TANZANIA 187 AFRICA Imaginative Facts Tour code: KAPA • Activities: Game drives, fishing, food gathering, optional hiking • Accommodation: 7 nights camping, 7 nights simple hotels • Transport: 4WD vehicles, boat, ferry • Fully Escorted: By local tour leader DAY 1: ARUSHA- Arrival day. DAY 2: ENGARUKA- Visit the Engaruka Ruins in the rift valley before driving to Lake Natron, a veritable carpet of flamingos. Drive on to Oldoinyo Lengai, where our Maasai guide will explain the rain dances and fertility rituals that take place there. Those who wish can hike overnight to the summit to see sunrise - tough but utterly memorable. ( BLD) DAY 3: MTO WA MBU- Visit a genuine Maasai homestead to meet the elders then continue to a sacred forest site to meet the warriors and join in with their singing and dancing, before heading to Mto Wa Mbu. ( BLD) DAYS 4 & 5: SERENGETI- The Serengeti is Tanzania's premier national park and simply one of the best places for spotting Africa's superb wildlife amongst its vast plains. Take several game drives. ( BLD) DAY 6: NGORONGORO CRATER- Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge ' the cradle of mankind'. Enjoy a game drive and a picnic lunch inside the crater. ( BLD) DAYS 7 & 8: YAEDA CHINI- Drive to Yaeda Chini to meet the Hadza people and try to get our tongues around a few basic greetings in the click- based Hadzane language! Join the local women searching for edible roots and wild berries and learn about the medicinal uses of various plants. Visit a local school and join the elders in evening sessions of singing and dancing. ( BLD) DAYS 9 & 10: ARUSHA- Drive to Arusha. We have a choice of optional cultural workshops in Arusha: Tanzanian cookery, drum and dance, Tinga Tinga painting, or batik making. ( Day 9 - BL, DAY 10 - B) DAY 11: KILIMANJARO- Drive to Nkuu Ndoo, a Chagga village in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. Visit an elderly Chagga herbalist at her home for a tour of her medicinal garden and in the afternoon meet a local midwife to chat about the challenges of childbirth in rural Tanzania. There follows a gentle hike to the Weruweru waterfalls, through tropical montane forest, banana plantations and coffee farms. We then drive to the Pare Mountains for an evening of traditional singing, dancing and storytelling. ( BLD) DAY 12: DAR ES SALAAM- Travel by bus to Dar es Salaam where the rest of the day is free. ( B) DAY 13: ZANZIBAR- Take the ferry across to Zanzibar and drive to Paje, on the idyllic and unspoilt east coast of the island. The rest of the day is free to relax on the beach. ( B) DAY 14: ZANZIBAR- After an early breakfast, we take a trip out on a fishing boat to try and catch our lunch! Assuming that we manage it, we'll come back to the village and clean our catch, before helping our hosts to prepare a traditional meal of fish in coconut sauce. In the afternoon we meet a local healer and learn about the Swahili traditions of herbal, ritual and spiritual healing, as well as visiting a sacred limestone cave. ( BL). DAY 15: ZANZIBAR- In the morning, we take a tour of a spice plantation, to see how vanilla, cloves, cinnamon and many other spices are grown. We return to Dar es Salaam on the 1pm ferry where the tour ends on arrival. ( B) An incredible chance to live and learn with four different Tanzanian groups • Interact with Maasai, Hadza, Chagga and Swahili groups • Experience traditional rain dances, warrior singing and spiritual healing • Enjoy safaris in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park • Travel from the tropical foothills of Kilimanjaro to idyllic Zanzibar • Option to hiketo the summit of active Oldoinyo Lengai volcano Tanzania People of Africa Imaginative Facts Tour code: VKSF • Activities: Game drives, volunteering, Maa language lessons, hiking, traditional drum and dance workshop • Accommodation: 3 nights hotel, 3 nights camping on twin share basis, 5 nights camping or homestay in Eluai Village • Transport: 4WD land cruiser, safari vehicle • Escorted: By driver/ guide days 1- 12, services of cook and volunteer programme co- ordinator • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Zanzibar Extension' tour DAY 1: ARUSHA- Arrival day. DAYS 2 & 3: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK-After breakfast we move on to the Serengeti, one of the best known wildlife areas in the world. The Serengeti is unequalled for its natural beauty and contains more than 3 million large mammals all spread over the vast endless plains. Morning and afternoon game drives. ( BLD) DAY 4: NGORONGORO CRATER- We drive to Ngorongoro Crater via the Olduvai Gorge, where fossil remains dating back to 1.75 million years ago were found. 