the remote regions of the Grumeti River and is home to a wide variety of big wildlife – lion, buffalo, cheetah, wildebeest, giraffe, baboon and gazelle.

From almost anywhere, there are spectacular vistas of the Serengeti stretching to the horizon. Kirawira's carefully landscaped grounds are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings. Guests enjoy the highest standards of personalized attention, accommodation, meals and service.

Overnights at KIRAWIRA CAMP. (B, L, D Daily) www.serenahotels.com/tanzania/serengeti/home.asp Driving times from Serengeti Serena to Kirawira Camp: 2 hours (not including wildlife viewing en route) on dirt track

DAY 11 ~ THURSDAY ~ NOVEMBER 21 ARUSHA/EN ROUTE Last chance to photograph that awesome sunrise before flying back to Arusha. An opportunity to shop at the African Heritage before relaxing at your dayroom at the SERENA MOUNTAIN VILLAGE. Return to the airport for your flight to Amsterdam bidding a fond farewell to your driver/guides. (B,LD) Driving times from Mountain Village to Arusha Airport: 30 min-1 hour on good tarmac road

DAY 12 ~FRIDAY ~ NOVEMBER 22 AMSTERDAM/HOUSTON Land in Amsterdam and connect with your flight home, bringing with you the special memories of East Africa. (Meals Aloft)

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OPTIONAL PRE-EXTENSION ~KILIMANJARO CLIMB DAY 1~MONDAY~NOVEMBER 4 HOUSTON/EN ROUTE Your journey begins as you board your KLM Royal Dutch Airlines overnight flight from Houston to Amsterdam. (Meals Aloft)

DAY 2~TUESDAY~NOVEMBER 5 AMSTERDAM / ARUSHA The morning finds you in Amsterdam where you connect with your flight to Arusha, Tanzania. Upon arrival in Arusha this afternoon you will be met by your Classic Escapes guide and drive to Moshi (moshi means “smoke in Swahili language), a busy little town set on the edge of the plains where you will start your climb towards the huge Mt. Kilimanjaro. On this southern side, the mountain remains shrouded in cloud for most of the day, the snows being visible only early morning and late evening if you are lucky.

Your home for the night, Springlands hotel is a family -run hotel with sweeping views and immediate access to the “Kili” in a picturesque garden complete with a swimming pool, as well as a superb bar and a pleasant covered dining area in the gardens. The hotel is named after the freshwater springs just a short distance from the hotel. These are fed by the rains and melting snows of Kilimanjaro and are of the highest purity. The springs then feed an extensive area of paddy fields beyond which lies a protected forest reserve. This supports a rich wildlife and provides relaxing walks to see the birds and several species of monkey. The rooms have windows fitted with mosquito netting and fans, and all have roomy, tiled en-suite facilities with showers.

You will have a briefing on your climb, which begins the next morning.

Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain at 5,895 meters (19, 340 ft.) The second highest is Mount Kenya at 5195 metres.

Kilimanjaro used to be within the boundaries of Kenya. Legend has it that Queen Victoria gave the mountain to Kaiser Wilhelm in 1848 because he commented that it was unfair that Kenya had the two highest peaks. Since 1889, several attempts have been made to determine the exact height of the mountain. The Kilimanjaro 2008 Precise Height Measurement Expedition used GPS and gravimeter methods to output the value of 5,891.8 meters (19,330 ft.). Due to Kilimanjaro's equatorial location and high elevation, almost every climate type on earth is represented, including a year-round snow-topped summit.

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DAY 3~WEDNESDAY~NOVEMBER 6 MT. KILIMANJARO CLIMB: RONGAI ROUTE/SIMBA CAMP Hiking Time: 3-4 Hours Habitat: Montana forest Proceed to the Marangu National Park gate where you will register for your climb. After signing in and preparing the porters, transfer by land rover to the attractive wooden village of Nale Muru (6,398 feet). Begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone (8,530 feet) with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.

The Rongai Route is one of the “easiest” routes and the success rate of reaching Mt. Kilimanjaro’s mighty summit is very high. The route starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border, and is one of the least traveled routes. This route retains a sense of unspoiled wilderness and offers a different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching it from the north. You will ascend through the Rongai route and descend down the Marangu Route on the south side of the mountain, so you can see the mountain from many viewpoints.

Overnight at SIMBA CAMP. (B,L D)

DAY 4~THURSDAY~NOVEMBER 7 MT. KILIMANJARO CLIMB: KIKELEWA CAVE CAMP Hiking Time: 6-7 Hours Habitat: Moorlands The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave (11,319 feet) with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, you will leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The views start to open up and you begin to feel you are on a really big mountain.

The campsite is . (11,811 feet in a sheltered valley with giant senecios plants.

Overnight at KIKELEWA CAVE CAMP. (B,L,D)

DAY 5~FRIDAY~NOVEMBER 8 MT. KILIMANJARO CLIMB: MAWENZI TARN CAMP/ACCLIMATIZATION Hiking Time: 3-4 Hours Habitat: Moorlands A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (14,206 feet), spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization.

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DAY 6~SATURDAY~NOVEMBER 9 MT. KILIMANJARO CLIMB: KIBO CAMP Hiking Time: 3-4 Hours Habitat: Alpine desert Cross the lunar desert of the 'Saddle' between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite (15,584 feet) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo will take you 4 to 5 hours. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.

Overnight at KIBO CAMP. (B, L, D)

DAY 7~SUNDAY~NOVEMBER 10 MT. KILIMANJARO CLIMB: SUMMIT (19,340 FT.)/ HOROMBO CAMP Hiking Time: 11-15 Hours INCLUDING THE DECENT Habitat: Alpine Desert It’s summit day! At about midnight you rise and after a light breakfast begin the steep, final ascent through scree and snow to the top of Kibo. By day break you should reach Gillman’s Point (18,640 feet) on the rim of the crater and often considered the summit of Kilimanjaro.

The sunrise from the point is both breath-taking and inspiring. Time, weather and stamina permitting, you may want to continue around the crater to Uhuru Peak (90 minute additional trek to 19,340 feet). After a rapid descent to Kibo Hut for a meal and rest, collect your bag and continue down to Horombo Hut for overnight. Eat dinner and get some well-deserved sleep.

Overnight at HOROMBO HUT. (B, L,D)

DAY 8~MONDAY~NOVEMBER 11 MT. KILIMANJARO CLIMB: HOROMBO HUT/SPRINGLANDS HOTEL Early in the morning start your descent to Park Headquarters, via Mandara Hut where you pause for lunch. It’s a long walk but the receipt of an official climbing certificate from Tanzanian rangers makes it all worthwhile! You will be escorted back to Springlands hotel.

