Kenya Conservation Safari

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1 You are Cordially Invited to Join the and Shannon Morarity Assistant Curator, Heart of Africa on a Unique Kenya Conservation Safari June 5 to 15, 2018 PARKER TRAVEL Est Parker Travel Associates, Inc S. Power Rd., Suite Mesa, AZ Phone: sales@parkertravel.com website: CST #

2 OUR KENYA CONSERVATION SAFARI This amazing 8-night journey takes in some of the best sites in Kenya. Included are experiences in four principal wildlife areas of the country. It includes the Samburu National Reserve, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha National Park, and the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The safari is highlighted by visits to a few conservation projects in the Samburu/Ol Pejeta area. In addition to the possibility of seeing the Big Five, you ll see a wide variety of other wildlife, including an amazing array of birds! Accommodations are at first-class lodges and hotels, and all meals are included while on safari. OUR ESCORT - SHANNON MORARITY Please join me on this fabulous exploration of Kenya where you ll have the opportunity to see the Big Five -- African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard, rhinoceros and more. You ll also learn firsthand about some of the Zoo s conservation partners who work so diligently to protect and save a variety of Kenya s wildlife. I am very excited to have the opportunity to travel with wildlife enthusiasts who share a love for animals. My enthusiasm, passion, appreciation, and commitment to caring for animals will definitely shine through during our adventure, and I look forward to sharing it with you. My career at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium began in 2004 working in the Congo Region with apes, birds, monkeys, leopards, and hoofstock. Then in 2013, I joined the Australia and the Islands team as Assistant Curator overseeing the daily husbandry, training, and overall health of the animals. In 2016 I moved to Heart of Africa as Assistant Curator where I have broadened my experience working with an extensive variety of large hoofstock and carnivores. An additional role that I enjoy is being part of the Columbus Zoo s hand rearing team. I ve had the privilege of helping raise infant gorillas, mandrills, tigers, cheetahs, various bird species, zebra, Thomson gazelles, and the latest -- Nora the polar bear cub. Seeing so many of these species in their natural habitat certainly makes this a trip of a lifetime. Come on along as we take to the savanna in Kenya! Shannon Morarity Assistant Curator, Heart of Africa June 5 - Tuesday Depart Columbus Depart Columbus this afternoon on a Delta flight, destined for a U.S. gateway, where we connect with a flight bound for Amsterdam. June 6 - Wednesday Arrive Nairobi Morning arrival in Amsterdam, where we connect with a KLM flight destined for Kenya. Evening arrival at Nairobi s Jomo Kenyata International Airport, where we are met and escorted to the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel. Balance of the evening to rest up after the long trip. Park Inn by Radisson. The Park Inn by Radisson is a newer hotel, located approximately 14 miles from the airport, and about three miles from the city center. The hotel offers trendy rooms with free wi-fi, hairdryer, and complementary coffee and tea. You ll also have free access to the fitness center and plunge pool. OUR ITINERARY June 7 - Thursday Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve After breakfast, drive north from Nairobi, across the equator, to the Samburu National Reserve, arriving at Samburu Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive. Samburu is Born Free country, and home to some rarely found species, including Samburu s Special Five (the reticulated giraffe, long-necked gerenuk, Somali ostrich, Grevy s zebra, and the beisa oryx) found only north of the equator. In addition, elephants, hippos, warthogs, Kirk s dik-diks, impalas, and Grant s gazelles are common. It also may be possible to see cheetahs and lions. A great variety of birds are found here as well! This afternoon our naturalist, James, will take us to visit one of several conservation projects in the area. If time permits, we ll also get in a guided nature and bird walk. Samburu Sopa Lodge. (B,L,D) (Approx transit time: 4 hours)

