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LIFT UP!

With support from our generous clients, Civilized Adventures is proud to have projects underway to impove the lives of children in Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.  You can get involved by contributing to our Lift UP Program, knowing that 100% of what you give gets to Africa.  Current projects include: providing power to the Mambanje School in Zimbabwe, bringing computer technology to the Subuiga school in Kenya, or getting funds and goods to the Tumaini Children's home in Kenya.  We will keep you posted on how our projects are doing throughout the year! 

We've Adopted

Our familyWe're proud sponsors of two chimpanzees through the Jane Goodall Institute: Timi & Kudia. We've also sponsored a very endearing orphpaned elephant through the David Sheldrick Trust: Orwa. Learn more about sponsoring with JGI or with the Sheldrick Trust. See how Orwa was rescued here.

Winter 2011/12 Newsletter

Our latest newsletter is now online.Please note: we've made changes to a number of trips, so please look at our website for the latest prices and dates.

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Enhanced: PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Jan. 27, 2012: We have added a night at Tufi Resort to our Nov. 17 adventure in PNG. One more night in paradise plus extra activities. We have limited space on this departure. Check it out here.

New Trip Announced: CHINA, with TIBET

Jan. 20, 2012: Travel to China with a full team of a trip host from Canada, a National Guide who travels with the group throughout China, plus local guides at each destination. Stay in 4 star hotels. All meals are included except on free days. Hotels are chosen for excellent locations so you can easily explore on your free days. For more information, click here.

Special Air Packages: KENYA & TANZANIA

Jan. 4, 2012: We offer special air packages using KLM on our Summer and Fall safaris. The package includes your return international flights and 1 night hotel in Nairobi pre-tour with transfers. In most cases, the package price is much less than the airfare alone using other airlines. These packages expire about 95 days prior to departure and conditions apply. Prices are found on Page 4 of each trip itinerary.

>July 26 Kenya safari, with Gayleen Jorgensen (Civilized Adventures and the Zoo)
>August 4 Kenya & Tanzania safari, with Sarah Smith (Calgary Zoo)
>September 7 Kenya & Tanzania safari, with photographer Kyle Marquardt
>September 20 Kenya & Tanzani safari, with Calgary Zoo host

New KLM airfares available on our Tanzania/Rwanda safaris - Great savings. Conditions apply.
>August 20 safari, with Brian Keating (Going Wild)
>September 15 safari, with Brian Keating (Going Wild)

"3 paw" safaris changes: KENYA & TANZANIA

Dec. 29, 2011: We're made exciting changes to our 3 Paw safaris as we enter a new partnership with Jean du Plessis at Wayo Africa in Tanzania for these trips. We've shifted our lodges to bring you a very authentic safari experience as we stay in smaller more intimate properties with a strong connection to the local communities. PLUS, Wayo's guides are trained by Jean, so they are some of the best in Tanzania. Check out the new itineraries (with slightly lower prices and now including the flight Arusha-Zanzibar):

August 4 safari, hosted by the Calgary Zoo's Sarah Smith
September 7 safari, hosted by pro photographer Kyle Marquardt

NEW: Safari with Denell Falk to ZIMBABWE!

Dec. 19, 2011: We have new, reduced pricing on this amazing adventure! Denell returns to Zimbabwe in September 2012. Zimbabwe is one of the most diverse wildlife viewing areas in southern Africa, and you'll explore it in the company of some of the best wildlife guides in Africa. See the details here.

Eclipse AUSTRALIA

Updated Dec. 19, 2011: Although we have released unspoken for rooms on this trip, anyone still interested in joining Don Hladiuk to observe the solar eclipse in Australia should still contact us. We'll do our best to secure a room for you. For trip details, click here.

Join Denell in PAPUA NEW GUINEA!

Updated Dec. 19, 2011: This may be your last chance to cruise the length of the Sepik River. As of 2013, the MV Sepik Spirit will be permanently docked, and it will become a floating lodge. If you'd like to experience what has truly become a once-in-a-lifetime trip, please contact us. The October 22 trip has some space; the Nov. 17 trip has only 3 seats left. For trip details, click here.

Safari with Brian Keating to
TANZANIA & RWANDA

Dec. 28, 2011 update: these trips are "waitlist" only. If you're keen, please get in touch so we can keep you informed.

Dec. 5, 2011: Brian hosts two incredible safaris in 2012 combining rarely visited parks in southern Tanzania (Ruaha & Selous) PLUS chimpanzee and black & white colobus treks PLUS mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda. These trips INCLUDE internal flights valued at US$1300. Click here to access trip details, then call us. The trips are slightly different and we can explain why.

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