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Join us on a journey into one of the richest ecological regions on Earth, as we set out in Land Rovers and on foot to explore Tanzania's heart-stoppingly beautiful bird and animal habitats amid the unspoiled landscapes of the northern, eastern, and central Serengeti. October is the peak of the dry season and also the annual wildebeest migration, so most of the animals will congregate near the few remaining water sources. The famed Mara River in northern Serengeti will attract the largest herds of wildebeest and zebra at this time of year, and we'll observe predator–prey interaction and some amazing river crossings.

At the Eastern Serengeti Nature Refuge, we'll enjoy guided walks, Maasai village and school visits, night drives, elephant encounters, and seminars with conservationists. We'll round out our safari with visits to the Central Serengeti and its big cats and to Ngorongoro Crater with its diverse wildlife.

Leading our great migration adventure will be David Toews, expert birder and evolutionary biologist, postdoctoral fellow at Cornell's extraordinary Lab of Ornithology, and one of Canada's prestigious Banting Fellows. The accommodations for our tour are the Rivertrees Country Inn near Arusha and extremely comfortable private tent camps in the eastern and northern Serengeti and in the Serengeti National Park. We'll end with two nights at award-winning Gibb's Farms, of which previous CAUers have asked, "Is this Eden or is it Heaven?"

This program is part of Cornell Adult University’s (CAU), which offers acclaimed education vacations designed and led by Cornell faculty. Programs include off-campus travel adventures and week-long on-campus summer courses open to all, including Cornell alumni, families, and friends.

For more information and to register, visit cau.cornell.edu, e-mail cauinfo@cornell.edu, or call 607.255.6260.

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