3 Samburu Sopa Lodge. This lodge is located inside the Samburu National Reserve. It s located high on a hill, providing panoramic views of the Samburu hills and scrub. The 15 cottages, each with two bedrooms, surround a waterhole, which attracts a wide variety of animals. The cottages are designed in a style to resemble the Samburu housing. Each room features an en suite bathroom. If you have the time, take advantage of the swimming pool. Wi-fi is available in the lounge area. June 8 - Friday Samburu National Reserve Rise early today for a short visit to a Samburu village to observe their customs and traditions. Then spend the rest of the day in the Samburu National Reserve, including morning and late afternoon game drives. The Samburu landscape is a contrast of very dry scrub and lush palm-lined oases. Large baboon troops feed close to the river, out of range of crocodiles basking on nearby sand banks. You may even see a leopard in the branches of a nearby acacia tree. A special highlight will be a visit to the Samburu Elephant Research Camp. Samburu Sopa Lodge. (B,L,D) June 9 - Saturday Samburu - Ol Pejeta Conservancy After breakfast drive south towards the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Along the way we ll enjoy magnificent views across the bush of the snowcapped peak of Mt. Kenya. Ol Pejeta is a privately held, 90,000-acre conservancy, situated between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mt. Kenya. Arrive in time for lunch at the nearby Kongoni Camp, our home for the next two nights. An afternoon game drive is planned in the private sanctuary, which is home to the Big Five (the endangered black and white rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion). Notably, it is home to the largest population of Black Rhinos in east Africa, as well as eland, baboons, and oryx, as well as many bird species. Kongoni Camp Nanyuki. (B,L,D) (Approx Transit time: 3 hours) Kongoni Camp Nanyuki Located very close to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and about one mile outside of the town of Nanyuki, Kongoni Camp features 21 rooms, surrounded by gardens and a wooded area, and offers free wi-fi, a heated swimming pool, a spa, restaurant and bar. June 10 - Sunday Ol Pejeta Conservancy A full day visit to Ol Pejeta will allow us to make several special visits in the conservancy. Offering one of the highest wildlife densities in Kenya, and a higher wildlife-to-acre ratio than any Kenyan national park, the conservancy offers sanctuary to a number of endangered species, most notably the rare Grevy s zebra and the Jackson s hartebeest, as well as the black rhino. A special visit is planned to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to 36 chimpanzees, and the only one of its kind in Kenya. You ll visit Morani - the tame rhino, and the Visitors Information Center. Along with the visit to the Sanctuary, we ll also plan other visits. If possible, we ll make a visit to see some of the work being done in the area, and supported by the Columbus Zoo. In particular, a project by Ngulu D. Stephen, to rebuild a perimeter fence that was washed away by recent flooding, and a visit to the Little Blue Society, which is attempting to control the crop-raiding behavior of African elephants. For an additional fee, you may wish to participate in an optional night game drive. Kongoni Camp Nanyuki. (B,L,D) June 11 - Monday Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Lake Naivasha National Park After breakfast we proceed toward Lake Naivasha. Along the way we ll stop at Thomson Falls, discovered by Scottish geologist Joseph Thomson in We ll arrive at the Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. The highlight of the day will be an afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and a walking safari on Crescent Island, one of the few places on earth where one can wander on foot amidst wild animals - there are no predators. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in the Kenya section of Africa s Great Rift Valley, and is located northwest of Nairobi, with the town of Naivasha on its northeastern shore. At 6,200 ft. above sea level, the lake is at the highest point in the Kenyan rift, and is set in a complex geological combination of volcanic rocks and sedimentary deposits from a much larger Pleistocene era lake. Because the outlet for this ancient lake, now called Njorwa Gorge, is today much higher than the lake, the original Lake Naivasha must have indeed been a truly vast expanse of water. The gorge now forms the entrance to the Hell s Gate National Park, which, for obvious reasons, today contains some spectacular examples of water and weather-worn rock formations, as well as an abundance of flora and fauna to include some extremely rare, resident breeding pairs of Lammergeyers, otherwise known as Bearded vultures. The Lake is home to over 400 species of birds, and a sizeable population of hippos, among other animals. Being a freshwater lake, it also has a healthy fish population including Black bass, Tilapia and Crayfish which attract a variety of fish-eating birds, such as Long-Tailed and Great Cormorants, along with Fish Eagles, Pelicans, and various types of Kingfishers. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Naivasha Sopa Lodge. (B,L,D) (Approx Transit time: 3 hours)

