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Old Jul 10th, 2009, 01:19 PM
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<B> DOOHICKEY TANZANIA MARCH 2008</B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...rip-report.cfm (Report)

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...ill-travel.cfm (Report on traveling with CPAP)

http://doohickey.smugmug.com/gallery...MJYr#278100437 (photos)

http://doohickey.smugmug.com/gallery...ggqu#278108233 (Zanzibar photos)

<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> THOMPSON SAFARIS (TZ) GALLERY TOURS (Z’BAR)
<b>Guide:</b> ADAM MLAY (TZ) SAYEDI (Z’BAR)
<b>Type:</b> PRIVATE
<b>Logistics:</b> FLY/DRIVE
<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: This is a light-hearted wonderfully detailed report to read Doo has also added a ‘what to bring/what not to bring’ report at the end, which together with her ‘hints’ is invaluable. She also gives us the low-down on traveling with a CPAP unit, in case anyone out there hesitates to go with one.

<b>ITINERARY:</b>
(Note all accommodations on safari are at Thompson Tented Camps)

Arusha – Ngare Sero Lodge
Tarangire – Burungi Lake
Ngorongoro – Tembo A near Sopa Lodge
Central Serengeti – Rongi 4 Campsite
Western Serengeti – Robanda Camp
Zanzibar – Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel
Dar Es Salaam – Slipway Hotel
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Lynda - I haven't been watching the Africa forum lately, and was pleasantly surprised today when I checked in and found that you are still cataloging trip reports. What a wonderful resource for us all. Thank you
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<B>TWAFFLE KENYA APRIL 2008 </B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...-and-sweet.cfm (Report)

<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> BUSH HOMES OF EAST AFRICA
<b>Type:</b> PRIVATE
<b>Logistics:</b>FLY
<B>Been Before?</b> YES
<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: a wonderful, descriptive report on the Wilderness Trail Camp in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a nice 50th birthday present for Twaffle!. Absolute best quote ever : “…it was enough to sit silently listening to the birds, feeling the African breeze across my cheeks and watching the lions lazily begin to stir and be alone far from the madding crowd” Twaffle, you pinpointed in one sentence why we are all saving for our ‘next’ trip!

<b>ITINERARY:</b>
Nairobi – House of Waine
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy – Wilderness Trails
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<B>JAD79 TANZANIA MARCH 2008 </B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...h-naipenda.cfm (Report)

http://thedrakes.zenfolio.com/ (photos)

<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> NAIPENDA SAFARIS
<b>Guide:</b> NICKSON
<b>Type:</b> PRIVATE
<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: really helpful pointers by listing the ‘highs’ and ‘relatives lows’, as well as EXCELLENT photos! .

<b>ITINERARY:</b>

Arusha – Mt Meru Lodge
Tarangire – Maramboi Tented Camp
Lake Manyara – Bougainvillea Lodge
Ngorongoro - Serena Lodge
Ndutu – Ndutu Lodge
Serengeti – Serena Lodge
Zanzibar – Pongwe Beach Resort
Stonetown – Zanzibar Palace Hotel
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Old Jul 31st, 2009, 04:24 PM
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<B> BOREAL RWANDA MARCH 2008</B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...report-308.cfm (Report)

<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: some brief details on visiting with a Pygmy tribe in Rwanda,
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Old Jul 31st, 2009, 04:25 PM
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<B>NANCIEJ TANZANIA 2007 </B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...a-pictures.cfm (Report)

http://njw.smugmug.com/ (photos)

<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: Picture only report – wonderful pictures!

<b>ITINERARY:</b>

Lake Manyara
Grumeti Camp
Tarangire
Ndutu
Ngorongoro Crater
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Old Aug 28th, 2009, 12:53 PM
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<B>COUGFAN KENYA & TANZANIA SEPT 2007 </B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...nia-safari.cfm (Report)

www.cougfan.smugmug.com/travel (photos)


<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> GOOD EARTH TOURS (TZ) sublet to SAFARILINE (KY)
<b>Guide:</b> PETER (KY) AND MOSES (TZ)
<b>Type:</b> PRIVATE
<b>Logistics:</b> FLY/DRIVE
<B>Been Before?</b> NO
<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: Julie has written a great report on her first trip, lots of info and wonderful photos!