Overnight at the SPRINGLANDS HOTEL. (B)

DAY 9~TUESDAY~NOVEMBER 12 ARUSHA/NAIROBI/EN ROUTE Your morning is at leisure. Enjoy an early dinner tonight on your own at your hotel before being transferred to Arusha to meet up with the group arriving from the USA this evening. (B)

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OPTIONAL POST-EXTENSION TO ZANZIBAR

DAY 11~ THURSDAY ~ NOVEMBER 21 ARUSHA/ZANZIBAR Last chance to photograph that awesome sunrise before flying back to Arusha, where you bid farewell to your fellow tour members who are returning to the USA and embark on your Zanzibar adventure. Connect with your flight to Zanzibar, the best kept secret in the Indian Ocean, with its fascinating history and magnificent beaches. The Assyrians, Sumerians, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Indians, Chinese, Persians, Portuguese, Omani Arabs, Dutch and English have all been here at one time or another. Some, particularly the Shirazi Persians and Omani Arabs, stayed to settle and rule. With this influence, Zanzibar has become predominantly Islamic, with the remaining population made up of Christians, Hindus and Sikhs. The earliest visitors to Zanzibar were Arab traders who are said to have arrived in the 8th century. For centuries they sailed with the monsoon winds from Oman to trade primarily in ivory, slaves and spices. The earliest building that remains on Zanzibar is the mosque at Kizimkazi which dates from 1107, and is a present-day tourist attraction. Zanzibar has two main islands, Unguja (normally known as Zanzibar Island) and Pemba. Stone Town, located on Zanzibar Island, is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, where little has changed in the last 200 years. It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses whose original owners vied with each other over the pg. 10 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change.

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extravagance of their dwellings. This one-upmanship is particularly reflected in the brass-studded, carved, wooden doors – there are more than 500 different examples of this handiwork. Stone Town was recently and deservedly declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Begin to experience Zanzibar’s fascinating history and vibrant culture with a tour of fabled Stone Town. Visit the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People's Palace), Dr. Livingstone's House, the Arab Fort, and the National Museum of Zanzibar, which houses relics from the times of the Sultans and early explorers.

See Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques. Visit the Anglican Church, built in 1874 on the site of the old slave market, and see the chambers beneath it where slaves were held before they were sold. You will see the site of Sultan Barghash's harem at Marahubi, with its colorful history. Stone Town also has many excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from.

The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which brought the Sultans of Oman and the beginnings of the infamous slave trade. This morning, you will visit a plantation and have your senses dazzled with fresh spices.

A detailed description will be given about these spices and their uses in cooking and cosmetics. You will be fascinated by the sheer number of spices produced and their incredible value for many ailments. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase spices and spice oils at the best prices.

Your home for the next two nights Zanzibar Serena Inn has joined the ranks of the world's finest resorts as a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. This stunning property is set in two historic seafront buildings that have been masterfully restored to their previous grandeur, when Zanzibar was a crossroads visited by travelers and merchants from all corners of the globe. Interiors echo Zanzibar's rich Arabic influence – or ustaarabu – as well as the island's indigenous East African roots. The rooms are elegant and romantic, each overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. There is a restaurant and bar as well as an outdoor swimming pool with poolside cafe bar and shop. An extensive selection of recreation and water sport activities are available to guests.

Overnight at the ZANZIBAR SERENA INN (in standard rooms). (B,L) www.serenahotels.com/zanzibar/inn/home.asp

DAY 12 ~ FRIDAY ~ NOVEMBER 22 ZANZIBAR~JOZANI FOREST Drive to the Jozani Natural Forest Reserve, located in the central east region of Zanzibar Island and home to the rare red colobus monkey, endemic to Zanzibar (so named for a red spot on its head). These habituated monkeys are full of character and, although completely free, tend to feed just outside the reserve's perimeter. They are extraordinarily photogenic as they leap from tree to tree just above you. Jozani is home to other species including Syke's monkeys, small buck and bushpigs. The elusive Zanzibar leopard, last sited several years ago, is said to feed here at night. (Perhaps this is why the reserve is only open during the day?)

Jozani has an excellent nature trail and the guides are well-trained and informative.

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DAYS 13/14 ~ SATURDAY/SUNDAY ~ NOVEMBER 23/24 ZANZIBAR ~ MATEMWE BUNGALOWS Today you drive to your resort by the sea and your home for the next two nights, where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Enjoy two days of decadent leisure as you relax at your own pace. One afternoon, you may visit Kizimkazi (optional), an interesting fishing village at the southern point of the island that is the site of a 12th Century mosque, and the earliest evidence of Islam in East Africa. Here you will board a small boat to search for the spinner and bottle-nosed dolphins that are commonly seen here. Once found, you will be invited to enter the water to swim with the dolphins that seem to be as curious about you as you are of them.

Matemwe Bungalows is a small, intimate guest lodge situated on a rocky outcrop above a magnificent stretch of beach in north-east Zanzibar. It's by far one of the best, and most popular, guest lodges in Zanzibar, offering wonderful personal service and great views over Mnemba. The rooms of the main lodge are strung out along the rocky coastline. There is a beautiful sweep of white beach situated at the far end beyond the lodge. The thatched bungalows nestled in gardens along the sea cliff, all with views of the sea. The lodge offers kayaking and snorkeling within the protective fringing reef as well as sailing on their dhow or with a local fisherman in their wooden outrigger canoe. You can also walk to the village or explore the beach on hired bicycles. The open-walled restaurant is gloriously positioned with views of the ocean.

It's decorated attractively with light wooden tables and dark-blue canvas chairs. Meals combine African and European flavors. Breakfast is a variety of fruit, yoghurt, eggs and bread. Ask for the spicy tea.

Lunch is a generous buffet and dinner usually is a three-course, set meal with a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian. The desserts choccie pud and crème caramel - are always delicious.

