RESERVATION FORM: (Please Print)
TOUR CODE: 15AFZ0208/BinderPark
Enclosed is my deposit for $ ___________($750 per person, plus $250 for either extension) to hold ____ place(s)
on the Classic Safari to Kenya departing on February 8, 2015. Cost is $3,745 per person, double occupancy, land
only. Additional international air from Detroit is $2,090 including departure taxes & fuel surcharges.
(Currently - subject to change)
Final payment due date is November 25, 2014. All final payments are required to be made by check or money order only.
I would like to charge my deposit to my credit card: oMasterCard oVisa oDiscover oAmerican Express
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NAME (As it appears on passport): oMr. oMrs. oMs._________________________________________________
NAME (As it appears on passport): oMr. oMrs. oMs._________________________________________________
NAME FOR NAME BADGE IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE: 1)_______________________________________________
2)______________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________
CITY:_____________________________________________STATE:________________________ZIP:____________
PHONE NUMBERS: HOME: (
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††The two of us above are sharing a room and, where possible, would like a room with:
oOne Bed oTwo Beds
††I am sharing with ___________________________________________________________(form sent separately)
Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49014
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††I need assistance in securing a roommate. I understand if one cannot be located for me by the final payment
date, I agree to pay the additional single supplement. I prefer to share with: oSmoker oNon-smoker
††I/We wish to participate in the optional extension(s) to
oAmboseli National Park pre-extension: $1,695 per person oMombasa post-extension: $2,195 per person
††I/we desire single accommodations, if available, and will pay the single supplement of:
o$695 per person for main tour o$395 per person for pre-extension o$250 per person for post-extension
††Optional Balloon Safari: o$500 per adult o$300 per child OR
††Optional Lake Victoria Excursion: o$498 per adult o$315 per child
††Optional Wasini Island Tour: o$225 additional per person, during the post-extension to Mombasa
††Optional flight between Maasai Mara & Nairobi $300 per person
††Optional flight between Nairobi and Amboseli for the pre-extension $300 per person
††Optional flight between Amboseli and Nairobi for the pre-extension $300 per person
All rates quoted are based on tariffs and value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar in effect as of
April 4, 2014, and are subject to change. Deposit is refundable up to 75 days prior to departure, less a $250 per
person handling fee – see cancellation penalties applicable as outlined on 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).
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kenya
The Original Safari Destination
February 8 to 18, 2015
“All I wanted to do was get back to Kenya,” said Ernest Hemingway. You will feel the same way
too! Join the vibrant club of those intoxicated with Africa’s magic, from its beautiful landscapes
and sunsets, to animals and people whose lives have changed little over the centuries. Watch
an endless parade of animals drink at the waterhole of your tree hotel ending on the plains of
the famed Maasai Mara. This is the original safari destination in Africa, one for all the senses – be
amazed as Kenya intoxicates you with sights, tastes, sounds, smells, and touches of magic! You
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will forget to breathe with all the wonders surrounding you!
Join Us for a Travel Night On This Exciting Destination!
Monday, August 18, 2014 6:00 PM
To RSVP please contact Jenny Barnett at 269-979-1351
Or e-mail [email protected].
Days 1/2 ~ Detroit/WASHINGTON, D.C.
AIRPORT HOTEL. (Meals Aloft)
Optional Pre-Extension to
Amboseli National Park
Optional Post-Extension to the
Kenyan Coast ~ Mombasa
UGANDA
Your Itinerary
Your journey begins as you board your flight to Washington, D.C., where you’ll spend the evening in a
hotel provided by Ethiopian Airlines. Next day, resume your journey as you board your overnight flight to
Addis Ababa.
Day 3 ~ addis ababa/Nairobi NAIROBI SERENA HOTEL. (Meals Aloft,B,D)
Lake
Nakuru
DAYS 5/6 ~ ol pejeta conservancy
SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP. (B,L,D Daily)
In the heart of the privately owned 90,000-acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy in the Laikipia plains is your
luxurious tented camp. Watch a parade of elephant, giraffe, zebra and impala come to drink at the floodlit
waterhole. Visit the 200-acre Chimpanzee sanctuary where chimps are rehabilitated to be re-introduced
in their natural habitat. Optional activities (at an additional cost) abound; you may choose to go on a night
drive in search of nocturnal species, or go on a nature walk.
DAY 7 ~ lAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK/LAKE ELMENTEITA
MARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE. (B,L,D Daily)
Watch Maasai tending their cattle among the classic savannah as wildlife grazes nearby on your drive to
Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve, the Maasai Mara. You will have two days to witness the drama of
predator and prey. Often referred to as the ‘Kingdom of Lions,’ these powerful hunters dominate the
grasslands, with cheetah, leopard, hyena and jackal in tow. A cornucopia of delights for bird watchers,
over 500 resident bird species have been recorded. Exciting optional activities (at additional cost) include
witnessing dawn over the Serengeti from a hot air balloon or flying to Lake Victoria to fish for giant
Nile perch. The Mara Serena Safari Lodge is an interpretation of a traditional Maasai Manyatta village
of domed huts. It is set on the saddle of a hill where it overlooks the 695 square miles of rolling plains,
woodlands and rivers that make up the Mara Triangle – one of the world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries.
KENYA
Mount Kenya
National Park
Nairobi
Maasai Mara
National Park
Serengeti
National Park
Begin your safari to Amboseli National Park, situated
in the shadows of the majestic, snow-capped peaks
of Mount Kilimanjaro, and home to an impressive
five wildlife habitats that attract a wide variety of
animal and bird life. Its large elephant herds have
been studied for over 30 years by noted American
naturalist and author, Cynthia Moss.
