YPO Journey to Africa from Europe

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YPO Journey to Africa from Europe
A Journey of a Lifetime
From Saturday, August 30, to Saturday, September 27, 2014
(29 days / 13 countries)
Countries Visited:
Austria  Turkey  Jordan  Saudi Arabia  Djibouti  Kenya
Tanzania  Malawi  Zambia  Sudan  Egypt  Greece  France
Total Distance:
Cost:
Plane Registration:
9,435 nautical miles
$32,350 per person (based on double occupancy)
$5,950
Air Journey LLC YPO Journey to Africa 2014 (v02)
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Saturday, August 30: Home  Salzburg, Austria
Join us in Salzburg – birthplace to classical music genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Situated on a hill overlooking
central Salzburg, the Schloss Moenchstein Hotel offers outstanding panoramic views of the city below. This storybook
castle with ivy covered walls, towers and turrets was constructed as a fortified tower in 1350. In the 18th century, the
castle was the site of musical soirees that featured both Mozart and Haydn.
Hotel: Schloss Moenchstein Hotel
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 2 - Sunday, August 31: Salzburg
View the historical and architectural landmarks in the city as well
as a part of the picturesque Lake District and breathtaking
landscapes.
In the afternoon we’ll visit the The Salzburg Marionette Theatre.
Founded in 1913 by Professor Anton Aicher, its original
production was Bastien and Bastienne, a marionette version of
Mozart's famous opera.
There will be an optional visit to a classical music concert.
Day 3 - Monday, September 1: Salzburg
We will visit Hangar-7 - a private airport hangar owned by the founder of the energy drink company "Red Bull",
Dietrich Mateschitz. Built for hosting Mateschitz’s private airplane collection, Hangar-7 consists of a growing number
of small, not so small and some large historic and contemporary planes, helicopters and several vehicles such as Red
Bull racing cars. Lunch will be at Hangar-7.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 4 - Tuesday, September 2: Salzburg  Bodrum, Turkey
905 NM
Fly to Bodrum situated on the southern Aegean coast of Turkey. This fabled coastline is where Homer’s heroes were
born, where the ancient Greeks consulted their oracles and the Romans built magnificent temples to honor their gods.
Amanruya is set on a peaceful hillside, offering breathtaking views of the
sea and a winding pathway leading to a sheltered pebble beach.
Hotel: Amanruya
Day 5 - Wednesday, September 3: Bodrum
We will visit Bodrum’s fascinating Museum of Underwater Archaeology,
housed in a former castle and containing many artifacts salvaged from
area shipwrecks.
Hotel: Amanruya
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Day 6 - Thursday, September 4: Bodrum
Today is at leisure to explore or simply relax at the hotel. Optional excursions are available to the wealth of classical
sites in the region, including the ancient ruined cities of Didyma, Miletus, Priene and Ephesus. The region also offers
natural recreations including winding trails ideal for hiking, mountain biking or horse riding, and beautiful beaches and
forest glades ideal for picnics. Boating and other water sports as well as golf are also available.
Hotel: Amanruya
Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 7 - Friday, September 5: Bodrum  Aqaba, Jordan
585 NM
Fly to Aqaba, Jordan. Situated on the edge of the Red Sea in Aqaba,
the Movenpick Resort offers vibrant coral reefs, majestic mountains
and incredible historic sites. With unforgettable scenery, abundant
seaside activities and beautiful weather, you’ll enjoy breathtaking
beauty in a breathtaking setting.
Directly in front of the hotel you will find the excavation of the
historical city of Ayla (in the Byzantine period, Aqaba was known as
Ayla). According to an inscription found there, the Mamluk castle was
built in the early 16th century. It can be visited at any time of the day.
Hotel: Movenpick Resort
Day 8 - Saturday, September 6: Aqaba
Our full day tour today takes us to the rose red city in Petra (travel time approx. 1.5 hrs). We’ll begin at the Visitor’s
Center for a walk through the Siq for a breathtaking experience when you first step foot in Petra. We’ll continue to the
beautiful Treasury, along the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Qasr Al Bent.