4 Naivasha Sopa Lodge Located on 120 acres on the shore of Lake Naivasha, the Naivasha Sopa Lodge offers a total of 84 rooms in 21 separate cottages. The main building features a unique artistic design. Two swimming pools are also inviting. In the restaurant, bar, and public areas, free wi-fi is available. In addition to wildlife you may have witnessed on the boat trip to Crescent Island, a number of animals are also frequently seen on the lodge grounds, including Colobus and Vervet monkeys as well as waterbuck. Each evening the hippos emerge from the lake onto the grounds of the lodge to naturally mow the grass! June 12 Tuesday Lake Naivasha - Maasai Mara Game Reserve Depart Lake Naivasha after an early breakfast and drive to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Along the way enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley. Here we ll spend the next two nights. The Maasai Mara promises to be the wildlife highlight of any Kenyan safari, with vast open spaces, abundant game, and breathtaking sunsets. Late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight. Mara Sopa Lodge. (B,L,D). (Approximate transit time: 5 hours) Mara Sopa Lodge The Mara Sopa Lodge consists of 50 cottages. Each cottage has two bedrooms. Each bedroom features a king or queen beds, ensuite bathroom, a hairdryer, and a veranda offering views over the gardens. In addition to the dining room, the main areas include the dining room, swimming pool, and three bars. June 13 - Wednesday Maasai Mara Game Reserve Spend the entire day in the Maasai Mara, Kenya s most popular game sanctuary, where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant). You can opt to go out with picnic lunch boxes. to spend most of the day in the park. coming back to the lodge late afternoon, or you can have an early morning pre-breakfast game drive, and another one late afternoon. There will also be an optional visit (additional cost) to a local Maasai village. Mara Sopa Lodge. (B,L,D) June 14 - Thursday Maasai Mara - Nairobi - Depart Kenya A last chance to photograph that awesome sunrise before driving back to Nairobi. A day room will be provided for you at the Weston Hotel, which features a heated pool, spa, and three restaurants. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening at the famous Carnivore Restaurant. Bid a fond farewell to your driver/guides and naturalist, and proceed back to the airport for a KLM flight bound for Amsterdam. Weston Hotel (Day Rooms). (B,D) (Approx Transit time: 5 1/2 hours) June 15 - Friday Arrive Columbus Morning arrival in Amsterdam, where you board a connecting flight back to the U.S. After clearing U.S. Immigration and Customs formalities, board a Delta flight back to Columbus. Afternoon arrival back in Columbus, full of lifelong memories of Kenya, its people, wildlife, and a few of the many conservation projects being undertaken in the country! Included Meal Codes: B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner

5 JOURNEY PRICE (All Costs are Per Person) Land Tour Cost - Double Occupancy...$ 3,995 Single Room Supplement... $ 888* * (This Single Room Supplement applies for the first two singles. A higher supplement may apply for additional singles, if available) Estimated Airfare from Columbus (including all taxes & fees)... $ 1,960* *(Based on current fares, but subject to change until ticketed) Land Tour Price Includes: Meeting by Parker Travel s representative at Jomo Kenyata Airport in Nairobi Round-trip transfers between airport and hotels in Nairobi Hotel accommodations for one night at park inn by Radisson Nairobi 7 Nights accommodations in while on safari in Kenya in First Class lodges with private facilities, on a double occupancy basis All meals while on safari from breakfast on June 7 through breakfast on June 14 Special farewell dinner on June 14 at the Carnivore Restaurant Complementary bottled water in vehicles while on safari Transportation by specially equipped, 4x4 vehicles while on safari - all window seats Services of professional, english-speaking naturalist/driver/guides Game drives, sightseeing and excursions as described in the itinerary, inclusive of entrance fees Visits to conservation projects as indicated in the itinerary, including the Elephant Research Camp, Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and others that can be arranged during the itinerary Day room on June 14 at Weston Hotel in Nairobi Applicable local and government taxes on accommodation and transportation Tour Price Does Not Include: Round-trip airfare from USA to Kenya (quoted separately) Beverages (whether with meals or otherwise) Tips to naturalist/driver/guide and hotel staff Porterage Excess baggage fees Items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, internet access fees, laundry, etc. Optional activities, such as a night game drive, and a visit to a Maasai village Travel Insurance

