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Tanzania and the Great East African Migration

Program Number: 3716RJ
Start and End Dates:
6/3/2013 - 6/15/2013; 8/19/2013 - 8/31/2013; 9/9/2013 - 9/21/2013; 10/7/2013 - 10/19/2013; 1/20/2014 - 2/1/2014; 2/3/2014 - 2/15/2014; 3/3/2014 - 3/15/2014;
Duration: 12 nights
Location: Tanzania
Price starting at: $4,985.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Natural History Activity Level: t (see description)
Meals: 29; 10 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 9 Dinners    
Meal Options: Low Fat; Vegetarian    

Each year two million animals migrate between the plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania and Maasai Mara in Kenya, a journey of 800 miles. The migration is dramatic — considered to be the largest movement of wildlife on earth. Witness the highlights of the migration from strategically placed mobile tented camps and study this phenomena and its impact on the land, the animals and the people living on the periphery of the migration route. Visit the Ngorongoro crater and the Olduvai Gorge, (The Cradle of Mankind), as we follow in the hoof prints of the migrating animals.




Highlights

• Look for the “Big Five” while following the animals of the Great Migration.
• Learn about the contribution of Louis and Mary Leakey to our understanding of our primeval ancestors during a field trip to Olduvai Gorge.
• At a Maasai village and a rural community, learn how the migration impacts the lives of the indigenous people living on the periphery of the migration.



Activity Particulars

Transportation in 4x4 safari vehicles on unpaved, bumpy, dusty roads in the game parks. Outside of game parks travel on paved roads.



Please refer to the daily schedule on the Road Scholar website or contact the Program Provider if you plan on making your own flights for correct arrival and departure dates. Group size is limited to 18.




Date Specific Information

6-3-2013

From April to June the great migration follows the rains into the western region of the Serengeti. During this time, groups will spend two nights in the Central Serengeti followed by two nights in the Western Serengeti. This is also mating season for wildebeests, who bellow and grunt to advertise their presence, creating a cacophony of sound.



8-19-2013, 9-9-2013, 10-7-2013

Mid July to Nov
Dry season, with light rains starting in October and November. The grass is dried and short, and animals congregate around waterholes and rivers.



Itinerary Summary

Arrival Arusha, 1 night; drive to Tarangire National Park, 2 nights; drive to Lake Manyara, 1 night; drive to Ngorongoro Conservancy and Ngorongoro Crater, 2 nights; drive to Central Serengeti, 2 nights; drive to Southern Serengeti, 2 nights; fly to Arusha for overnight departure.



Overnight flight from the U.S.A.
1 night
Arrival Arusha
1 night
Coach to Tarangire National Park
2 nights

A lecture on the political, economic and social issues of Tanzania provides a solid introduction to the country. After bidding farewell to scenic Arusha, journey southwest to one of the country’s largest protected areas—the Tarangire National Park. Lectures and game drives focus on the large population of elephants that inhabit the park; though ample birding and additional game viewing opportunities are also expected.



Coach to Lake Manyara
1 night
Coach to Ngorongoro Crater
2 nights

Visits to a local community, school and a Maasai village offer opportunities for authentic cultural interaction in and around Lake Manyara. Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservancy in preparation for game drives in the crater the following day.



Coach to Central Serengeti
2 nights

A field trip takes you to the historical Olduvai Gorge where an expert tells the story of Louis and Mary Leakey, who in the 1950s pioneered the excavation work carried on by their family here today. Continue to Central Serengeti where wildebeest can be seen crossing the open plains, evidence that the migration has begun. Look for lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena in close attendance as the migrating animals continue their journey to the Masai Mara.



Coach to Southern Serengeti
2 nights
Flight to Arusha
Departure on overnight flight to the U.S.A.
1 night

From Central to Southern Serengeti is a continuous game drive only interrupted by a field trip to the Serengeti Wildlife Headquarters and Education Center. A representative from the Wildlife Service will address the group on the work being done to counter poaching associated with the migration. We anticipate witnessing the birthing of a wildebeest in the Ndutu area where over 300,000 wildebeest will be born.




