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JOIN DR. DOUG JONES AND DR. DAVID BLACKBURN OF THE FLORIDA MUSEUM OF OPTIONAL EXTENSION NATURAL HISTORY TO WITNESS ONE OF THE ZANZIBAR WORLD'S MOST AWE-INSPIRING EVENTS. Follow the hoof prints of zebra, wildebeest and other ungulates on their migration from the TANZANIA Serengeti to Masai Mara Reserve! Tanzania is famous for its abundant wildlife — particularly SAFARI the “Big Five” game of lion, leopard, African elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo — and rich in SEPTEMBER 10-23, 2019 other species, including a large diversity of birds. This 15-day expedition brings you up-close with SEP. 22—27, 2019 not only the iconic fauna of Tanzania, but also 5 days/4 nights from $1,725 its peoples, cultures, and history — including single supplement: $645/person Olduvai Gorge, the Cradle of Mankind. Continue your journey in Africa with this 5-day extension to the Zanzibar Archipelago! Navigate the winding alleys Photos by Pelin Karaca, Christoph Strässler, Harvey Barrison, Kelly Jarvis Kelly Harvey Barrison, Christoph Strässler, Karaca, Photos by Pelin and bustling bazaars of Stone Town, snorkel in the coral MEET YOUR LEADERS reef off the white sand beach of Changuu Island, and head inland to learn more about the unique flora, fauna, Doug Jones and spices that are signature to this island chain. Dr. Douglas Jones is Director of the Florida Museum of Natural SEP 22. Fly to Zanzibar, transfer to hotel, and have time to relax. History. He is also a curator of During your stay, you'll have a chance to take a guided tour of paleontology at the Museum and Stone Town, the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, changed a professor in the Departments of little in the last 200 years. Overnight at Maru Maru Hotel. (D) Biology and Geological Sciences at the University of Florida. Doug SEP. 23 Visit Changuu Island, known for its history as a prison is the immediate past chair of the and quarantine station. Now the star attractions are the Aldabra American Alliance of Museums giant tortoises, which arrived on the island in 1919 as a gift from and the Association of Science Museum Directors. Additionally the Seychelles. Time at leisure to enjoy snorkeling or the beach. Overnight at Maru Maru Hotel. (BL) he serves on the boards of several scientific societies, foundations and cultural organizations. SEP. 24 Explore Jozani Forest, where you'll see flora and fauna such as the endemic and endangered Zanzibari red colobus WITH monkey, Aders's duiker antelopes, elephant shrews, chameleons, David Blackburn birds, and butterflies. Transfer to beach hotel for remainder of Dr. David Blackburn is day at leisure. Overnight at Amaan Bungalows. (BLD) the Associate Curator of FLORIDA MUSEUM OF Herpetology at the Museum, SEP. 25 Head inland to visit a spice farm and learn about NATURAL HISTORY overseeing research and Zanzibar's history cultivating cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla, curation of amphibians and and more. Enjoy lunch made from the spices and herbs on the reptiles. Dave and his lab farm. Return to Stone Town with time at leisure to explore. led by Doug Jones and David Blackburn have conducted field research Overnight at Amaan Bungalows. (BLD) in sub-Saharan Africa for nearly 20 years, resulting in SEP. 26 Time to explore on own before transfer to airport for discoveries of natural history and evolution. To date, he has flight home. (B) described 25 new species of frogs, mostly from Africa. His ENROLL TODAY! SEP. 27 Arrive in USA. work has been featured in publications such as the New York holbrook.travel/flmnh-tz19 Times, National Geographic, the magazine Science, and the Price includes internal flight, in-country transportation, full- recent book "The Lost Species." time guide, meals and activities listed in itinerary, bottled water 800-451-7111 on the bus. TARANGIRE SEP. 14 CENTRAL SERENGETI SEP. 17 the origin of mankind. Their discovery of primitive tools and, later, 2019 ITINERARY fossilized hominid remains (Australopithecus boisei; Homo habilis) lay the foundation for present-day theories on human evolution. After a Itinerary subject to change. This morning will start with This morning, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive picnic lunch, continue to Karatu. Check in at the lodge, then take a a game drive in Tarangire among one of the most unique concentrations of wildlife on earth. short walk around the lodge’s farm/coffee plantation before farewell DEPART THE U.S. SEP. 10 National Park. The Tarangire Vast grasslands cover most of the crater floor and provide ample dinner. Overnight at Acacia Farm Lodge Karatu. (BLD) River snakes through the grazing for resident zebras, gazelles, wildebeest, elephants, warthogs, park, and as it’s the area’s and rhinos. With a large number of prey species contained within ARUSHA SEP. 22 ARUSHA SEP. 11 only permanent river, wildlife the