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You are Cordially Invited to Join
Janelle Coleman
Executive Vice-President, External Affairs
and the
On an Exciting Flying Conservation Safari to
KENYA
June 11 to June 20, 2020
Parker Travel Associates, Inc.
1959 S. Power Rd., Suite 103-111 • Mesa, AZ 85206
Phone: 800-743-7644
email: sales@parkertravel.com
CST # 2096269-40
OUR HOST – JANELLE COLEMAN
“Now, looking back on my life in Africa, I feel like it might
altogether be described as the existence of a person who
had come from a rushed and noisy world, into a still
country... So lovely as if the contemplation of it could itself
be enough to make you happy all your life.”
– Karen Blixen
Karen certainly sets the stage for an adventure in Africa and for me, the
image it creates is magical. If it stirs your imagination, I invite you to join
me for a trip of a lifetime to Kenya.
While the Zoo has offered itineraries in Kenya previously, this one is unique. We will fly between some of the
country’s most famed wildlife reserves and spend much more time on safari!
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, Amboseli National Park is known for its large elephant
herds and varied wildlife including giraffe, zebra, cheetah, hundreds of bird species and much, much more.
Samburu National Reserve sits on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River and, on the other side, lies Buffalo
Springs National Reserve. Several small and large game species are found in abundance at Samburu --
gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, oryx, reticulated giraffe, baboon, warthog, gazelle, dik-dik, impala, elephant, Cape
buffalo and hippopotamus, along with the three big cats -- lion, cheetah and leopard. We will see Grant’s
zebra, giraffe, African buffalo, the big cats, hyena, crocodile and Somali ostrich at Buffalo Springs.
Speaking of lions and zebra, our journey will be highlighted by visits with two of the Columbus Zoo’s
conservation partners. The Ewaso Lion Project, formed to ensure a future for lions and other large carnivores
in northern Kenya, uses scientific research and community-based outreach programs to promote co-
existence between lions and people. A game drive featuring Grevy’s zebra will be fascinating, as we travel
with scouts from the Grevy Zebra Trust and learn about their efforts to conserve this endangered species
and its fragile habitat.
Last, but certainly not least, is one of the most celebrated wildlife reserves in Kenya – the Masai Mara.
We’ll travel its grassy plains and rolling hills and along the Mara and Talek rivers in search of lions, cheetahs,
elephants, zebras, hippos, wildebeest and many other animals.
The Big Five -- lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo – and a magnificent flying safari await
you. Come along!
Janelle Coleman
Executive Vice President, External Affairs
For further information contact:
Patti Cattey at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium at patti.cattey@columbuszoo.org or 614-724-3558 or
Terry Caldemeyer at Parker Travelat terry@parkertravel.com or 800-995-4422
OUR DESTINATION – KENYA
Resting in the magnificent Great Rift Valley and presided over by the
majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya is characterized by hauntingly beautiful
natural landscapes of forested hills, patchwork farms, wooded savanna,
and vast forests brimming with an extraordinary abundance of wildlife. The
nation’s diverse range of traditional African cultures is influenced by over 70
unique ethnic groups from the Maasai, Samburu, Kikuyu, and Turkana tribes
to the Arabs and Indians that settled on the coast.
This flying safari takes us to three key wildlife destinations – Amboseli,
Samburu & Maasai Mara.
OUR ITINERARY
June 11 – Depart Columbus fish eagle and pygmy falcon!
Morning departure from Columbus and fly to New York/JFK
Airport, where we connect with a non-stop Kenya Airways Animal species include elephant, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe,
flight bound for Nairobi, Kenya. impala and leopard. We’ll also plan to visit the Amboseli
Trust for Elephants
(ATE) where Cynthia
June 12 – Arrive in Nairobi
Moss, the noted
Mid-day arrival at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International
American naturalist
Airport. Upon arrival we will be met and escorted to the and author, has
Tamarind Tree Hotel for dinner and overnight. conducted one
Tamarind Tree Hotel. (Meals aloft, D) of the longest-
running studies on
elephants. We might
even see some
of the elephants
that Cynthia
immortalized in her
books and award-
winning film Echo
of the Elephants.
We enjoy an afternoon game drive in scenic Amboseli
National Park before returning to our lodge for dinner and
overnight.