Considered one of the wonders of the world, Petra is an archaeological, anthropological and geological phenomenon.
Learn the legends, myths and truths about this incredible city and explore all the major sites and ruins along the route.
Hotel: Movenpick Resort
Day 9 - Sunday, September 7: Aqaba  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia  Djibouti
525 + 650 NM
Fly to Djibouti, “Land of the Gods”, situated where the Indian Ocean meets the Red Sea. We’ll transfer to the
Kempinski Palace hotel.
Hotel: Kempinski Palace
Day 10 – Monday, September 8: Djibouti
This afternoon we will visit the Djibouti Cheetah Animal Refuge, a non-profit organization dedicated to the
preservation of the cheetah.
The Djibouti Cheetah Refuge was started by a French veterinarian by
the name of Bertrand Lafrance 12 years ago. He found Tessai, his first
Cheetah, on sale in a local restaurant and involved the police in
rescuing her.
Experts believe there are less than 15,000 cheetahs left in the wild.
Everyone gets to come away with petting both Tessai and Awaleh (both
born and raised in captivity) with photos they can share with family and
friends back home and an experience to last a lifetime.
Hotel: Kempinski Palace
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Day 11 – Tuesday, September 9: Djibouti  Nairobi, Kenya to Masai Mara
855 NM
Fly to Nairobi. We’ll take a local airline flight to Bateleur Camp. Set among the forests on the edge of the Masai Mara,
the elegant tents, each with its own private butler, reflect the style and glamour of vintage Africa.
Enjoy a short game drive en route to the Camp - located in one of the most spectacular parts of the Masai Mara - a
large game reserve in south western Kenya which is the continuation of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The
Camp is at the heart of the wildebeest migration that passes through this area between July and September when the
Mara River sees some of the most dramatic scenes of wildebeest and zebra crossing the river and facing the waiting
crocodiles.
Gazelle, wildebeest and zebra graze in large numbers and where prey is found so are predators. The famous
black-maned Mara lions, cheetah and leopard hunt these grazing herds of ungulates. Great herds of elephant
browse amongst the rich grasslands while hippo and crocodiles keep cool in the Mara and Talek Rivers. Each
year, in the deep south of the Serengeti the wildebeest start their great trek in search for the sweet grass of the
Masai Mara. This is known as the Great Migration. It is estimated that more than a half million wildebeest enter
the Masai Mara and are joined by another 10 000 from the Loita Hills in the east of the Mara. There is nowhere
else on earth to compare this wildlife marvel.
Hotel: Bateleur Camp
Breakfast and Dinner (with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and
beers, teas and coffees) included
Day 12 – Wednesday, September 10: Masai Mara Game Reserve
We will participate in scheduled safari activities.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with soft drinks, house wines, local brand
spirits and beers, teas and coffees included
Day 13 – Thursday, September 11: Masai Mara Game Reserve
We’ll depart the camp very early to the Balloon Safari site for a fabulous Hot Air Balloon safari. Experience the
breathtaking beauty of the Masai Mara National Reserve as we pass over endless plains, sail over the dramatic Mara
River, watch wildlife traverse verdant swaps and cruise past flourishing forests.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees included
Day 14 – Friday, September 12: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees included
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Day 15 – Saturday, September 13: Masai Mara to Nairobi  Lilongwe, Malawi  Livingstone, Zambia 765+520 NM
A local airline flight brings us back to Nairobi to get our planes. Fly to Victoria Falls with a technical stop in Lilongwe.
Upon arrival, transfer to the David Livingstone Safari Lodge. Victoria Falls - Mosi-o-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders)
– is considered to be among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
A famous feature is the naturally formed Devil's Pool, near the edge of the falls.
When the river flow is at a safe level, usually during the months of September to
December, people can swim as close as possible to the edge of the falls within the
pool without continuing over the edge and falling into the gorge. This is possible
due to a natural rock wall just below the water and at the very edge of the falls that
stops their progress despite the current.
