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BigAnimals Expeditions | CIRCLE OF LIFE February 24 - March 3, 2019
CIRCLE OF LIFE, AFRICA
PHOTOGRAPHY& VIEWING
'No matter how much you prepare and imagine your journey
to the Serengeti is beyond imagination'
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BigAnimals Expeditions | CIRCLE OF LIFE February 24 - March 3, 2019
Africa: A photographer's paradise
Serengeti is undoubtedly one of the world’s most celebrated wilderness areas and the cheetah,
the world's fastest land animal, is a pure delight to view and photograph.
The earth vibrates with the thundering filmmakers. It is Tanzania’s oldest game The purpose of our photographic
of millions of hooves, as the heaving herds reserve, renowned as the site of the annual adventure will be in two core areas. Our first
of wildebeest, zebra and gazelles fill the Great Migration where an estimated one delight will be to witness the great Serengeti
plains. This is the epic annual struggle for million antelope, mostly wildebeest, and annual migration. After this we will shift our
survival. Welcome to the greatest show 500,000 zebras migrate. focus and cameras to the large cats and their
on earth! This great migration is an People never forget their encounters life cycle. Our energies will center on
overwhelming, humbling and quite simply with Serengeti National Park. For some it's birthing, nursing and predation. In Africa the
amazing wildlife experience. This event is the breathtaking view from Naabi Hill at basic survival cycle is the one that makes the
a natural spectacle that compares to no the park's entrance, from where the big picture so phenomenal.
other. Be ready for a true life changing Serengeti's grasslands appear to stretch to Our encounter with the cheetahs left us
experience. It’s something that has to be the ends of the earth. For others it is the breathless. We were first greeted with the
seen to be understood and treasured. No promise of incredible adventures and sight of cubs playing and this delighted us.
words can do it justice immersion into the Serengeti’s animal
kingdom. Rest assured you will not be The mother’s demeanor changed and we
The Serengeti National Park is home to became aware it was time to start hunting.
disappointed.
the most photographed and filmed game It appeared to us that she briefly offered her
reserves in Africa. With an incredibly dense There are very few events on OUR planet cubs a training session. This was our
population of wildlife and never-ending as inspiring as a PHOTO expedition to Africa. moment to start adjusting our lenses as the
rolling plains, this is the Africa many of us It can put the world in a different perspective hunt continued.
dream of: an abundance of wildlife, beauty, and have us forget everything at home as the The next morning we left the tent camp
tranquility and endless clear, summer days. view of a coalition of lions stalk across open before dawn to locate our mother cheetah
plains, their manes catching the breeze. Or it with her young cubs. Among the cats, the
Serengeti, meaning “endless plains” in could be the migration of wildebeest and
the Maasai language, is undoubtedly one cheetah is known to be active only during
zebra in there millions, following the ancient the day. We knew we would find her in the
of the world’s most celebrated wilderness rhythm of Africa's seasons. This is one of the
areas and is an ongoing source of morning in the same area where we parted
greatest wildlife-watching destinations on last night. Yesterdays hunt had not been
inspiration to photographers, writers, and earth. successful for her and all her attempts had
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BigAnimals Expeditions | CIRCLE OF LIFE February 24 - March 3, 2019
another day without prey. The cheetah
continues toward the grazing gazelles, slowly
and in stealth motion so typical to this apex
cat. She inches slowly forward and stays very
low in the tall grass. When she is about two
hundred yards away from the herd, she lies
completely down and waits in the hope that
the gazelles will move in her direction.
We followed and watched the cheetahs
and the gazelles from afar so as not to disturb
all ended in failure. We left her last night and influence the natural occurrence. At this
she looked exhausted. Her cubs looked point we settled in the distance, our
tired and hungry as well. It was clear experienced driver /guide maneuvers the car
that if she could not catch enough food in a perfect filming position between the
for the cubs, their survival would be in grazing gazelles and the ambushing Cheetah
peril. without our presence affecting her. All the
On our drive we past herds of while, the gazelles, naturally always alert for
wildebeest and zebras. We saw giraffes, danger, scanned the area to make sure there
elephants, lions, and other animals. was no predator in sight, and the cheetah
These are fascinating sights in waited for the moments of lack vigilance.
themselves, but we were full of purpose At one point when our Cheetah estimated
In February each year, more than one that the distance between her and her prey
and continued on our way until we
million wildebeest arrive in the southern was ideal she began her attacked. Her
found the cheetah and her cubs. We
part of the Serengeti. This is the littering amazing strength and physical abilities are
located them not far from where we left
period and at its peak, about eight apparent to us all. She slowly rises
the night before. The mother, who
thousand wildebeest calves are born determined, checking that the gazelles are
seemed not to have eaten a satisfying
every day. The great carnivores also arrive not yet aware of her existence. At the right
meal in the past few days, was
and we chose to focus on the cheetah and moment in her mind she opens into a mad
constantly scanning the area, and we
their tantalizing and highly photographic sprint and the gazelles began to flee in all
hoped that she would succeed today.