<b>ITINERARY:</b>

Nairobi – Safari Lodge
Maasai Mara – Serena Lodge
Nairobi – Safari Lodge
Amboseli – Sopa Lodge
Tarangire – Safari Lodge
Lake Manyara – Kirurumu Tented Camp
Serengeti – Sopa Lodge
Ngorongoro – Sopa Lodge
Arusha
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<B>NYAMERA KENYA JUNE 2008 </B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...eport-2008.cfm (Report)

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLan...localeid=en_US (photos)
<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> NONE
<b>Guide:</b> NONE
<b>Type:</b> BUDGET (really budget, we mean)
<b>Logistics:</b> DRIVE, BUS, MATATU, WALK (anything that gets her to where she wants to be!)
<B>Been Before?</b> OH YES, FIVE TIMES
<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: There is NO ONE that can entertain like our local Fodorite topi! Reading Nyamera’s report is like living it yourself – give it a try, you'll love it!

<b>ITINERARY:</b>
Nairobi – Terminal Hotel
Maasai Mara – Nyumbu Camp
Nairobi – Terminal Hotel
Lake Naivasha – Fisherman’s Camp
Nairobi – Terminal Hotel
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<B>HOLGER KENYA TANZANIA MAY 2008 </B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...i-may-2008.cfm (Report)

http://schampus.smugmug.com/Travel/521107 (photos)
<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> GOOD EARTH
<b>Type:</b> PRIVATE
<b>Logistics:</b> DRIVE FLY
<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: in the report there is a link to a spreadsheet that charts out the wildife by camps & locations that they saw – cool!

<b>ITINERARY:</b>
May 4th, 2008: Arrival Nairobi, Kenya
May 4 -5: Nairobi - Nairobi Serena Hotel
May 6~7: Samburu - Samburu Serena Lodge
May 8: Sweetwaters -Sweetwaters Tented Camp
May 9~11: Masai Mara - Little Governors Camp
May 12: fly to Nairobi / Kilimanjaro, then drive to Lake
Manyara - Gibbs Farm May 13: Lake Manyara - Ngorogoro Farm House
May 14~15: Ngorongoro -Serena Lodge
May 16: Ngorongoro to Serengeti -Serengeti Serena Lodge
May 17: Serengeti - Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp
May 18~19: Serengeti - Kirawira Tented Camp
May 20: Serengeti - fly to Arusha / departure from
Kilimanjaro in the evening.
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<B>DEANANDFRAN TANZANIA JUNE 2008 </B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...arth-tours.cfm (Report)

<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> GOOD EARTH
<b>Guide:</b> PAUL
<b>Type:</b> FAMILY
<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: very short report.

<b>ITINERARY:</b>
Arusha – New Arusha Hotel
Tarangire – Swala Camp
Lake Manyara – Serena Lodge
Ngorongoro – Ngorongoro Farm House
Serengeti – Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp
Serengeti – Migration Camp
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<B>LLOREAR TANZANIA & KENYA JUNE 2008 </B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...-june-2008.cfm (Report)

animals - http://tinyurl.com/4tov8y (PHOTOS)
people, place & misc. - http://tinyurl.com/4rzr8l (PHOTOS)
lodging - http://tinyurl.com/4uk45a (PHOTOS)

<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> KIBO GUIDES (Tanzania) , NATURE EXPEDITIONS (Kenya)
<b>Guide:</b> Abraham, Astarick & Athumani – Tanzania, James & Benson, driver – Kenya
<b>Type:</b> OAT group tour “Safari Serengeti” with the Masai Mara extension
<B>Been Before?</b> First time on safari, but seasoned travelers
<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: a wonderfully detailed report, lots of descriptions of sightings, lodgings, events & fabulous photos. The section of the highlights is a must-read!

<b>ITINERARY:</b>

Arusha – Olasiti Lodge
Arusha - Olasiti Lodge - morning visit to Mama Anna’s & afternoon visit to a potter.
Arusha to Lake Manyara area – Maramboi Tented Camp - afternoon game drive in Tarangire Nat’l Park
Lake Manyara area – Maramboi Tented Camp - morning & afternoon game drive in Tarangire Nat’l Park
Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater – Ngorongoro Farm House - morning visit Maasai village & afternoon tour of the farm grounds
Ngorongoro Crater - Ngorongoro Farm House - all day crater game drive with picnic lunch at the hippo pool.
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti – mobile tent camp at Rongai Camp #1 - morning Bashay Karatu Primary School & game viewing on way to the Serengeti.
Serengeti - Rongai Camp #1 - morning & afternoon game drive.
Serengeti - Rongai Camp #1 - all day game drive with picnic lunch.
Serengeti - Rongai Camp #1 - all day game drive with picnic lunch.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater - Ngorongoro Farm House - via Oldupai Gorge, afternoon Karatu village in search of banana beer.
Ngorongoro Farm House to Arusha – lunch at Olasiti Lodge then continue on to Nairobi. Overnight at the Stanley Hotel.
Nairobi to Masai Mara – Nyumbu Tented Camp - morning flight to Masai Mara afternoon game drive.
Masai Mara - Nyumbu Tented Camp - morning & afternoon game drive.
Masai Mara - Nyumbu Tented Camp - all day game drive with picnic lunch.
Masai Mara - morning game drive with picnic breakfast, afternoon flight to Nairobi, return flight to the USA.
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<B>ZEEALWAVE TANZANIA & KENYA JUNE 2008 </B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...-and-kenya.cfm (Report)


<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> AFRICA DREAM SAFARIS
<b>Guide:</b> SIITA
<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: short report, but there is some opinions on lodging, food, etc..

