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The Arctic region is absolutely breathtaking and there has been no better time to travel there then now.

An era comes to an end as one of our flagship vessels, the legendary ice breaker “Kapitan Khlebnikov”, charts its last Arctic passage.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are introducing an incredible special, that allows you to book one holiday and get a second equally exciting holiday for free.

Simply book any of the following departures and receive the “Classic Kenya Safari” for free.

Kapitan Khlebnikov, with Expedition Leader Kirsten Le Mar

July 18-August 5, 2010, Northwest Passage

Sail the most legendary route in Arctic lore, the Northwest Passage from Anadyr, Russia to Resolute, Canada. This will be the final west to east transit of the Northwest Passage made by our icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov.

August 3-18, 2010, Tanquary Fjord

Witness breath-taking beauty on the western shore of Ellesmere Island. This will be the final expedition to remote Tanquary Fjord made by our icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov.

August 16-31, 2010, Ellesmere Island and Greenland   

Two countries, one midnight sun - this is the Arctic few have visited. The ghosts of Royal Canadian Mounted Policemen and the ancestors of the Inuit may haunt the activities planned for the shore landing on Devon Island. You'll cruise in Zodiacs. Have binoculars and camera handy for the cruise along the base of a seabird cliff where Murres and Fulmars will dart and swoop overhead.

About Kirsten Le Mar
Kirsten has been working in the polar regions for more than 12 years. When she joined Quark in 1994 she was a lecturer in marine biology, a role she still plays from time to time on Kapitan Khlebnikov. In 2004, she became an Expedition Leader.

Kirsten has a PhD in zoology from the University of Tasmania. She has worked as a field assistant in the Antarctic and subantarctic for both the Australian Antarctic Division and the University of Tasmania. Her particular field is the feeding and breeding ecology of marine mammals.

About the Classic Kenya Safari offer
So what do Arctic Voyages and Kenya Safaris have in common? They both celebrate our natural environment, and the precious balance of nature and wildlife supported by a fragile ecosystem. For those who wish to take advantage of the end of an era Icebreaker voyages across the Arctic, we're offering a comfortable safari at an intimate camp with stunning scenery and abundant wildlife.

Kenya is home to an astonishing array of wildlife and landscapes, and is a gameviewer's paradise. This short trip includes both the glittering lakes of the Rift Valley and the rolling savannah of the Masai Mara - made famous by the incredible yearly migration of millions of wildebeest and zebras. Kenya's birdlife is also amazingly rich, with four hundred species at the Rift Valley lakes alone; the rosy-pink view of the flamingo population on Lake Nakuru is particularly spectacular. We stay in only two bases to minimise travel and maximise gameviewing.

Our lodge at Elementaita is an ideal place to relax after an overnight flight and to explore Lake Nakuru National Park, the best small park in East Africa with a large concentration of rhino. In the Masai Mara we generally use Kicheche Mara Camp, an eco-friendly luxury tented camp situated in the heart of one of the most prolific wildlife areas on earth. The Masai Mara fulfils all expectations of endless plains, steep escarpments and abundant game.

Terms & Conditions
African Safari may be taken up to 12 months from date of Arctic Voyage. Offer is land only, airfare not included. Offer has no cash value and may not be combined with any other promotions and/or discounts.