June 13 – Nairobi to Amboseli National Park Amboseli Serena Lodge. (B,L,D)
After breakfast we will be transferred to Nairobi’s Wilson
Airport to board a morning scheduled flight to Amboseli Amboseli National Park
National Park, located on the plains below Mt. Kilimanjaro, Located in the southern reaches of Kenya, the Amboseli
where we will spend the next two nights. Check-in at the National Park is renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife
Amboseli Serena Lodge and have lunch. An afternoon such as Maasai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah, and
game drive allows us to view some of the many species not surprisingly it is
here, including zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala and one of Kenya’s most
popular parks. The
leopard. Return to our lodge for dinner and overnight.
landscape of Amboseli
Amboseli Serena Lodge. (B,L,D)
is dominated by the
majestic snow cap of
June 14 – Amboseli National Park Mount Kilimanjaro,
Enjoy a full day of activities today in the Amboseli National as well as open plains,
Park area. During a game drive we’ll have the chance to see acacia woodland,
birdlife here including pelican, bee eater, kingfisher, African swamps and the
massif of Ol Doinyo Orok. The birding is excellent, especially National Reserve is remote, hot and arid. The reserve spans
closer to the lakes and swamps. The park is famous for being over 60 square miles of spectacularly scenic landscape,
the best place in Africa to get close to large herds of elephants featuring rugged hills, undulating plains and riverine forests.
among other wildlife species. Other attractions of the park The park is home to abundant wildlife including a variety of
include opportunities to meet the Maasai people and soak rare species such as the reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra.
up spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free- Samburu was one of the homes of ‘Elsa the Lioness’, star of the
standing mountain in the world. best-selling book and award-winning movie ‘Born Free’.
Amboseli means ‘the place of water’ in the Maasai language.
The park has an endless supply of water, which is filtered
through thousands of yards of volcanic rock from Mount
Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is one of the most popular parks in
Kenya - a home of massive African Jumbos and the rooftop of
Africa - Mt Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is the site where writers such
as Ernest Hemingway and Robert Ruark set their famed stories
of big-game hunting in the wilds of Africa.
June 15 – Amboseli to Samburu
National Reserve June 17 - Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast we to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
will be transferred to After breakfast we will be driven to the airstrip for a
the airstrip to board scheduled flight into the Maasai Mara where we will be
a scheduled morning met by our driver/guides. From the moment we land in the
flight via Nairobi to Mara, we will be captivated by the sights and sounds. Settle
Samburu National in at our lodge and have lunch, before embarking on our
Reserve. We will be first game drive. We should get to see a host of ‘Lion King’
picked up from the animals, including ‘Zazu’ and his fellow red-billed hornbills,
airstrip and transferred gatherings of elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion, and cheetah,
to the Ashnil Samburu alongside wildebeest and zebra. Near the camp there are
Camp and check in. After lunch, we have a game drive, many resident warthogs, so look out for ‘Pumba.”
including a visit to the Ewaso Lion Project, a program
supported by the Columbus Zoo. A local organization, Ewaso Choose from a wonderful range of excursions over the next
Lion works with local people to solve the big conservation of two days: game drives, nature walks, or Maasai community
the landscape and the lions themselves. visits (community visit at an additional cost). Catch the
Ashnil Samburu Camp. (B,L,D) moment when the sunrise spills over the plains, lighting
up the flat-topped acacias: the landscape that inspired the
June 16 - Samburu National Reserve unforgettable opening movie scene. Dinner and overnight.
Spend a full day in Samburu, with early morning and Ashnil Mara Camp (or similar). (B,L,D)
afternoon game drives. Samburu is beautiful and game
includes long-necked June 18 - Maasai Mara Game Reserve
gerenuk, Somali ostrich, Spend the entire day in Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most popular
Grevy’s zebra and the beisa game sanctuary where we will have the best opportunity
oryx (only found north of of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and
the equator). A highlight elephant). You can opt to go out with picnic lunch boxes to
of today’s activities will spend most of the day
include a visit to the Grevy’s in the park, coming
Zebra Trust – another back to the lodge
program supported by the late afternoon; or you
Columbus Zoo. Conserving can have an early
this endangered species morning pre-breakfast
and its fragile habitat in partnership with communities is game drive, and
their goal. another in the late
Ashnil Samburu Camp. (B,L,D) afternoon. The Mara
has its own resident
Samburu National Reserve herds, and shelters
Resting on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River and many of Africa’s
neighboring the Buffalo Springs National Park, Samburu most popular wildanimals including lion, epitomizes Africa for many, then add a Maasai warrior and
elephant, leopard, black some cattle to the picture, and the conversation need go no
rhino and hippo. It also further.