<b>ITINERARY:</b>
Arusha – Ameru River Lodge
Serengeti – Kirawira Tented Lodge
Ngorongoro – Serena Lodge
Lake Manyara – Plantation Lodge
Maasai Mara – Kichwa Tembo
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<B>GIRLPOLO33 KENYA JUNE 2008 </B>

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<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> SELF DONE
<B>Been Before?</b> YES, SEVEN TIMES NOW!
<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: a very descriptive detailed report on Borana Ranch and Saruni Samburu camp .

<b>ITINERARY:</b>

Working cattle ranch – Borana Ranch
Samburu – Saruni Camp
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<B>SANDI KENYA & TANZANIA JUNE 2008 </B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...otos-sandi.cfm (Report)

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/...5%3A1851746399 (photos)

<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> AFRICA SERENDIPITY
<B>Been Before?</b> OH YES!
<b>Things you shouldn’t miss</b>: as usual, Sandi has some fabulous pictures of properties for us, but be sure not to miss the picture of the cuddly little tiger!!

<b>ITINERARY:</b>
Note - all properties visited, but some not necessarily stayed at:

Nairobi - Intercontinental Hotel
Lake Manyara - E Unoto Retreat
NCA - Gibbs Farm / Ngorongoro Farmhouse
Rift Valley - Kirumuru Camp
Nairobi - Giraffe Manor
Meru - Elsa's Kopje
Samburu (Kalama Reserve) - Saruni
Shaba NR - Joy's Camp
Maasai Mara - Royal Mara Camp
Maasai Mara - Entim Camp
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<B>MLSAFARI KENYA & TANZANIA JUNE 2008 </B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...fm#dest-header (Report)

<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> MICATO
<b>Guide:</b> ALFRED
<b>Type:</b> GROUP
<b>Logistics:</b> FLY/DRIVE
<B>Been Before?</b> NO


<b>ITINERARY:</b>
Nairobi – Norfolk
Amboseli - not mentioned
rest of trip not mentioned
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<B> TREEPOL TANZANIA JUNE/JULY 2008</B>

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...-july-2008.cfm (Report)

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Treepol/NTanzania2008 (Northern circuit photos)

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Treepol/STanzania2008 (Southern Circuit photos)

http://picasaweb.google.com/Treepol/Accommodation2008 (Accommodation photos)

<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> GOOD EARTH TOURS (northern circuit) FOXES OF AFRICA (Southern circuit)
<b>Guide:</b> RAPHAEL (GOOD EARTH)
<b>Type:</b> PRIVATE
<b>Logistics:</b> DRIVE/FLY
<B>Been Before?</b> THIRD TIME


<b>ITINERARY:</b>
Arusha – Rivertrees Inn
Lake Manyara – Kirurumu Tented Camp
Serengeti – Mbalagheti
Serengeti – Sopa Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater – Sopa Lodge
Tarangire – Tarangire Safari Camp
Arusha – Impala Hotel
Ruaha NP – Ruaha River Lodge
Selous GR – Rufiji River Camp
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<B>TWAFFLE KENYA 2005 </B>

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<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> SUNWORLD SAFARIS
<b>Guide:</b> KEN
<b>Type:</b> PRIVATE
<B>Been Before?</b>YES


<b>ITINERARY:</b>

Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Serena Mountain Lodge
Lake Nakuru – Lake Nakuru Lodge
Maasai Mara – Kichwa Tembo
Tsavo East – Tarhi Camp
Mombasa – Voyageur Hotel
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<B> AOWENS Kenya – Tanzania June 2008</B>

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<b>Agent, Outfitter:</b> AFRICAN SPICE SAFARIS
<b>Guide:</b> PATRICK
<b>Type:</b> PRIVATE
<b>Been Before?</b> YES


<b>ITINERARY:</b>

Nairobi – Serena
Ngorongoro – Serena Lodge
Serengeti – Kirawira
Maasai Mara – Kichwa Tembo
Samburu - Intrepids
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Awesome listing - thanks for all your efforts!
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Thank you so much for your great trip review, because of it I am just finishing booking with Daniel at DK Grand Safaris, he seems really helpful, and wants to make sure we get exactly what we want. I hope it will be as great as your experience.
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