The staff was so polite and helpful. They started calling me Bibi which means grandmother.

Everyone called me Bibi it made me feel so welcomed and a part of their family.

We invite you to show the children in your life the timeless beauty and drama on an exciting Tanzania safari with other Vanderbilt families from June 18 to 28, 2012. Begin this 11-day safari with exclusive access to our safari operators 12,000-plus acre nature refuge by vehicle or foot. Then, continue to the Serengeti, where youll spend your days amidst this incredible untamed wilderness where lion, cheetah, warthog and literally millions of hoofed animals roam. Visit Olduvai Gorge en route to the lush and verdant Ngorongoro Crater, a massive crater inhabited by rhinoceros, hippo, flamingo, ostrich and black-maned lion. Whether you are meeting with local conservationists, learning about local culture, or sharing conservation stories around a campfire, Tanzania is, quite simply, the ultimate safari destination. This trip also offers a variety of accommodations that allows kids to explore, play games and let out some energy outdoors. Prior to the trip, your kids will be connected with Tanzanian pen pals whom they will meet on safari! We hope you will join us for an educational and rewarding Tanzania Family Safari for All Ages. Reserve your familys space by calling Vanderbilt Travel Program at 615-322-3673, or visit www.vanderbilt.edu/alumni/travel for more information. Space is limited to 24 travelers. Best regards,

Mary Ann Arnold, VAA Tanzania Family Safari 06

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What to Expect
Vanderbilts Tanzania Family Safari is specially designed for those seeking an unsurpassed wildlife viewing experience while traveling in safety and comfort. Days will be spent viewing wildlife from specially equipped 4WD Land Rover Defenders with popped top roofs for easy wildlife viewing and photography; window seats are guaranteed for every passenger. Though long drives between destinations have been minimized in this evenly paced itinerary, you can expect drives of up to five hours in length on bumpy, dusty, and occasionally muddy roads. The accommodations have been chosen for their unique African feel, stunning settings, the quality of service offered to the discerning traveler, as well as their ideal proximity to the best seasonal wildlife viewing areas. The lodges are comfortable; most have private verandahs and all have private bathrooms. All lodges have electricity provided by generators. Our Nyumbas, which is Swahili for home, are eco-friendly tents set on private campsites ideally located for the best wildlife viewing in northern Tanzania. Our large walk-in tents come with camp beds dressed in deluxe linens, self-contained toilets, safari-style showers, and water basins (due to ecological and conservation issues, none of our camps have or need fixed plumbing). LED lighting powered by solar panels is provided in the nature refuge and in the Serengeti; and the camp chef prepares gourmet meals fresh from local ingredients. Breakfast, dinner, and some lunches are served in a canvas dining tent and restricted diets are easily accommodated by our chef. Expect temperatures with highs in the mid to high 80 F and lows in the 50 F. Temperatures will be cooler at higher elevations, such as the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater (7,600 feet).

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I would like a roommate. If one is not available, I will pay the additional charge of $890. Return this form to: Vanderbilt Travel Program, PMB 407735, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7735 Questions? Please call Cary Allyn at 615-322-3673. Or email cary.allyn@vanderbilt.edu

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Itinerary
Monday, June 18: Depart U.S.
Depart the U.S. on DL/KLM Airlines overnight flight to Amsterdam, or independently.

Optional Add-Ons
Optional Wildlife Safari Extension in Tarangire National Park ($1,300 per person)
Wednesday-Saturday, June 27-30:
Continue on your wildlife safari by spending two says in Tarangire National Park, best known for its large elephant herds and massive baobab trees. Elephants can live for over 80 years, and males can weigh over 13,000 pounds! Youll have two days to explore high and low, and far and wide. Stop for a swim, have a picnic lunch and enjoy this great park! Depart Tanzania on June 29, and arrive home on June 30. Overnights: Thomson Tarangire Nyumba & A Day Room at Mount Meru Hotel (All Meals Included)

Tuesday, June 19: Arusha, Tanzania

In Amsterdam, connect with your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, arriving late in the evening. We are welcomed in Swahili with Jambo and Karibu. Along with fellow Vanderbilt travelers, transfer to Mount Meru Game Lodge. This unique accommodation is located within a 33-acre garden, where orphaned and injured wildlife is brought for sanctuary. Overnight: Mount Meru Game Lodge (Meals aloft, snack)

Wednesday & Thursday, June 20 & 21: Eastern Serengeti Nature Refuge
Early this morning, fly to a nature refuge near the Serengeti reserved only for Thomson Safaris travelers. After just a couple of years promoting community-based conservation, the wildlife population has more than doubled. Regularly-seen species include wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, Thomsons and Grants gazelle, impala, eland, warthog, and hartebeest. With over 12,000 protected acres, this conservancy can be explored by vehicle or on foot, offering a unique way to see the landscape and its incredible wildlife. You will spend each day at your leisure tracking wildlife, capturing stunning photos, and learning more about Africas treasures. Overnights: Thomson Eastern Serengeti Nyumba (All Meals Included)

Optional Balloon Safari ($475 per person)

One morning at sunrise, you have the option to take a hot air balloon over the Serengeti Plains for an unforgettable journey across the great African savannah. After landing, everyone is served champagne and a full English breakfast in the bush. Around midmorning, join the group to continue exploring the Serengeti. Space is limited and advance reservations are required.