6 TOUR RESERVATION FORM PARKER TRAVEL Est KENYA CONSERVATION SAFARI June 5 to 15, 2018 Yes! We wish to participate in the Columbus - Kenya Conservation Safari June Please confirm space for the following participants (full names exactly as they appear on passports): 1. Full Name (as on passport) Date of Birth: Gender: M F 2. Full Name (as on passport) Date of Birth: Gender: M F Street Address: City: State: Zip Home Phone: Work: Cell Phone: Deposit: Enclosed is my/our deposit in the amount of $ ($800 per person). Kindly make check or money order payable to Parker Travel Client Trust Account and mail to: Parker Travel, 1959 S. Power Rd., Suite , Mesa, AZ (Note: Please Enclose a Copy of Each Participant s Passport Photo/Data Page!) Air Transportation: I/We wish to travel with the group from: Columbus, or Other City or I/We will make our own arrangements, and we will provide you with a copy of our air itinerary Contact me/us with a quote to upgrade to Business Class or First Class airfare. Travel Insurance: We strongly suggest that you obtain travel insurance protection for this journey. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers a comprehensive insurance package which allows the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion to be waived if purchased within 21 days of the initial trip payment. Information will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation and deposit. For details you can call Patti Cattey at the Zoo at , or go to the Zoo s website at: select?/pcode=33004/. Special Requests/Comments (Smoking/Non-Smoking Rooms, Roommate Request, etc.): I am sharing a room with (submitting their own Registration Form). We prefer a room with: One Bed or Two Beds I am traveling alone, but would like a roommate. I understand that Parker Travel and the Columbus Zoo will attempt to find a roommate; however, I will pay the additional Single Supplement of $888 if no roommate is found. I prefer a: Non-Smoker Smoker I desire single accommodations throughout, and agree to pay the $888 single supplement. I/We certify that I/we are in generally good physical condition, and free of any condition which would interfere with the operation, safety, or enjoyment of the group or its members. I/We have read and understood the Terms & Conditions on the reverse, and agree to be bound by them. This includes, among other provisions, that the deposit is non-refundable; that the final payment is due by February 15, 2018; that the airfare is additional and will be determined at the time the group is formed (approximately three-to-four months prior to departure), and that the airfare indicated is an estimate and is subject to change until ticketed; that we strongly suggest that you obtain travel insurance protection for this journey; and that neither the Columbus Zoo, nor any of their officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents or affiliates, are liable for any act, event, occurrence or omission with regard to this journey. Signature Date Signature Date

7 KENYA CONSERVATION SAFARI - JUNE 5 TO 15, 2018 TERMS & CONDITIONS Come Along! To participate in this tour, complete the Tour Reservation Form and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Disclaimer, and send them, along with a check for the deposit and a copy of your passport photo page(s) to: Parker Travel, 1959 S. Power Rd., Suite , Mesa, AZ Parker Travel will invoice you for the balance of the tour cost, which is due by February 15, Tour Cost. The cost of the basic land tour package is $3,995 per person, double occupancy. Single Travelers & Single Supplement. There is a limit of two single rooms on this journey - first come, first served! There is an additional single supplement charge of $888. If additional single rooms become available, the single supplement may be higher. Should a participant be traveling alone, and prefer to share a room with another participant, Parker Travel and the Columbus Zoo will attempt to match you with a roommate. Air Travel. Air transportation (based on Economy Class travel) is currently estimated at: $1960 from Columbus. Comparable fares from other cities are available. Air travel arrangements will be made, and tickets issued, as soon as we are assured of a sufficient number of participants to operate the tour. Travel from the U.S. to Africa and return may be on any IATA carrier. When the air tickets are issued, they may be non-refundable and/or subject to change fees. Participants can contact Parker Travel for information on Business Class and/or First Class air travel. If participants desire to make their own international air travel arrangements in conjunction with this tour, they agree to provide Parker Travel with a copy of their air itinerary prior to departure. Baggage. Each airline involved in providing air transportation has its own policy as to baggage allowance. In general, many carriers to Africa allow each passenger to check a maximum of two bags, each weighing 50 lbs. or less. However, we recommend you pack as lightly as possible, and try to limit yourself to one bag. Most airlines limit carry-on bags to one item (which will fit into the overhead bins or under the seat in front of you) plus one personal item, which may be a purse/ briefcase/laptop, for example. Your bag should be soft-sided (a duffel bag is ideal). Tours, Transfers & Ground Transportation. On all tour services indicated, admission fees are included. Transfers between airports and hotel are included for those arriving and departing on the group flights. Participants making their own international air travel arrangements can make their own way to/from the hotels, or Parker Travel can provide special transfers for a fee. All ground transportation for transfers and touring are by private vehicles. The sequence of tour features