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'. We descend into the crater using 4WD vehicles for game viewing. ( BLD) DAY 5: TARANGIRE - MONDULI- Drive to Tarangire National Park which has the highest concentration of game outside of the Serengeti ecosystem. Explore the area on a game drive before heading to Monduli town for the night. ( BL) DAYS 6- 10: MONDULI JUU - Transfer to the Maasai Village of Eluai and spend the next few days participating in a rewarding volunteer programme. ( BLD) DAY 11: MONDULI JUU - ARUSHA-Leaving our project we drive to Arusha where we enjoy a traditional drum and dance workshop. ( B) DAY 12: ARUSHA- Tour ends. ( B) Your Involvement The Programme Days 6- 10 The Maasai village of Eluai lies in the shadow of Mt Meru near the town of Arusha, and it is here that Imaginative Volunteers will be based. A variety of tasks await you, including bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, painting, gardening and farming ( as well as milking the goats) although the exact activities will be scheduled according to the season and community needs. No specific experience or training is necessary, just a healthy amount of enthusiasm. Other activities for the week include Maa language lessons, hiking and a visit to a traditional Maasai homestead. You'll learn from Maasai warriors about medicines and plants and may even join the community forester on one of his outreach visits to community groups. Your donation matters A guaranteed 100% of your donation goes direct to the charities, allowing their magnificent work to continue. Covering programme materials, services and other essentials, every penny counts! Experience the magical world of the Maasai The Maasai people of Tanzania live in a stunning wilderness which encompasses the vast grassy plains of the Serengeti and the unique ecosystem of the Ngorongoro Crater. Imaginative Volunteers will take part in the day to day activities of a Maasai village, allowing you to experience and help preserve the Maasai cultureand indigenous knowledge at firsthand. You will also enjoy a fantastic safari. Tanzania Safari & Maasai Experience Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 16.78 * Price includes tour price of £ 899and local payment of US$ 300All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1055pp Land Only * Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 16.29 * Price includes tour price of £ 599, local payment of US$ 450 and donation of £ 320All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1155pp Land Only * adventurervolunteer Tour duration 15 daysTour duration 12 days Starts SatEnds Sat ArushaDar es Salaam 2009 18- Jul- 0901- Aug- 09 17- Oct- 0931- Oct- 09 19- Dec- 0902- Jan- 10 Starts SatEnds Sat ArushaDar es Salaam 2010 27- Mar- 1010- Apr- 10 29- May- 1012- Jun- 10 17- Jul- 1031- Jul- 10 16- Oct- 1030- Oct- 10 18- Dec- 1001- Jan- 11 Starts SatEnds Wed ArushaArusha 2009 17- Jan- 0928- Jan- 09 04- Jul- 0915- Jul- 09 01- Aug- 0912- Aug- 09 26- Sep- 0907- Oct- 09 05- Dec- 0916- Dec- 09 Starts SatEnds Wed ArushaArusha 2010 30- Jan- 1010- Feb- 10 03- Jul- 1014- Jul- 10 31- Jul- 1011- Aug- 10 25- Sep- 1006- Oct- 10 04- Dec- 1015- Dec- 10 new tour for 2009 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

AFRICAKENYA 188 " I was looking for a tour that would get me from A to B, but still allow me a lot of independence. It was perfect - and even better than I expected. Thanks again!" Emma Adcock africa Imaginative Facts Tour code: VKEB • Activities: Day and night game drives, bush walk, volunteering, optional coastal activities • Accommodation: 9 nights camping, 2 nights hotel, 2 nights beach chalet • Transport: Safari vehicle, minivan or bus • Fully Escorted: By tour leader, guides DAY 1: MOMBASA- Arrive Mombasa and transfer to the pretty beach of Bamburi. Tonight we stay in a hotel near the beach surrounded by coconut palms and tropical flower trees. DAY 2: MOMBASA - MUKURUMUJI-Transfer to Mukurumuji camp situated within the Sable Valley. Enjoy a guided bush walk, learning how to identify wildlife tracks and the local fauna. If we are lucky we may see elephant and buffalo roaming in the hills. ( BLD) DAY 3: MUKURUMUJI- A free day to