Tanzania

Much of the 23,000-square-mile Serengeti plain lies within the borders of Tanzania. This vast expanse of savanna is the site of the largest and longest overland migration in the world. In a biannual event, more than 2 million herbivores, including more than 1 million blue wildebeest traveling in herds of thousands, follow the autumn rains 500 miles south across the Mara River to Tanzania, where they remain until the return journey in the spring.
Accommodations
Arusha: Modern hotel with landscaped grounds. Tarangire National Park: Modern hotel with views of Mount Meru. Lake Manyara: Lodge on the ridge above Lake Manyara. Ngorongoro Conservancy: Wildlife lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Central Serengeti: Luxury tented camp close to wildlife viewing. Southern Serengeti: Luxury tented camp close to wildlife viewing.
Meals and Lodgings
   Mt. Meru Hotel
  Kilimanjaro/Arusha, Tanzania 1 night
   Tarangire Osupuko Lodge
  Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2 nights
   Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
  Lake Manyara, Tanzania 1 night
   Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
  Ngorongoro, Tanzania 2 nights
   Ang'ata Camp - Seronera
  Central Serengeti, Tanzania 2 nights
   Maisha Grumeti Tented Camp
  Western Serengeti, Tanzania 2 nights
 Mt. Meru Hotel
Type: Hotel
  Description: This attractive, modern hotel sits on 9 acres of landscaped grounds in the town of Arusha. The international airport, located on the outskirts of the city, is approximately 30 miles away.
  Contact info: Arusha-Moshi Rd
Arusha,   Tanzania
phone: +255-27-2545111
web: www.mountmeruhotel.com
  Room amenities: Private baths, air conditioning, direct-dial phone, mini bar, WiFi, satelite TV, electronic safe, tea/coffee making facility.
  Facility amenities: Golf course, business center, conference rooms, pool, restaurants, 24 hour security, and shops.
  Smoking allowed: Yes
  Elevators available: Yes
  Additional nights prior: Subject to availability. Room type and prices are subject to availability. Please call the program provider at 1-800-866-7111 for more information.

 Tarangire Osupuko Lodge
Type: Lodge
  Description: The lodge is located less than 5 miles outside the main gate to Tarangire National Park.
  Contact info: Tarangire National Park
Tarangire,   Tanzania
phone: +255-27-2545318
web: http://osupukolodges.com
  Room amenities: The lodge's ten spacious air-conditioned rooms have private baths, 220V outlets and hair dryers. Rooms have two balconies with seating areas, one in the front and one in the back, so that guests can enjoy the beautiful African sunsets and sunrises. Guests can request wake-up call service with hot and cold beverages.
  Facility amenities: Restaurant, bar, small lounge with library, Tembo Bush Spa, and swimming pool.
  Smoking allowed: Yes

 Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Type: Tents
  Description: This attractive African camp is well-situated near the main gate to Manyara National Park. Camp grounds face Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley escarpment.
  Contact info: Near the main gate to Manyara National Park
Manyara,   Tanzania
phone: +255-712-332211
web: http://www.wildlifecamp.co.tz
  Room amenities: Accommodations are provided in tented chalets and cottages. All have private bathrooms with hot/cold shower, bedside tables with reading lamps, mosquito nets, and a private deck.
  Facility amenities: Restaurant, lounge with bar, and swimming pool.
  Smoking allowed: Yes

 Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Type: Lodge
  Description: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge is perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater at 7,500 feet above sea level (with a 2,000 feet sheer drop down to the crater floor), with spectacular and unsurpassed views over the crater's great bowl. Its 75 rooms are centrally heated, and the lounge features a fireplace and panoramic windows that give on to a terrace serving as an observation deck for the crater below.