has one of Africa’s highest
concentrations of cheetahs, June 19 - Fly Maasai to Nairobi Wilson Airport –
as well as magnificent Depart Kenya
black-maned lions. Over After breakfast we will be transferred to the airstrip to
500 species of birds live board a scheduled flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival we will
in the park including be transferred to Tamarind Tree Hotel, where a day room
ostrich, larks, sunbirds and will be supplied for us. Farewell dinner this evening at the
the lovely Lilac-breasted famous Carnivore Restaurant. Later on, transfer back to the
roller. Optional activities, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to board our late-night
at additional cost, include a hot-air balloon safari for an Kenya Airways flight back to New York.
exhilarating experience over the savannah as the early sun Tamarind Tree Hotel (Day Room). (B,D)
rises and the animals are more active.
Ashnil Mara Camp (or similar). (B,L,D) June 20 – Arrive Columbus
Morning arrival back at New York/JFK Airport. After
Maasai Mara National Reserve clearing U.S. Immigration and Customs formalities, board
The Masai Mara, together with Tanzania’s Serengeti, form our connecting flight back to Columbus. Mid-day arrival
Africa’s most famous wildlife park, the Maasai Mara National in Columbus full of life-long memories of Kenya and its
Reserve. The image of acacia trees dotting endless grass plains wildlife!
JOURNEY PRICE
All Costs are Per Person
(Based on a Minimum of 10 Participants)
Land Tour Prices: Estimated International Airfare from Columbus:
$ 5,788 – Per Person, Sharing Twin/Double $ 1,800 – Including all taxes & fees*
$ 1,290 – Single Supplement * Current fare, but subject to change until ticketed.
Land Tour Price Includes: Land Tour Price DOES NOT Include:
• Bed and breakfast accommodations at Tamarind Tree • International airfare
Hotel • Items of a personal nature
• Private game drives using our vehicles and driver/guides, • Beverages and alcohol
with 4x4 Safari Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs ideal for • Transportation not forming part of the tour (e.g., taxis, etc.)
game viewing and sightseeing • Additional activities or excursions
• Services of our trained and experienced English-speaking • Laundry
driver/guides • Gratuities
• Full Board luxury accommodations in the lodges/camps • Porterage
mentioned (or similar) • Optional Activities at an additional cost
• All flights within Kenya as indicated in the itinerary (e.g. a hot-air balloon safari in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
• All airport and airstrip transfers as mentioned in the which can be arranged at a cost of US$450-$500 per
itinerary person, subject to confirmation at the time of booking,
• All taxes plus Park entry fees and dependent upon the carrier serving the lodge.)
• Visits to Amboseli Trust for Elephants, Grevy’s Zebra Trust,
and Ewaso Lion Project
Note: Domestic airfare within Kenya is included in the
Land Tour Cost; is current; and subject to change. Baggage
allowance is 33 lbs. per person including hand luggageTOUR RESERVATION FORM
Kenya Flying Safari
June 11 to June 20, 2020
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the group is formed (approximately three-to-four months prior to departure); the airfares indicated are estimates and are subject to change until
ticketed; that we strongly suggest that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance protection for this journey; and that neither the Columbus Zoo,
nor any of their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents or affiliates, are liable for any act, event, occurrence or omission with regard
to this journey.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Reservation Form and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium safari. to be held responsible for any act or occurrence which might
Disclaimer, and send them, along with a check for the deposit occur during which time the Participant is not on board
and a copy of your passport photo page(s) to: Parker Travel, Travel Documents. A current passport, valid for at least six their aircraft. The passenger tickets, when issued, whether
1959 S. Power Rd., Suite 103-111, Mesa, AZ 85206. Parker Travel months after the planned date of return to the U.S., is required. electronic tickets or paper tickets, shall constitute acceptance
will invoice you for the balance of the tour cost, which is due Currently, Kenya requires U.S. citizens to obtain a visa for stays of by the Participant of the Contract of Carriage as the sole
by February 10, 2020. up to 90 days. While Parker Travel will attempt to inform you of contract between the airline involved and the Participant.
