CompleteEast Africa22 days, Nairobi to Kigali or v.v.Code GACEIf you have thetime, this trip gives youa really comprehensiveoverview of the best ofEast Africa, taking inall the most famousnational parks. Seeingthe gorillas is a realhighlight but you arealso almostguaranteed sightingsof the 'big five' aswell.Liddy says...''''40Africa - Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda Book now at imaginative-traveller.com or call 01728 885561.Take incredible safarisin Tanzania's Serengetiand Ngorongoro Crater.Encounter Kenya'sfamous wildlife at theMasai Mara and LakeNaivasha.View the mountaingorillas on amemorable trek inRwanda.Visit Uganda's QueenElizabeth Park,Ngamba Island and theNile River.Enjoy inspiringcommunity projects in ArushaTour highlightsITINERARY... Day 1 NairobiOur trip starts today in Nairobi. Noactivities are planned, so you may arrive at any time. Day 2 Nairobi-ArushaVenturing south into Tanzania, we head to the safari capitaland bustling town of Arusha, shadowed by the twin peaks of MtMeru and Mt Kilimanjaro. Day 3 The School of St Jude - Mto WaMbuAt The School of St Jude, learn some important life lessonsfrom over 1,000 students, a team of educators and one Australianwoman who has turned her dream of making a real difference tothe poorest of the poor into a successful and vibrant reality.Days 4-5 Serengeti National ParkEnjoy the hustle of the Mto WaMbu markets, or take an optional visit to a nearby Masai villagebefore continuing on to the endless plains of the Serengeti NationalPark. Two full days are spent exploring this wonderful wildlifehaven. Days 6-7 Ngorongoro Crater - ArushaLeaving theSerengeti, we follow in the footsteps of some of our earliestancestors as we pass Olduvai Gorge on the way to our campsite onthe rim of Ngorongoro Crater. From here we descend into aminiature 'Garden of Eden' - an incredible wildlife safari highlight.Days 8-10 Arusha - Nairobi - Masai Mara National ReserveAfter one week amid the beauty of northern Tanzania, we travelback to Nairobi and on to our first Kenyan game park - the worldfamous Masai Mara National Reserve. Two nights are spent here in apermanent tented camp. Day 11 Lake NaivashaFrom Masai Mara,we travel to the edge of Kenya's most famous freshwater lake - LakeNaivasha. Observe the astonishing birdlife and concentration ofhippos that reside here, and take part in some optional activities inthe area. Days 12-13 East Africa Mission Orphanage - LakeNakuru National ParkWe spend two nights camping on thegrounds of the East Africa Mission Orphanage. Have dinner with thekids for some engaging, heart-warming fun. From our base here wealso enjoy a full-day game drive in the renowned Lake NakuruNational Park. Days 14-16 Kericho - Jinja (Nile River)Climbthrough Kenya's Central Highlands, visiting the tea growing estatesof Kericho before reaching the Nile River at Jinja in Uganda. For twonights we fall asleep to the sound of the Nile streaming out of LakeVictoria. Day 17 Ngamba Island Chimpanzee SanctuaryWeventure to Lake Victoria and Ngamba Island, home to a very specialcollection of rescued chimpanzees. The chimps love visitors - theirantics and familiar mannerisms are sure to entertain.Days 18-19 Queen Elizabeth National ParkOur next wildlifedestination, Queen Elizabeth National Park, is also set aroundwater - a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel is a scenic treat as arethe morning and afternoon game drives. Days 20-21 ParcNational des Volcans - Gorilla TrekkingWe enter Rwanda andtrek to see the magnificent mountain gorillas. A pre-purchasedgorilla permit, combined with the knowledge and