Hotel: David Livingstone Safari Lodge
Day 16 – Sunday, September 14: Livingstone
We will visit the Mosi O Tunya National Park situated along the upper Zambezi
stretching from and including the Falls. Though small in size, the park provides a
home for numerous antelope species, zebra, giraffe and the recently acquired white
rhinos, one of whom gave birth in the park in 1994. These are the only rhinos to be
seen in Zambia because its previously large population has been completely
eliminated through poaching.
A sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River is a must for the visitor. Just upstream from the magnificent falls,
crocodiles and hippos are the staple of these legendary exhilarating cruises.
Hotel: David Livingstone Safari Lodge
Day 17 – Monday, September 15: Livingstone  Mbeya, Tanzania  Arusha, Tanzania
695 + 380 NM
Fly to Mbeya, Tanzania for a technical stop to refuel. Then fly to Arusha where a local airline flight brings us to the
Serengeti airstrip for our transfer to the current location of the exclusive Serengeti Under Canvas camp.
The annual movement of wildebeest across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem is one of the greatest spectacles in the
natural world as the horizon fills with 1.5 million wildebeest,
200.000 zebra, 18,000 eland and 500,000 Thompson’s
gazelle, relentlessly tracked by Africa’s great predators.
The wildebeest migration is dependent on the seasonal rains
taking place when expected and variations may affect the
timing of the animals’ movements. The Serengeti Under
Canvas semi-permanent camps travel across the Serengeti
year round bringing guests within easy reach of the Great
Migration.
Hotel: Serengeti Under Canvas Camp
Breakfast and Dinner (soft drinks, house wines, local brand
spirits and beers) included
Day 18 – Tuesday, September 16: Arusha
Set off on an early morning game drive in search of the massed herds of the Great Migration. Then return back to
camp for a hearty bush breakfast and time to relax before lunch. In the late afternoon enjoy tea and snacks before we
depart as the heat of the day breaks on an afternoon game drive in search for lion, leopard, hyena and jackal gearing
up for their nocturnal hunts. Cocktails around a blazing fire will be waiting for us on our return followed by dinner
under the stars.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers included
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Day 19 – Wednesday, September 17: Arusha
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers included
Day 20 – Thursday, September 18: Arusha  Juba, Sudan  Khartoum, Sudan
575 + 645 NM
A local airline flight brings us back to Arusha to get our planes.
Fly to Juba, Sudan for a technical stop to refuel. Our route through the
remainder of Africa follows along the route of Imperial Airways - the early British
commercial long range air transport company operating from 1924 to 1939. Our
flight continues to Khartoum. Situated at the confluence of Blue and White Nile,
Khartoum is the modern capital of Sudan.
Hotel: Al Salam Rotana
Day 21 – Friday, September 19: Khartoum
We’ll explore Khartoum with a local guide as we learn about the ancient
civilizations of Sudan.
After lunch we’ll travel to the twin city of Omdurman where we’ll visit one of the
colorful African markets where the locals go to chat, haggle and simply pass the
time. Top souvenir buys include ebony wood carvings, necklaces, bracelets,
beads, gold and silver jewelry, clay coffee pots, Sudanese baskets and specialty
food and spices. Be prepared to haggle hard.
Hotel: Al Salam Rotana
Day 22 – Saturday, September 20: Khartoum  Abu Simbel, Egypt  Aswan, Egypt
410 + 115 NM
Fly to Abu Simbel, Egypt for a technical stop to refuel. During our stop we’ll visit the Temple of Ramses II (considered
the grandest and most beautiful of the temples commissioned during the reign of Ramses II as well as one of the most
beautiful in Egypt) and the Temple of Nefertari.
After our visit, fly to Aswan.
Hotel: Moevenpick Aswan
Day 23 – Sunday, September 21: Aswan
We’ll visit the granite quarries to view the enormous Unfinished Obelisk,
a 1,200-ton block that showcases the outstanding skills of ancient
Egypt’s stonemasons. Then a short boat ride brings us to the exquisite
temple of Philae on the island of Agilika. Like Abu Simbel, this temple
was dismantled and reconstructed to prevent its eventual destruction by
the Nile floodwaters.