Extend your trip by flying to Mombasa, Kenya’s oldest
and second largest metropolis. Visit the massive Fort
Jesus and learn about Swahili life and culture at the
Omani House. Take an optional trip by boat to Wasini
Island, walk along the Bamburi Nature Trail and stick
your toes into the soft, white sandy beaches for a
perfect ending to your African journey.
Your Journey Costs
Your Extension Costs
February 8 to 18, 2015
prices per person
Pre-Extension: February 5 to 10, 2015
prices per person
• $3,745 land only, double occupancy.
• $1,695 double occupancy, land only.
• $695 single supplement.
• $395 single supplement.
• $2,090 estimated airfare from Detroit,
including airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
Amboseli
National Park
Tsavo East
National Park
Tsavo West
National Park
TANZANIA
Mombasa
For More Information or Reservations, Please Contact
Lori Charles at Classic Escapes
800-627-1244
[email protected]
Post-Extension: February 17 to 21, 2015
prices per person
• $2,195 double occupancy, land only.
ELMENTEITA SERENA CAMP. (B,L,D)
Discover the Great Rift Valley, the huge geological fault-line that stretches round one-sixth of the Earth’s
circumference, visible from far out in space. At 2,000 feet deep and 30 miles wide, it runs as far as the eye
can see. Its walls are sheer and high and along its length there are many volcanoes, most now dormant.
First stop, Lake Nakuru, the shallow alkaline lake that is world-renowned for its huge concentration of
flamingos. The park boasts a huge variety of animals, including your best shot of seeing leopard which
is often found snoozing on the branches of the magnificent yellow-barked acacias, the endangered
Rothschild’s giraffe only found in this park in Kenya, and white and black rhino. Uniquely situated on
the shoreline of sapphire-blue Lake Elmenteita where hundreds of thousands of birds congregate, your
small, exclusive tented home is evocatively styled to echo the area’s rich history and blends aristocratic
elegance with modern luxury, offering cuisine and service of fittingly high standards.
Days 8/9 ~ maasai mara/northern serengeti
Lake
Victoria
SERENA MOUNTAIN LODGE. (B,L,D)
Drive north to the verdant slopes of Mt. Kenya en route to your ‘tree hotel’! Standing at 7,200 feet up
on the slopes of the snow-capped mountain, your tree hotel is surrounded by dense rain forest and has
the area’s highest record of animal “visits” and sightings. All rooms, though rustic, are very clean and
comfortable with en-suite facilities and spacious verandahs often ‘patronized’ by Colobus and Sykes
monkeys – who may try to steal your food as you relax! One of the highlights of your visit can be a guided
nature walk (at an additional cost) by the lodge naturalist through the forest, which enables you to
experience nature close up, and offers an overview on historical aspects of Mount Kenya and the area –
so important during the Mau Mau movement for independence from British rule.
Destination
Entry
Route
Pre Extension
Post Extension
Samburu
Reserve
Arrive in Addis Ababa and connect with your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your
luxurious hotel, a peaceful sanctuary amidst the bustle of Nairobi. Enjoy a welcome dinner tonight and
lecture by Mary Wykstra from Action for Cheetahs.
Day 4 ~ nAIROBI/TREE HOTEL
Destination
Entry
Route
Pre Extension
Post Extension
• $250 single supplement.
Your Journey Includes
• Flight between the Maasai Mara and Mombasa on the post-extension.
• Superior accommodations throughout as indicated or similar.
• American breakfast in Nairobi; all meals while on safari; other meals as specified.
• All wildlife viewing by minibus, driven by a naturalist driver/guide.
• Professional Naturalist with a minimum of 10 travelers.
• A maximum of 6 travelers per minibus. A window seat is guaranteed.
• Visit to Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Sweetwaters.
• An escort from the Binder Park Zoo with minimum of 15 travelers on the main program and on 10 travelers
on either extension.
• Lecture by Mary Wykstra from Action for Cheetahs while in Nairobi.
• Welcome dinner at the Nairobi Serena hotel.
Conditions of Travel
HOW TO BOOK: Fill out and sign the enclosed reservation form and send it, along with the relevant
deposit as shown below, to: CLASSIC ESCAPES, 58-25 Queens Blvd., Woodside, NY 11377. Upon receipt of
your signed reservation form and deposit, we will, subject to availability, reserve your spot on the tour.
You may consider your booking confirmed when you receive a confirmation notice and invoice from us.
RATES: Rates are based on the minimum number of guests outlined in this document, plus airfare costs,
currency exchange rates and other factors and are subject to change. Though it is rare for Classic Escapes
to make a price adjustment after promotion of an itinerary, we do reserve the right to assess a surcharge
if the minimum is not met, or if increases are forced upon us by airlines or other partners or because of
changes in currency exchange rates.
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. 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.
For the enrollment form, please visit the Travel Guard site set up with our plan - www.travelguard.com/
classicescapes.
• Complimentary bottled water in vehicles.
• All park entry fees.
Please contact Travel Guard at 1-866-385-4839 if you have any questions.
• Complimentary luggage tags.
• Gratuities for baggage handling, hotel tips and taxes for included services.
DayS 10/11 ~ NairobI/addis ababa/WASHINGTON, D.C./DETROIT
(B, Meals Aloft)
Enjoy one last sunrise over the Maasai Mara before driving back to Nairobi (an optional flight between
the Maasai Mara and Nairobi is available for an additional cost of $300 per person) and transferring to the
airport. Bid farewell to your driver/guides and naturalist as you board your flights home.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only effective on receipt of written notification: The following per
person fees are applicable on this tour:
• Up to 75 days prior to departure, less $250 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, no refund due.
These cancellation fees are also in addition to any imposed by airlines.
“There is something about safari life that makes
you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had
drunk half a bottle of champagne – bubbling over
with heartfelt gratitude for being alive.”
– Karen Blixen