professionalism ofthe local trackers and guides, ensures we get to experience thesegentle giants in their own environment. Day 22 KigaliLeaving thetowering volcanoes of the Parc National des Volcans, we drive theshort distance to the capital, Kigali. A visit to the Genocide Memorialis a sobering experience. Our tour ends on arrival at our hotel,around lunchtime.This is a truck based overland tour (see page 7)ACCOMMODATIONHotel (2 nts), tented bush camp (2 nts),camping (17 nts) MEALS21 Breakfasts, 18 Lunches, 19 DinnersTRANSPORTOverland truck, boat, 4WD jeepGROUPSIZEMaximum 24NOTEThis trip also operates in a reverse direction from Kigali to Nairobi(tour code GACER). These departures are marked with an *.This trip requires an additional deposit in order to secure a gorilla permit.Tour price includes cost of gorilla permit.StartFinish201207 Jan-28 Jan*21 Jan-11 Feb*25 Feb-17 Mar*28 Jan-18 Feb10 Mar-31 Mar07 Apr-28 Apr*14 Apr-05 May12 May-02 Jun*26 May-16 Jun23 Jun-14 Jul*30 Jun-21 Jul21 Jul-11 Aug28 Jul-18 Aug*11 Aug-01 Sep*11 Aug-01 Sep25 Aug-15 Sep08 Sep-29 Sep*15 Sep-06 Oct*15 Sep-06 Oct13 Oct-03 Nov*27 Oct-17 Nov24 Nov-15 Dec*01 Dec-22 Dec22 Dec-12 Jan29 Dec-19 Jan*201312 Jan-02 Feb12 Jan-02 Feb*09 Feb-02 Mar*16 Feb-09 Mar16 Mar-06 Apr*30 Mar-20 Apr27 Apr-18 May*04 May-25 May01 Jun-22 Jun*BasicTraveller£590ppFlight ex London from£2,620pp£2,125ppTour (paid in advance)$800ppLocal Payment (paid locally in US$)So what will it cost me?Based on current exchange rates

Meeting themountain gorillasshould be on thebucket list of anyonewith even a passinginterest in wildlife. Youwill trek through thejungle and come faceto face with thesegentle creatures thatseem almost human intheir interaction witheach other.Liddy says...''''I love this trip; notonly do you get to seethe gorillas but youalso get to watch theplayful chimps andsearch for lion andelephant in Uganda,one of Africa's mostbeautiful countries.Liddy says...''''41Africa - Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda For trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at imaginative-traveller.comITINERARY... Day 1 NairobiArrive in Kenya's lively capital.Day 2 Lake NakuruTravel to Lake Nakuru and witness a pink-feathered sea of flamingos. Days 3-4 Eldoret - KampalaCross theborder into Uganda and camp near the city of Kampala.Days 5-6 Kibale Forest National ParkEnjoy a walking safari andwatch the resident chimpanzees squabbling and playing.Day 7 Queen Elizabeth National ParkEmbark on a safari tour totry to spot some of the incredible wildlife found here includingelephants, lions, buffaloes and antelope. Day 8 Lake BunyonyiHire a traditional dugout canoe and glide across Lake Bunyonyi.Days 9-11 Gorilla TrekHike through rugged terrain to come face-to-face with rare mountain gorillas. Day 12 Lake MburoDiscovermagnificent wildlife on walking safaris through this secluded park,which sits alongside Mburo. Days 13-14 JinjaStop at the equatoren route to the place thrillseekers flock to in Uganda. Jinja is both ascenic riverside retreat and the perfect place to try a fewadventurous activities. Get your adrenalin pumping with somewhitewater rafting. Days 15-16 Eldoret - NairobiPass throughEldoret on the way back to the busy streets of Nairobi, where thisadventure through Kenya and Uganda comes to an end.ITINERARY... Day 1 KampalaTravel to Uganda and visit Kampala.Use free time in Uganda's capital to visit markets, museums andshops. Days 2-3 Queen Elizabeth National ParkGame drivesthrough Queen Elizabeth National Park offer opportunitiesto spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards and antelope. A boatcruise along