7 nights 8 days
Safari and Beach - 8 days
A safari to a Treehotel for night game viewing, the spectacular birdlife and scenery of a Great Rift Valley lake and one of Kenya’s finest game reserves — the Masai Mara, followed afterwards with a visit to the white sandy beach of the Kenya coast in Mombasa.
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You drive in the morning to your base hotel for lunch and then onto your Treehotel for the evening watching game, dinner and overnight.
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Drive around the northern tip of the Aberdare Mountains and down the escarpment into the Great Rift Valley for lunch, the afternoon to relax, swim, enjoy a boat ride, bird walk or game view, depending upon the lake visited, dinner and overnight
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Your safari continues across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve for lunch, an afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight. The Mara is one of Kenya's most popular game reserves as most species of game found in the country live on its well-watered plains.
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Morning and afternoon game drives to look for the 'big five’ with meals and overnight at your lodge or camp.
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Depart after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi where you will connect to the flight to Mombasa. On arrival in Mombasa you are met and transferred to your beach hotel for accommodation on half board basis.
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Two days at leisure at your beach hotel with accommodation on half board basis.
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Upon checking out, you will be transferred to the Airport for your flight back to Nairobi where the safari will come to an end.
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The High Season falls between Jan – Mar & July – 15 Dec whereas the low season falls between Apr – Jun. During Low season, a rate of US$400 is DEDUCTED from the advertised rates below and a rate of US$185 deducted for the Single room supplement.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 6 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2200 | ||
| Per person | 4 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2305 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2615 | ||
| Single room supplement | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 730 |
Local Rates
Mauritius Packages
The Republic of Mauritius is a small island nation of four inhabited and several other islands located in the southwestern Indian Ocean. Inland features include a vast central plateau, subtropical forests, rivers, steams and waterfalls. Bordering this tableland are several mountain ranges consisting of diverse shaped masses of basalt testifying the volcanic origins of the island.
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• Accommodation on bed and breakfast for 7 nights
• Return flights on Air Mauritius Nairobi—Mauritius—Nairobi
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• Fuel surcharge and airport taxes (approximately USD 265.00)
• Visas
• Excursions
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Porterage
Local Rates
Classical Nile
This package entails 2 nights in Cairo, 3 nights on board of Nile Cruise , 2 night’s travelling on board of the sleeper train .
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Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. You will be met our representative who will assist you through the immigration. Transfer to your hotel.Check-in and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight:Cairo
Meal Plan :Nil -
Cairo/Train
Breakfast at the hotel, check out of the hotel and proceed to enjoy the captivating city of Cairo.
Highlights of the day:
The Pyramids Of Giza - The great Pyramids of Choeps, Chepren and Mysterious are the only ones surviving of the seven wonders of the ancient world. They are Egypt’s most visited monuments and among the worlds greatest tourist attractions.
The Sphinx is carved from a single piece of stone. It is a lion with the head of a pharaoh thought to be the portrait of Chepren.
Egyptian Museum - called the museum of the Egyptian antiquities; it is one of the greatest museums you will ever see, housing an unrivalled collection of antiquities reaching back 5000years.
Transfer to the Ramses Train Station to board your sleeper train for Aswan. Dinner on the train.
Overnight:Sleeper train
Meal plan: Breakfast/ lunch/dinner -
Nile Cruise:
Breakfast in the train, arrive Aswan in the morning. Transfer to the Nile cruise. Embarkation before lunch.
Highlights of the day:
High Dam
The high dam is the largest rock-filled dam in the world and one of the most important engineering feats of the 20TH century an artificial lake-Lake Nasser, with a surface of 4000 sq km lies behind the dam.
Felucca Sailing
Felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. We shall sail by the felucca around the Elephantine Island to view the Aga Khan Mausoleum and the Kitcheners botanical garden. Overnight in the cruise
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Nile Cruise
Breakfast in the cruise, today we sail to Luxor via Kom Ombo and Esna.
Highlights of the day :
Temples Of Kom Ombo
Kom ombo temple is exquisitely situated on a dune above a bend in the Nile. Alone among Egypt’s temple it is shared equally by two gods-Sobek, the crocodile god of Nile fertility and haroeis, the elder Horus.Temple Of Edfu
The town of Edfu boasts Egypt's most best preserved temple dedicated to Horus, the god of sun and planets .The falcon –his symbol-is a prominent decoration.
