Uganda and Rwanda

July 31 - August 15, 2010

Game viewing will still be excellent as it has been every time the Zoo has sponsored a safari to Africa. You will see elephant, hippo, giraffe, many varieties of hoofed animals, over a hundred species birds and many of Africa's famous predators. The excitement and variation of the wildlife and places you'll visit will be just as magnificent as any East African or Southern African safari; but the unique aspect to this safari will be sitting down in the central African jungle with mountain gorillas. The story of the mountain gorilla is on of the most inspiring and successful stories of how zoos, conservationists and tourism have successfully teamed up to pull an endangered species from the brick of extinction and integrate its survival into the local economic prosperity. There may not be a more successful story of this sort.

Pricing: $8,900 not including airfare

Wildlife of the Pantanal: A Journey to Brazil's Wetland Jewel

August 29 — September 13, 2010 with optional 8-day Extension to Bird the Amazon and Atlantic Rainforests

The Pantanal is the largest wetland in the world and is home to the greatest wildlife concentrations on the South American continent. The wide open spaces of the Pantanal provide excellent wildlife viewing. Expect to see huge numbers of caiman and waterbirds herds of capybara, small groups of marsh deer and anacondas. With luck we could see giant anteater, giant river otter, tapir, maned wolf, ocelot and even the elusive jaguar. The birdlife is no less spectacular including flightless rheas, giant jabiru storks, colorful toco toucans and, the symbol of the Pantanal, the endangered hyacinth macaw. We will visit both the northern and southern portions of the Pantanal during our trip in order to maximize our chances of seeing the greatest diversity of wildlife. We also offer an exciting and bird-filled post-trip extension to Cristalino Lodge in the Southern Amazon.

Pricing: TBD

Kenya and Its Wildlife

October 8 — 20, 2010

From bustling Nairobi to Kenya's famous parks and reserves, this affordable adventure of a lifetime will excite you from the moment you land in Africa. Escorted by Sue Allen, Manager of Marketing & Public Relations, you will visit Kenya's largest national park, Tsavo and also Amboseli Reserve. Both are famous for their large elephant herds. At Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha you will be delighted to find thousands of African flamingoes lining the shores. Some of the mammals commonly seen at the park are buffalo, giraffe and plains zebra. Lake Nakuru is also home to a successful reintroduction program for both black and white rhinos.. The safari will then move to Maasai Mara, Kenya's most famous reserve. Here you will have a great opportunity to witness both the predator and the prey. Maasai Mara has good populations of lions and hyena as well as jackal, leopard and cheetah. The prey species include Grant's and Thomson gazelle, impala, wildebeest, eland and others

Pricing: $4,960, not including airfare

Detailed Itineraries

Please note: Prices and exact itineraries are subject to change. If you have any questions or would like a detailed itinerary, please call (216) 661.6500 x4420 or Travel@ClevelandZooSociety.org. Unless otherwise noted, prices are per person/double occupancy from Cleveland. Rates subject to change.