Once in a Lifetime Africa - The Jane Goodall Trip

An African safari is on many people’s bucket List, and it is certainly a breathtaking experience. There are many wonderful African safari trips each year, with four excellent suppliers  and our staff is very well trained as to the different opportunities which we recommend to clients since many of us have been on safari.     

I have never seen one this unique, however, and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity I am writing about here.

This is a VIP trip to go where relatively few have yet ventured - Once-in-a-Lifetime Africa - The Jane Goodall Trip

It is the ultimate in wildlife viewing, and with two experts on board to make this a dream trip to experience. It features the world-famous primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE (Daughter of the British Empire). It also features Joel Sartore, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and United Nations Ambassador of Peace, and a 20-year National Geographic magazine contributing photographer, speaker, author and teacher.

Only twenty guests will have the opportunity to join this 20-day fully escorted luxury safari journey from July 9-28, 2013 travelling almost entirely by private plane, staying in 5 star safari camp and hotel accommodations.  This is a once in a lifetime, never to be repeated, unique adventure to some of the most remote destinations on earth.   

Addis Ababa, Congo, Gombe, Selous, Katavi and Kigoma National Parks are on this itinerary.  Guests will explore some of the most exotic fascinating regions on the continent and at the same time gain a unique educational experience.

A portion of the package price will include a tax deductable donation to the Jane Goodall Institute.

Highlights:

Explore Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s bustling capital and examine the 3.2 million year old hominid fossil remains of “Lucy” at its National Museum.

Discover unparalleled "Big Five" wildlife viewing, including enormous herds of buffalo.

And elephants in Tanzania’s remote and untouched Katavi and Selous National Parks.

Kigoma National Park is the site of the famous meeting on October 28, 1871 when Henry Stanley found Dr. David Livingstone who had been believed dead for many years, and reportedly uttered the famous words “Dr. Livingstone, I presume”.

Experience Trekking through the rain forest to view habituated gorilla families in the lush Congo River basin.

Sail on Lake Tanganyika.

You will be in remote areas which have the largest concentration of wildlife, rarely seen by man, in addition to thousands of dazzling bird species. In one park alone, there are 50,000 elephants, lions, wild dogs, buffalo, leopards, antelope, Kudu, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, zebra, giraffe, cheetah, and many more.

Enjoy a private lecture by esteemed primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, autographs, photo opportunities, and learn about her research for almost 50 years. Hone your wildlife photography skills with tips and workshops with renowned photographer, Joel Sartore, founder of the Photo Ark.  You will have a one on one guidance giving you the chance top pick up photography tips and insights from one of the world’s best.

Maureen Jones is president of  All Horizons Travel  at 160 Main Street. Members of her staff are experts in business travel, cruises, and all types of leisure.