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Above: Travelers got up close to wildlife, including hippos and zebras, Credit: Mindy Michalak


        D a y 9 : D e pa r t T a n z a n i a
        Day 9: Depart Tanzania
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        D a y s 1 0 - 1 4 : Z a n z i b a r E x t e n s i o n  Chicago
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