any change in travel document policy, it is the responsibility of
Tour Cost. The cost of the basic land tour package is $5,788 the Participant to ensure that all travel documents are in order. Indemnification. Neither the Columbus Zoo (“The Zoo”),
per person, double occupancy. nor any of the Zoo’s officers, directors, employees, agents
Health & Immunizations. Participants should be in good and/or affiliates (collectively “Zoo employees”) are engaged
Single Travelers & Single Supplement. There is a limit of two physical condition. Kenya does not require any immunizations in the sale or operation of this tour. Neither the Zoo, nor any
single rooms on this journey – first come, first served! There is for visitors. However, medication for the prevention of Zoo employees, may be held liable for any act, occurrence, or
an additional single supplement charge of $1,290. If additional malaria is highly recommended. Participants may want to omission. Participant agrees to indemnify the Zoo and any Zoo
single rooms become available, the single supplement may be check with their physician or local health department for employee, and hold them harmless, for any act, event, injury
higher. Should a participant be traveling alone, and prefer to recommendations as to other immunizations. In addition, you or occurrence related to the sale and/or operation of the tour.
share a room with another participant, Parker Travel and the should check the website of the Centers for Disease Control
Columbus Zoo will attempt to match you with a roommate. and Prevention (CDC) at: www.cdc.gov/travel. Limits on Parker Travel’s Responsibility. Parker Travel
Associates, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, successors,
Air Travel. Air transportation (based on Economy Class travel) Travel Insurance. We strongly recommend that you purchase assigns, agents and/or affiliates (collectively, “Parker”) does
is currently estimated at $1800 from Columbus. Comparable a travel insurance program which covers baggage, medical not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide
fares from other cities are available. Air travel arrangements costs, trip interruption and cancellation. Parker Travel is services to tour participants. All such services, including hotels
will be made, and tickets issued, as soon as we are assured of not liable for any accident, injury, or illness, and is not liable and other lodging, restaurants, transportation (whether by
a sufficient number of participants to operate the tour. Travel for theft, damage, or loss of personal effects or baggage. air, land, sea, or combination), sightseeing, ground handling
from the U.S. to Africa and return may be on any IATA carrier. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers a comprehensive and other services, are provided by independent contractors
When the air tickets are issued, they may be non-refundable insurance package which allows the Pre-Existing Condition (“suppliers”) that are not subject to the control of Parker.
and/or subject to change fees. If participants desire to make Exclusion to be waived if purchased within 21 days of the initial Parker cannot be held liable for any personal injury, property
their own international air travel arrangements in conjunction trip payment. Information will be sent to you upon receipt of damage, or any other consequential loss or damage, which
with this tour, they agree to provide Parker Travel with a copy your reservation and deposit. For details you can call Patti at occurs as a result of actions by its suppliers or by any third
of their air itinerary prior to departure. the Zoo at 614-724-3558, or go to the Zoo’s website at: http:// party. Additionally, and without limitation, Parker cannot be
select.travelinsure.com/?pcode=33004. held liable for any injury, death, illness, inconvenience, or delay
Baggage. Each airline involved in providing air transportation or damage to any personal property which may result from
has its own policy as to baggage allowance. In general, many Payments & Documents. A non-refundable deposit (in the acts of God, force majeure, war, civil unrest, criminal or terrorist
carriers to Africa allow each passenger to check a maximum amount of $1,000 per person) is due at the time of booking. activity, disease, animals, strikes or other labor activities, or
of two bags. However, there is a limit of 33 lbs. per person for The balance of the land cost is due February 10, 2020. Airline food poisoning. Furthermore, Parker is not responsible for
the domestic flights within Kenya, including hand luggage. tickets will be issued once there are sufficient participants any delay or interruption of services as a result of any weather
So please limit yourself to limit yourself to one bag. Your bag to ensure operation of the journey. The final itinerary and conditions, mechanical or other technical problems with
should preferably be soft-sided, to be easily loaded into the documents will be sent to you approximately two weeks prior aircraft, passenger vehicles, vessels, or other conveyance.
vehicles and vessels (a duffel bag is ideal). to departure. In no event will Parker be liable for any consequential,
incidental or special damages for loss suffered by any person.