  Contact info: Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro,  0000 Tanzania
phone: +0000000000
  Facility amenities: The 75 rooms at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge are simple but nicely decorated and come ensuite with bathroom facilities. The Lodge was the first in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area thus had the preference in picking the best location, which boasts superb panoramic views of the whole crater.
  Smoking allowed: No

 Ang'ata Camp - Seronera
Type: Tents
  Description: This Ang'ata tented camp permanently operates in the Seronera area, in the central region of the Seregengeti Plains.
  Contact info: Central Serengeti Area
Serengeti,   Tanzania
phone: +255-786-02535255
web: http://www.angatacamps.com
  Room amenities: Tents have private baths with bush showers and flush toilets. Each tent has a veranda with camp chairs where guests can relax.
  Facility amenities: Dining tent with a bar.
  Smoking allowed: Yes

 Maisha Grumeti Tented Camp
Type: Tents
  Description: Seasonal tented camps offer guests the opportunity to maximize their safari experience by following the animals as they move through the Serengeti during the year.
  Contact info: Mobile Tented Camp
Western Serengeti,   Tanzania
phone: +(255-27) 2508790
web: www.africanconservancycompany.com
  Room amenities: Tents have private bathrooms (with flush toilet, wash basin, and bucket showers), wrought iron beds, dressing table with mirror, carpets, verandah with lounge chairs and a coffee table, and a luggage rack.
  Facility amenities: Dining tent and a campfire area with seating.
  Smoking allowed: No


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
All-day arrivals at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Hotel check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. You will be staying at Mt. Meru Hotel that night.
  End of Program:
Departures from Kilimanjaro International Airport in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Day room check-out by 6 p.m. You will be staying at Maisha Grumeti Tented Camp the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Tanzania requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from all travelers arriving from yellow fever endemic countries. For more information contact the program provider or the Tanzanian Embassy in Washington DC 2139 R Street NW Washington D.C. 20008 Tel: 202-939-6123/5/7at www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org/
  Required innoculations:
Yes: Tanzania requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from all travelers arriving from yellow fever endemic countries. Please review the Center for Disease Control's list of travel recommendations with a personal physician no later than 6 weeks prior to travel. Their information can be accessed by calling 1-800-CDC-INFO or on their website www.cdc.gov
  Parking availability:
NA
Transportation (For Independent Travelers)
To Start of Program
  Location:  Kilimanjaro/Arusha
  Nearest airport:  Kilimanjaro International Airport
  Transportation to site: Taxis are available at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. If you choose to use this service, please negotiate a price with the driver beforehand.
  From End of Program
  Location:  Western Serengeti
  Transportation from site: The hotel can assist with transportation arrangements to the airport (additional charges might apply).


Required innoculations:

Yes: Tanzania requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from all travelers arriving from yellow fever endemic countries. Please review the Center for Disease Control's list of travel recommendations with a personal physician no later than 6 weeks prior to travel. Their information can be accessed by calling 1-800-CDC-INFO or on their website www.cdc.gov

Elevation Note: Elevations of up to 8,000 feet at Ngorongoro Crater.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


Daily Schedule

Day 1: Depart U.S.A. for Africa - Overnight flight.
(Monday, June 3)
   
 In Transit: Board your overnight flight to Africa.

Day 2: Arrive to Kilimanjaro Airport -
Transfer to Arusha.
(Tuesday, June 4)
   
 Evening: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. After clearing Immigrations and Customs, please look for the Road Scholar representative who will be waiting outside the secured arrivals area with an Road Scholar sign (applies to group flights).

Transfer to Arusha.
Arrive at the lodge and check-in.
   
Accommodations: Mt. Meru Hotel

Day 3: Program Orientation/Transfer to Tarangire National Park/Game Drive.
(Wednesday, June 5)
   
 Breakfast: At the lodge.
 Morning: Program Orientation.

Lecture: Tanzania's Unique Role in East Africa. An introduction to Tanzanian history and current events.

Depart Arusha and journey southwest to Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for lunch.

Arrive at the lodge and check-in. Orientation to the lodge.

 Lunch: At the lodge.
 Afternoon: Afternoon game drive in Tarangire National Park.

