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Tom Whetten

 

Tom Whetten - NasPhoto Safaris

 

Being a native of Arizonan makes me a rare and maybe endangered species. I grew up in the shadow of the Superstition Mountains with its legend of The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine. My not so productive youth was spent chasing lizards, snakes, and other critters all over the state.  Additionally, I spent a great deal of time traveling the back country of the western US learning where and when to photograph nature and photograph wildlife. 
http://wildlifephototour.com

 

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African Photo Safari -Photo Safari led by Tom Whetten

Tanzania, Africa February 1 – 11, 2011

 

 

Tom Whetten

.......I served in Law Enforcement for 32 years, retiring from the Arizona Game and Fish Department in 2007.  Working for the Arizona Game & Fish Department www.azgfd.gov gave me the opportunity to travel much of the back country in Arizona especially southeastern Arizona where I was stationed. Additionally I gained great knowledge of nature and wildlife including their habits and how to approach wildlife without them becoming alarmed.

I have been an avid nature photographer and wildlife photographer since 1985. I present  photography workshops and lead photography tours for three nature and birding festivals in Arizona. Wings Over Willcox www.wingsoverwillcox.com  is a winter birding festival featuring migratory birds such as eagles and Sandhill cranes; Southwest Wings www.swwings.org   is a summer birding festival highlighting neo-tropical migratory birds such as Elegant Trogons and Humming Birds; Verde Valley Birding Festival “BirdyVerdy” www.birdyverde.org   is a spring festival highlighting neo-tropical migratory and local birds.

I am a member of several professional organizations including, North American Nature Photography Association “NANPA”; Outdoor Writers of America Association “OWAA”; Photographic Society of America “PSA”; Arizona Game Ranger Association “AGRA”; and the Fraternal Order of Police “

 

Contact

Tom Whetten
9420 E. Golf Links Rd #233
Tucson, AZ 85730
520.444.9080

 

 

$5,395 per person dbl, Single Supplement $790 per person

Price includes all meals, ground transportation, and lodging from 2/1 to 2/11. Price does not include lodging at Heron Hotel.

 

 

Arrival Day Jan 31, 2011 I plan to arrive a day or two early to have time to rest from the flight.

FLY TO AFRICA

Arrive at Nairobi NBO early evening, meet at airport and transfer to Hotel Pre-safari briefing

Lodges/Camps: Heron Hotel

Meals not included, Participants are responsible for room payment at Heron Hotel.

 

DAY 1 : Feb 1, 2011 Amboseli National Park

Afternoon game drive Early morning departure for Amboseli, afternoon game drive and overnight

Lodges/Camps: Kibo Slopes Cottages  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 2 : Feb 2, 2011  Amboseli National Park

Full day game driving and overnight

Lodges/Camps: Kibo Slopes Cottages, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 3 : Feb 3, 2011 Arusha National Park

Afternoon game drive, Leave Amboseli early, drive to border at Namanga, get VISA, meet MW vehicles and then onto Arusha NP for afternoon game drive and short walk to waterfalls

Lodges/Camps: Karama Lodge,Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 4: Feb 4, 2011 Arusha National Park

Arusha – Tarangire Transfer to Tarangire and enter for game drive Continue to luxury camp for overnight

(night game drive &maasai culture available at OlTukai)

Lodges/Camps: OlTukai Camp, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 5: Feb 5, 2011 Ngorongoro Crater

Early transfer to Ngorongoro to descend into crater floor for game driving and then to forest for overnight

Lodges/Camps: Rhino Lodge, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 6 : Feb 6, 2011 Serengeti National Park

Game drive through Serengeti NP to camp in central Serengeti

Lodges/Camps: Nasikia Luxury Mobile Camp, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 7 : Feb 7, 2011 Serengeti National Park

Full day game drive across Serengeti, moving to lodge further north

Lodges/Camps: Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 8 : Feb 8, 2011 Serengeti National Park

Full day game driving and exploration

Lodges/Camps: Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 9 : Feb 9, 2011 Serengeti National Park & Lake Victoria

Game drive out of Serengeti and onto Lake Victoria for afternoon of exploration

Lodges/Camps: Speke Bay Lodge, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 10 : Feb 10, 2011 Serengeti National Park

Lake Victoria – Masai Mara, Leave Lake Victoria early, drive to border at Isebani, cross back into Kenya, meet IA vehicles and game drive in Masai Mara, Continue to camp for overnight

Lodges/Camps: Ol Moran Camp, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 11 : Feb 11, 2011 Masai Mara National Park

Masai Mara, Full day game driving and exploration

Lodges/Camps: Ol Moran Camp, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 12 : Feb 12, 2011 Travel Day

Early morning game drive on Masai Mara before transferring to airport for departure to US: Depart NBO TBA

Lodges/Camps: No lodging , Breakfast, Lunch

 

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