Overnights at the MATEMWE BUNGALOWS. (B,L,D Daily) www.matemwe.com

DAY 15 ~ MONDAY ~ NOVEMBER 25 ZANZIBAR/DAR ES SALAAM/AMSTERDAM/EN ROUTE Your final morning is at leisure to relax and enjoy this paradise. This afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam, connecting to your flight home via Amsterdam. (B)

DAY 16 ~ TUESDAY ~ NOVEMBER 26 HOUSTON This morning you land in Amsterdam where you will connect with your flight home, bringing with you the memories of all the wonderful sights of East Africa. (Meals Aloft)

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OPTIONAL BALLOON SAFARI OPTIONS IN TANZANIA Experience an exhilarating balloon safari for the most incredible way of viewing wildlife. It begins in the early morning and you have an hour of uninterrupted views of wildlife from the air – the best way to see the incessant movement of animals and the fabulous vistas of Tanzania. During the flight, you will ascend to a high altitude to take in an amazing panoramic view and then descend to treetop level and silently glide above the wildlife below. Upon landing, enjoy a “bubbly” brunch, set especially for you in the middle of the plains. Zebra and wildebeest may be your dining guests, and Africa’s colorful birds may vie for a crumb of your bread. You then meet with your driver/guide and continue your safari. Many consider this one of the most memorable experiences of their safari. We suggest booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

At present, the cost is $499 per person which includes transportation to and from your lodge (Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge).

Reservations for this excursion are necessary before departure from the USA, if you wish to be guaranteed a seat.

Full payment must be forwarded to Classic Escapes, 58-25 Queens Blvd., Woodside, NY 11377 to be received at least three weeks prior to departure. If your trip does not materialize due to weather or other reasons, your payment will be refunded upon returning to the U.S.A. However, if you should cancel for any reason, payment is non-refundable.

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INCLUSIONS          

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Flights within Africa as specified. On the main safari in Tanzania: Serengeti to Arusha. On the extension, flight between Arusha/Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam.

Superior accommodations throughout as indicated or similar.

All meals on safari in Tanzania as well as in Zanzibar; all other meals as specified.

All wildlife viewing by private 4X4 vehicle with photo roof, driven by a naturalist guide. A window seat is guaranteed.

Visit to a Maasai village.

Olduvai Gorge hike.

Complimentary bottled water in vehicles and during meals.

Professional naturalist will accompany the group with 10 travelers on the main safari.

Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants.

Dr. Dirk Van Tuerenhout, HMNS Curator of Anthropology and David Temple, HMNS Associate Curator of Paleontology will accompany the group with a minimum of 15 travelers on the main tour and 6 travelers on either extension.

All applicable hotel and lodge taxes and gratuities.

All park entry fees.

Complimentary luggage tags.

EXCLUSIONS        

Round trip air transportation between Houston and Arusha including departure taxes and fuel surcharges (currently, subject to change). The post-extension returns from Dar es Salaam. (Quoted separately) Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.

Excess baggage charges levied by airlines.

Meals and beverages, other than specified.

Laundry and other items of a personal nature.

Personal and baggage insurance.

Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above.

Optional insurance coverage is available for Baggage, Accident and Trip Cancellation/Interruption at special low cost group rates.

Please Note That The Itinerary Sequence Is Correct At The Time Of Writing, But Is Subject To Change.

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BRING-A-BOOK FOUNDATION Your safari will include a visit to a local school. We encourage you to bring colorful books and magazines, as well as schools supplies such as pens, paper, crayons, soccer balls, etc., which you can present to the children during your visit. Many of these children have never owned a book in their life and the connection you’ll make with them is invaluable. You’ll find that children in the schools are eager to meet with visitors, practice their English, learn about your culture and proudly share their own. You are often welcomed with a local song or dance.

After seeing schools first hand, meeting the dedicated teachers working under the most difficult conditions and children hungry for knowledge, many travelers have wanted to help the schools they visited or continue to support a child’s learning opportunities after they return to their homes. Bring-A-Book is an innovative effort adopted by Classic Escapes to expand education opportunities for school children. The Bring-A-Book Foundation is a registered Kenyan Charitable Trust that was created as a way to facilitate travelers’ wishes to help the schools and is used to get books into the hands of children as quickly and economically as possible. With compassionate ground operators such as Rangers Safaris, Wilderness Safaris and &Beyond, Classic Escapes has expanded the reach of BAB to Tanzania, South Africa and Zambia, and to other countries our travelers visit around the world. Information will be given to you with your final documents, but if you wish to help further, feel free to call Classic Escapes at 800-627-1244 for details.

CLASSIC ESCAPES CONSERVATION FUND In keeping with our mission to provide exciting, educational, and fun-filled experiences that nurture and directly support the diverse wildlife and cultures we visit around the world, Classic Escapes has established the Classic Escapes Conservation Fund to ensure that a percentage of all profits go to support conservation and wildlife researchers performing their critical work in the field. Project support has included environmental education efforts in India, wild dog and cheetah conservation in Botswana, Kenya and Namibia, and global Earth Day education via school internet programs. By traveling with Classic Escapes, you are supporting travel as a tool for building the mutual respect, awareness and understanding that are vital to preserving this planet for future generations pg. 15 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change.

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TANZANIA Participants:  Must be able to climb in and out of, as well as move around in confined quarters within safari 4 x 4 vehicles, minibuses, and small aircrafts unassisted. People need to be willing to rotate seats.  Must be able to tolerate riding on uncomfortably uneven, bumpy roads (some with many potholes) for long periods of time (6-9 hours maximum), as well as some off-road experiences when opportunities allow.  Must be able to stand and/or walk moderate distances when visiting villages, towns, or other sites. This walking will be on uneven ground or uphill, often at altitudes many people are not used to.  Should generally be in good health and prepared to travel in locations without medical facilities.

In general, this trip requires:  Flexibility and good humor – unexpected changes and/or glitches will occur  A spirit of adventure and curiosity  Interest in and willingness to appreciate a destination with a modest infrastructure and a bending definition of comfort. That being said, some locations are nestled in absolute luxury where pampering is the norm.

Air Schedules Choosing the best possible air arrangements for our travelers is always a challenge. We work with many airlines that offer the best level of service, routings and value for our programs. While there may indeed be more direct routings available with another airline, the cost of these flights may not be within the budget that allows us to give you the best value possible. If you prefer to purchase your own international air, please feel free to choose the “land only” rate for this program. The start and end city for this program is Arusha, Tanzania. Extension comes back from Dar es Salaam.

Upon registration, you must provide your full legal name as it appears on your passport. In the event an airline ticket is issued with incorrect information you have provided, you will be responsible for charges associated with reissuing the ticket.

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NOTES ON CLIMBING MT. KILIMANJARO LUGGAGE LIMITATIONS: You should bring a maximum of 33 lbs. when trekking on the mountain which must be contained in a duffle or soft bag carried inside a waterproof bag by your porter (this waterproof bag is included). You will carry only a light back pack as you actually trek. This light day pack will contain camera, sunscreen, personal medical kit, water bottles, trail snacks, etc.

