TANZANIA 183 AFRICA Imaginative Facts Tour code: KTMG • Activities: 6 day trek on Mt Kilimanjaro. Trek grade - Strenuous • Accommodation: 2 nights tourist class hotels, 5 nights mountain huts • Transport: Transfer vehicle to / from the mountain, on foot • Escorted: Services of mountain guide, cook and porters • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Zanzibar Extension' tour DAY 1: MOSHI- Arrival day. Moshi is situated at the foot of the mighty Mt Kilimanjaro, its snow- capped summit looming high above us in the sky. Don't be too intimidated! This evening there will be a briefing on our trek and the route we are following. The Marangu Route is roughly 80km long, and is one of the most popular. Accommodation is in communal huts and our guides and porters take good care of us including cooking all our meals. DAY 2: MANDARA ( 2,725m)- After breakfast transfer to Marangu Gate. Commence trekking through beautiful rainforest to Mandara Hut. ( BLD) DAY 3: HOROMBO HUT ( 3,700m)- Continue our climb to Horombo Hut. Leaving the rainforest, the vegetation will change to stunted clumps of heather, ' everlasting' flowers and short tussock grasses. ( BLD) DAY 4: HOROMBO ( 4,330m)- An important day for acclimatisation with a walk to Point Mawenzi ( 4,600m). This additional day certainly assists in your chances of summit success as your body gradually adapts to the high altitude. Return to Horombo Hut for the night. ( BLD) DAY 5: KIBO HUT ( 4,730m)- Set off early and continue up to the dry, rugged and bizarrely flattish saddle area between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. Overnight at Kibo Hut. ( BLD) DAY 6: UHURU PEAK ( 5,895m)- Summit day! We will be woken at midnight to begin the final ascent. The first section is hard work, climbing slowly in the dark on scree up to Gillman's Point ( 5,690m). From there we continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The views ( hopefully at sunrise if your pace is good) will be worth the effort! After time at the top we descend to Horombo Hut to spend the night. ( BLD) DAY 7: MOSHI- Descend to the park gate and transfer back to our hotel in Moshi for the night. ( BLD) DAY 8: MOSHI- Tour ends. ( B) Ascend to the Roof of Africa! • Trek to the highest point in Africa! • Witness daily changes in vegetation during a gradual ascent • Peak success is aided by an all important acclimatisation day at Horombo • Summit at sunrise to witness unforgettable viewsof the African plains • Enjoy the full support and knowledge of qualified trek staff, porters and guide Kilimanjaro Trek Marangu Route Imaginative Facts Tour code: KTRG • Activities: 6 day trek on Mt Kilimanjaro. Trek grade - Strenuous • Accommodation: 2 nights tourist class hotels, 5 nights camping • Transport: Safari vehicle, on foot • Escorted: Services of mountain guide, cook and porters • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Zanzibar Extension' tour DAY 1: MOSHI- Arrival day. Moshi is situated at the foot of the mighty Mt Kilimanjaro, its snow- capped summit looming high above us in the sky. Don't be too intimidated! This evening there will be a briefing on our trek and the route we are following. The Rongai Route approaches the mountain from the north and is widely regarded as the most beautiful as well as being one of the least travelled routes up the mountain. Thus you can enjoy the ascent and the varied scenery including farmland, lush forests rich in wildlife, breathtaking views of the vast plains below, the lunar desert at the ' saddle' and the captivating rock towers of Mawenzi Peak without numerous other trekkers intruding. Accommodation is in tents and our guides and porters take good care of us including cooking all our meals. DAY 2: FIRST CAVE ( 1,800m)- We begin our trek up Mt Kilimanjaro, passing through cultivated land that is used by local farmers, until we reach our overnight stop at First Cave. ( BLD) DAY 3: KIKEWALA CAVE CAMP ( 3,800m)- We walk today for approximately seven hours, gaining in altitude and passing through the forest zone until we reach the moorland zone. We enjoy views of Kibo Peak en route to our overnight camp at Kikewala Cave. ( BLD) DAY 4: MAWENZI TARN HUT ( 4,330m)- Today we climb up grassy slopes, eventually coming out of the zone of vegetation and onto rock until we finally reach Mawenzi Tarn Hut, where our camp is spectacularly located by the Mawenzi cliffs. ( BLD) DAY 5: KIBO HUT ( 4,730m)- Continuing our climb we cross through lunar landscapes en route to our camp at the base of Kibo Peak. ( BLD) DAY 6: UHURU PEAK ( 5,895m)- We will be woken at midnight to begin the final ascent. The first section is hard work, climbing slowly in the dark on scree up to Gillman's Point ( 5,690m). From there we continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The views ( hopefully at sunrise if your pace is good) will be worth the effort! After time at the top we descend on the Marangu Route to our last camp next to Horombo Hut. ( BLD) DAY 7: MOSHI- Descend to the park gate and transfer back to our hotel in Moshi for the night. ( BLD) DAY 8: MOSHI- Tour ends. ( B) Follow one of the least travelled routes to the Roof of Africa • Trek to the highest point in