crater, it is not surprising that Ngorongoro is also home to a dense population of lions. In the late morning, begin your transfer to travel long distances to reach Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a picnic-style lunch en route, as well After a leisurely morning, you will be transferred to Arusha stopping it. The 1,096 square miles of Upon arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport, a Holbrook as wildlife viewing as you travel to a semi-permanent camp in Central en-route at a local home to enjoy a family-hosted lunch. Later in the representative will meet you outside of the airport and transfer you to protected lands are home to a Serengeti. Semi-permanent camps move in accordance with wildlife day, check in to Mount Meru Hotel, or if you are participating in the hotel. This is an arrival day and no meals are included. Check into large variety of game, such as migration patterns. Although accommodations are under a tent, each the Zanzibar extension, you will be taken to the airport for the flight Mount Meru Hotel situated at the foothills of Africa’s fifth highest wildebeests, elephants, zebras, has an en suite bathroom and comfortable bed. Overnight at Angata to the island. For those returning home, check-out is at 6:00pm. peak, Mount Meru. The hotel lies on 15 acres of lush landscape; gazelles, elands, gerenuks, lions and leopards. Extensive grasslands, Central Camp. (BLD) Transfers to Kilimanjaro International Airport will be done according as the topographic centerpiece of the Arusha National Park, the dotted with the occasional acacia or baobab tree, provide the to flight time. Overnight at Mount Meru Hotel - Day Room. (BLD) CENTRAL SERENGETI SEP. 18 property is surrounded by breathtaking vistas, rich with a diverse optimum conditions for viewing wild animals. Bird enthusiasts will array of wildlife. Overnight at Mount Meru Hotel. have the opportunity to see more than 500 avian species, including ARRIVE HOME SEP. 23 Yellow-collared Lovebirds, Rufous-tailed Weavers, Ashy Starlings, Spend today exploring the Stocking-thighed Ostriches, and Kori Bustards. After lunch at the ARUSHA SEP. 12 Serengeti. The park is a Arrive home. lodge, you will have time to relax or take a guided nature walk. Later UNESCO World Heritage in the day you will take another game drive in the park. Overnight at Site and where over a million Following breakfast there Osupuko Lodge. (BLD) wildebeest famously migrate MORE INFORMATION will be a program orientation every year. Other wild game session. Then, drive to Arusha LAKE EYASI SEP. 15 includes zebra, gazelle, buffalo, National Park for a game elephant, and giraffe, along with LAND COST: drive. This will give you an predators like lion, cheetah, and $5,325 per person (double occupancy) opportunity to see flamingos, Before breakfast, transfer to leopard. The Seronera River provides an important water source and and is the only place to see a a local Maasai village to get thus attracts a lot of wildlife. In the evening, gather at the campfire Includes: great concentration of giraffes, a glimpse into their daily for a talk about the Great Migration and the species that participate. Accommodations (double occupancy), in-country transportation, meals and activities as listed in the itinerary, bottled water on the bus, and carbon offset. zebras, buffalos. After lunch, morning rituals. Transfer back Overnight at Angata Central Camp. (BLD) accompany an armed park to the lodge for breakfast. Not included: ranger on a nature walk in Next, head to Lake Eyasi NORTHERN SERENGETI SEP. 19 Items of a personal nature, flights, alcoholic beverages, or gratuities. the foothills of Mt. Meru. Explorations will take you through open with an en route stop at the grasslands, where you may see warthogs, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes village Mto wa Mbu. During Today we move to Northern Serengeti near the Mara River, the best ESTIMATED AIRFARE COST: and a variety of birds. In wooded areas of the park, be on the lookout your walk through the village, place to witness the millions of wildebeest crossing the Mara River, $2,325 (round trip from Gainesville) for blue monkeys and black-and-white colobus monkeys. The walk will observe the way of life in this and an ideal spot to see crocodiles, cats, and rhinoceros. Overnight at end at the waterfalls. Overnight at Mount Meru Hotel. (BLD) rural community and enjoy lunch prepared by a local family and Angata Migration Camp. (BLD) Holbrook can assist with your flight arrangements if desired. learn about the different culinary delights. After lunch continue to NORTHERN SERENGETI SEP. 20 TARANGIRE SEP. 13 Lake Eyasi, arriving by mid-day. The remainder of the afternoon will THE FINE PRINT: be free to relax and enjoy the views of the seasonal soda lake, the Price is based on double occupancy; for a single room add $900 per person.
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