Young Travel & Cruises Proudly Presents
Lynne Leakey - Reknown Africa Tour Guide - and The Great Migration Safari
September 21st-October 2nd, 2010
Lynne Leakey, a native of California, spent her childhood going to the zoo and watching re-runs of Born Free. Lynne soon made her way to Africa and Kenya. Lynne was introduced to Louis and Mary Leakey, named by Life magazine as the leading anthropologists of the twentieth century, and their son Philip. Lynne's subsequent marriage into this well-known Leakey family started her on a long career of observing and studying the wildlife and ecology of East Africa as well as the tribal life of its people.
She lectures regularly on topics such as the social behavior of elephants, the Masai people, and the national parks. She also gives unique safari presentations on responsible tourism and conservation. Lynne's extensive travels have taken her to many destinations worldwide where she has hosted special departures to Antarctica, Ecuador, Indonesia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Tanzania - as well as her home base in Kenya, East Africa. She holds a Silver Label Professional Safari Guide qualification and has joined two Abercrombie & Kent Private Jet Around Africa safaris as part of the guiding team. Lynne's hobbies include wildlife photography, writing, ornithology and SCUBA diving, and spending a few weeks each year in her other home in Sedona, Arizona.
Lynne has escorted safaris in East Africa for Young Travel & Cruises for quite a few years. She has long been noted as one of the most outstanding safari guides in Africa. Her knowledge of the wildlife is extensive, and especially since she is also a professional photographer, she is an ideal companion on safari. She is a great leopard spotter, too!
This safari has everything for both animal lovers and photographers. The wildebeest migration has been called the greatest animal show in the world, and the Masai Mara is an incredible place to see it! And you will be there at the peak time. You will watch the scenes of this mighty migration with the wildebeest, the zebras, and the Thompson's gizelles. You will see the thousands of animals moving together as they graze, and pass through the rivers, truly an incredible sight!
You will see how the lions play with their cubs and teach them how to hunt. You will see the graceful cheetahs as they perch atop the anthills, peering into the distance as they look for their prey. You will see visit the Ngorogoro Crater, where the white rhinos live, and where the earliest man was born. You will see the giraffes as they nibble on the newest sprouts on the tiptop of the trees. And you will see the Serengeti Plain, where the lions, the leopards, the elephants, and the giraffes all play.
Lynne will introduce you to the Masai and the Samburu people. You can even visit their village and their homes. Learn how their lives differ from ours. You will be surprised. Hear how the men can boost their standing in their village by adding more wives and how they pay for them! Hear the success stories of their sons, and their mothers who found a way to educate them, and how Lynne Leakey played a part in some of these stories.
Lynne has guided Young Travel safaris and our clients for many years, and has left a long trail of happy people in her wake. Quite a few people in our area are among Lynne's safari members, and many of them go back to Africa for another visit with Lynne and her animals.
We have reserved space for just twelve of you to travel to Tanzania and Kenya this fall and accompany Lynne on safari during the fantastic migration in the Serengeti. Most people who spend time with the animals in Africa call it "the trip of a lifetime." To witness the migration in the Masai Mara with Lynne Leakey is the ultimate dream trip.
We invite you to come along on this safari and enjoy. It will be very special.
Abercrombie & Kent: The Great Migration, September 2010
East Africa Wildlife Discovery
September 21st - October 2nd, 2010
Days 1-2: USA or Canada/Nairobi, Kenya
Depart by overnight flight to Nairobi.
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Day 3: Nairobi/Amboseli National Park
Set off on safari this morning, driving south towards Amboseli, a park famous for its big game and superb views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. After lunch and a chance to settle in, your afternoon is spent game viewing in this photogenic area. This evening, enjoy a special welcome dinner and safari briefing.
Amboseli Serena Lodge B L D
Day 4: Amboseli National Park
Leaving your lodge early this morning, you have a full day of game viewing in this area. At dawn, all the animals are moving, making this the most exciting time to view wildlife. Watch for elephant, zebra and wildebeest along the saltpan trails. Swamps and springs form permanent watering places for the wildlife in times of drought. The middle of the day is at leisure to relax before setting off in the late afternoon for a game drive. This is an ideal time of day to see predators as they begin to stir from the shade and roam onto the plains in search of prey.
Amboseli Serena Lodge B LD
Day 5: Amboseli/Arusha, Tanzania/Lake Manyara National Park
Drive across the border into Tanzania, arriving in Arusha in time for lunch. Later, continue on to your next lodge, located in the Lake Manyara region. Lake Manyara, one of a chain of lakes in Africa's Great Rift Valley, is nestled at the foot of a spectacular 2,000-foot escarpment decorated by magnificent forests of towering mahogany trees and giant figs.
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge B L D
Day 6: Lake Manyara/Ngorongoro Crater
This morning, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. With its verdant foliage and variety of bird life, the park resembles a tropical rainforest. At the conclusion of your game drive, continue by road to quaint Gibb's Farm for a farm-fresh lunch. Afterward, continue on to one of the most magnificent wildlife arenas in all of Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater.
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge B L D
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
Drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater. The entire Conservation Area is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its geological and ecological importance. Up to 12 miles in diameter, the crater's grass prairies are an ideal haven for animals, and you may see lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa's most endangered species, is a resident here. Following a picnic lunch in the crater, visit a Maasai Village to gain insight into this fascinating culture.
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge B L D
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
This morning, drive to the vast Serengeti plains. On your way, stop at Olduvai Gorge where the Leakey family discovered many fossilized remnants of human ancestors. Descend to the gorge and enjoy a privately guided visit of this renowned archaeological site. From here, continue your drive into the arid and spectacular country of Serengeti National Park.
Serengeti Serena Lodge B L D
Day 9: Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti's breathtaking panorama of plains, rivers and rocky outcroppings reveal resident populations of wildlife. Spend your day on morning and afternoon safaris searching for large predators including lion, leopard, cheetah and their herbivorous prey.
Serengeti Serena Lodge B L D
Day 10: Serengeti/Arusha/Nairobi/Masai Mara Game Reserve
Board your flights to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya's finest wildlife spectacle. A vast expanse of the Serengeti plain rich in wildlife, the Masai Mara is the height of your safari. The action never seems to stop, and the chain of command begins with the Mara's lion population, the largest in the country, which presents excellent photographic opportunities.
Mara Intrepids Club B L D
Days 11-12: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Spend two days in the Mara, an essential part of the Serengeti ecosystem and the destination of the annual wildebeest migration. Your final evening in the Mara concludes with a special farewell dinner. You will also have an opportunity to visit and support a local primary school.
Mara Intrepids Club B L D
Day 13: Masai Mara/Nairobi/USA or Canada
Return to Nairobi, stopping at the famed Carnivore Restaurant for lunch, with free time prior to this evening's international flight.
Nairobi Serena Hotel (dayroom) B, L
Day 14: USA or Canada
Connect with your homebound flight.
Tour Cost $8995 per person in Double Room
Internal Flights $910 per person
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