Africa! • Ascend gradually through wildlife- rich forests and lunar moors • Marvel at the spectacular glaciers, ice cliffsand panoramic landscapes • Summit at sunrise to witness unforgettable viewsof the African plains • Enjoy the full support and knowledge of qualified trek staff, porters and guide Kilimanjaro Trek Rongai Route Single Supplement £ 30 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 16.29 * Price includes tour price of £ 620and local payment of US$ 685All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 980pp Land Only * Single Supplement £ 55 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 16.29 * Price includes tour price of £ 799and local payment of US$ 685All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1160pp Land Only * travellertraveller Tour duration 8 daysTour duration 8 days Starts SatEnds Sat MoshiMoshi 2009 17- Jan- 0924- Jan- 09 * 14- Feb- 0921- Feb- 09 14- Mar- 0921- Mar- 09 * 06- Jun- 0913- Jun- 09 27- Jun- 0904- Jul- 09* 18- Jul- 0925- Jul- 09 08- Aug- 0915- Aug- 09 * 29- Aug- 0905- Sep- 09 19- Sep- 0926- Sep- 09 * 17- Oct- 0924- Oct- 09 14- Nov- 0921- Nov- 09 * 12- Dec- 0919- Dec- 09 Starts SatEnds Sat MoshiMoshi 2010 09- Jan- 1016- Jan- 10 * 06- Feb- 1013- Feb- 10 06- Mar- 1013- Mar- 10 * 05- Jun- 1012- Jun- 10 26- Jun- 1003- Jul- 10 * 17- Jul- 1024- Jul- 10 07- Aug- 1014- Aug- 10 * 28- Aug- 1004- Sep- 10 18- Sep- 1025- Sep- 10 * 16- Oct- 1023- Oct- 10 13- Nov- 1020- Nov- 10 * 11- Dec- 1018- Dec- 10 * Rongai Route Trek grade - StrenuousTrek grade - Strenuous Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

AFRICATANZANIA 184 " Our tour leader was a wealth of information and careful to make sure everything worked. A credit to your company! I really enjoyed the tour - Excellent!!!" Malcolm Craven africa Imaginative Facts Tour code: KTTX • Activities: Game drives • Accommodation: 2 nights lodge, 5 nights camping • Transport: Custom safari vehicle • Escorted: Services of driver / guide and cook • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Zanzibar Extension' tour DAY 1: ARUSHA- Arrival day. DAY 2: NGORONGORO CRATER- Drive to Ngorongoro Crater, passing through lush highlands. Upon arrival there may be time to visit a nearby Maasai village. ( BLD) DAY 3: NGORONGORO CRATER- The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the natural wonders of the world. A large extinct volcano, with an area of 259 sq. kms, it is a self-contained park with a huge variety of game and birdlife. Game viewing is almost guaranteed to provide the ' Big Five' and we spend time in the crater caldera on game drives, with a picnic lunch. ( BLD) DAY 4: SERENGETI- Drive to the Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge where fossil remains dating back 1.75 million years were found. On arrival in the park we will take a game drive en route to our campsite. ( BLD) DAY 5: SERENGETI- The Serengeti is unequalled for its natural beauty and contains more than 3 million large mammals all spread over the vast endless plains. We take morning and afternoon game drives, trying to spot the fantastic array of creatures that live here. ( BLD) DAY 6: MTO WA MBU- After a final game drive in the Serengeti, we drive to Mto Wa Mbu. Upon arrival there may be time for an optional walk to nearby waterfalls.( BLD) DAY 7: LAKE MANYARA - ARUSHA- One of Tanzania's most diverse parks, the combination of lakes, woodlands and mountains in Lake Manyara make for superb game and bird viewing. The park is home to large herds of elephants and is also known for its tree- climbing lions. We take a game drive here before returning to Arusha. ( BL) DAY 8: ARUSHA- Tour ends. ( B) Experience some of Africa's best game sanctuaries • Enjoy the natural wonder that is the Ngorongoro Crater • Explore the massive Serengeti, unequalled in beauty and wildlife • Learn about local life with the villagers of Mto Wa Mbu • Spot tree- climbing lionsamongst the diverse scenery of Lake Manyara • Witness daily life in the busy colourful market town of Arusha Tanzania Explorer Safari Kenya Tanzania Tanzania Explorer Safari Kilimanjaro Safari - Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Safari - Rongai Route Serengeti Arusha Moshi Kilimanjaro Lake Manyara Mto Wa Mbu Ngorongoro Crater Single Supplement £ 150 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 16.29 * Price includes tour price of £ 835and local payment of US$ 630All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1165pp Land Only * traveller Tour duration 8 days © Imaginative Traveller Starts SatEnds Sat ArushaArusha 2009 24- Jan- 0931- Jan- 09 21- Feb- 0928- Feb- 09 21- Mar- 0928- Mar- 09 13- Jun- 0920- Jun- 09 04- Jul- 0911- Jul- 09 25- Jul- 0901- Aug- 09 15- Aug- 0922- Aug- 09 05- Sep- 0912- Sep- 09 26- Sep- 0903- Oct- 09 24- Oct- 0931- Oct- 09 21- Nov- 0928- Nov- 09 19- Dec- 0926- Dec- 09 Starts SatEnds Sat ArushaArusha 2010 16- Jan- 1023- Jan- 10 13- Feb- 1020- Feb- 10 13- Mar- 1020- Mar- 10 12- Jun- 1019- Jun- 10 03- Jul- 1010- Jul- 10 24- Jul- 1031- Jul- 10 14- Aug- 1021- Aug- 10 04- Sep- 1011- Sep- 10 25- Sep- 1002- Oct- 10 23- Oct- 1030- Oct- 10 20- Nov- 1027- Nov- 10 18- Dec- 1025- Dec- 10 We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243