In the afternoon we’ll sail in a traditional Nile felucca and continue our
discovery of Nubian culture and heritage with a visit to a traditional Nubian village.
Hotel: Moevenpick Aswan
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Day 24 – Monday, September 22: Aswan  Santorini, Greece
835 NM
Fly to Greece. We have selected the volcanic island of Santorini due to its well-known magnificence and its truly
unique characteristics; it combines an array of spectacular features that cannot be found anywhere else.
The traditional villages of the island, built on tall cliffs, offer a breathtaking view of golden sunsets over the submerged
volcano. Santorini combines colorful sandy and rocky beaches, wonderful archaeological sites, traditional Cycladic
architecture, and the impressive Caldera and volcanic area.
Our deluxe intimate resort will offer a pure natural and exclusive
retreat for the next three nights.
Hotel: Kirini Suites & Spa
Day 25 – Tuesday, September 23: Santorini
We’ll cruise the Caldera and Volcano Island on our private catamaran.
Hotel: Kirini Suites & Spa
Day 26 – Wednesday, September 24: Santorini  Cannes, France
955 NM
Fly to Cannes, France. Saint Jean Cap Ferrat is one of the loveliest places along the Mediterranean coast. We will
proceed to La Reserve de Beaulieu & Spa situated on the edge of the Mediterranean.
Hotel: La Reserve de Beaulieu & Spa
Day 27 – Thursday, September 25: Cannes
We’ll visit the village of Eze - one of the most picturesque spots in the region and a "must-see" for visitors! Perched in
an "eagle's nest" at the height of an imposing and superb cliff, the village and its light ochre church can be seen from
afar. Once inside, you will discover a small Provencal village filled with charm and colorful window boxes, offering a
panoramic view of the sea and coast-line. Small narrow roads, archways and superbly restored stone houses, shady
squares, refreshing ancient fountains... the village is so beautiful!
The numerous small arts and crafts boutiques are hard to resist - some of them are like tiny caves dug out of the
rocky hill-side. The streets of this medieval village have witnessed its historic past. The two look-out towers at the
entrance, the door-way and the gun-boat are all classified as historic monuments.
Breakfast and Lunch included
Day 28 – Friday, September 26: Cannes
We’ll depart on a private turbine helicopter to a winery approximately 40 minutes away. You’ll fly over water, along the
famous coast of the French Riviera and over fly the Esterel hills.
Upon arrival there’s a private tour of the winery followed by three
different wine tastings. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at the winery’s
restaurant and the opportunity for an ATV ride in the woods near the
winery. Afterwards, we’ll return to Monaco by helicopter.
Tonight we’ll visit the world famous Le Casino de Monte-Carlo. This
legendary Casino, a gem of the art of the “Belle Epoque”, is a topnotch reference among all gamblers. Its choice of table games is the
most prestigious and most complete in Europe.
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Day 29 – Saturday, September 27: Cannes  Home
We’ll fly our separate ways as we complete our journey home.
Breakfast included
NOTES:
 Because of the numerous climate zones we will be crossing and the complex logistics required for
this journey, all participants should be ready for some last minute changes.
 On every Flying Day, lunch is not included. For safety we recommend you order a lunch box at the
hotel on the day before departure which will be charged to your room. Do not eat at the airports!
 There is no tour on the schedule of each day of arrival so you can relax at your beautiful hotels. Our
half-day city tours are normally scheduled for the morning after our arrival at a destination.
 All dinners while on this tour are “a la carte”.
 A Pilots Meeting will be scheduled the evening prior to the next day’s flight for each destination.
 Hotels may change within same category until two weeks before departure or during the tour if a
delay makes the hotels no longer available.