Any excess baggage and suitcases can be safely stored in Arusha.

ACCLIMATIZATION ON MOUNTAIN TRIPS: Technical descriptions of the causes and symptoms of altitude sickness can be found in many guidebooks. It is likely that you will experience some form of mild altitude sickness on a high mountain trek. What follows below is based on practical experience rather than on detailed medical explanations.

Altitude sickness is caused by the failure of the body to adapt quickly enough to the reduced level of oxygen in the air as one gains altitude. There are many different symptoms but the most common are headaches, light-headedness, nausea, loss of appetite, tingling in the fingers and toes, and mild swelling of the face/ankles/fingers.

Many of these symptoms are not serious and often disappear within 48 hours. Most can be traced back to either poor blood circulation or the leakage of fluid within the body. In serious cases, this leakage is large and begins to fill up either the brain cavity (cerebral oedema) or the lung cavity (pulmonary oedema).

Cerebral oedema is recognized by severe headaches combined with severe loss of balance and dizziness and will ultimately lead to coma; while pulmonary oedema is characterized by coughing up of pink sputum. Both conditions lead rapidly to death unless an immediate descent is made – the only cure.

There are three key steps to achieving successful acclimatization. You will probably still suffer some mild symptoms of altitude sickness before adapting to function normally with reduced levels of oxygen. 

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Drink lots. We recommend a fluid intake of 4-5 litres daily. Fluid intake improves circulation and most other bodily functions. Fluid intake does not add to fluid leakage from the body. The menus offered contain lots of opportunities to drink. You need to drink lots of water too. If your urine is clear, you are drinking enough. Drink plenty during the day to avoid a very broken sleep.

Walk slowly. It is vital to place as little strain as possible on the body while it is trying to adapt to a reducing oxygen supply. Unless there is a very steep uphill section, your breathing rate while walking should be as if you are walking down the street at home.

Walk high - sleep low. This means taking every opportunity to take afternoon excursions to a higher level before descending again to sleep. (Obviously not a good idea if you already have some symptoms of altitude sickness.)

Mild forms of altitude sickness are best treated by rest, maintaining fluid intake, and by aspirin tablets. Aspirin is far superior to other painkillers because it has the double effect of both relieving pain and helping acclimatization by thinning the blood.

More serious forms of altitude sickness can be temporarily (but not permanently) helped by powerful diuretics such as Diamox. Some people take this drug before the climb while others use it only at higher altitudes. Whether you should use drugs such as Diamox before and during the trip is as much a personal decision as a scientific one as the medical causes/treatments of altitude sickness are still not fully understood. We suggest you follow the methods outlined above to treat altitude symptoms. The final choice is left to you and Diamox is part of your personal medical kit.

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SPECIAL NOTE ON ALTITUDE SICKNESS: Serious cases of altitude sickness can only be treated by immediate descent. The leaders and local guides are all experienced in dealing with the problems of altitude. It may be necessary for you to descend to a lower altitude until you recover or even to abandon the climb in the interests of safety. The decision of the leader or the senior guide in such situations will be final.

TREKKING CONDITIONS: Most of the trails used on the mountain treks are well-defined and of good quality but some forest sections are often slippery and moorland paths can be very wet. The summit days are almost exclusively on loose scree without permanent footpaths but no technical skills are required. Snow lies permanently on the summit of Kilimanjaro, but no special equipment is needed to walk on it.

These mountains are large volcanoes that tower above the surrounding plains. All climbs therefore require a considerable amount of ascent and descent but this is tempered by the short daily stages necessary for acclimatization. Be prepared for lots of uphill and downhill.

HYGIENE: There is always a bowl of hot washing water for you in the morning and again after the walk at an agreed time in the afternoon. The only exception is the highest overnight on Kilimanjaro (Kibo Hut) where there is no running water and so all water must be carried from a lower level by porters. Hand washing water treated with a disinfectant is available with soap before all meals, and everyone is strongly advised to make use of it.

Long drop toilets are available at most of the campsites and huts used on mountain climbs. We very much encourage a policy of ‘burn and bury’ on all other occasions to avoid littering the mountains and issue you with matches. Toilet tents are not provided as experience shows that people often refuse to use them.

MEALS: Breakfast and dinner are served in a communal dining tent with folding chairs, tables and lanterns. This tent is also available for communal use in the afternoon and evening; especially useful in the event of inclement weather.

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT: All mountain treks have a wide range of temperatures so the best clothing is a lot of thin layers. Such clothing is easier to adjust as the temperature fluctuates and is also more effective insulation than a few thick items of clothing.

Clients must bring their own sleeping bag, which can be rented in Tanzania. Other items/supplies can be rented as well if ordered in advance.

SLEEPING & CARRYING EQUIPMENT:  Daypack or backpack (to ensure that all layers of clothing and other personal kit can be carried).  Small duffle bag or soft-sided bag for porters to carry on the mountain (not suitcases).  Plastic bags of various sizes to protect equipment you want to ensure stays dry (e.g. sleeping bag and books) and your daypack.  Four-season sleeping bag (especially for high camps on Kilimanjaro where the temperature can easily drop to well below zero). Consider a fleece liner if you really feel the cold.

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DRINKING:  Two - 1 litre water-bottle or a 2 litre camel back.  Purification equipment. Boiled drinking water is provided, but you might want to use iodine or chlorine for further purification. Bring powdered juice to take away the taste if you use chemicals. Filtration pumps are excellent though costly.

FOOTWEAR:  Walking boots that are worn-in and of proven quality (leather is strongly recommended).  Thick socks and maybe also thin socks to wear under the thick socks (this often helps to prevent blisters).  Trainers or trekking sandals to wear in camp.  Gaiters (knee-high covers like that protect your calves ( can be very helpful in wet conditions and to stop scree getting inside your boots.

HEAD & FACE:  Warm hat or (preferably) balaclava.  Sunhat.  Sunglasses (essential for summit days to avoid snow blindness).  A high factor sunscreen. The equatorial sun combined with the altitude is a very powerful combination that causes sunburns even if you are used to the sun.  Lip balm, preferably with sun protection.

INNER CLOTHING:  T-shirts. At least some synthetic, as cotton dries poorly and does not provide very good insulation.  Underwear; Thermal Underwear is recommended for both upper and lower body if you feel the cold.  Shorts.  Trousers (loose and comfortable). One pair should be medium thick and warm. Descent days can be very warm.

