AFRICASOUTHAFRICA 84 africa South Africa Botswana Namibia Zimbabwe Maun Nxai Chobe N. P. Moremi Game Reserve Okavango Delta Victoria Falls Hwange Antelope Park Great Zimbabwe Ruins Cape Town Knysna Tsitsikamma N. P. WinelandsOudtshoorn Lesotho Umtata Cintsa East Addo Elephant Park Drakensberg Mountains Hluhluwe / Imfolozi Game Reserve Pretoria / Johannesburg Blyde River CanyonKruger N. P. St Lucia South Africa Explorer Waterfalls & Wildlife Botswana in Depth Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary © Imaginative Traveller For detailed itineraries and to book www. imaginative- traveller. com What's Includedwww. imaginative- traveller. com/ trips/ GASA . Essentials: Driver, guide, cook, local guides, all transport including custom-built safari vehicle, entrance fees and sightseeing. . Accommodation: 15 nights camping, 1 nightlodge, 1 night simple hotel. . Meals: 17 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 15 dinners. DAY 1: PRETORIA/ JOHANNESBURG- Our trip starts today at our lodge in a remote area between Pretoria and Johannesburg. Note: It is recommended that you pre- book an arrival transfer due to the lodge's remote location. DAY 2: BLYDE RIVER CANYON REGION-Drive to the historic town of Graskop. The Blyde River Canyon is the world's largest green canyon. DAYS 3 & 4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK-Enter the famous Kruger National Park. Take morning and afternoon game drives with an option to take a guided night game drive. DAY 5: MLILWANE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY ( SWAZILAND)- Enter the culturally rich Kingdom of Swaziland. We visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory before continuing on to our campsite in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. DAY 6: ZULULAND - ST LUCIA- Visit a Zulu ' kraal' and enjoy a traditional Zulu lunch before continuing to St Lucia. An optional sunset cruise can be taken in the World Heritage listed St Lucia Wetlands Reserve. DAY 7: HLUHLUWE- IMFOLOZI NATIONAL PARK- A game drive allows time to explore Hluhluwe- Imfolozi National Park - the oldest game park in Africa. The reserve is home to the largest concentration of both black and white rhinos in the world, as well as elephants, giraffes and lions. DAYS 8 & 9: DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS-Travel through the heart of Zululand to the Giant's Castle region of the Drakensberg Mountains. We take a hike in this spectacular region to view ancient Bushmen rock paintings. The scenery is breathtaking and very unique - the flat- topped mountains soar all around you and the colours change as the day progresses. Extremely memorable. DAY 10: UMTATA - NELSON MANDELA'S BIRTHPLACE- Travel south- west through the Transkei towards the famous coastline of South Africa. We spend the evening camping at Umtata, the birthplace of Nelson Mandela. DAY 11: CINTSA EAST ( WILD COAST)- After visiting the Mandela Museum, we head south to the coastal town of Cintsa East. A free afternoon gives us time to wander along the beach and absorb the coastal landscape. DAY 12: ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK- Explore Addo Elephant National Park on an afternoon game drive. This park is home to a population of about 450 elephants, and a variety of other wildlife. Our campsite is located within the park. DAYS 13 & 14: TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK- We drive past the renowned surf beach at Jeffrey's Bay and arrive at the mouth of the Storms River, inside Tsitsikamma National Park. We hike the beginning of the world famous Otter Trail to the bottom of a majestic waterfall. DAY 15: PLETTENBERG BAY - KNYSNA - WILDERNESS NATIONAL PARK- Spend the day exploring the coastal towns of Plettenberg Bay and Knysna before reaching Wilderness National Park, located in the heart of South Africa's picturesque Garden Route. DAY 16: OUDTSHOORN - CANGO CAVES-Explore the vast halls and towering formations of the spectacular underground Cango Caves. We visit an ostrich farm and learn about their many commercial uses - we can even try our hand at riding one! DAY 17: WINELANDS - CAPE TOWN- We