The Tarangire River snakes through the national park that bears its name. Wildlife travel long distances; drawn to the area's only permanent river. The 1,096 square miles of protected lands are home to a large variety of game such as: wildebeests, elephants, zebras, gazelles, elands, gerenuks, lions and leopards. Extensive grasslands, dusted with the occasional acacia or baobab tree, provide the optimum conditions for viewing wild animals. Bird lovers will not be disappointed-- there are more than 500 avian species found at this park including: Yellow-collared Lovebirds, Rufous-tailed Weavers, Ashy Starlings, Stocking-thighed Ostriches, and Kori Bustards.

Return to the lodge.

 Dinner: At the lodge.
   
Accommodations: Tarangire Osupuko Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Tarangire National Park -
Target Species Game Drive.
(Thursday, June 6)
   
 Breakfast: Early morning target species game drive in the national park. Our focus today will be on the elephants of Tarangire and the seemingly inverted baobab trees that dot the landscape.

Tarangire has one of the highest elephant population densities in Tanzania, making this a prime location for observing these social pachyderms.

Return to the lodge for a late breakfast.

 Morning: Time at leisure to rest and enjoy the lodge's amenities.

Take the opportunity to recharge your batteries after today's early start and ready yourself for the afternoon activities.

 Lunch: At the lodge.
 Afternoon: Lecture: The Elephants of Tarangire National Park and an Introduction to Local Conservation Efforts.

Afternoon game drive in the park.

 Dinner: Dinner at the lodge.
   
Accommodations: Tarangire Osupuko Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Lake Manyara -
Village Visits/Cultural Interaction.
(Friday, June 7)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast at the lodge.
 Morning: Begin transfer to Lake Manyara.

Visit to a local school* (if in session) for interaction with the students, followed by walking orientation of Mto Wa Mbu Village to meet a variety of the village folk as they go about their daily tasks.

*Note: Although not required, previous participants have enjoyed taking coloring pencils/pens and other basic supplies to donate to the local school.

 Lunch: Lunch in village with local family.
 Afternoon: After lunch, visit a local Maasai market to purchase supplies for tomorrow morning's village visit.

Arrive at the lodge, built in a style reminiscent of a Maasai village, situated on a high ridge with beautiful views of Lake Manyara.

 Dinner: At the lodge.
 Evening: Optional visit to Mto Wa Mbu Village to enjoy some drinks at the local bar.
   
Accommodations: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Ngorongoro -
Maasai Village/Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
(Saturday, June 8)
   
 Breakfast: At the lodge.
 Morning: Early morning visit to a Maasai village to experience the simple and uncluttered lifestyle of the Maasai.

Return to the lodge.

 Lunch: At the lodge.
 Afternoon: Transfer to lodge with your first view of the Ngorongoro Crater. The view of the crater from the rim is truly one of nature's great spectacles -- thousands of animals choreographed on a 360 degree "stage" 12 miles in diameter that is the crater floor.

Arrive at the lodge and check-in.

Pre-dinner presentation on the Ngorongoro Conservation area and the formation of the crater.

 Dinner: At the lodge.
   
Accommodations: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater.
(Sunday, June 9)
   
 Breakfast: Early breakfast at the lodge.
 Morning: Descend into the crater in 4x4 vehicles for a full morning game drive among one of the most unique concentrations of wildlife on earth. Viewing animals from so close, with a backdrop of the wall of the crater, provides outstanding photo opportunities.

 Lunch: Picnic lunch in the crater.
 Afternoon: Continue with game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.

Return to the lodge.

 Dinner: Dinner at lodge.
   
Accommodations: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Olduvai Gorge Archeological Site/Transfer to Central Serengeti.
(Monday, June 10)
   
 Breakfast: At the lodge.
 Morning: Transfer to Serengeti National Park. Stop at the "Cradle of Mankind" for a field trip to Olduvai Gorge's famous archeological site. Site lecture: Louis and Mary Leakey and the Discovery of Homo Habilis.