OUTER CLOTHING: You need a minimum of three warm layers for the upper body for evenings and for summit day ascents. Many combinations of warm layers are possible with recent developments in outdoor clothing but we strongly recommend a good quality duvet jacket.  Four seasons down jacket.  Fleece jacket or equivalent windproof jacket.  Waterproof jacket and trousers, or poncho and rain/wind pants. It rains heavy showers even in the dry season.  2 pairs of gloves / mittens (1 thin, 1 thick).  1 sweater that can be worn under fleece and under your down jacket if necessary.  Hand/Foot warmers – available in most camping stores.

PERSONAL USAGE:  Towel and toiletries.  Toilet paper.  Wet-ones/or alcohol- based hand sanitizer gel.  Favorite snacks. Energy snacks are provided on all treks, but you might have something special you really like especially on summit days.  Head light/lamp. Practical in camp and very necessary on the summit day. Remember to bring lots of batteries and to allow for evening reading.  Camera. Bring extra memory cards and batteries. Keep your camera close to your body.  Pocket knife (always handy to have).  Reading material and games/cards. The need to acclimatize means that many daily stages are no more than long mornings. pg. 19 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change.

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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: Group medical kits with instructions are provided on all climbs. All leaders have first aid certificates and senior local guides have had first aid training. We pay special attention to avoiding altitude sickness by maximising acclimatization and do not carry oxygen cylinders.

PHYSICAL CONDITION STATEMENT:  This tour requires good physical activity. You should be in good health, able to trek for long distances on uneven ground and steep inclines.  You must be able to carry your own day pack.

PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT:  Aspirin for headaches and mild pains. Aspirin is particularly good on the mountains because it also thins the blood, which helps acclimatization at altitude.  Blister kits or band-aids.  Immodium or Cipro for severe diarrhea.  Malaria tablets. Malaria is obviously not a problem on high mountains but all mountain trips begin and end in malarial areas.  Knee support if you have any sort of knee problems; the descents are steep and sustained on all mountain climbs.  Diamox – optional.

FOOD & DRINK: All ingredients are chosen carefully to ensure that the food prepared by your team is tasty, easy to digest at high altitudes, and has high energy content. Your guides also cater very well for vegetarians, ensuring that their meals are varied and inviting. For bigger groups, specialised cooks are provided to assist our experienced guides.

The sample menus below have a high liquid and carbohydrate content because these are two extremely important elements for successful climbing. Meat does feature heavily in the menus due to demand, but it is unimportant for mountain fitness on such short climbs.

At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and less digestible foods (such as meat) are almost totally absent from the diet. The evening meal at the highest overnight on Kilimanjaro is a combined soup/stew as experience shows this to be the best preparation for the summit day.

Boiled water is offered each evening for filling water-bottles, and it is readily available at other mealtimes too. You may also choose to buy bottled water before the climb and also bring water treating pills or water filters (which are NOT provided). A wide selection of hot drinks is also available at mealtimes, and soup is served twice daily. Soft drinks and beers are not available except on Kilimanjaro climbs featuring the Marangu Route.

BED TEA: Tea or coffee served in your tent or bunk.

BREAKFAST:  Eggs with bacon and tomato / cucumber  Muesli and/or porridge  Seasonal fresh fruit (mango / banana / watermelon)  Toast with margarine, jam, honey and or peanut butter  Tea, coffee, Milo or drinking chocolate

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SNACKS: Energy snacks are provided for the daily walk such as biscuits, bananas, flapjacks, and chocolate bars.

LUNCH: This is either a packed lunch on longer days or, more usually, a hot lunch served in camp by a small team who have raced ahead of the clients.

A packed lunch typically consists of:  Sandwiches with cheese, jam, peanut butter or meat  Fresh fruit, an egg, and cake  Hot soup and tea are provided on the trail A hot lunch typically consists of:  Soup (chicken/minestrone/different vegetables)  Bread (often toasted) or pancakes (much like Indian naan, not the pancakes we are used to)  Cheese, tinned fish, jam, and peanut butter  A salad (tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, onion)  Peanuts or popcorn plus cake or biscuits  A variety of hot drinks TEA: In the late afternoon, hot drinks are served. Whatever snacks that were not provided at lunch ( i.e. cakes or biscuits / cookies and peanuts / popcorn) are served now. This is a pleasant eating experience, as well as a good opportunity to drink much needed liquid.

DINNER: Dinner is the main meal of the day and always consists of three courses (soup followed by a main dish of several elements and then by a dessert).     

Soup (chicken/ broth/ vegetable) Chicken/beef/ fish. It can be roasted or prepared in a sauce.

Fresh vegetables, such as carrots, beans, peas, cauliflower, peppers, tomatoes. Often made into a delicious sauce.

A variety of carbohydrates such as potatoes, chips, rice, macaroni, and spaghetti.

Fruit salad or pancakes and biscuits and more hot drinks.

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YOUR JOURNEY AT A GLANCE INCLUDING: ARUSHA, LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK, NGORONGORO CRATER, OLDUVAI GORGE, SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE ESCORTED BY: DIRK VAN TUERENHOUT, PH.D., HMNS CURATOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY & DAVID TEMPLE, HMNS ASSOCIATE CURATOR OF PALEONTOLOGY DATES: NOVEMBER 11 TO 22, 2013 COSTS: PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY LAND ONLY COST SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT INTERNATIONAL AIR FROM HOUSTON, ROUNDTRIP ECONOMY, INCLUDING ESTIMATED TAXES & FUEL SURCHARGES (CURRENTLY, SUBJECT TO CHANGE)**

MAIN TOUR BASED ON 15 TRAVELERS $5,995 PER PERSON $795 PER PERSON ADDITIONAL $2,500 PER PERSON, ECONOMY

ZANZIBAR POST-EXTENSION $2,295 PER PERSON $695 PER PERSON ADDITIONAL N/A

KILIMANJARO CLIMB PRE- EXTENSION $2,395 PER PERSON $150 PER PERSON ADDITIONAL N/A

*SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: RATE IS VALID FOR FIRST TWO SINGLE ROOMS BOOKED. IF MORE THAN TWO SINGLE ROOMS, ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENT WILL APPLY. SINGLES ARE ASSIGNED ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE BASIS. **ALL INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND BASED ON MINIMUM OF 10 TRAVELERS. TAXES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL TICKETED. IF LESS THAN 10 TRAVELERS, THE FARE WILL INCREASE & GIVEN TO THE TRAVELERS PRIOR TO ISSUING THE TICKETS, APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE DEPARTURE CITY: HOUSTON (OTHER DEPARTURE CITIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)

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CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL: HOW TO BOOK: Fill out the reservation form below and send it to Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Herman Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030, together with a deposit of $1,000 per person, plus $250 for either extension, as well as your insurance payment if you wish to take advantage of the pre-existing medical condition exclusion. Make checks payable to Classic Escapes. On receipt of your signed reservation form and deposit, we will, subject to availability, reserve your place on your safari. When we send off your confirmation invoice, your booking is confirmed and accepted by us. Final payment is due not later than 75 days prior to departure (August 28, 2013). Final documents will be sent to you approximately two weeks prior to departure.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: Round-trip economy-class jet transportation from HOUSTON via KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES and/or other IATAN carriers. Rates based on special promotional group fares and are subject to cancellation fees once tickets are issued. Rates based on a minimum of 10 travelers travelling together. If less than 10, the fare will increase and will be given to the travelers prior to issuing the tickets, approximately two months prior to departure. Departures from other cities in the USA are possible at additional cost.