Route of Flight
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Imperial Airways Timetable
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Journey to Africa Distances
From:
To:
Code
Distance (NM)
Home
Salzburg
LOWS
Salzburg
Bodrum
LTFE
905
Bodrum
Aqaba
OJAQ
585
Aqaba
Djibouti
1,175
Aqaba
Jeddah
OEJN
525
Jeddah
Djibouti
HDAM
650
Djibouti
Nairobi
Nairobi
Masai Mara
Nairobi
HKNW
855
Charter flight (90 nm)
Livingstone
Nairobi
Lilongwe
Livingstone
1,285
Lilongwe
Livingstone
FWKI
FLHN
765
520
Arusha
1,075
Livingstone
Mbeya
Mbeya
Arusha
Arusha
Serengeti camp
Arusha
Khartoum
Arusha
Juba
Khartoum
HTMB
695
HTAR
380
Charter flight
1,220
Juba
HSSJ
575
Khartoum
HSSS
645
Aswan
525
Khartoum
Abu Simbel
HEBL
410
Abu Simbel
Aswan
HESN
115
Aswan
Santorini
LGSR
835
Iraklion
Cannes
LFMD
975
Cannes
Home
TOTAL NM
9,435
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Terms & Conditions
Our land program includes:
 Presence of an Air Journey tour leader who will facilitate clearances, Immigration, refueling, flight planning, and
provide help with any difficulty that might arise
 Full-time services of a professional Air Journey guide and local experts
 Lodging: for 29 days, 28 nights
 Meals: All breakfasts and most lunches and dinners. Please note that beverages are not included.
 Tours and admission to all planned group sightseeing
 All service charges and taxes
 Round trip transfers between the airport and hotel
 Customs expediting
 Customs and Immigration forms (filled by Air Journey when possible)
 Briefing prior to every flight covering all aspects of the flight
Our land program does not include:
 Travel Insurance (available, call us for details)
 Airport departure taxes
 Beverages
 Personal expenses such as laundry, room service, communication charges and other incidentals
Please note that hotel accommodations and sightseeing are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Air
Journey reserves the right to amend the order of sightseeing as necessary. Every effort will be made to operate tours as
planned but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has been issued.
Passports are mandatory for the Journey.
Air Journey has quoted this itinerary with a minimum participation of 4 airplanes.
The Registration fee includes:
 Extensive Navigation log (airports, route, frequencies, information of airspace, nav-aids, reporting points,
international flight plan) tailored for each aircraft;
 Flight plans and eAPIS manifest (departure and arrival) filed on your behalf;
 Pilot briefing prior to each day’s flight;
 Weather website with constant updates showing TAF, METAR, Wind Aloft, prognostic forecast and review;
 Fuel availability confirmed along the route of flight;
 Jeppesen navigation charts and approach plates;
 Flight bag and collared, cotton shirt for the pilot with his name and aircraft tail number embroidered on the upper
front. Shirts are available for passengers and crew at an additional cost.
Cancellation, refunds:
a) Cancellation by the client: Is always required in writing and is subject to the following schedule of dates,
whereby some or all moneys paid will be retained:
i) Given outside of 90 days of departure:
AJ retains $500 per person and plane registration fee
ii) Between 90 and 60 days of departure:
AJ retains 50% of tour cost and plane registration fee
iii) Between 59 and 45 days of departure:
AJ retains 75% of tour cost and plane registration fee
iv) Less than 45 days or no show of departure: AJ retains 100% of tour cost and plane registration fee
b) Cancellation by AJ: Should AJ cancel the tour after deposits have been received due to fewer than the
minimum participants required, the full deposit will be refunded. Should AJ cancel the tour at any time due to
factors beyond their control (including war, flood, force of nature, riot, civil action), they will refund the client
whatever portion of moneys are reimbursed by ground operators and accommodation suppliers.
Survival equipment is available for rental on a daily basis and will be waiting for you at our departure point. Contact us
for details. Life vests are mandatory. A life raft is recommended.
Travel and Cancellation Insurance
Travel and Cancellation Insurance is strongly recommended and not included in the package but it can be purchased
from Air Journey for approximately 6% of the cost of the Journey. The actual cost is based on a person’s state of
residency, birth date and amount covered. Contact Anais (561 841-1551 ext. 3) at Air Journey for more details.
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YPO Journey to Africa from Europe

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