$5,990 per adult & teens ages 16-18 $5,690 ages 12-15 $4,990 ages 6-11
Single Supplement: $890
The price does not include international flights.

Friday & Saturday, June 22 & 23: Serengeti National Park

After a hearty breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park. Big herds and big cats. That is what has made the Serengeti famous worldwide. Wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, and an array of antelope live and travel in large groups called herds, which can swell to the thousands during the wildebeest and zebra migration. Over two days, your family will have an amazing wildlife viewing experience. Soccer, Frisbee, traditional games, beading supplies and books are all on hand for the kids. You might also try an adventurous sunrise Serengeti balloon safari (minimum height 4 feet tall, advance reservations and additional fee apply). Overnights: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba (All Meals Included)

How to Book
To reserve a space, call the Vanderbilt Travel Program, 615-322-3673, or mail your deposit and reservation form to the Vanderbilt Travel Program, PMB 407735, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7735. A non-refundable deposit of $600 per person payable by Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover or check, payable to Thomson Safaris, secures your space on safari. We cannot confirm reservations without a deposit. Final payment is due March 21, 2012. Credit cards are not accepted for final payment. Airfare: International airfare is not included. Thomson Safaris, our tour operator for this program, will be happy to make flight arrangements for you on Delta/KLM Airlines, or help you to coordinate your own. You will need to fly into and out of Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) via Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Insurance: The purchase of travel insurance is highly recommended; information will be mailed to registrants. Pre-existing conditions may be waived with the prompt purchase of travel insurance. Shares: Single accommodations are limited, subject to availability at the time of booking, and cannot be guaranteed. Should you wish to share a room, we will attempt to find a roommate for you at your request. If we are unable to provide a roommate by the final invoice date, the single supplement will be assessed. Cancellation and Refunds: Notification of cancellation must be received in writing to Thomson Safaris. At the time we receive your cancellation, the following per person cancellation penalties apply: Up to 91 days before departure: 90-61 days before departure: 60-46 days before departure: 45 days or less before departure: Deposit 50% of the package price 65% of the package price 100% of the package price

The Safari Includes:

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Meals and complimentary bottled water, accommodations based on double occupancy, and park fees as listed in the itinerary Tanzanian-born professional safari guides who will be your companions, your teachers, and at your service throughout the trip Safari briefings throughout the safari Services at the lodges and Thomson nyumbas (camps) Village, school and cultural visits Pen pal coordination Comfortable wildlife viewing in specially equipped 4WD Land Rover Defenders with pop-up roofs and video camera charging sockets. Each traveler is guaranteed a window seat Scenic internal flight from Arusha to Wasso Welcome Packet Beer, wine, spirits and soda included at welcome and farewell dinners Bush lunch

Sunday, June 24: Olduvai Gorge & Ngorongoro Highlands

From the vast open plans of the Serengeti, head east to green, undulating hills and high elevations of the Ngorongoro Highlands. Halfway there, stop at Olduvai Gorge. Anyone fascinated by archeology will appreciate the small museum, which displays the incredible finds of Louis and Mary Leakey. After a picnic lunch, continue to Gibbs Farm, which will feel like an exotic version of home. Overnight: Gibbs Farm (All Meals Included)

Monday & Tuesday, June 25 & 26: Ngorongoro Crater & school visit
Spend the whole day exploring the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater floor. Look for massive bull elephants roaming the plains, hippos wallowing in their shallow pools, awkward ostrich running across the savannah, and all of Africas Big Five: elephant, rhino, leopard, lion, and buffalo. On your second day, visit Ayalabe school, where children have a chance to meet their pen pals. It is extraordinary to watch as children exchange curious glances, and get to know their friends. In the afternoon, hike, bike*, or take a tour of the estates organic gardens, farmyard or surrounding forest. Meanwhile, parents can relax with tea on the verandah or indulge in Massai-inspired spa treatments*. (*additional fees apply) Overnights: Gibbs Farm (All Meals Included)
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Our Safari Does Not Include:

International flights and airport departure tax, unless airfare is arranged by Thomson Safaris, our operator for this trip; fuel surcharge; gratuities for guides and camp staff; activities not included as part of the itinerary; trip insurance; passport, visa, and immunization fees; personal items such as laundry, fax/phone/email charges, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages. Terms and Conditions: A detailed liability statement, concerning, among other things, limitations of Wineland-Thomson Adventures, Incorporateds liability for loss of property, injury, illness or death, will be provided to passengers upon enrollment, along with an information form to sign and return to Thomson Safaris shortly after enrolling on the trip. Each of these forms is also available to prospective travelers upon request.

Wednesday & Thursday, June 27 & 28: Ngorongoro - Arusha - Depart

Drive back to Arusha this morning, arriving in time for a delicious lunch. Youll have a day room at a hotel near the airport to rest, relax, and have a snack before the journey home. Day room: Mount Meru Hotel (All Meals Included)