may be modified. Special visits are subject to the availability of the hosts at the time of the tour. There is no guarantee that any particular conservation project or animal species will be viewed in the course of the journey. Accommodations. Accommodations throughout the tour are provided in quality hotels and lodges. If necessary, Parker Travel reserves the right to substitute properties of a similar category to those shown. Meals & Beverages. All meals are included in Africa, from breakfast on June 7 through breakfast on June 14. In addition, a special farewell dinner is included on the evening of June 14. Beverages are not included (with meals or otherwise). Taxes & Tips. Taxes and service fees are included on all services provided as part of the tour program. Tips for meals provided in the program are included in the tour price. Tips for porterage, driver/guides, and hotel staff are left to the discretion of the participants. Guidelines as to suggested tips will be included with the final documents. Tour Escort. A staff member(s) of the Columbus Zoo will accompany the group with a minimum of ten confirmed passengers. In addition, a naturalist driver/guide will accompany the group throughout Kenya. Travel Documents. A current passport, valid for at least six months after the planned date of return to the U.S., is required. Currently, Kenya requires U.S. citizens to obtain a visa. The visa can be obtained as an EVisa online. Parker will provide you with information about obtaining the visa shortly before departure. While Parker Travel will attempt to inform you of any change in travel document policy, it is the responsibility of the Participant to ensure that all travel documents are in order. Health & Immunizations. Participants should be in generally good physical condition. Kenya does not require any immunizations for visitors. However, medication for the prevention of malaria is highly recommended. Participants may want to check with their physician or local health department for recommendations as to other immunizations. In addition, you should check the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at: Travel Insurance. We strongly recommend that you purchase a travel insurance program which covers baggage, medical costs, trip interruption and cancellation. Parker Travel is not liable for any accident, injury, or illness, and is not liable for theft, damage, or loss of personal effects or baggage. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers a comprehensive insurance package which allows the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion to be waived if purchased within 21 days of the initial trip payment. Information will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation and deposit. For details call Patti Cattey at the Zoo at , or go to the Zoo s website at: Payments & Documents. A non-refundable deposit (in the amount of $800 per person) is due at the time of booking. The balance of the land cost is due February 15, Airline tickets will be issued once there are sufficient participants to ensure operation of the journey. The final itinerary and documents will be sent to you approximately two weeks prior to departure. Changes. After issuance of airline tickets and confirmation of land services, any changes you request may result in additional fees or costs. Cancellation Fees. If you find it necessary to cancel, the following cancellation fees will apply: Up to 120 days prior to departure The deposit amount is forfeited 119 Days to 60 Days prior to departure 50% of the land tour price 59 days or less prior to departure 100% of the land tour price (no refund). Additionally, once the air tickets have been issued, they may be non-refundable (or subject to a hefty cancellation fee). We strongly recommend that you obtain travel insurance protection! Unused Services. After commencement of your journey, no refund shall be provided for unused or missed services. Tour Price DOES NOT Include: International airfares, airport departure taxes (unless included in the ticket price), passport fees, items of a personal nature, such as laundry, souvenirs, communications, etc., excess baggage charges, trip insurance, and gratuities to the drivers, guides, hotel staff, etc. Photography. Participant agrees that Parker Travel may make use of any photo, video, or other image taken during the journey by our photographers, guides, escorts, or other tour participants, without payment or explicit permission. Airline Responsibility Clause. The airlines involved are not to be held responsible for any act or occurrence which might occur during which time the Participant is not on board their aircraft. The passenger tickets, when issued, whether electronic tickets or paper tickets, shall constitute acceptance by the Participant of the Contract of Carriage as the sole contract between the airline involved and the Participant. Indemnification. Neither the Columbus Zoo ( The Zoo ), nor any of the Zoo s officers, directors, employees, agents and/or affiliates (collectively Zoo employees ) are engaged in the sale