The Great Rift Valley Annular Eclipse and Kenya Safari

Astronomy magazine and MWT Associates, Inc., invite you to observe the January 15, 2010, annular eclipse from the cradle of civilization with Editor David J. Eicher.

Published: February 10, 2009

Photo by © Dennis Mammana / dennismammana.com

The Great Rift Valley, which runs through Kenya, is considered by some to be the cradle of civilization and is justifiably one of the world's best organized safari destinations in Africa. Travelers on this trip will see a large variety of animals, including lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes. The region offers 1,200 species of birds, including a million or more flamingos standing in a shimmering pink mass at Lake Nakuru, where the annularity will last for an incredible 8 minutes on January 15, 2010.

The safari includes:

Astronomical enrichment program and stargazing with Astronomy magazine Editor David J. Eicher and author Dennis Mammana
First Class Lodge accommodations
Morning and afternoon game drives
Daily game-viewing at all safari destinations
Nairobi sightseeing
Professional driver/guides, all experts in the wildlife and culture
Roundtrip economy airfare from selected USA gateways
Internal airfare in Kenya
Airport transfers in Africa

Video preview of the safari

For more information
Contact:
MWT Associates, Inc.
1.877.707.7827
E-mail: tours@melitatrips.com
Web site: www.melitatrips.com

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Astronomy magazine Editor David J. Eicher and readers traveled to Kenya to observe the January 15, 2010, annular eclipse. Below are some video highlights of the trip.

Lions hunting on the Masai Mara in Kenya

Giraffes on the Masai Mara

Lions on the Masai Mara

Hyenas on the Masai Mara

Eclipse day on Lion Hill near Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Elephants on the Masai Mara

Baboons on the Masai Mara

A cheetah and its cub devour a Thomson's Gazelle

After the cheetah dines, vultures quickly move in

A male lion on the Masai Mara