 Lunch: Picnic lunch at Olduvai Gorge.
 Afternoon: Continue with transfer to Serengeti National Park.

After going through the park gates, enjoy your first game drive in the Central Serengeti.

Here, the open grasslands are interspersed with small rocky outcrops, home to small mammals and reptiles that are not touched by the migration. This is also hyena country which brings into focus the scavengers of the migration and their role as the "waste management specialists" of the migration.

Arrive at the camp and check-in, followed by a camp orientation.

 Dinner: At the camp.
 Evening: Lecture: The Great Migration, Points to Ponder.
   
Accommodations: Ang'ata Camp - Seronera
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Central Serengeti -
Game Drives/Searching for Big Cats.
(Tuesday, June 11)
   
 Breakfast: Early morning breakfast at camp.
 Morning: Game drive in search of the big cats (lion and cheetah,) with site lecture, ‘Do the lion follow the migration, fact or fiction?’
 Lunch: At the camp.
 Afternoon: Time at leisure.

Game drive in search of the unsung little creatures of the Serengeti (for example the dung beetle) and the vital role they play the overall ecology of the migration.
 Dinner: At the camp.
 Evening: Presentation: Is the Future of the Migration in Jeopardy?
   
Accommodations: Ang'ata Camp - Seronera
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Western Serengeti -
Game Drives/Monitoring and Protecting Wildlife.
(Wednesday, June 12)
   
 Breakfast: At the camp.
 Morning: This morning we will relocate, moving to the Serengeti's western region.

En route, enjoy a game drive and a visit to the Serengeti Park Headquarters. Lecture: The Role of the Rangers and Staff of the Serengeti National Park in Monitoring and Protecting the Wildlife of the Park.

 Lunch: At the Serengeti Park Headquarters.
 Afternoon: Continue with transfer and en route game viewing.

During June and July the lush grass plains of the Western Serengeti will quickly become denuded as the Western flank of the migration moves through this area. The concentration of both adult and juvenile wildebeest, zebra and gazelle is a breathtaking sight. For the wildebeest this is the end of their mating season and the loud calls emitted by the males adds to the excitement of the game drives in this region in what is known as a migration hotspot.

Arrive at the camp and check-in, followed by free time to rest and freshen up.

Lecture: The Great Migration: Points to Ponder.

 Dinner: At the camp.
   
Accommodations: Maisha Grumeti Tented Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Western Serengeti -
Game Drives/Grumeti River Crossing/Hippo Pools.
(Thursday, June 13)
   
 Breakfast: Early morning breakfast at the camp.
 Morning: During this morning's game drive we will be looking to witness one of the migration's perilous river crossings.

The Grumeti River cuts across the northern boundary of the Western Serengeti and is the first major obstacle facing the animals as they make their way to the promised land of the Masai Mara. With good rains, crossing of the Grumeti River becomes a risky business with large Nile crocodiles submerged in the murky waters. To experience the frenzy of a crossing is one of nature's rare events and should be celebrated if you are fortunate enough to be at the right place, at the right time to witness this spectacle.

Return to the camp.

 Lunch: At the camp.
 Afternoon: After lunch, enjoy some free time to relax at the camp.

The afternoon game drive will concentrate on the resident hippos and crocodiles that frequent the two rivers and the pools in this region. Birds are attracted to the riverine areas and offer a welcome respite from focusing on the large animals of the migration.

Return to the camp.

Pre-dinner presentation: Is the Future of the Migration in Jeopardy?
 Dinner: Farewell dinner at the camp.
   
Accommodations: Maisha Grumeti Tented Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Depart to U.S. -
Fly to Arusha/Excursion to Shanga Beads/Day Room in Arusha.
(Friday, June 14)
   
 Breakfast: Early this morning, enjoy your last game drive in Tanzania before returning to the camp for breakfast.

Breakfast at the camp.

 Morning: Transfer to the airstrip to board a flight to Arusha.