travel over the Swartberg Pass to the magnificent winelands region of the Western Cape. Here we enjoy an afternoon of wine-tasting before reaching Cape Town where we spend our final night. A fantastic end to an incredible journey - enjoy a toast to the colours of South Africa at the foot of Table Mountain! DAY 18: CAPE TOWN- Tour ends. . Enjoy safaris at Kruger, Hluhluwe- Imfolozi and Addo Elephant National Parks . View stunning scenery at Blyde River Canyon and the Drakensberg Mountains . Experience culture at Swaziland markets, a Zulu kraal and Mandela's birthplace . Hike in Tsitsikamma National Park, ride ostriches and explore the Cango Caves . Take the magnificent Garden Routethrough the winelands to Cape Town StartsEnds PretoriaCape Town 2009 29- Nov- 0916- Dec- 09 2010 10- Jan- 1027- Jan- 10 21- Feb- 1010- Mar- 10 04- Apr- 1021- Apr- 10 16- May- 1002- Jun- 10 27- Jun- 1014- Jul- 10 08- Aug- 1025- Aug- 10 19- Sep- 1006- Oct- 10 31- Oct- 1017- Nov- 10 12- Dec- 1029- Dec- 10 2011 23- Jan- 1109- Feb- 11 06- Mar- 1123- Mar- 11 17- Apr- 1104- May- 11 29- May- 1115- Jun- 11 You can explore more of Southern Africa on our ' Victoria Falls Extension'. See page 91. don't forget ... South Africa Explorer Discover just why South Africa is known as ' the world in one country!' adventurer Tour duration 18 days Dates & prices may vary due to currency fluctuations & availability. Please view our website for the most up- to- date information. £ 985pp Land Only £ 398pp Flight from US$ 400pp Local Payment

ZIMBABWE  SOUTHAFRICA  BOTSWANA 85 AFRICA What's Includedwww. imaginative- traveller. com/ trips/ GAWW . Essentials: Driver, guide, cook, local guides, all transport including custom-built safari vehicle and open 4WD vehicles, entrance fees and sightseeing. . Accommodation: 11 nights camping. . Meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners. DAY 1: VICTORIA FALLS ( ZIMBABWE)- Victoria Falls is mesmerising and a visit to the nearby national park is a must. If you plan to do any of the adrenalin- charged activities on offer in this ' adventure capital', we recommend you arrive a couple of days before the trip begins. DAYS 2 & 3: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK-We drive east to Hwange National Park where our camp is situated on the edge of the park. Morning and afternoon game drives in an open vehicle provide our first wildlife experiences. DAYS 4 & 5: ANTELOPE PARK- Visiting Antelope Park, a private reserve located near Bulawayo, will have the chance to walk with lion cubs and also have the opportunity to go game viewing atop an elephant or even swim with these majestic animals! DAYS 6 & 7: GREAT ZIMBABWE RUINS - TSHIPSE HOT SPRINGS- The Great Zimbabwe Ruins is a series of imposing enclosures, surrounded by great stone walls over an area of several square kilometres. After exploring the site, we continue to South Africa for a relaxing break at the outdoor hot spring pools of Tshipse. DAYS 8 & 9: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK-We visit Kruger National Park for two days of game viewing. This park covers an area of 21,497 square kilometres and is home to 500 species of birds and 146 different types of mammals. We spend two nights camping within the park and are given the option to take an evening game drive in an open safari vehicle. DAY 10: BLYDE RIVER CANYON- Blyde River Canyon is reputedly the world's largest green canyon. After exploring the canyon and absorbing the breathtaking scenery of the area we reach our campsite, which sits perched upon the edge of the escarpment overlooking the Kruger lowveld. An unforgettably scenic spot! DAY 11: PILGRIM'S REST - PRETORIA-Today we journey through Pilgrim's Rest, a town which has been reconstructed as a living museum. We travel through the Panorama region towards Pretoria, where a beautiful campsite awaits us for our final night. DAY 12: PRETORIA- Tour ends. StartsEnds Victoria FallsPretoria 2009 25- Nov- 0906- Dec- 09 16- Dec- 0927- Dec- 09 2010 06- Jan- 1017- Jan- 10 27- Jan- 1007- Feb- 10 17- Feb- 1028- Feb- 10 10- Mar- 1021- Mar- 10 31- Mar- 1011- Apr- 10 21- Apr- 1002- May- 10 12- May- 1023- May- 10 