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We hope you enjoy this winter 2010 edition of our newsletter.
We hope you had a very nice holiday season. The Cheesemans ended the season by beginning their famous month-long expedition to Antarctica. Ted, Doug, and Gail said that the expedition started off with an exceptional day at Steeple Jason on the Falkland Islands with the famous breeding colony of over 200,000 Black-browed Albatross. We can't think of a better way to start the new year!
The secret is out and you are the first to hear the exciting news! We are scheduling another Antarctic expedition for December 2011! This will be very much like the expedition underway now. Don't miss out, call us to sign up!
African Safari - a Dream Come True for You this Summer
Above: Leopard, Hippopotamus, Striped Hyena, Lion, Cheetah.
All photos © Doug or Ted Cheeseman, unless otherwise indicated.
We hope you will celebrate our 30th anniversary with us by joining the safari that started it all! Doug and Gail love leading East African safaris and for good reason - even after 54 safaris there is always a new experience waiting. A maximum of 18 participants, with only four per stretch, four-wheel drive, pop-top vehicle, allows space and flexibility for great photography and wildlife watching. Our resident naturalist drivers have spent years working with us. We give you maximum time in the field, to get the best light and the time needed to encounter Leopards, Lions, Cheetahs, many other species of mammals, splendid birds, and fascinating reptiles.
A few spaces are still open on our safari to Botswana and Zambia with Grant Reed featuring carefree mobile camping that gets you into remote areas. Immerse yourself in Africa! We scheduled our summer safaris to Botswana, Zambia, and Kenya so you can combine them into the experience of a lifetime!
Botswana and Zambia, July 24-August 12, 2010
Tanzania, July 29-August 12, 2010
Kenya, August 10-23, 2010
More Destinations Open for You in 2010
Above: Aurora Borealis (© Hugh Rose), Polar Bears (© Hugh Rose), Frigatebird, Giant Tortoise, Western Gray Kangaroo, Rufous-necked Hornbill.
Need more suggestions for your 2010 vacation? Consider these safaris with space waiting for you!
Alaska's Prince William Sound and Copper River Delta, May 3-15. Witness the peak of migration when tens of thousands of shorebirds work their way north to breed, stopping to refuel in the Copper River Delta. Then board the MV Discovery to explore the remote corners of Prince William Sound to see Humpback Whales and other animals under the expert leadership of professional photographer and naturalist, Hugh Rose.
Galapagos, May 10-23. Imagine exploring a tropical archipelago rich in charismatic wildlife totally unafraid of you or your camera! Follow an incredible itinerary that offers maximum time in the field with ET and Ely, two of the best resident natural history guides in the islands.
Alaska Northern Lights and Polar Bears, September 1-10. Spend nights observing and photographing the magical Aurora Borealis and days immersed in the surrounding wilderness and wildlife of the Brooks Range and Arctic coastal plain. Observe Polar Bears at an Inupiat village, a special highlight only offered by Cheesemans.
Australia, September 22-October 7 and October 5-20. An in-depth Aussie experience awaits you down under. We have several spaces open on our tour of the tropical north - Uluru, Kakadu, Atherton Tablelands, Great Barrier Reef. One space is still open on our tour of the incredible south - Lamington, Kangaroo Island, Tasmania.
Bhutan, November 4-23. This shining Buddhist gem in the eastern Himalaya provides a great variety of habitats occupied by a great diversity of birds and other wildlife. Join our fall tour when the skies are blue, the Black-necked Cranes are over-wintering, and the intriguing Crane Festival is happening.
CarbonTree Conservation Fund Wins Non-Profit Status
CarbonTree Conservation Fund is pleased to announce that they received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status so all donations made directly to CarbonTree are now tax-deductible. Offset your carbon emissions today to protect the Earth's tropical forests for the future. The Cheeseman family is a proud founder and supporter of CarbonTree and encourages all travelers to offset their emissions.
A Peek at 2011
Above: Humpback Whale with snorkeler, Breaching Humpback, Jaguar, Tropical Kingbirds (©Ed Rooks), Walrus.
We can't help spilling the beans about a few thrilling trips coming up in 2011. Some of these are new for us and some we haven't conducted in years - you'll want to check them out!
Silver Bank, March 2011 Back by popular demand, we are returning to the Caribbean to snorkel with Humpback Whales, a very special encounter you will never forget.
Trinidad and Tobago, May 2011 Edward Rooks, our Trinidadian naturalist-artist, is once again leading this popular trip to these islands filled with tropical forests and diverse habitats sustaining unequaled species diversity.
Svalbard, July 2011 The sun doesn't set during our mid-summer voyages to the Norwegian Arctic providing endless possibilities for spectacular views of Polar Bears, seals, walrus, fox, reindeer, landscapes, and amazing cliffs covered with nesting birds.
Brazil Pantanal, July 2011 We maximize field time for watching and photographing wildlife in this famous region on the eastern side of the Andes. We'll have chances to see rare mammals such as Jaguar, Giant Anteater, Maned Wolf, and Tapir.
Sign-up Now, Our Tours Fill Early
Above: Heather, Doug, Gail, Ted, Sarah, and Debbie.
The tours listed above are just a few of many, take a look at our complete list of safaris and available spaces. Please contact us if you have questions, we love talking about our tours.
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