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• S a f a r i C a m p s • L u p i t a I s l a n d • Ta n g a n y i k a L a ke C r u i s e •

hen David Livingstone first glimpsed the island, circa 1866,his ideals were of freedom and of liberating the spirit. Our objec-tives are not so different.

Lupita Island rises up out of the pristine sapphirewaters of historic Lake Tanganyika. The island is prehistoricallylush, extraordinarily private. You feel free to rediscover yourselvesas well as the numerous hidden coves and hiking trails.

Your hand-crafted retreat, one of just 14 sumptuousopen-air villas perched high on the hillside, delivers peace andultra-comfort. Meditate by the waterfall that runs through yoursuite or wade into your personal plunge pool. Watersports, bikingand nature walks are a complement to exotic spa treatments,nutritional and well-being programmes, fine dining, and blissfulevenings under the stars in your open air bedroom. The perfectprelude or grand finale to your wildlife safari.

L a k e Ta n g a n y i k at is the journey and the destination that is important. Gliding

atop the sparkling clear waters of Lake Tanganyika in the heart ofunexplored Tanzania is the journey. The destination-an extraor-dinary encounter the hundreds of wild chimps of Mahale. Yourlake cruiser with just 6 guests meanders past the mountains of theGreat Rift Valley on one side, on the other, the lush Tanzaniancoastline. The scene is precious, unforgettable. You will experi-ence rare intimate views of Africa untouched.

“Dr. Livingstone,I presume”Sir Henry Morton Stanleyto David Livingstone

UPON DISCOVERING HIM ATUjiji (LAKE TANGANYIKA)1866

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iscover one of the largest and most varied concentrationsof wildlife in the whole of Africa. The treasures of Tanzania

will be unfolded for you, at just the right pace. One lioness at a time,or perhaps a pride of seventeen, depending. Observe the rare noc-turnal bat-eared fox before breakfast. A thousand wildebeest afterlunch. A very nice meal indeed. Our illuminating guides insure it.

Our classic tented-camps are each set strategically amidstbreathtaking landscapes and are full of charm, privacy and conven-ience. Lanterns by night, silver tea service with scones by morn.Steamer chairs, cigars and cognac establish the library. The eveningbegins with hot showers then ice-cold drinks around a campfire.Dinner, a 3 or 4-course affair is complemented by fine wines andfascinating tales.

Each over-sized double-screened tent ensures privacy andother century comfort. One thought that will not escape you is theclear and definite fact that you are one with the living creatures ofdeepest darkest Africa and you are loving every minute of it.

Custom mobile private camp programmes are a specialty.

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Firelight Expeditions

Phone: 255 27 2508773 /255 074 8278639

info@firelightexpeditions.com

P.O. Box 1182 - Arusha, Tanzania

www.firelightexpeditions.com

ou have an image of a safari in your mind. Hold it still, and look closely. We are

that picture - and more. The romance of the great explorers: David Livingstone,

Mary Leakey, Ernest Hemingway, conjures up a fantasy of rugged landscapes and

exotic tribal peoples. Misty mountains, endless plains dotted with acacia trees and

behemoth baobob, teeming with rare bird species, lions ‘round every bend.

Tanzania embodies that fantasy. And Firelight ensures the perfecting of it.

From the most careful planning and seamless organization of complex

logistics, we insure that the safari unfolds effortlessly.Our perceptive guides, the

unforgettable settings, and creature comforts - all top-notch and beyond your

wildest dreams.

The founders of Firelight Expeditions Tim Draper and Tom and Belinda

Lithgow are committed to the realization of those dreams, as well as the flourishing

of the Tanzanian peoples, culture and its wildlife.

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