Kindly inquire at the time of reservation. Business and First class upgrades are possible and will be quoted upon request. This is for international flights only. Domestic flights within USA and Africa will be on economy. For Business Class, domestic flights within USA are not included and cost is lowest available at time of ticketing.

DEPARTURE TAXES & FUEL SURCHARGES: Please note the amount of departure tax and fuel surcharges reflected in the airfare is subject to change, at the discretion of governments and airlines, and with no advance notice. Should this occur, you will be invoiced prior to departure for any additional taxes imposed.

AIRLINE SEATING: For KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, we request seats together for the group. All planes are non-smoking. We can request a seating preference on your behalf, however this is only a request and not guaranteed. Requests should be made in writing no later than 60 days prior to departure. Bulkhead and/or emergency row seats can only be requested at airport check-in on the day of departure. Boarding passes will only be issued at the airport on the day of departure. You may inquire during check-in to have a seating change made, however this change is based on availability and is at the sole discretion of airport staff.

FREQUENT FLYER MILEAGE: At time of publication, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is a member of the Sky Team Alliance network and is a partner with Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, Aircalin, Aerolineas Argentinas, Airlinair, Alaskan Airlines, Alitalia, Avianca, Bangkok Airways, CCM Airlines, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Chalair, Comair Limited, Copa Airlines, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Qantas, TAAG, Twin Jet, Saudia, Tarom, Ukraine International and Vietnam Airlines. You may obtain frequent flyer mileage on any of these carriers. Present your frequent flyer card for all flight check-ins and keep the boarding passes until you receive a statement with the mileage credit BAGGAGE: International flights from the U.S. allow two pieces of checked luggage, each not exceeding 50 lbs. However we recommend you travel as light as you can manage. The baggage limit on domestic flights is one piece at 33 lbs. per person (plus a carry-on bag.)

Also, the size and the structure of the bag is limited. Soft duffel bags are ideal. Large suitcases are virtually impossible to stow on smaller aircraft and vehicles and therefore should not be used. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU OBTAIN THE OPTIONAL INSURANCE POLICY. ACCOMMODATIONS: You will marvel at the wonderful accommodations provided throughout your tour. All rooms have private facilities, and all rates are based on double occupancy. Most rooms are twin-bedded, but king-size beds are occasionally available and should be requested in advance. Accommodations listed in this itinerary are correct at time of writing, but on rare occasions can change for similar lodging.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Rate quoted is valid for first two single rooms booked. If more than two single rooms, additional supplement will apply. Singles are assigned on a first come/first serve basis. Single accommodations are not guaranteed, but will be provided at additional cost if available (see reservation form for cost.) The single room supplement pays for privacy, not better accommodations.

On occasion, in smaller lodges and camps, you may be required to share with other members of your tour group if single rooms are not available upon check-in. If this is the situation, appropriate per diem refunds are made to passengers in the event they paid for a single room but had to share during any portion of their trip. For passengers who are traveling alone and wish to share a room with another tour member, we will do our best to provide a roommate. However, if this is not possible, you will be required to pay the single room supplement prior to your departure from the USA. MEALS: No meals are provided in Europe. All meals on safari in Tanzania, all other meals as specified. American breakfast only is provided in Arusha.

WILDLIFE VIEWING: Your tour will be conducted in 4X4 vehicle with photo roof, driven by a naturalist guide. All are guaranteed a window seat.

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TRANSFERS: Round-trip transfer of travelers between airports and hotels are included in the tour when arriving on group flights. If travelers make their own air arrangements, they will be subject to extra transfer fees.

TIPS AND TAXES: Gratuities for baggage handling, service charges and taxes imposed by hotels, lodges and tented camps, and entrance fees to all reserves as outlined in the itinerary are included. Tips to driver/guides are included.

INOCULATIONS: We would suggest you contact your personal physician or local health department for their recommendations as to inoculations. A Yellow Fever shot is now mandatory for visitors entering Tanzania, if coming from a Yellow Fever endemic zone. It is also a sensible precaution for visitors to take one of the preventive pills that are in common use against malaria. Water is NOT safe to drink throughout and it is always advisable to drink bottled water which will be provided for you free of charge in the vehicles.

WATER is NOT safe to drink throughout and it is always advisable to drink bottled water which will be provided for you free of charge in the vehicles.

PHYSICAL CONDITION: This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.

RATES: All rates quoted are based on tariffs and value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar in effect as of September 18, 2012, and are subject to change. Rates are based on a minimum of 15 travelers traveling together (with a maximum of 30 passengers, including HMNS escort). The right is reserved to levy a surcharge if minimum is not met, but that is rarely done. We will do our utmost to keep to the prices as published. Should increases be forced on us by airlines, exchange rates, etc., we reserve the right to surcharge.

ESCORT: Group will be accompanied by Dr. Dirk Van Tuerenhout and David Temple with 15 travelers.

TRIP INFORMATION: Upon receipt of your application, instructions will be sent to you concerning all aspects of your trip, such as itinerary, photographic equipment, documents, clothing, insurance, etc.

INVOICING: Final invoicing of your trip will be done approximately four months prior to departure. Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure. (August 28, 2013) FINAL DOCUMENTS: Final documents and tickets will be sent to you approximately two weeks prior to departure. We regret to advise that no documents can be released if final payments are not received.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: A deposit of $1,000 per person must be submitted with each application, plus $250 for either extension, as well as your insurance payment if you wish to take advantage of the pre-existing medical condition exclusion. Deposits may be paid by check or charged to American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Final payment is payable by check or money order ONLY and is due no later than 75 days prior to departure. (August 28, 2013) CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only effective on receipt of written notification. The following per person fees are applicable on this safari: * Up to 75 days prior to departure, less $500 handling fee. * 74-60 days prior to departure, deposit is forfeited. * 59-45 days prior to departure, less 50% of tour cost. * Less than 45 days prior to departure, refund is dependent on amount recoverable from overseas suppliers.