A very delightful hantour (horse carriage) ride takes you from the Nile to the temple grounds. Overnight in the cruise
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Nile Cruise
Breakfast in the cruise
Highlights of the day:
Valley Of The Kings
The Valley of the Kings shelters the fabled tombs of the pharaohs. More than 40 pharaohs were laid to rest here in ornate subterranean palaces penetrating sometimes under 100 m into the face of the rock.
Colossi Of Memnon
Dominating the desert to the east stand the huge colossi of Memnon, sole relics of the funerary temple of Amenhotep 111.
Overnight in the Nile cruiser.
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Luxor
Breakfast in the cruise, Disembark from the cruise.
Highlights of the day
Great Temples Of Karnak
"Here are works in whose presence it is a task for the imagination to overtake the eyesight' The impressive and awesome Karnak temples, are for many - pharonic Egypts grandest monument of all.The temple complex covers a hundred acres:its history spans throughout thirteen centuries. Enjoy rest of the day in Luxor shopping at the various shops and souks Later in the afternoon, transfer to the train station to board your train for Cairo.
Overnight:Sleeper Train
Meal plan: Breakfast /dinner on board the train.
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Cairo
Breakfast on the train. Arrive Cairo and transfer to your hotel.
Highlights of the day
Church Of St.Sergius (Abu Serga) - A 5th century basilica built over crypt where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed during their flight into Egypt.
Church Of St.Mercurius (Abu Sefein) - boasts a unique collection of Coptic art including 175 icons that depict scenes from the old and new testaments, wall paintings, etching and stained glass.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Modest in appearance, delightful in interior and boasting of legends, the Ben Ezra synagogue is the supreme Jewish monument in Cairo. Legends claim that the synagogue is built on the spot where pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the bulrushes and where Jeremiah spoke to survivors after the destruction ofJerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar.The most important recent event is the finding of medieval manuscripts in 1894. The collection, called Geniza, , counted more than 250,000 pages, dating to the period between 1002 and 1266.
Al Azhar University And Mosque
Al-Azhar is today the most important religious university in the Muslim world, with as much as 90,000 students. It is perhaps the oldest university in the whole world. The heart of Al-Azhar is the mosque quarters. Unlike so many mosques around the Muslim world, it is fully open for visitors. The architecture is stunning, the size of the roofed hall is quite impressive.
The Khan El Khalili
The most famous of oriental bazaars it is a treasure of trove of medieval craftsmanship. Shop to your total hearts content- for the Egyptian artifacts…or order yourself a sheesha, indulge and watch the world go by…both very enjoyable pass times!!
Transfer to hotel/Rest of the day at leisure Overnight: Cairo
Meal plan breakfast -
Cairo
Breakfast in the hotel.Check out of rooms at mid day .Rest of day at leisure.
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight,our rep will assist you with the check in formalties
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02 night’s accommodation at Cairo on Bed & Breakfast
03 nights on board of Nile Cruise on Fullboard Accommodation
02 night’s accommodation on board of the sleeper train on half board
Return flights on Egypt Air Nairobi—Cairo—Nairobi
All transfers in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan in Modern A/C Coach with an English speaking Guide.
Comprehensive sightseeing
All entrance fees, service charge, current taxes, and vat.
Meet and assist by our local representative.