Excursion to Shanga Beads: learn about their mission and visit their gallery.

 Lunch: Lunch at Shanga Beads.
 Afternoon: Transfer to the Mt. Meru Hotel for day room accommodations. Participants will be able to rest, finish packing luggage, or freshen up before catching a night flight to the U.S.

Before leaving for the airport, enjoy a light snack at the hotel. Check-out at 6 p.m.

 Evening: Transfer to the Kilimanjaro International Airport and check-in for flight to the U.S.
   
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13: Arrive to the USA.
(Saturday, June 15)
   
 Arrive To: Arrive to the USA.
Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Suggested Reading List


Africa, The Serengeti


Author: George Casey (Director), James Earl Jones (Narrator)


Description: A dazzling 40-minute IMAX documentary of the wildebeests' year-long migration in the Serengeti and Masai Mara.



African Wildlife


Author: Raymond Leung (Illustrator), James Kavanaugh


Description: Slip this laminated foldout guide in your pocket for quick reference in the field.



Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania


Author: Dale Zimmerman, Donald Turner, David Pearson


Description: Ideal for the Serengeti, this field guide features 124 stunning color plates.



Bradt Safari Guide Northern Tanzania with Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar


Author: Philip Briggs


Description: A compact, practical overview of the history, wildlife and attractions of northern Tanzania, including the Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Olduvai, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.



Culture Smart, Tanzania


Author: Quintin Winks


Description: This pocket guide introduces local local customs, etiquette and culture.



Green Hills of Africa


Author: Ernest Hemingway


Description: Hemingway and his wife set out on a two-month East African safari. This classic brings culture, customs and natural beauty of the area to life in beautiful, descriptive personal prose.



Into Africa, With a New Postcript


Author: Craig Packer


Description: Packer writes of a year in the field, from studying primates at Gombe to the lions of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.



Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals


Author: Jonathan Kingdon


Description: An artist and biologist, Kingdon provides both delightful full-color illustra-tions and informative text for this great guide.



Ngorongoro


Author: Reinhard Kunkel


Description: Kunkel's three hundred stunning photographs celebrate the abundant wildlife of the crater and surrounding conservation area. Kunkel has been traveling and photographing in the region since 1973.



Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tourist Map and Guide


Author: Harms IC Verlag


Description: The entire conservation area at a scale of 1:230,000, with a nicely detailed topographic map of the crater itself on the reverse.



Say it in Swahili


Author: Sharifa Zawawi


Description: A palm-size pocket guide to common phrases and expressions.



Serengeti National Park Map


Author: Ma Company (Tanzania)


Description: This detailed, full-color sketch map of the Serengeti ecosystem includes camps, lodges, watercourses, habitat and topography.



Tanzania Map


Author: Nelles


Description: A clear, double-sided map of Tanzania, with neighboring Rwanda and Burundi, at a scale of 1:1,500,000.



The Safari Companion: A Guide to Watching African Mammals


Author: Richard Estes


Description: Specifically written for those interested in understanding behavior of the animals they see on safari. This text includes icons, tables and a thorough glossary.



The Tree Where Man Was Born


Author: Peter Matthiessen


Description: This classic portrait of East Africa, enthralling in its detail on nature and daily life, takes in the Maasai, Ngorongoro, the Kenyan highlands and Mathies-sen's field trips, safaris and adventures in the Serengeti.



The Worlds of a Maasai Warrior, An Autobiography


Author: Ole Saitoti


Description: aitoti looks back on his life among the Maasai as spokesperson for the tribe and one of their first safari guides, bridging several worlds with tremendous grace.



West with the Night


Author: Beryl Markham


Description: Markham evokes the landscapes, people and wildlife of East Africa in engross-ing detail in this memoir of adventures as a bush pilot in 1930s Kenya, a Lon-gitude favorite.



Wildlife of East Africa


Author: Martin B. Withers, David Hosking


Description: This compact guide to 475 common species of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, trees and flowers of East Africa features full-color photographs with detailed descriptions on facing pages.





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