hunting tactics and action. directions. Knowing her chase has to be short
Located them not far from where we
Our mother cheetah hides in the weeds to guarantee success. During the time she
left the night before. The mother, who
and from her location she is able to watch stalked her prey; the cheetah identified the
seemed not to have eaten a satisfying
a herd of 3 to 4 dozens Thompson weakest gazelle in the group and set out to
meal in the past few days, was
gazelles grazing about four hundred yards hunt it down. Within a few seconds she had
constantly scanning the area, and we
away. She wisely positions herself upwind, closed the distance between them. She
hoped that she would succeed today.
so she can smell the gazelles and the herd caught her gazelle and swiftly knocked it
cannot see, hear or smell her. Soft and down. The gazelle rolled on the ground,
slow she marches towards them. During gathered himself to his feet, but it was too
this time her cubs lay very still. The late, his fate sealed. The Cheetah knocked it
cheetah's eyes don’t move away from the down again, grabbed it by the throat, and
gazelles and when she notices they are strangled it.
grazing peacefully, she cautiously moves a Mother Cheetah is known for her devotion
few yards towards them leaving her cubs to her cubs. After the kill she immediately
behind. At one point, she motions for her raises a high pitch sound in what is known as
cubs to stay as she continues to move a gathering call for the young ones to join
forward. The day before the young ones her. She does not immediately join the feast.
followed her on the hunt, which alerted Our mother is exhausted from her hunt and
the gazelles, and she had to abort the must recover. She lies down and we see her
hunt. The hungry mother cannot afford breathing deeply from her efforts. She will
eat later.
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BigAnimals Expeditions | CIRCLE OF LIFE February 24 - March 3, 2019
Circle of Life, Serengeti,
Tanzania. The Greatest
Show on Earth. The
Great Migration.
ExpErIEnCE: 35 years
whErE: Serengeti, Tanzania
AMOS NAUCHOM YORAM SHPIRER dAtEs: February 24 March 3, '19
Expedition leader Expedition leader
durAtIon: 8 days
Amos has over 35 years experience as a Yoram Shpirer, 58, a biologist and natural MAx no. oF GuEsts: 4
wildlife adventure guide, and 18 years photographer from Israel, an expert on
experience diving in Antarctica. animal behavior, is a graduate of dozens of AvAIlABIlIty: open
Professional photography will be done photography trips around the world in
with Amos Nachoum, who was the BBC general and in Africa in particular. Served as prICInG: $9,800 per person, based on
wildlife photographer of the year in 2007 an officer with the rank of Major in the double occupancy
and 2008. Special Rescue Unit of the Israeli Air Force.
rEGIstrAtIon: deposit of $3,300
He will be coaching individuals on wide- Since childhood, Yoram combines two
angle and ambient-light photography of big loves. One for nature and for animals. And ACTIVITIES: Photography, Extensive
animals. the second for wildlife photography. Photograhy Coaching, Viewing
Amos’ explorations have been featured Yoram conceived and established
on National Geo, BBC and the Discovery (together with Amir Ayalon) the "Israeli tEMpErAturE: 80-100F (26-37C)
Channel. BigAnimals Expeditions recreates Society for Photography of Nature" Yoram is Daytime Temperatures to 60-70F
the same adventures and photo active in the conservation of wildlife in (15-21C)Nighttime Temperatures
opportunities for you. Israel. Photographing and documenting the
Amos uses his leadership and photo- Israel Nature and Parks Authority (especially trIp prICE InCludEs:
graphy skills to artfully capture the lives of the biggest horsemen in Israel).
• 1 night hotel in Arusah
Ocean Giants whose existence is under His photos are used in many publications
threat, but whose hope of survival is linked of the Society for the Protection of Nature in • 6 nights & all meals at Matembezi
to us communicating the truth. Israel (SPNI). Yoram is a judge at the annual • 6 days safari in special converted 4x4
BigAnimals Expeditions are designed to Israel Bird Photography Competition. land rover
add value to your life experience, to Yoram have been leading photography
generate attention for endangered species, expedition and coaching to Africa for the • Only two person per vehicle
to aid in their preservation and to provoke past five years . This photo adventure is a • Scheduled round trip flight Arusha-
public awareness and opinion. cooperation between Yoram and Amos and Ndutu-Arusah & luggage overweight
the respect they have for each other as • Airport transfer
friends and professionals expedition leaders. • All park entrance fees and local taxes
• Photo coaching by Yoram and Amos
trIp prICE ExCludEs:
International flight & Departure tax
Activites and meals not mentioned above
Single occupancy
Items of personal nature, phone, laundary
Travel insurance
Gratuities
ACTIVITY & AGE LEVELS This trip is
leisurely and designed for people in good
heath and who enjoy the outdoors. We
spend lots An excellent adventure for tall
ages from 16 - 90.