These cancellation fees are also in addition to any imposed by airlines. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU OBTAIN THE OPTIONAL INSURANCE POLICY. INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON RECEIPT OF RESERVATION FORM. INSURANCE PREMIUMS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. DEVIATIONS: Should additional reservations be required, including extensions in Europe and in Africa, we will happy to make all the arrangements. However, there will be an extra charge of $150 per person for such deviations, over and above the cost of the services required.

CHANGE FEES: Once you reserve your tour, changes are possible subject to availability of air or land space at the time of request. Should there be any change fees imposed by airlines or ground operators, or additional costs incurred due to availability of any space, this cost will be invoiced to you.

LATE BOOKING FEE: Classic Escapes reserves the right to impose a late booking fee to offset additional administrative costs for any reservations received 60 days (or closer) to the program’s departure date. This fee is $250 per person, over and above any costs incurred by airlines and suppliers

pg. 24 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change.

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NOT INCLUDED: Cost of passport; excess baggage charges levied by airlines; beverages and meals not specified in itinerary; gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants; laundry and other items of a personal nature; gratuities not imposed by hotels and/or restaurants for included services; optional personal, baggage, tour cancellation insurance policy, foreign airport taxes and cost for anything not specifically included in listing above.

WILD ANIMALS: Please be aware that this safari may take you into close contact with wild animals. Attacks by wild animals are rare, but no safari into the African wilderness can guarantee that this will not occur. Neither the company, nor their employees, nor agents can be held responsible for any injury or incident on the safari. Please note that not all camps are fenced.

PASSPORT & VISAS: The onus is upon the guest to ensure that passports and visas are valid for the countries visited. The company, their staff and their agents cannot be held liable for any visas, etc. not held by the guests, nor the cost of visas. Visa information will be forwarded upon receipt of reservation.

RESPONSIBILITY: Neither Classic Escapes (the Company) or any person or agent acting for, through or on behalf of the Company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever and without restricting the generality of the afore going shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions contained in its brochure or other literature, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, theft, injury or death. In addition the Company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any safari or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other details and, in the event of any safari being rendered impossible, illegal or inadvisable by weather, strike, war, government or interference or any other cause whatsoever, the extra expenses incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger. The Company may at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself at any time cancel or terminate the guest’s booking and in particular without limiting the generality of the aforegoing it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the guest, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund. The person making any booking will, by the making of such booking, warrant that he or she has authority to enter into a contract on behalf of the other person included in such a booking and in the event of the failure of any or all of the other persons so included to make payment, the person making the booking shall by his/her signature thereof assume personal liability for the total price of all bookings made by him/her.

The liability of the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS), as trip sponsor is strictly limited. We therefore will not accept responsibility for wrongful, negligent, or arbitrary acts or omissions of these independent contractors, their employees or representatives.

HMNS is not liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, or delay that may by caused by events not within our control, including without imitation, acts of terrorism, war, strikes, defect of any vehicle, or negligence or default of any third party. A minimum of 15 travelers is required for trip. If this number is not met, full refunds will be made.

PHOTOGRAPHY: The Company reserves the right without further notice to make use of any photograph or film taken on the safari by our photographers without payment or permission. We guarantee that no photographs of a compromising nature will be used.

CHANGES TO SCHEDULES: Although every effort is made to adhere to schedules it should be borne in mind that the Company reserves the right and in fact is obliged to occasionally change routes and camps on safaris as dictated by changing conditions. Such conditions may be brought about by seasonal rainfall on bush tracks, airfields and in game areas, by game migrations from one region to another, or airline or other booking problems, etc.

REFUNDS: While the company uses its best endeavors to ensure that all anticipated accommodation is available as planned, there shall be no claim of any nature whatsoever against the Company for a refund either in the whole or part, if any accommodation or excursion is unavailable and a reasonable alternative is not found. If the guest is unable to use any service provided in the itinerary, then there are no refunds due.

AIRLINE CLAUSE: The airlines concerned are not to be held liable for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board their planes or conveyance. The passengers’ tickets in use by the airline or by other carriers concerned when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the purchaser of these tickets and/or passengers.

DELAYS: We cannot be held liable for any delays or additional costs incurred as a result of airlines not running to schedule.

If one of our guides is unable to take a tour due to illness, etc. we reserve the right to substitute with another guide.

This agreement is made subject to and shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the country in which the tour takes place. Classic Escapes act merely as an agent for the operating companies.

To the best of our knowledge the itinerary is correct at the time of writing. We cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or changes that may occur after printing.

CONSENT: The payment of the deposit OR any other partial payment for a reservation on a safari constitutes consent by all guests covered by that payment to all provisions of the conditions and general information contained in this brochure whether the guest has signed the booking form or not. The terms, under which you agree to take this safari, cannot be changed or amended except in writing signed by an authorized director of the Company.

pg. 25 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change.

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INSURANCE: It is a condition of booking that the sole responsibility lies with the guest to ensure that they carry the correct comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover themselves, as well as any dependents/traveling companions for the duration of their trip. This insurance should include cover in respect of, but not limited to, the following eventualities: cancellation or curtailment of the program, emergency evacuation expenses, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, damage/theft/loss of personal baggage, money and goods. Classic Escapes, including their representatives, employees and agents will take no responsibility for any costs, losses incurred or suffered by the guest, or guest’s dependents or traveling companions, with regards to, but not limited to, any of the above mentioned eventualities. Guests will be charged directly by the relevant service providers for any emergency services they may require, and may find themselves in a position unable to access such services should they not be carrying the relevant insurance cover.

PLEASE NOTE INSURANCE PREMIUMS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE SHOULD TOUR BE CANCELED BY PARTICIPANT. INSURANCE PACKAGE: Classic Escapes offers a comprehensive insurance package, which allows the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion to be waived if purchased within 15 days of the initial trip payment. Details can be found on our website at http://www.classicescapes.com/insurance.html.or call our office for more details (800-627-1244). If obtaining this pre-existing condition waiver is not of importance to you, you may opt to wait until you receive your pre-departure packet of information which will include details on the insurance package.

INSURANCE PREMIUM: See premium schedule below, or call us for the exact amount and information on the policy. This is applicable to all coverage contained in the policy. You must be medically able to travel when you pay your premium. In the event that a claim is filed, the injury or illness must be substantiated to the Claims Department.