02- Jun- 1013- Jun- 10 23- Jun- 1004- Jul- 10 14- Jul- 1025- Jul- 10 04- Aug- 1015- Aug- 10 25- Aug- 1005- Sep- 10 15- Sep- 1026- Sep- 10 06- Oct- 1017- Oct- 10 27- Oct- 1007- Nov- 10 17- Nov- 1028- Nov- 10 08- Dec- 1019- Dec- 10 29- Dec- 1009- Jan- 11 2011 19- Jan- 1130- Jan- 11 09- Feb- 1120- Feb- 11 02- Mar- 1113- Mar- 11 23- Mar- 1103- Apr- 11 13- Apr- 1124- Apr- 11 04- May- 1115- May- 11 25- May- 1105- Jun- 11 15- Jun- 1126- Jun- 11 Botswana in Depth What's Includedwww. imaginative- traveller. com/ trips/ PFBD . Essentials: Tour leader, camp cook, local guides, arrival transfer, all transport including Chobe and Delta cruises and mokoru excursions, game activities, entrance fees and sightseeing. . Accommodation: 12 nights camping, 1 night private lodge. . Meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners. DAY 1: VICTORIA FALLS- Arrive in Victoria Falls, one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world, and transfer to our hotel. DAYS 2 & 3: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK-Our journey into the incredible wilderness regions of Botswana starts by crossing the border into Chobe National Park. Across the world Botswana is justly known for its dedication and commitment to preserving its beautiful natural resources and we witness this with morning and afternoon game drives here. Chobe is famous for its abundant elephant population which we will hopefully view on a memorable sunset cruise on the Chobe River. DAYS 4 & 5: SAVUTI- Drive to the Savuti region of Chobe where we search for big cats along the Savuti Channel and within the arid Savuti marsh. DAYS 6 & 7: KHWAI RIVER- Travel to the lush Khwai River region - a favourite destination among many travellers and an excellent bird- watching destination. See hippos grazing along the grassy banks and elephants bathing amid the lily pads along the river. DAY 8: OKAVANGO DELTA- Explore the Okavango Delta on mokoro excursions and boat expeditions. Stay overnight on a remote island camp. DAYS 9 & 10: MOREMI GAME RESERVE-Two days of game activities in the exceptional Moremi Game Reserve - well known for some of Botswana's best wildlife sightings, including a considerable lion population. DAY 11: MAUN - Travel to the safari capital of Maun. Take an optional scenic flight over the Delta. DAYS 12 & 13: NXAI PAN NATIONAL PARK- Drive to Nxai Pan National Park which shares a border with the vast Makgadikgadi Pans. Visit the famous Baines' Baobabs and explore this beautiful remote park over two days. DAY 14: MAUN- Drive to Maun where our tour ends on arrival. An outstanding mobile camping safari . Search for big cats and elephants in wildlife- rich Chobe National Park . Take boat and mokoro ( canoe) expeditions through the Okavango Delta . Varied excursions through wetlands, plains and woodlands . Exceptional bird and wildlife- viewing using the mobility of camping . Visit Victoria Falls, the Moremi Game Reserve and Nxai Pan National Park Dates & prices may vary due to currency fluctuations & availability. Please view our website for the most up- to- date information. * Price includes tour price of £ 1940 and park fees of £ 125 £ 734pp Flight from £ 2065pp Land Only * traveller Tour duration 14 days StartsEnds Victoria FallsMaun 2010 18- Apr- 1001- May- 10 03- May- 1016- May- 10 * 06- Jun- 1019- Jun- 10 21- Jun- 1004- Jul- 10 * 11- Jul- 1024- Jul- 10 26- Jul- 1008- Aug- 10 * 08- Aug- 1021- Aug- 10 23- Aug- 1005- Sep- 10 * 12- Sep- 1025- Sep- 10 27- Sep- 1010- Oct- 10 * * Reverse itinerary. Please see PFBDR on website. . Time in the exciting adventure town of Victoria Falls . Amazing game drives in Hwange National Park . Opportunities to walk with lion cubs and even swim with an elephant . Enjoy two days of game- viewing in the world famous Kruger National Park . Visit the Great Zimbabwe Ruins and the photogenic Blyde River Canyon Waterfalls & Wildlife The best of Zimbabwe and eastern South Africa adventurer Tour duration 12 days Dates & prices may vary due to currency fluctuations & availability. Please view our website for the most up- to- date information. £ 675pp Land Only £ 610pp Flight from US$ 300pp Local Payment