Meal plan as per program -
Visa Fees
Fuel surcharge, airport taxes and service fees (approx $125.00)
Personal expenditure of any kind
Entrance fee to the Pyramids and Mummys' room in the Museum
Tips, drinks, extra meals, and any personal expenses -
HIGH SEASON—01APR--20APR, 01JUL--31AUG, 20DEC--10JAN 2011
LOW SEASON—11JAN--31MAR , 21APR--30JUN, 01SEP--19DEC
*Important --packages are based on minimum 2 persons
| Resident Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | Groups | |||
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| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 48000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 9500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 80750 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 60000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 81000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 15000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 20700 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 4 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 61800 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 4 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 15000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 91800 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 32400 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 56250 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 9900 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 80100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 26550 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 65000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 15000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 2 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 44115 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 15 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 49400 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 48100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 63130 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 48100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 15 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 54250 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 68000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 15 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 54250 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 68000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 15 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 47700 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 47100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 61450 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 47100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 76050 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 22050 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Single room supplement | 2 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 13050 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 56000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 15000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 47250 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 54900 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 13500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 79500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 25500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 46900 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 9900 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 57500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 13500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 61675 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 17000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 59200 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 14000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 54000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 17000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 14250 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 45500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 10000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Single room supplement | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 2000 | Kenya Residents |
Purely Primates - Uganda & Rwanda
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Entebbe Lake Victoria Hotel Ngamba Chimpanzee sanctuary, half day tour by boat
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Travel from Entebbe along mountain roads to BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST gorilla sanctuary. Overnight in en suite chalet/lodge accommodation. It is a long days drive but the scenery is beautiful, the last section travelling on mountain roads to reach the camp around 5pm. Overnight Buhoma Guest Lodge. This lodge is located on the edge of the sanctuary, on the slope of the hill. Accommodation is in thatched chalets with ensuite bathrooms. Meals are taken in a dining area. Your permits will be pre-booked for trekking the following day. (Option to upgrade accommodation on request, additional cost)
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Gorilla trekking Buhoma Guest Lodge An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, only 600 odd remaining. You will get within metres of the family, and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Returning to the camp you will be able to reflect on the experience. Balance of day at leisure, you may organise a forest walk looking for primates and birds in the forest. This would be an additional amount and payable direct to the parks. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; anything from one hour up to six hours or more is not uncommon at relatively high altitude. Please refer to our information sheet.
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Option of second trek or forest walk. The gorilla trekking permit MUST be pre-booked to avoid disappointment.There are two gorilla familes in the area and where possible its good to be able to trek both. After your second trek you will travel to Kisoro on the border of Rwanda. Overnight at the Travellers Rest hotel, made famous by Dian Fossey.
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This morning we will cross into Rwanda (the border formalities are generally done the evening before) An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes in Rwandas Parc National Des Volcans, where Dian Fossey did her ground-breaking research in the 1970s and 80s. Returning to the lodge, we have an opportunity to relax. Overnight Gorilla Nest Lodge.
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Second opportunity for gorilla trekking. In Rwanda there are 30 permits available (four families) for trekking per day. After the trek, we return to Kabale, overnight at the White Horse Inn, or to Lake Bunyoni, Bushara Island tented camp.
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Return to Entebbe, overnight Lake Victoria Hotel Note: Guests may have the option of flying OUT of Kigali today on a scheduled flight to Entebbe or elsewhere, rather than driving. A further option would be to overnight at NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY, on Lake Victoria. See below for further details, this would be an additional cost.
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Transfer to airport
| Resident Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | Groups | |||
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| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 48000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 9500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 80750 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 60000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 81000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 15000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 20700 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 4 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 61800 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 4 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 15000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 91800 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 32400 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 56250 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 9900 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 80100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 26550 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 65000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 15000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 2 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 44115 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 15 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 49400 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 48100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 63130 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 48100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 15 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 54250 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 68000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 15 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 54250 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 68000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 53000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 15 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 47700 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 47100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 31 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 61450 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Nov 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | Ksh | 47100 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 76050 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 22050 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Single room supplement | 2 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 13050 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 56000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 4 Apr 2012 | Ksh | 15000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 6 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 47250 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 54900 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 13500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 79500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 25500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 46900 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 30 Jun 2012 | Ksh | 9900 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 57500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 1 Jul 2012 | 15 Oct 2012 | Ksh | 13500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 61675 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 17000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 59200 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 14000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 54000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 17000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 14250 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Per person sharing | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 45500 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Extra night | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 10000 | Kenya Residents | ||
| Single room supplement | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 31 Mar 2012 | Ksh | 2000 | Kenya Residents |
Gorilla, Chimps and Queen Elizabeth NP Budget
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Arrive on the early morning flight, freshen up and have a meal then immediately drive southwestwards, with a stop at the equator, to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake, from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight at the Mantana Tented Camp, FB.
