Family Adventure Safaris
January 25, 2012
January 1, 2012
FOLLOW THE ORPHANS SAFARI – MAY AND SEPTEMBER 2012
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- Morning greeting at Ithumba
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- Hey, aren’t I just too cute with these trunk moves!
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- orphans getting their bottles at Sheldricks
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- First meeting with baby
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- Foster parent feeding baby
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- Baby falling on his nose
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- Hurrying to bottles at Voi Stockades
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- Murka all grown up at Ithumba
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- Elephant Bedroom Camp Samburu
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- Elephant lovers unite!
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- Sunrise with the orphans at Ithumba
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- Follow the Orphans parents at Ithumba
Here are the two Follow the Orphans safaris for this year. The fun of sharing this experience with other like minded people is a pretty amazing way to visit your babies and enjoy a safari as well. To make this easy and economical, I do all the pre-safari shopping for the meals and supplies needed at Ithumba and we share the expenses throughout. So, if this is something you have been dreaming about doing, or returning to do again, please have a look at the itineraries below and see if anything works for you. We have added two extensions – one to Samburu to immerse yourselves in more and more elephant action and the second to the Maasai Mara to catch up with the Elephant project there and check out the Migration. Contact me for further information. lynne_safari@hotmail.com
May 2012
15. Arrival transfer. Macushla House (FB).
16. Macushla House (FB). Activities on this day- three visits to the David
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
17.Drive to Ithumba (Self Catering)
18.Ithumba (Self Catering)
19.Drive to Voi. Manyatta Camp (FB)
20.Drive to Amboseli National Park. Amboseli Serena Lodge (FB)
21-22. Amboseli Serena Lodge + Visit Cynthia Moss>
23. Drive to Nairobi. Day room at Ole Sereni Hotel until 1800hrs. Transfer
to JKIA for flight out
May 2012 Safari extension to Samburu:
23.Drive to Nairobi. overnight at Nairobi Serena (BB)
24.Transfer to Wilson Airport. Fly to Samburu. Elephant Bedroom/ Samburu Intrepids (FB)
25.Elephant Bedroom/Samburu Intrepids (FB)
26.Fly to Nairobi. Met and transferred to JKIA for departure flight.
September 2012
21. Arrival transfer. Macushla House (FB).
22. Macushla House (FB). Activities on this day- three
visits to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
23.Drive to Ithumba (Self Catering)
24.Ithumba (Self Catering)
25.Drive to Voi. Manyatta Camp (FB)
26.Drive to Amboseli National Park. Amboseli Serena Lodge (FB)
27-28. Amboseli Serena Lodge + Visit Cynthia Moss
29. Drive to Nairobi. Day room at Ole Sereni Hotel. Transfer to JKIA for
flight out
September – safari extension to MaasaiMara:
29.Drive to Nairobi. overnight at Nairobi Serena (BB) 30.Transfer to Wilson Airport. Fly to Mara. Mara Intrepids Camp (FB)
30.Transfer to Wilson Airport. Fly to Mara. Mara Intrepids Camp (FB)
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01-02.Mara Intrepids Camp + visit to a Maasai village (FB) 03.Fly to Nairobi. Met and transferred to JKIA for departure flight.
Included:
Meet and greet
Airport transfers
Accommodation on FB everywhere apart from Ithumba which is on self catering
basis and Ole Sereni Hotel which is for day use only.
Services of a professional English-speaking driver guide
Transport in a 4×4 vehicle
Bottled mineral water in the vehicle
Services of Lynne Leakey as Tour Director
Game drives
Visit to the elephant ophanage in Nairobi and at Voi stockades Park fees
Day room at Ole Sereni Hotel
Not Included:
Visa to Kenya
Food and drinks at Ithumba
International flights and associated taxes
All travel and medical insurance
Drinks and beverages
Porterage, Tips and gratuities
All telecommunications
Nb: Participants have to be Foster Parents
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November 19, 2011
November 18, 2011
October 29, 2011
A Letter from Lynne~
A Letter from Lynne ~ October 2011
A Letter from Lynne ~ October 2011 ~ Safari 2012 Information
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October 28, 2011
Jabu – the Gentle Giant – Peek a Boo
Jabu - Peek a Boo
So many people have enjoyed and commented on this unique photo on my Facebook page, that I decided to share it here as well. What a priviledge to be in the company of Jabu and Doug, along with Sandi and the girls – Thimbi and Morula. Visit www.livingwithelephants.org for more information
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October 16, 2011
FOLLOW THE ORPHANS SAFARI
- Sunrise with orphans at Ithumba
The “Follow the Orphans” safari was pure magic. I believe it was due to the amazing chemistry of a group of foster parents who started as Facebook friends and ended as real time friends. This combination, along with the elephants and keepers, wonderful venues and our combined passion for what we were doing made this a safari like no other AND, we never stopped laughing as well!
