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

TANZANIA 185 AFRICA Imaginative Facts Tour code: KTKR • Activities: 6 day trek on Mt Kilimanjaro, game drives. Trek grade - Strenuous • Accommodation: 4 nights tourist class hotels, 10 nights camping • Transport: Safari vehicle, shuttle bus • Escorted: Services of mountain guide, cook and porters on climb, driver / guide and cook on safari • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Zanzibar Extension' tour DAY 1: MOSHI DAY 2: FIRST CAVE ( 1,800m)- ( BLD) DAY 3: KIKEWALA CAVE CAMP ( 3,800m)- ( BLD) DAY 4: MAWENZI TARN HUT ( 4,330m)- ( BLD) DAY 5: KIBO HUT ( 4,730m)- ( BLD) DAY 6: UHURU PEAK ( 5,895m)- ( BLD) DAY 7: MOSHI- ( BLD) DAY 8: ARUSHA- ( B) DAYS 9 & 10: NGORONGORO CRATER- ( BLD) DAYS 11 & 12: SERENGETI- ( BLD) DAY 13: MTO WA MBU- ( BLD) DAY 14: LAKE MANYARA - ARUSHA- ( BL) DAY 15: ARUSHA- Tour ends. ( B) Combine Kilimanjaro with the ' Tanzania Explorer Safari' • Trek to the highest point in Africa! • Ascend gradually on one of the least travelled routesto the Roof of Africa • Enjoy safaris in Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater • Spot tree- climbing lions at Lake Manyara and colourful local life at Arusha • Learn about traditional village life with the villagesof Mto Wa Mbu Imaginative Facts Tour code: KTKM • Activities: 6 day trek on Mt Kilimanjaro, game drives. Trek grade - Strenuous • Accommodation: 4 nights tourist class hotels, 5 nights mountain huts, 5 nights camping • Transport: Safari vehicle, shuttle bus • Escorted: Services of mountain guide, cook and porters on climb, driver / guide and cook on safari • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Zanzibar Extension' tour DAY 1: MOSHI DAY 2: MANDARA ( 2,725m)- ( BLD) DAY 3: HOROMBO HUT ( 3,700m)- ( BLD) DAY 4: HOROMBO- ( BLD) DAY 5: KIBO HUT ( 4,730m)- ( BLD) DAY 6: UHURU PEAK ( 5,895m)- ( BLD) DAY 7: MOSHI- ( BLD) DAY 8: ARUSHA- ( B) DAYS 9 & 10: NGORONGORO CRATER- ( BLD) DAYS 11 & 12: SERENGETI- ( BLD) DAY 13: MTO WA MBU- ( BLD) DAY 14: LAKE MANYARA - ARUSHA- ( BL) DAY 15: ARUSHA- ( B) Combine Kilimanjaro with the ' Tanzania Explorer Safari' • Trek to the highest point in Africa! • Success is aided by an all important acclimatisation day at Horombo • Enjoy safaris in Tanzania's Serengetiand Ngorongoro Crater • Spot tree- climbing lions at Lake Manyara and colourful local lifeat Arusha • Learn about traditional village lifewith the villages of Mto Wa Mbu Kilimanjaro & Safari Marangu Route Kilimanjaro & Safari Rongai Route Imaginative Facts Tour code: KTZX • Non- group Tour: For individuals only • Activities: Walking, optional beach activities • Accommodation: 5 nights tourist class hotels • Transport: Plane, private vehicles • Flights: Arusha/ Moshi to Zanzibar, Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam • Escorted: Services of Imaginative Traveller Representative DAY 1: ARUSHA / MOSHI - ZANZIBAR-Fly to Zanzibar, where we will be met and transferred to our hotel in Stone Town, the historic capital of this enchanting island, once the centre of East Africa's slave trade and full of fascinating history and architecture. The night market here is the perfect place to try some local delicacies ( which you will certainly not find on a menu back home!). ( B) DAYS 2- 5: ZANZIBAR- Time to explore the atmospheric alleys and buildings of Stone Town on Day 2, before being transferred on Day 3 to Zanzibar's gorgeous coast where your days are free to relax or take part in any of the many optional activities available here. Palm- fringed sandy beaches, colourful fishing dhows, coral reef and plenty of swimming opportunities exist here. ( Day 2 - B, Days 3- 5 - BD) DAY 6, DAR ES SALAAM- Today you are transferred to the airport for your flight back to Dar Es Salaam, where the tour ends upon arrival. ( B) Combine your Kilimanjaro ascent or wildlife safari with the beach! • Time on the Spice Island of Zanzibarto further your experience of Tanzania • Explore the exotic alleywaysof historic Stone Town • Relax on the tropical sandy beachesof the Indian Ocean Zanzibar Extension Single Supplement £ 180 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 16.29 * Price includes tour price of £ 1425and local payment of US$ 1315All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 2115pp Land Only * Single Supplement £ 205 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 16.29 * Price includes tour price of £ 1575and local payment of US$ 1315All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 2265pp Land Only * Solo Traveller Supplement £ 200 ( compulsory if you are travelling alone) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 799pp Land Only traveller traveller traveller Tour duration 15 days Tour duration 15 days Tour duration 6 days Starts SatEnds Sat MoshiArusha 2009 17- Jan- 0931- Jan- 09 * 14- Feb- 0928- Feb- 09 14- Mar- 0928- Mar- 09 * 06- Jun- 0920- Jun- 09 27- Jun- 0911- Jul- 09 * 18- Jul- 0901- Aug- 09 08- Aug- 0922- Aug- 09 * 29- Aug- 0912- Sep- 09 19- Sep- 0903- Oct- 09* 17- Oct- 0931- Oct- 09 14- Nov- 0928- Nov- 09 * 12- Dec- 0926- Dec- 09 Starts SatEnds Sat MoshiArusha 2010 09- Jan- 1023- Jan- 10 * 06- Feb- 1020- Feb- 10 06- Mar- 1020- Mar- 10 * 05- Jun- 1019- Jun- 10 26- Jun- 1010- Jul- 10 * 17- Jul- 1031- Jul- 10 07- Aug- 1021- Aug- 10 * 28- Aug- 1011- Sep- 10 18- Sep- 1002- Oct- 10 * 16- Oct- 1030- Oct- 10 13- Nov- 1027- Nov- 10 * 11- Dec- 1025- Dec- 10 * Rongai Route new tour for 2009 Trek grade - Strenuous Trek grade - Strenuous Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243