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indicated and admission fees are included. Transfers between land services, any changes you request may result in additional which case a full refund of all monies paid shall constitute
airports and hotels/lodges are included for those arriving and fees or costs. a full settlement. Parker’s maximum liability, for whatever
departing on the group flights. Participants making their own cause, shall be limited to the amount paid to Parker for its
international air travel arrangements can make their own way Cancellation Fees. If you find it necessary to cancel, the services. As certain activities involved in tour features may be
to/from the hotels, or Parker Travel can provide special transfers following cancellation fees will apply: inherently dangerous, including, but not limited to, rafting,
for a fee. All ground transportation for transfers and touring are - On or before February 28, 2020: The deposit amount is hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving, skiing, or safaris, by
by private vehicles when practical. The sequence of tour features forfeited participating in any such dangerous activity, the Participant
may be modified. Special visits are subject to the availability of - February 29, 2020 to March 20, 2020: 50% of the land assumes all such risks with regard to these activities. It is the
the hosts at the time of the tour. There is no guarantee that any tour price responsibility of the Participant to determine whether travel to
particular conservation project or animal species will be viewed - On or after March 21, 2020: 100% of the land tour price any included destination is appropriate. The Participant agrees
in the course of the journey. (no refund). to become informed as to the latest U.S. State Department
All cancellations must be in writing. Travel Advisories and Warnings by going to http://travel.state.
Accommodations. Accommodations throughout the tour gov. Should the Participant decide to travel, notwithstanding
are provided in quality hotels and lodges. If necessary, Parker Additionally, once the air tickets have been issued, they may a State Department Warning or Advisory, the Participant
Travel reserves the right to substitute properties of a similar be non-refundable (or subject to a hefty cancellation fee). assumes all risk of death, personal injury, or property damage
category to those shown. We strongly recommend that you obtain travel insurance as a result of those risks advised or warned against.
protection!
Meals & Beverages. Most meals are included in Kenya, as Dispute Resolution Agreement. Any controversy or claim
indicated by B, L, and D, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Unused Services. After commencement of your journey, no arising out of or related to these Terms & Conditions, the Limits
respectively. One liter bottled water is included each day refund shall be provided for unused or missed services. on Parker Travel’s Responsibility clause, any other information
while on safari. Beverages are not included (with meals or relating to the tour program in any way, to the trip itself, or
otherwise). Tour Price DOES NOT Include: International airfares, to any services related to the trip, shall be settled solely and
airport departure taxes (unless included in the ticket exclusively by binding arbitration to be held in Phoenix,
Taxes & Tips. Taxes and service fees are included on all price), passport & visa fees, items of a personal nature, Arizona, in accordance with the Expedited Procedures
services provided as part of the tour program. Tips for meals such as laundry, souvenirs, communications, etc., excess provisions of the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the
provided in the program are included in the tour price. Tips baggage charges, trip insurance, and gratuities to the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), except that: (a) there
for porterage, driver/guides, and hotel staff are left to the drivers, guides, hotel staff, etc. shall be a single arbitrator, appointed by AAA; (b) the use of
discretion of the participants. Guidelines as to suggested tips discovery shall not be permitted; (c) the arbitrator shall solely
will be included with the final documents. Photography. Participant agrees that Parker Travel may make determine questions of law and admissibility of evidence; and
use of any photo, video, or other image taken during the (d) each party shall bear its own costs and expenses, including
Tour Host. A staff member of the Columbus Zoo will journey by our photographers, guides, escorts, or other tour travel, counsel, and witnesses, and an equal share of the
accompany the group with a minimum of 10 confirmed participants, without payment or explicit permission. administrative, arbitrator and venue-rental fees.
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Phone: 800-743-7644 • email: sales@parkertravel.com • www.ParkerTravel.comCOLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM’S DISCLAIMER
KENYA FLYING CONSERVATION SAFARI
June 11 to June 20, 2020
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (hereafter “Zoo”) is not the tour operator.
Zoo is not responsible for changes of flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or car rental reservations, delays,
losses, injuries, inconveniences, cessation of operations, airline or tour operator bankruptcies, acts of God, or any other
event beyond Zoo’s control.
Zoo acts only as agent for participants with respect to travel services, and it shall not be responsible for changes of flight
time, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or other reservations, injury damage, loss of baggage, accidents or for the acts
or defaults of any person or entity engaging in conveying participants or in carrying out other arrangements of the tour.
Further, Zoo shall not be responsible for losses or additional expenses of any participants due to sickness, weather, strike,
civil unrest, acts of terrorism, quarantine, acts of God, or other causes beyond its control.
Zoo shall not be responsible for alteration of the itinerary as deemed necessary for carrying out the tour and the right is
reserved to substitute hotels of similar quality. The right is further reserved to cancel any tour prior to departure, in which
case the full amount will be refunded without further obligation on Zoo’s part. The right is also reserved to decline to
accept or retain any person as a member of the tour should such person’s health, actions or general deportment in the
opinion of the Zoo impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare of the other participants. No refunds will be
made for the unused portion of any tour.
Applicants for participation in this tour accept in full all the conditions set forth above.
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