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On January 15th 2010, the world will witness the longest eclipse of the third Millennium lasting up to 10 minutes
And the best seats in the house will be in Kenya.
The African solar eclipse myth tells of a snake emerging from the ocean that grew so large it moved to the sky and swallowed the sun. The snake was scared away by the beating of drums.
The eclipse of 2010 will be an unforgettable experience made all the more exciting by the stunning surroundings that Kenya offers. You could share the experience with over a million flamingos from the shores of Lake Nakuru in Kenya, enjoy it in peace and quiet as you descend Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, or watch in awe from the brim of the 'cradle of mankind', the Ngorongoro Crater.
Below: Solar eclipse in real time from 2008
If you choose to enjoy the solar eclipse from the shores of Lake Nakuru, as the darkness falls it will silhouette hundreds of thousands of flamingos, bringing them to an eery silence.
Highlights include: Game-viewing in Samburu Game Reserve, the Masai Mara and Serentgeti National Park, Lake Nukuru and Nairobi.
Enjoy a 15-day trip from 10 to 24 January for £1759. Price includes accommodation, some meals, tours with local guides and transport.
Watching the sunrise from the top of Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro at 5895 metres, is an once-in-a-lifetime experience - except on 15 January when you will be able to do it twice.
Highlights include: Climbing nearly 6000 metres to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Enjoy a seven-day trip from 11 to 17 January for £729. Price includes accommodation, most meals, a guide and transport.
The view from the Ngorongoro Crater, often described as one of the natural wonders of the world and home to an abundance of ever-present wildlife, is spectacular at the best of times, but you'll be able to enjoy it at dusk and dawn in the space of 10 minutes...
Highlights include: Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro conservation area.
Enjoy an 8-day trip from 10 to 17 January for £979. Price includes accommodation, most meals, park entrance fees and transport.
For details on all of these trips see www.gapadventures.com.
Gap Adventures was established in 1990 by avid adventurer, Bruce Poon Tip. The company is now the world's largest independently-owned adventure tour operator, focusing on wildlife encounters, active travel and cultural interaction and appealing to those who want to get off the beaten track and experience local culture.
Its non-profit organisation, Planeterra was established in 2003 as a way for the company and its passengers to give back to the communities visited around the globe.
From helping protect endangered sea turtles in Costa Rica, to lending a hand at a pre-school in South Africa, you have the chance to make a real and positive difference in the lives of local people through your tourism. Planeterra encourages a desire to lend a hand and learn more about what life is like in communities around the world.
See more about the work, projects and opportunites that Planeterra offers here: www.planeterra.org
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