The cost of your insurance premium is based on the TOTAL cost of your trip including: the main itinerary, airfare, airline taxes, single supplements, optional excursions and optional extensions. The premium for your tour will be calculated as follows: TOTAL TOUR COST $5,001 - $5,500 $5,501 - $6,000 $6,001 - $6,500 $6,501 - $7,000 $7,001 - $8,000 $8,001 - $9,000 $9,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $ 11,000 $12,001 - $ 13,000 $13,001 - $ 14,000

PREMIUM PER PERSON $222 $249 $271 $294 $323 $363 $ 402 $ 461 $ 581 $643

Please contact Classic Escapes if you have any questions or need assistance calculating your premium.

PLEASE NOTE INSURANCE PREMIUMS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE SHOULD TOUR BE CANCELED BY PARTICIPANT.

pg. 26 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change.

RESERVATION FORM: HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE~ TANZANIA

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Enclosed is my deposit for $ ______________ ($1,000 per person, plus $250 for either extension) to hold __________ place(s) on the Wildlife Safari to Tanzania departing on November 11, 2013. Cost is $5,995 per person, double occupancy, land only. Additional international air from Houston is $2,500, including departure taxes & fuel surcharges. (As of September 18, 2012 - subject to change) Final payment due date is: August 28, 2013 Please make check payable to Classic Escapes and mail to Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Herman Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77030 OR Charge deposit to:  MasterCard  Visa  American Express  Discover Deposits may be paid by check or charged to American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Final payment is payable by check or money order ONLY and is due no later than 75 days prior to departure. (August 28, 2013) 1) NAME (As appears on passport):  Mr.  Mrs.  Ms. 2) NAME (As appears on passport):  Mr.  Mrs.  Ms. NAME FOR NAME BADGE IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE: 1) _______________________________________ 2) STREET ADDRESS: CITY: _____________________________________________________________________________ STATE: _________________ ZIP: PHONES: HOME: (

) __________________________ OFFICE: (

) ___________________________ MOBILE: (

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________FAX: (

) )

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I certify that I have not recently been treated for, nor am I aware of any physical or other condition or liability that would create a hazard to myself or the other members of this tour.

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The two of us above are sharing a room and, where possible, would like a room with:  ONE  TWO Beds (Make one selection only)

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I am sharing with _________________________________________________________________________________________ (form sent separately)

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I need assistance in securing a roommate. I understand if HMNS or the tour operator cannot locate one for me by final payment date, I agree to pay the additional single supplement amount.

I prefer to share with:  Smoker  Non-smoker

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I desire single accommodations, if available, and will pay the single supplement additional cost of:  $795 for the main program  $150 for the Kilimanjaro pre-extension  $695 for Zanzibar post-extension

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Optional Balloon Safari in Serengeti ($499 per person)

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Please make my/our round trip air reservations on the group flights from Houston via KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Please make domestic round-trip air reservations for me from my home city: ______________________________________ to connect with the group flights and let me know the additional cost.

Please send me information on air upgrades for:  Business/First Class (only one class – business/first – exists) Airline Seating Preference  Aisle  Window  next to companion Frequent Flier # ___________________________________

**We can request a seating preference on your behalf, however this is only a request and NOT guaranteed, as some seating assignments may be airport check-in only. Requests should be made in writing no later than 60 days prior to departure. Bulkhead and/or emergency row seats can only be requested at airport check-in on the day of departure. Also note that even if we do obtain your preferred seat, it is not guaranteed that the seat will be provided during check-in as there might be equipment changes that nullify our selection.

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I/We will make own air arrangements and will provide you with an itinerary before trip departure.

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I/We wish to participate in the optional extension(s) at an additional per person cost of:  $2,395 for the Kilimanjaro climb pre-extension  $2,295 for the Zanzibar post- extension

How did you hear about this trip? ___________________________________________________________________________________________  Optional Insurance – See attached schedule for exact cost and include with your initial deposit if you wish to take advantage of the preexisting medical condition exclusion.  Yes, I wish to purchase insurance now  No, I will purchase insurance at a later date or provide my own through another source.

All rates quoted are based on tariffs and value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar in effect as of September 18, 2012, and are subject to change. Refund of deposit is made if cancellation is received in writing up to 75 days prior to departure, less $500 per person handling fee. Thereafter, refund is made less any cancellation charges levied in accordance with the policy outlined in the accompanying Conditions of Travel. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU OBTAIN TRAVEL INSURANCE. RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO TOUR CONDITIONS AND WILL BE CONFIRMED ONLY IF ACCOMPANIED BY COMPLETED FORM SIGNED BY THE TOUR PARTICIPANT(S).

SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________________________________ DATE: ________________________________ SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________________________________ DATE: ________________________________

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Herman Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030 (We recommend that you keep a copy of your selections as noted above for your records)

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58-25 Queens Blvd, Woodside, NY 11377 T: (718) 204-7077; (800) 627-1244 F: (718) 204-4726 E:info@classicescapes.com CREDIT CARD PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION Please Note: If you wish to charge your deposit to Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover, this authorization form MUST be completed and returned to us along with your reservation form before we can process your application.

I authorize (Classic Escapes Inc.) to charge my VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVER/AMEX listed below: Name appearing on credit card Card number

Expiration date

Card Verification Number*

Card Type

Billing address of credit card

Amount of transaction Services rendered/Items purchased

Phone number Signature

Date

*How To Locate Your Card Verification Number: (Visa, MasterCard, Discover: Locate the credit card number on the back of the card above the signature box. Enter the 3 digit number which follows the credit card number. American Express: Enter the 4 digit number found directly above and to the right of the credit card number.)

I understand that all rates quoted on this tour I’m making a payment on are based on tariffs and value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar in effect as of September 18, 2012, and are subject to change. Refund of deposit is made if cancellation is received in writing up to 75 days prior to departure, less $500 per person handling fee. Thereafter, refund is made less any cancellation charges levied, based on the following schedule:     

Up to 75 days prior to departure, less $500 handling fee.

74-60 days prior to departure, deposit is forfeited.

59-45 days prior to departure, less 50% of tour cost.

Less than 45 days prior to departure, refund is dependent on amount recoverable from overseas suppliers.

These cancellation fees are also in addition to any imposed by airlines.

PLEASE NOTE: At times, our bank requires photocopy of credit card (both sides) and driver’s license or document showing signature of cardholder, in order to process the charge.

While it is not required at this time that you include these materials with your deposit, if our bank requests it, we will contact you for these copies.

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