the Kazinga Channel reveals pelicans, eagles, crocodilesand hippos living in coexistence. Days 4-6 Gorilla TrekThe densejungle of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the lastremaining sanctuaries for Uganda's endangered mountain gorillas.Trek through tough, wet terrain and be transfixed by the noblebeauty of these gentle creatures. Watch the gorillas interact witheach other and marvel at the behavioural similarities between thisspecies and that of humans. In down time, enjoy visits to nearbyvillages or walks through the forest. Day 7 MbararaSpend aleisurely afternoon exploring Mbarara, or perhaps watch a localfootball match. Day 8 KampalaDrive back to Kampala via thepeaceful shores of Lake Victoria, and reflect on the wildlifeencounters of the Gorilla Express.This is a truck based overland tour (see page 7)ACCOMMODATIONHotel (1 nt), camping (6 nts) MEALS7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 DinnersTRANSPORTOverland vehicle, minibusGROUPSIZEMaximum 22NOTE This trip requires an additional deposit in order to secure agorilla permit. Tour price includes cost of gorilla permit.KITTY NOTEThese are group funds paid on the road, please see page 9 StartFinish201205 Feb-12 Feb12 Feb-19 Feb17 Jun-24 Jun24 Jun-01 Jul29 Jul-05 Aug05 Aug-12 Aug26 Aug-02 Sep02 Sep-09 Sep14 Oct-21 Oct21 Oct-28 Oct02 Dec-09 Dec09 Dec-16 Dec201306 Jan-13 Jan13 Jan-20 Jan10 Feb-17 Feb17 Feb-24 Feb23 Jun-30 Jun30 Jun-07 JulThis is a truck based overland tour (see page 7)ACCOMMODATIONHotel (1 nt), camping (11 nts), dormitory (3 nts)Upgrades from camping to rooms usually available on the road MEALS15 Breakfasts, 15 Lunches, 14 DinnersTRANSPORTOverland truck, 4WD jeepGROUPSIZEMaximum 22NOTE This trip requires an additional deposit in order to secure agorilla permit. Tour price includes cost of gorilla permit.KITTY NOTEThese are group funds paid on the road, please see page 9 StartFinish201207 Jan-22 Jan14 Jan-29 Jan21 Jan-05 Feb28 Jan-12 Feb04 Feb-19 Feb11 Feb-26 Feb25 Feb-11 Mar03 Mar-18 Mar10 Mar-25 Mar17 Mar-01 Apr31 Mar-15 Apr07 Apr-22 Apr21 Apr-06 May05 May-20 May19 May-03 Jun26 May-10 Jun02 Jun-17 Jun09 Jun-24 Jun16 Jun-01 Jul23 Jun-08 Jul30 Jun-15 Jul14 Jul-29 Jul21 Jul-05 Aug28 Jul-12 Aug11 Aug-26 Aug18 Aug-02 Sep01 Sep-16 Sep08 Sep-23 Sep15 Sep-30 Sep22 Sep-07 Oct29 Sep-14 Oct06 Oct-21 Oct13 Oct-28 Oct20 Oct-04 Nov27 Oct-11 Nov03 Nov-18 Nov10 Nov-25 Nov17 Nov-02 Dec24 Nov-09 Dec01 Dec-16 Dec08 Dec-23 Dec15 Dec-30 Dec22 Dec-06 Jan29 Dec-13 Jan201305 Jan-20 Jan12 Jan-27 Jan19 Jan-03 Feb26 Jan-10 Feb02 Feb-17 Feb09 Feb-24 FebRegular Saturdaydeparturescontinue in 2013.Please seewebsite fordetails..Enjoy game drives andboat safaris in QueenElizabeth National Park.Spend time with theendangered mountaingorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable NationalPark.Free time in Kampala,Mbarara and localvillagesTour highlights.Track mountain gorillasin Rwanda.Enjoy safaris at LakeNakuru and Queen Elizabeth National Park.Take walking safarisat Kibale and LakeMburo .Help local families at the Kariandusi SchoolTrust project.Partake in variousexciting activities atJinja Tour highlightsGorilla Express8 days, ex KampalaNEWCode IYGOGGorillas, Chimps& Game Parks16 days, ex Nairobi NEWCode ZNNBasicTraveller£533ppFlight ex London from£1,066pp£540ppTour from (paid in advance)$810ppTrip Kitty (paid locally in US$)Total tour price fromSee website for detailsBased on current exchange rates£1,613pp£840ppTour from (paid in advance)$1,190ppTrip Kitty (paid locally in US$)Total tour price fromSee website for detailsBased on current exchange ratesBasicTraveller£459ppFlight ex London from