A Classic Safari to

K E N Y ANovember 3 to 15, 2013

“All I wanted to do was get back to Kenya,” said Ernest Hemingway. You will feel the same way too! Join the vibrant club of those intoxicated with Africa’s magic, from its beautiful landscapes and sunsets, to animals and people whose lives have changed litt le over the centuries. Watch the gripping action of predator and prey. Relax at your camp as elephant, zebra, hippo and crocodile move in a delicate dance in the river. Learn the ways of the nomadic Maasai people who herd their catt le among the mighty beasts of the savannah. Luxurious accommodations, the famous parks and reserves of Samburu, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara, mark you as another explorer whose footsteps someone else will follow.

RESERVATION FORM: (Please Print) TOUR CODE: 13AFZ11XX/SLZ Enclosed is my deposit for $ ______________ ($750 per person for the main trip and $250 for the extension) to hold __________ place(s) on the Classic Safari to Kenya departing on November 3, 2013. Cost is $7,195 per person, double occupancy, land only. Estimated international air from St. Louis is $2,600 including departure taxes and fuel surcharges. (Subject to change). Final payment due date is August 20, 2013. Please make deposit check payable to Classic Escapes and send to mail to 58-25 Queens Blvd., Woodside, NY 11377 OR submit and fi ll out the Credit Card Authorization form to pay deposit by credit card. All fi nal payments are required to be made by check or money order only.

1. NAME (As it appears on passport): Mr. Mrs. Ms._______________________________________________

2. NAME (As it appears on passport): Mr. Mrs. Ms._______________________________________________

NAME FOR NAME BADGE IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE:1)_______________________2)_______________________

STREET ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________________

CITY:____________________________________________STATE:______________ ZIP:_______________________

PHONE NUMBERS: HOME: ( )_______________________ OFFICE: ( )_____________________________

MOBILE: ( )_______________________ FAX: ( )________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________

The two of us above are sharing a room and, where possible, would like a room with: ONE Bed TWO Beds

I am sharing with _________________________________________________________(form sent separately)

I need assistance in securing a roommate. I understand if Saint Louis Zoo or Classic Escapes cannot locate one for me by fi nal payment date, I agree to pay the additional single-room supplement. I prefer to share with: Smoker Non-smoker

I/We wish to participate in the post extension to Amboseli/Tsavo National Parks.

I desire single-room accommodations, if available, and will pay additional cost for: The main trip The post-extension

Please make my/our round trip air reservations on the group fl ights from St. Louis. (Other departure cities available upon request; prices quoted at time of request.)

I/We will make own air arrangements and will provide you with an itinerary before trip departure.

I/WE HAVE READ THE CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL ON THIS BROCHURE AND UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED HEREIN:

SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________ DATE: ____________________________

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changed litt le over the centuries. Watch the gripping action of predator and prey. Relax at your camp as elephant, zebra, hippo and crocodile move in a delicate dance in the river. Learn the ways of the nomadic Maasai people who herd their catt le among the mighty beasts of the savannah.

reserves of Samburu, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara, mark you as another explorer whose footsteps someone

“There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne — bubbling over with heartfelt gratitude for being alive.” — Karen Blixen

“I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke that I was not happy.” — Ernest Hemingway

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CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL:HOW TO BOOK: Fill out the reservation form and send it to Classic Escapes, 58-25 Queens Blvd., Woodside, NY 11377, together with a deposit of $750 per person for the main tour and $250 for the extension. On receipt of your signed reservation form and deposit, we will, subject to availability, reserve your place on your safari. When we send off your confi rmation invoice, your booking is con-fi rmed and accepted by us. Final payment is due not later than 75 days prior to departure (August 20, 2013.) Final documents will be sent to you ap-proximately two weeks prior to departure.

RATES: All rates quoted are based on tariff s and value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar in eff ect as of December 4, 2012 and are subject to change. Rates are based on a minimum of 10 passengers traveling together (plus Zoo escort). The right is reserved to levy a surcharge if minimum is not met, but that is rarely done. We will do our utmost to keep to the prices as published. Should increases be forced on us by airlines, exchange rates, etc., we reserve the right to surcharge.

INSURANCE: Your program includes comprehen-sive insurance for trip cancellation, accident, bag-gage, etc. For details on the coverage, visit: http://www.classicescapes.com/insurance.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only eff ective on receipt of written notifi cation. The following per person fees are applicable on this tour:• Up to 75 days prior to departure, deposit is

forfeited.• 74-60 days prior to departure, less 50% of tour

cost on the main trip and the extension.• Less than 60 days prior to departure, 100%

penalty, unless any refund is recoverable from overseas suppliers.