It will have to be repeated next year. Stay tuned for dates. Also, for more comments/photos from the rest of the gang, go to my FaceBook page. From our first lunch together at Macushla House to the unexpected meeting with two more of our Elephant family friends to a full day at Sheldricks Orphange and on to Ithumba and Voi, it just couldn’t have been better. We are all missing each other and the elephants madly and already talking about getting together again. Hope some of you will be able to join as well.
As you can see from these photos, a wonderful time was had by all. I’m going to go ahead and hit “publish” and hope for the best. No matter how hard I try, and even when the post looks perfect on my computer screen, it always ends up looking a right mess on other computer screens. So bear with me until I can contact my site manager to view and straighten out!
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September 28, 2011
BAKERS DOZEN RETURNS TO AFRICA
- Bakers Dozen – Benedict Group – with “The Trio”"
The “Bakers Dozen”, comprised of Bill and Susan Benedict and 10 of their friends, joined safari guide Lynne Leakey recently for a return trip to Africa. Four years ago it was East Africa that entralled the group of interpid travelers and this year we added Southern Africa to their magical memories and experiences. Pretty darn good looking group (besides the elephants!)
Starting out at the historic V&A waterfront hotel in Capetown we mixed history, cultual, wine and beautiful scenary with visits to the top of Table Mountain and the Langa Womens Garden Project with a presentation by Khonaye Tuswa on the project and later that evening he spoke about the history of South Africa pre and post elections which added dimension to our day. Next we traveled into the wine country and sampled some of South Africa’s best included a lunch in a wine cellar and a chocolate tasting blended with appropriate wines for our “dessert” stop. The group also set off around the waterfront harbour for views of Robbin Island and Table Mountain from the sea and were followed by a curious group of dolphins. Perfect weather and a perfect few days.
Langa Community Garden Project
Winelands
Wineland Chocolate and wine paring
Stellenbosch
Far too soon we were leaving South Africa and Capetown and heading off to begin the wildlife part of our safari with visits to Shinde, Selinda and Stanley camps in the Okavango Delta. Highlights were the Walk With the Elephants day and some incredible animal viewing. We also visited Chobe Game Lodge and enjoyed some up close and personal animal , reptile and bird sitings from the river boat cruises. And, finally, we ended our wonderful safari with an exceptional two days at the classic Victoria Falls Hotel where we had the bonus of a special lecture by Russel Gammon who is an expert on David Livingstone, a helicopter ride over the falls and a couple adventurous folks went zip lining across the Zambezi River gorge landing on the bridge between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Bill and Lynne with the Trio
Jabu - the gentle giant - with Doug and Lynne
Jabu - show us your teeth, please
Trio Bye Bye
Selinda Leopard
Carmine Bee Eater
Crocodile Grin
Chobe River Sundowner Cruise - "Where's the short lens, Sue!?"
Designing this safari was a challenge because we had all experienced such a terrific safari in East Africa four years ago. However, everyone agreed that their expectations were met and exceeded and a great time was had by all.
For more information on safaris to East and Southern Africa contact lynne_safari@hotmail.com |
For more information on the “Trio”, visit www.livingwithelephants.org
Bakers Dozen at Farewell Braai - Chobe Game Lodge
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September 24, 2011
Dr. Richard Leakey speaks at Muthaiga Club Nairobi
- Dr. Richard Leakey
A packed house enjoyed a lively evening at Muthaiga Club where Dr. Richard Leakey delivered one of his usual “snap, crackle and pop” talks full of wit and wisdom touching on a wide range of topics ranging from recent goings on at the Koobi Fora Research Project, Poaching, Human/Wildlife conflicts and the Serengeti Highway debate (or debacle). Never one to pull punches, Dr. Leakey gave everyone alot to think about and delivered a challenge to get off our backsides and work for the things that matter – and called for accountability at all levels. Happy not to miss this one!!! For more info visit www.kfrp.com and www.wildlifedirect.org
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September 7, 2011
WILDLIFE, WILD WOMEN & CULTURAL CONNECTIONS SAFARI
WILDLIFE, WILD WOMEN & CULTURAL CONNECTIONS SAFARI
JUNE 3-14, 2012
This is a unique opportunity to combine the fascinating culture and traditions of Kenya with a classic wildlife safari. Meet local personalities – mainly women – whose projects and activities have had a huge positive impact on local communities. Lynne Leakey will escort the tour throughout, sharing her years of knowledge and experience. She will give fireside chats on topics including the native peoples, wildlife and the cultural/political dynamics of today’s East Africa . Come join Lynne on this very personal safari .
Click here to learn more about the WWWCC Safari
With Lynne Leakey
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