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After an early morning game drive we depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Centre, FB.
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GORILLA TRACKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Buhoma Community Centre. Gorilla Tracking: This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 3 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available.Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. Gorilla tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am. What to bring: Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. Carry a packed lunch.
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After breakfast depart to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your lodge; relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight is in the new cottages of the Institute Hostel, FB.
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Early morning game drive. Return for breakfast. Lunch at the lodge. Optional bird walk. Afternoon cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight at the Institute Hostel.
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Optional early morning game drive again. After breakfast depart for Rwenzori View Guest House in Fort Portal. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or take a walk around the Crater Lake, swim, fish etc. Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori View Guest House, FB.
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Very early morning breakfast. Chimp tracking at 0800. Either lunch back at the guest house or for the energetic, a picnic lunch in the forest. Another walk through the Bigodi Swamps in the afternoon before returning to the lodge. Overnight at Rwenzori View Guest House.
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After a leisurely breakfast, return to Kampala.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 6 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1990 | ||
| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2210 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2865 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 4325 |
Local Rates
Gorilla, Chimp and Queen Elizabeth NP
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Arrive on the early morning flight, freshen up and have a meal then immediately drive southwestwards, with a stop at the equator, to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake, from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight at the Mantana Tented Camp, FB.
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After an early morning game drive we depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
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GORILLA TRACKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp. Gorilla Tracking: This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 3 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available.Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. Gorilla tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am. What to bring: Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. Carry a packed lunch.
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After breakfast depart to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your lodge relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
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Early morning game drive. Return for breakfast. Lunch at the lodge. Optional bird walk. Afternoon cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge, FB.
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Optional early morning game drive again. After breakfast depart for Ndali Lodge and Kibale forest. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or take a walk around the Crater Lake, swim, fish etc. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge, FB.
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Very early morning breakfast. Chimp tracking at 0800. Either lunch back at the lodge or for the energetic, a picnic lunch in the forest. Another walk through the Bigodi Swamps in the afternoon before returning to the lodge. Overnight and dinner at Ndali Lodge.
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Day Eight - After a leisurely breakfast, return to Kampala and take your evening flight.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 6 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 3480 | ||
| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 3690 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 4520 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 6340 |
Local Rates
Best of Uganda
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Arrive Entebbe, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Lake Victoria Hotel, Entebbe.
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After breakfast, you will drive to the west of Uganda, along mountain roads to either BWINDI or Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda gorilla sanctuary – depending on where permits are held. Overnight in en suite chalet/lodge accommodation, all meals included. It will be a fairly long day in the vehicle, passing some interesting scenery, farmland and lush green hillsides. Lunch en route. It is recommended that you fly this section. Extra cost.
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An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, only 600 remaining. You will get within metres of the family, and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Returning to the camp for a late lunch, we have an opportunity for forest walks with the guides, or just to relax. Overnight Bwindi or Kabale/ Rwanda / Kisoro. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to six hours or longer is not uncommon – at relatively high altitude. Mountain Gorillas are wild animals, as such sightings cannot be guaranteed, however the success rate is well over 90%.
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Further trekking opportunity should permits be available , or the option of a forest walk to look for birds and other primates , or just relax in this beautiful area . Later in the day drive to Kabale a small town in the highlands .Overnight hotel - White Horse Inn or Far Out Camp, located on an island in the middle of Lake Bunyoni. Full Board. The road to Kabale takes you into the Uganda Highlands - the Switzerland of Africa - with great views and vistas of this lush green area.
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Drive through to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mweya Lodge / Jacana Lodge. Within these two days we will go on a boat cruise on the Kasinga Channel, famous for hippos and bird life, and trek chimps in the Chamburu gorge (subject to permits being available and group size). Early morning and late afternoon game viewing / drives will also be conducted in search of Uganda's unique wildlife such as the Giant Forest Hog, Red Forest Buffalo and Ugandan Kob, and lion, elephant and leopard are often seen.
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Morning game drive out of the park. Drive from QENP to Entebbe, where you’ll overnight at the luxurious Lake Victoria Hotel.