These cancellation fees are also in addition to any imposed by airlines. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU OBTAIN THE OPTIONAL INSURANCE POLICY. INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON RECEIPT OF REGISTRATION FORM.

YOUR ITINERARYDAYS 1/2/3 – ST. LOUIS/EN ROUTE/NAIROBINAIROBI SAFARI PARK HOTEL. (Meals Aloft; B,L,D)Upon arrival in Nairobi, you’ll be escorted to your hotel. Visit local sites the following day. Your resort hotel showcases landscaped gardens, rich with exotic African plants and birds, as well as many amenities. Highlights:

• Visit the AFEW Nature Center to hand-feed rare Rothschild’s giraff e.

• Enjoy a visit to the Karen Blixen House, the former home of the notable author, now a museum, and have lunch at Karen Blixen’s Coff ee Lodge.

• Meet with American Mary Wykstra from Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK) who will discuss their eff orts to save this magnifi cent animal in Kenya.

DAYS 4/5 – SAMBURU RESERVESAMBURU SARUNI. (B,L,D Daily)Begin your safari in the arid fringes of the northern region of Kenya. Saruni Samburu has been facilitated by the Northern Rangeland Trust to promote tourism and conservation in Northern Kenya. The Saint Louis Zoo supports the Northern Rangelands Trust, a community-led initiative that forms a true union of Kenya communities through fi eld conservation and education programsHighlights:

• The Saint Louis Zoo supports the Grevy’s Zebra Trust, an independent wildlife conservation organization. You will meet with a representative of the Grevy’s Zebra Trust for your own fi rst-hand experience of the Saint

Louis Zoo’s conservation work in Kenya. • Enjoy wildlife drives as you search the harsh

terrain for gerenuk, lion, Somali ostrich and other iconic African wildlife.

DAY 6 – TREE HOTELSERENA MOUNTAIN LODGE. (B,L,D)Standing at 2,195 meters (7,200 feet) on the slopes of snow-capped Mount Kenya, your tree hotel is ringed by a dense rain forest that comes alive at dusk. Your room overlooks an illuminated waterhole, where wildlife may congregate throughout the day. Highlights:

• See a wide variety of wildlife at your lodge, regarded by many as having the most consistently high record of animal visits and sightings in the area.

• Wildlife viewing throughout the evening and night includes elephant, buff alo, rhino, giant forest hog, waterbuck, leopard and lion.

• Enjoy a guided nature walk through the forest, led by the lodge naturalist, where you’ll experience nature up-close, and learn of the history of this region.

DAYS 7/8 – LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK/ SOYSAMBU WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY/LAKE NAIVASHALAKE ELMENTEITA SERENA CAMP. (B,L,D Daily)See the shallow, alkaline lake that is world renowned for its huge concentration of fl amingos, Lake Nakuru. Next day, discover Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island where no predators are found, so walking among the free-roaming antelope is sure to be a fun experience.

Explore Soysambu, a 48,000 acre Wildlife Conservancy, also a RAMSAR site – a wetland of international importance. Your lodge is evocatively styled to echo the area’s rich history, and the camp blends aristocratic elegance with modern luxury

and off ers cuisine and service of fi ttingly high standards.

Highlights:• Witness the beauty of the Great Rift Valley as

you drive towards Lake Nakuru.• A boat ride on Lake Naivasha will reveal the

toothy yawn of a hippo, the vast expanses of water lilies, and a plethora of water birds.

• Soysambu is the only East African nesting site for Great White Pelicans, as well as over 450 bird species and 15,000 wild animals.

Be on the lookout for groups of hippo at Lake Naivasha.

Luxurious furnishings at MARA SARUNI LODGE, one example of the fi ne accommoda-tions throughout your entire adventure.

OPTIONAL POST-EXTENSION TO AMBOSELI AND TSAVO

Extend your safari to Amboseli National Park, situated in the shadows of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, and home to fi ve wildlife habitats that attract a wide variety of animal and bird life. Its large elephant herds have been studied for over 30 years by noted American naturalist and author Cynthia Moss, founder of the Amboseli Elephant Research Project. Journey to Tsavo West National Park, a volcanic landscape home to over 1,000 plant species. Join hippo and crocodile in their un-derwater world at Mzima Springs. Marvel at the elephant population’s skin, dyed crimson by Tsavo’s red soil.

