Join two Somerset County Park Commission Naturalists for a journey of a lifetime you will never forget! Venture beyond the T.V. screen and experience first-hand an amazing ecosystem. We will cover our ground in off-road vehicles and occasionally hike. We will have opportunities to see animals such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, black rhinos, buffalo, hyenas, baboons, monkeys, wildebeest, gazelles, giraffes, various bird species, etc. The list is almost endless! In two weeks we will visit some of Tanzania's most prestigious National Parks. Throughout our safari we will stay in a combination of lodges and luxury tents and even have time to relax. This trip is ideal for photographers, birders, nature lovers, and anyone with a will to experience an unforgettable adventure!

Key points of interest:
•  Arusha National Park
• Tarangire National Park
• Serengeti National Park
• Ngorongoro Crater
• Olduvai Gorge Archaeological Site and Museum
• Montane Forests of Mt. Meru
• Hunting and gathering with the Hadzabe, a native click speaking tribe
• A visit to Maasai Bomas


FYI: A valid passport and a tourist visa are required for travel to Tanzania. Certain innoculations and medical prescriptions are recommended and required. This is subject to change. All medical information should be discussed with your personal doctor.

Travel Dates:
March 8 – March 22, 2008
For more information please call
908-766-2489 ext. 326 or stop by the Environmental Education Center for an Open House!

Age: Adult

Trip Cost:
Double Occupancy $7,125
Single Occupancy $7,760
(Price includes airfare, transportation, lodging, meals, guides, tips, and more!)

Registration:
Space is limited to twelve participants. Registration is accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All participants must be registered by August 15, 2007. You may register by calling 908-766-2489 or stop by in person!
• A $1,000 non-refundable* deposit is due at the time of registration.
• A second non-refundable* payment of $3,000 is due by August 15, 2007.
• The final non-refundable* balance is due by December 15, 2007.

*All money is non-refundable if participant cancels. If the Somerset County Park Commission cancels the trip for reasons beyond our control, a full refund will be returned to the participants.

For more information please call or stop by the EEC for an open house. The dates are:
• Sunday, March 4, 2:30pm
• Thursday, April 19, 6:30pm
• Wednesday, May 2, 6:30pm
• Monday, June 18, 6:30pm
• Sunday, July 29, 2:30pm

  E-mail the Naturalists any questions or comments.             Photos are courtesy of Carrie Gazal © 2001.