or operation of this tour. Neither the Zoo, nor any Zoo employees, may be held liable for any act, occurrence, or omission. Participant agrees to indemnify the Zoo and any Zoo employee, and hold them harmless, for any act, event, injury or occurrence related to the sale and/or operation of the tour. Limits on Parker Travel s Responsibility. Parker Travel Associates, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, successors, assigns, agents and/or affiliates (collectively, Parker ) does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide services to tour participants. All such services, including hotels and other lodging, restaurants, transportation (whether by air, land, sea, or combination), sightseeing, ground handling and other services, are provided by independent contractors ( suppliers ) that are not subject to the control of Parker. Parker cannot be held liable for any personal injury, property damage, or any other consequential loss or damage, which occurs as a result of actions by its suppliers or by any third party. Additionally, and without limitation, Parker cannot be held liable for any injury, death, illness, inconvenience, or delay or damage to any personal property which may result from acts of God, force majeure, war, civil unrest, criminal or terrorist activity, disease, animals, strikes or other labor activities, or food poisoning. Furthermore, Parker is not responsible for any delay or interruption of services as a result of any weather conditions, mechanical or other technical problems with aircraft, passenger vehicles, vessels, or other conveyance. In no event will Parker be liable for any consequential, incidental or special damages for loss suffered by any person. Parker retains the right to cancel this trip at any time, in which case a full refund of all monies paid shall constitute a full settlement. Parker s maximum liability, for whatever cause, shall be limited to the amount paid to Parker for its services. As certain activities involved in tour features may be inherently dangerous, including, but not limited to, rafting, hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving, skiing, or safaris, by participating in any such dangerous activity, the Participant assumes all such risks with regard to these activities. 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Any controversy or claim arising out of or related to these Terms & Conditions, the Limits on Parker Travel s Responsibility clause, any other information relating to the tour program in any way, to the trip itself, or to any services related to the trip, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, in accordance with the Expedited Procedures provisions of the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ( AAA ), except that: (a) there shall be a single arbitrator, appointed by AAA; (b) the use of discovery shall not be permitted; (c) the arbitrator shall solely determine questions of law and admissibility of evidence; and (d) each party shall bear its own costs and expenses, including travel, counsel, and witnesses, and an equal share of the administrative, arbitrator and venue-rental fees. PARKER TRAVEL ASSOCIATES, INC S. Power Rd., Suite Mesa, AZ Phone: sales@parkertravel.com

8 COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM S DISCLAIMER KENYA CONSERVATION SAFARI June 5 to 15, 2018 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (hereafter Zoo ) is not the tour operator. Zoo is not responsible for changes of flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or car-rental reservations, delays, losses, injuries, inconveniences, cessation of operations, airline or tour operator bankruptcies, acts of God, or any other event beyond Zoo s control. Zoo acts only as agent for participants with respect to travel services, and it shall not be responsible for changes of flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or other reservations, injury, damage, loss of baggage, accidents or for the acts or defaults of any person or entity engaged in conveying participants or in carrying out other arrangements of the tour. Further, Zoo shall not be responsible for losses or additional expenses of any participants due to sickness, weather, strike, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, quarantine, acts of God, or other causes beyond its control. Zoo shall not be responsible for alteration of the itinerary as deemed necessary for carrying out the tour and the right is reserved to substitute hotels of similar quality. The right is further reserved to cancel any tour prior to departure; in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on Zoo s part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour should swuch person s health, actions or general deportment in the opinion of Zoo impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare of the other participants. No refund will be made for the unused portion of any tour. Applicants for participation in this tour accept in full all the conditions set forth above. Signature of Participant Date Signature of Participant Date