relax in this tranquil camp and enjoy the magnificent views of the rainforest. We explore the local village and there is the opportunity to take part in a river walk. ( BLD) DAY 4: MUKURUMUJI - MWALUGANJE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY- Transfer to Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary which boasts the highest density per km2of elephants in Africa. No other place can offer as much chance to see elephants this close in the wild. We spend the next five nights camping in the sanctuary. ( BLD) DAYS 5- 8: VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME-Four rewarding days volunteering in the sanctuary. We learn about elephant behaviour and the threats facing these amazing animals as we participate in our daily tasks, as well as enjoying game drives in the sanctuary. ( BLD) DAYS 9 & 10: DIANI BEACH COASTAL CAMP- Enjoy the white sands and warm waters of Diani Beach alongside the resident colobus monkeys and baboons. There are plenty of options to choose from - you can visit the local Maasai village, take part in a mangrove tour or perhaps join a sea safari and search for the dolphins and whale sharks that frequent this part of the Indian Ocean. There are many watersport activities on offer, and miles of gorgeous beach for those who prefer to relax in the sun. ( B) DAYS 11 & 12: TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK- We enjoy game drives in Tsavo East National Park, one of the largest parks in Kenya and home to enormous herds of animals. Game includes elephant, lion, leopard, crocodile, waterbuck, kudu, gerenuk and zebra. In the evenings we take night game drives hoping to spot some of the creatures that are hard to see in the day. ( BLD) DAY 13: TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK - MOMBASA- Early morning game drive before transferring to Mombasa. ( B) DAY 14: MOMBASA- Tour ends after breakfast. ( B) Your Involvement The Programme Days 5- 8 Imaginative Volunteers work within the sanctuary alongside wildlife experts, the Kenya Wildlife Service and the local community on several aspects of the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary conservation programme. Duties may include elephant identification research, herd behaviour and welfare, making elephant dung paper, and many other tasks involving the restoration and maintenance of the sanctuary. Volunteers may even get the opportunity to participate in the translocation of elephants to Tsavo National Park. With the highest density of elephant per km2you are virtually guaranteed close encounters with these magnificent giants. Your donation matters A guaranteed 100% of your donation goes direct to the charities, allowing their magnificent work to continue. Covering programme materials, services and other essentials, every penny counts! A unique experience to encounter wild African elephants This experience of eastern Kenya is one of the most inviting combinations for any traveller to the region. The warm, shimmering sea, lush rainforest, a huge array of wildlife, and the most welcoming, friendly people make this a ' must do' tour. All these attractions are combined with a rare opportunity to work in a sanctuary for wild African elephants. Kenya Elephants & Beaches Kenya Tanzania Elephants & Beaches Mombasa Diani Beach Mukurumuji Volunteer Programme Tsavo East National Park South Africa Botswana Zimbabwe Namibia Dunes, Delta and Falls Victoria Falls to Cape Town Okavango Delta Maun Swakopmund Gobabis Etosha N. P. Namib Naukluft N. P. Fish River Canyon Cape Town Citrusdal Gariep River Chobe N. P. Victoria Falls WaterbergNata Plateau N. P. Single Supplement £ 435 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 16.78 * Price includes tour price of £ 949, local payment of US$ 450 and donation of £ 150All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1335pp Land Only * volunteer Tour duration 14 days © Imaginative Traveller © Imaginative Traveller Starts SunEnds Sat MombasaMombasa 2009 08- Feb- 0921- Feb- 09 05- Apr- 0918- Apr- 09 14- Jun- 0927- Jun- 09 28- Jun- 0911- Jul- 09 23- Aug- 0905- Sep- 09 13- Sep- 0926- Sep- 09 11- Oct- 0924- Oct- 09 29- Nov- 0912- Dec- 09 Starts SunEnds Sat MombasaMombasa 2010 10- Jan- 1023- Jan- 10 28- Mar- 1010- Apr- 10 13- Jun- 1026- Jun- 10 11- Jul- 1024- Jul- 10 22- Aug- 1004- Sep- 10 12- Sep- 1025- Sep- 10 10- Oct- 1023- Oct- 10 05- Dec- 1018- Dec- 10 We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243