Itinerary - Departing Monday 11th Jan
2010
*THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL *
We have created a varied choice of outstanding safari options where you can witness the eclipse and enjoy the sights and spectacular wildlife of East Africa.
The base for the eclipse is the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, home to the ‘Big Five’ (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, rhino) and much more. Longer safaris include Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngogongoro Crater, Northern Kenya’s Samburu game park and a safari specially designed for birdwatchers. Beach extensions on Kenya’s Mombasa coast or the mystical ‘Spice Island’ of Zanzibar are also available.
This will be an exceptionally long Annular Eclipse therefore the ring of sunlight (the annulus) around the disk of the moon will be quite bright. Because of this our expedition will be based at the edge of the eclipse track, where the most interesting effects can be observed. More about observing an annular eclipse
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ECLIPSE SAFARI
(7 days)
11 Jan–17 Jan 2010
A short trip taking in the eclipse plus Kenya’s best safari game park.
• Nairobi – Overnight in Kenya’s Capital city.
• Masai Mara – World famous game reserve and our base for the eclipse.
£1,395 pp inc flights l £845 pp land only l £165 single supp
PLUS MOMBASA (11 days) 11 Jan–21 Jan 2010
• Mara Safari
• Mombasa – Relax on Kenya’s beautiful Indian Ocean beach coast.
£1,795 pp inc flights l £1,195 pp land only l £269 single supp
PLUS ZANZIBAR (11 days) 11 Jan–21 Jan 2010
• Mara Safari
• Zanzibar – Relax by the beach on this mystical Spice Island.
£1,995 pp inc flights l £1,345 pp land only l £399 single supp
Prices include accommodation as indicated with bed & breakfast in Nairobi, full board on safari and half board in Mombasa or Zanzibar. Transport by specially designed safari minibus with experienced English speaking driver/guide and all game park entrance fees.
ECLIPSE & TANZANIA SAFARI
(1
4 days) 11 Jan–24 Jan 2010
An extended safari including the best of Kenya and Tanzania.
• Nairobi – Overnight in Kenya’s capital city.
• Masai Mara – World famous game reserve and our base for the eclipse.
• Serengeti – One of the last great wilderness areas left in Africa.
• Ngorongoro Crater – Ranked amongst the seven Natural Wonders of the World.
• Amboseli – Spectacular views of snow capped Mt Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest point.
• Nairobi – Spend time in one of Africa’s great cities.
£2,995 pp inc flights l £2,445 pp land only l £475 single supp
PLUS MOMBASA (16 days) 11 Jan–26 Jan 2010
• Kenya & Tanzania Safari
• Mombasa – Relax on Kenya’s beautiful Indian Ocean beach coast.
£3,349 pp inc flights l £2,749 pp land only l £555 single supp
PLUS ZANZIBAR (16 days) 11 Jan–26 Jan 2010
• Kenya & Tanzania Safari
• Zanzibar – Relax by the beach on this mystical Spice Island.
£3,599 pp inc flights l £2,949 pp land only l £649 single supp
Prices include accommodation as indicated with bed & breakfast in Nairobi, full board on safari and half board in Mombasa or Zanzibar. Transport by specially designed safari minibus with experienced English speaking driver/guide and all game park entrance fees.
ECLIPSE & NORTHERN KENYA SAFARI
(1
2 days) 11 Jan–22 Jan 2010
The very best of Kenya including the Masai Mara, the Rift Valley and Samburu.
• Nairobi – Overnight in Kenya’s capital city.
• Masai Mara – World famous game reserve and our base for the eclipse.
• Great Rift Valley – A massive pre-historic fissure which stretches from Jordan to Mozambique.
• Lake Nakuru – Brilliant display of pink flamingo on the soda lake is an unforgettable experience.
• Treetops – Kenya’s most famous lodge where Princess Elizabeth learned she had become Queen.
• Samburu – Abundant wildlife along the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River.
• Nairobi – Spend time in one of Africa’s great cities.
£2,259 pp inc flights l £1,709 pp land only l £435 single supp
PLUS MOMBASA (14 days) 11 Jan–24 Jan 2010
• Eclipse & Northern Kenya Safari
• Mombasa – Relax on Kenya’s beautiful Indian Ocean beach coast.
£2,495 pp inc flights l £1,895 pp land only l £485 single supp
PLUS ZANZIBAR (14 days) 11 Jan–24 Jan 2010
• Eclipse & Northern Kenya Safari
• Zanzibar – Relax by the beach on this mystical Spice Island.
£2,795 pp inc flights l £2,145 pp land only l £610 single supp
Prices include accommodation as indicated with bed & breakfast in Nairobi, full board on safari and half board in Mombasa or Zanzibar. Transport by specially designed safari minibus with experienced English speaking driver/guide and all game park entrance fees.
ECLIPSE & BIRDWATCHING SAFARI
(1
2 days) 11 Jan–22 Jan 2010
View the eclipse and Kenya’s birdlife accompanied by an experienced birding driver/guide
• Nairobi – Overnight in Kenya’s capital city.
• Masai Mara – World famous game reserve and our base for the eclipse.
• Lake Nakuru – Brilliant display of pink flamingo on the soda lake is an unforgettable experience.
• Lake Baringo – Cruise on the lake, home to waterfowl and fish eagles.
• Samburu – Abundant wildlife along the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River.
• Nairobi – Spend time in one of Africa’s great cities.
£2,279 pp inc flights l £1,729 pp land only l £409 single supp
PLUS MOMBASA (14 days) 11 Jan–24 Jan 2010
• Eclipse & Birdwatching Safari
• Mombasa – Relax on Kenya’s beautiful Indian Ocean beach coast.
£2,595 pp inc flights l £1,995 pp land only l £489 single supp
PLUS ZANZIBAR (14 days) 11 Jan–24 Jan 2010
• Eclipse & Birdwatching Safari
• Zanzibar – Relax by the beach on this mystical Spice Island.
£2,795 pp inc flights l £2,145 pp land only l £589 single supp
Prices include accommodation as indicated with bed & breakfast in Nairobi, full board on safari and half board in Mombasa or Zanzibar. Transport by specially designed safari minibus with experienced English speaking driver/guide and all game park entrance fees.
Our Expert
Dr Nick Hewitt is well known among astronomical societies, particularly for his experience and expertise in deep sky astronomy. As a former president of the British Astronomical Association, he is able to communicate his enthusiasm for the subject to a wide audience at all levels of interest and knowledge. On this trip we particularly look forward to sharing his knowledge of the southern sky, with views of objects that are not visible from our latitude. The very dark sites in the game parks will add a special element to Nick’s night presentations, with his expert knowledge of this region of the sky.