YOUR JOURNEY COSTS:November 3 to 15, 2013 ~ prices per person

• $7,195 land only, double occupancy.

• $1,995 single-room supplement.

• $2,600 estimated international airfare from St. Louis, including departure taxes and fuel surcharges.

YOUR POST-EXTENSION COSTS:November 14 to 19, 2013 ~ prices per person

• $2,995 land only, double occupancy.

• $395 single-room supplement.

YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES:• Flight between Maasai Mara and Nairobi.• Flight between Maasai Mara and Amboseli

as well as Tsavo and Nairobi on the post extension.

• Superior accommodations throughout as indicated or similar.

• American breakfast in Nairobi; all meals while on safari on the main program and the extension. Other meals as indicated.

• Lecture by Mary Wykstra from the Action for Cheetahs Kenya.

• All wildlife viewing by land cruisers on the main program and minibuses on the exten-sion, driven by a naturalist driver/guide. Open land cruisers will be utilized in the Mara.

• Complimentary bottled water in vehicles and during meals.

• Local drinks and laundry while at Sa-runi Camps in Kalama and Mara, as well as 30-minute massage per room.

• Visit to Giraff e Nature Centre and Karen Blixen’s home while in Nairobi, as well as Nairobi National Park.

• Saint Louis Zoo escort will accompany group with 10 travelers on both the main program and the extension.

• Professional Naturalist with a minimum of 10 travelers.

• All applicable hotel and lodge taxes and gratuities for baggage handling.

• All park entry fees.• Complimentary baggage tags and passport

wallets.• Insurance coverage for Baggage, Accident

and Trip Cancellation/Interruption.

RESERVATIONS & BOOKINGINFORMATION:

Mary-Jean Eraci at Classic Escapes(800) 627-1244

maryjeane@classicescapes.com

a representative of the Grevy’s Zebra Trust for your own fi rst-hand experience of the Saint

free-roaming antelope is sure to be a fun experience. Explore Soysambu, a 48,000 acre Wildlife

Conservancy, also a RAMSAR site – a wetland of international importance. lodge is evocatively styled to echo the area’s rich history, and the camp blends aristocratic elegance with modern luxury

and off ers cuisine and service of fi ttingly high standards.

Highlights:• Witness the beauty of the Great Rift Valley as

you drive towards Lake Nakuru.• A boat ride on Lake Naivasha will reveal the

toothy yawn of a hippo, the vast expanses of water lilies, and a plethora of water birds.

• Soysambu is the only East African nesting site for Great White Pelicans, as well as over 450 bird species and 15,000 wild animals.

POLICY. INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON RECEIPT OF REGISTRATION FORM.$2,600 estimated international airfare from

St. Louis, including departure taxes and fuel

YOUR POST-EXTENSION COSTS:

DAYS 9/10/11 – MAASAI MARA/NORTHERN SERENGETIMARA SARUNI LODGE. (B,L,D Daily) Enjoy three days of wildlife viewing at the famed “Jewel of Africa,” the Maasai Mara. Your deluxe safari lodge is located inside the Masai-owned Mara North Conservancy, and off ers the thrill of a real African adventure coupled with the highest standards of style and comfort.Highlights:

• See Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve, much of which is the setting for the fi lm Out of Africa.

• The reserve is inhabited by many of Africa’s most popular wildlife, including lion, cheetah, elephant, leopard, rhino and hippo, as well as over 500 species of birds.

• Enjoy optional activities including a balloon safari over the savannah, or fl y out to Lake Victoria to fi sh for Nile perch (additional costs apply).

DAYS 12/13 – MAASAI MARA/NAIROBI/EN ROUTE/ST. LOUISSTANLEY HOTEL (Dayroom). (B; Meals Aloft)Fly back to Nairobi where you can choose to go shopping or enjoy the amenities of your dayroom. In the evening, board your fl ight back home, bringing with you memories of the wonderful sights of East Africa.

YOUR NATURALIST GUIDE:Jeff Ettling, curator of herpetology and aquatics at the Saint Louis Zoo, is a native of the St. Louis metro region. He has had a lifelong fascination with

amphibians and reptiles, particularly snakes. Jeff holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Biology from Southern Illinois Univer-sity – Edwardsville. He is currently a PhD Candidate in the Biology Department at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. Jeff ’s dissertation is based on his work in Armenia where he is investigating the spatial ecology and population biology of the Armenian Viper. Jeff has previ-ously led trips for the Saint Louis Zoo to Costa Rica, Namibia, Galapagos and Alaska.