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Half-day trip to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Reserve on Lake Victoria, where orphaned chimpanzees have been relocated under the management of a group of dedicated conservationists including the Jane Goodall Institute. (Depending on flights this may be done on day of arrival). Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, or optional add-ons.
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Treehotel, Samburu, Lakes and Masai Mara Circuit
8 day safari starting with a night at Mountain Lodge, a Tree Hotel on the slopes of Mount Kenya, travel north to the arid Samburu National Reserve, then into the Great Rift Valley to visit some of the lakes and onto the Masai Mara. Staying at Serena Lodges and Hotels.
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Drive north to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon is spend game viewing as the animals visit the waterhole and saltlick. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Lodge.
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Continue north to Samburu Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing in the area. Return for dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.
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A full day in Samburu Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives, watching for the animals particular to the northern areas of Kenya, such as the reticulated giraffe, Gerunuk, and Grevy zebra. All meals and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.
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Depart for Lake Nakuru in the Great Rift Valley, arriving for late lunch. Afternoon game drive along the lakeshore. Lake Nakuru is a rhino Sanctuary as well as being famous for the flocks of flamingo and other water birds. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
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Depart after a leisurely breakfastto Lake Naivasha. Arrive forlunch. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight atLake Naivasha Country Club.
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After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the area.Return for dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge.
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Spend the day with morning and afternoon game drives out on the vast plains, famous for the volume and variety of wildlife to be seen. All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge.
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After an early morning game drive and breakfast, return to Nairobi arriving before lunch.
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BUDGET - There is an option of using less expensive accommodation on this safari which is termed 'Budget'.
All these prices include Travellers Philanthropy of US$ 80.- per person.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 6 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2555 | ||
| Per person (budget) | 6 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2000 | ||
| Per person | 4 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2690 | ||
| Per person (budget) | 4 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2135 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 3090 | ||
| Per person (budget) | 2 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2535 |
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Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro, via Machame route
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You arrive at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Transfer from your hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame. From here you trek through the lush forest to Machame Hut (10000 ft/3000 m). Stay/camp overnight.
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Leaving the forest, the path follows a steep ridge, passing through heather and open moorlands, and crossing a large gorge to reach Shira Hut (12500 ft/3800 m). Stay/camp overnight.
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You turn eastwards and continue ascending through the dry landscape before dropping again to reach Barranco Hut (13000 ft/3900 m). Stay/camp overnight.
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The path climbs steeply out of the Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley, then turns north to reach Barafu Hut (15500 ft/4600 m). Stay/camp overnight.
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A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time for sunrise. Then to Uhuru Peak (19340 ft/6896 m), the highest point in Africa. Afterwards descend to Gillman’s Point and on down to Horombo Hut. Stay overnight.
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Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College taking 3 to 4 hours to met and transfered to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay.
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Breakfast in hotel. End of tour.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1260 | ||
| Per person | 3 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1295 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1365 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1590 |
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Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro, via Shira route
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Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight.
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Drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Londorossi for the first section of the climb through the lush forest to reach Forest Campsite close to the gate at 9000ft/2750m taking 4 to 5 hours. Overnight Forest Camp.
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Continue through the forest on to the Shira Plateau to reach Shira Campsite at 12,500ft/3800m for overnight camp taking 5 to 6 hours. Overnight Shira Camp
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Heading eastwards, continue ascending through the dry landscape before reaching Barranco Campsite at 13,000ft/3900m for overnight camp taking 5- 7 hours. Overnight Barranco Camp
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The path climbs steeply out of the Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley, then turns north to reach Barafu Campsite at 15,500ft/4600m for overnight camp. Overnight Barafu Camp.
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A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time for sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru Peak 19,340ft/5896m the highest point in Africa. Descend to Mweka Campsite at 10,000ft/3000m for overnight camp taking 6 to 8 hours ascent 5 to 7 hours descent. Overnight Mweka Camp
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Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka wildlife college, taking 3 to 4 hours to be met and transfered back to mountain inn for dinner and overnight stay.
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Breakfast at Mountain Inn. End of tour.
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These rates do not include park fees or accommodation at Mountain Inn.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1370 | ||
| Per person | 3 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1415 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1590 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1905 |
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