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BigAnimals Expeditions | CIRCLE OF LIFE February 24 - March 3, 2019
CIRCLE OF LIFE TRIP ITINERARY >Feb. 24 - March 3, '19
Itinerary * policy, all compostable waste is buried, all
plastics and metals are collected and
DAY 1 / Feb. 24 brought back to Arusha for recycling; and
Arrive at Kilimanjaro international the camps carbon print is offset annually
airport off charter. Meet and greet upon through Carbon Tanzania.
arrival followed by transfer to Katambuga The Serengeti together with Kenya’s
House for check in,dinner and overnight. Maasai Mara Game Park form Africa’s most
Arusha, it is the safari capital of famous wildlife park. The image of acacia
Tanzania located at the foot of Mt. Meru, trees on an endless grass plain epitomizes
close to Mount Kilimanjaro, the and Africa for many, and then adds a Maasai
Ngorongoro National Parks. warrior and some cattle to the picture and
the conversation need go no further.
The annual wildebeest migration
DAY 2-7 / Feb. 25 - 3/2 through the Serengeti and the Maasai
Matembezi Classic Camp - Southern Mara is the largest mass movement of land
Serengeti, Southern Serengeti. mammals on the planet – with more than
After breakfast, you will be transferred a million animals following the rains. But
to Arusha Airport to connect to your that is not where the game viewing ends;
domestic flight to Ndutu airstrip. Upon large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes
arrival you’ll met by your private guide in grasslands, gazelles and eland to
and vehicle proceed on game drives en mention but a few.
route to Matembezi Classic Camp for pAyMEnt polICy And dEposIt:
check in. DAY 8 / March 3 when we receive your deposit, you will re-
Stay for 6 nights on FB accommodation ceive confirmation. All flights and trip
with game drives at Ndutu area and Departure day Itinerary After breakfast,
costs are subject to change without prior
Serengeti National Park. enjoy a morning game drives en-route to
notice until your reservation is
Classic Camping is about total privacy Ndutu airstrip arrive and fly to Arusha by a
confirmed. A non-refundable deposit of
domestic schedule flight. Upon arrival meet
with no other camp for miles around. The one third of the expedition price is re-
your private transfer to Katambuga for
tents are spacious and comfortable quired to secure a place on the trip.
Lunch and day room, and then drive to
offering the perfect blend of mobility and Full payment is due no later than 90 days
Kilimanjaro International Airport for your
comfort, the sites are wildlife rich and before departure. we reserve the right to
international flight back home.
scenically beautiful and the dining caters sell any space that is not paid in full 60
to your personal needs with a private *If arriving from the USA, Asia or South
days before departure. A refund will be
chef, a well appointed mess tent and free America, you will likely need to leave home
made if the space can be filled in time,
consumption bar. 1 or 2 days prior to Feb. 18.
less unrecoverable costs of sales, adminis-
Classic mobile camping is the best tration, or special promotion.
standard of mobile camping in Tanzania; Cancellation must be made in writing.
in the grand style of the traditional East deposits are non-refundable if cancellation
African safaris, once the privilege of
is made 180 days or less before departure.
royals. Large, comfortable and beautifully
no refunds for unused part of the itinerary.
furnished mobile tents, with en-suite
For payment, please mail your check to:
toilets and hot showers!
Big Animals Expeditions
It is a private home away from home in
189 Evans Avenue, suite A
the bush and is ideal for anyone who
pacific Grove, CA 93950
wants the ultimate in comfort, mobility
and exclusivity, offering a more flexible
wilderness and wildlife viewing
experience than any lodge can offer!
The camp is fully lit by solar lighting,
the kitchen is equipped with a gas freezer
and fridge, and a generator serves as a
backup for any emergency. The camp is
run with a strict adherence to eco
principals, all cooking is done on gas and
bio-briquettes brought in from our head
office. Our teams maintain a no trash
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BigAnimals Expeditions | CIRCLE OF LIFE February 16 -25, 2018
ApplicAtion Form
Circle of Life | expeditions Dates: February 16-25, 2018
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first name last name
Date of Birth Gender: female male
address
City state Zip
Work Phone Home Phone
email
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trip price $9,800 per person. Deposit of 1/3 of trip price is required to secure space = $3,300 non-refundable.
final payment due 90 days before departure. $
Please make your check payment to Biganimals expeditions, 189 evans ave #a, Pacific Grove, Ca 93950.
overseas payment can be done via bank wire, instructions will be sent to you upon receipt of this application.
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