AFRICANAMIBIA 192 " Our tour leader was very efficient and helpful. He went beyond the call of duty to organise meals etc... and took his duties very seriously!" Roseanne Meacher africa Imaginative Facts Tour code: VKCC • Activities: Game drives, rhino tracking, mokoro excursion, volunteer programme • Accommodation: 10 nights lodges and tourist class hotels, 12 nights camping • Transport: Safari vehicle, mokoro, 4WD vehicle • Fully Escorted: By two crew ( driver / tour leader) DAY 1: WINDHOEK- Arrive in Windhoek. DAYS 2- 8: VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME AT THE AFRICAT FOUNDATION- The AfriCat Foundation is home to a variety of rescued wildlife, including leopard, lion and cheetah, and we will have the chance to get up close to these animals during our time here. ( BLD) DAYS 9 & 10: NAMIB DESERT- Head to the barren but beautiful landscape of the Namib Desert. Climb the famous ' Dune 45' and visit Sossusvlei, where there are stunning photographic opportunities. ( BLD) DAY 11: SWAKOPMUND- Head to the charming Bavarian town of Swakopmund. Reaching the massive coastal sand dunes at Walvis Bay on the Skeleton Coast, we stop to see the large colony of flamingos ( when in season) in the lagoon before arriving at colonial Swakopmund. ( BL) DAY 12: BRANDBERG- Drive to Brandberg Mountain where we take a walk in search of ancient rock paintings. ( BLD) DAYS 13- 15: RHINO TRACKING AND HIMBA VILLAGE- We head to the desert area of Damaraland, a hauntingly beautiful desert area that is home to good numbers of game, including the rare black rhino. We spend one day tracking rhino and another day is spent visiting a Himba village. ( BLD) DAYS 16 & 17: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK-Drive to Etosha, Namibia's premier national park. We spend our time here on game drives, visiting some of the waterholes in the area hoping to catch some of Etosha's big game including elephants, lions, cheetahs and various species of antelopes. ( BLD) DAY 18: RUNDU- We head to Rundu, on the banks of the Okavango River, where we set up camp. ( BLD) DAYS 19 & 20: NORTHERN OKAVANGO DELTA- We head into the northern part of the Okavango Delta. This part of Namibia is very different from the rest and instead of arid landscape we find ourselves among lush vegetation and numerous waterways. Our time here is spent on game walks and mokoro ( dug- out canoe) trips in search of an amazing diversity of wildlife. ( BLD) DAY 21: CAPRIVI STRIP- Depart the Delta to our camp on the Caprivi Strip. ( BLD) DAY 22: VICTORIA FALLS- Cross the border into Zimbabwe and on to Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Free time to visit the falls. ( BL) DAY 23: VICTORIA FALLS- Tour ends. ( B) Your Involvement The Programme Days 2- 8 Your task here will be to help eradicate the sickle bush helping to restore the local ecology back to its natural and original state. Once again the cheetah will have its natural environment back. Your normal working day will start at dawn. Bush clearing will be the main daily activity but this will be flexible. We will work with breaks until approx 12noon then we stop for a well- earned lunch and siesta time. Work will continue until about 4pm when we down tools and head off for our afternoon activity. This may be leopard and cheetah tracking, a bushman walk, game drives or a host of other activities. You may also get involved in other conservation measures. Explore this wonderful country whilst preserving its natural habitat Spend a week restoring land to its natural state to provide a better habitat for local wildlife. Based at the famous AfriCat Foundation, dedicated to the conservation of large carnivores you will also have close access to the orphaned leopards, lions and cheetahsthat are housed here. In addition enjoy a superb two weeks exploring all the facets of this incredible country. Namibia Conservation and Cats Namibia Conservation and Cats Namibian Adventure Namib Desert Victoria Falls Northern Okavango Delta SwakopmundWindhoek Waterberg Plateau N. P. Kaokoland Etosha N. P. Damaraland Brandberg Grootfontein Rundu TwyfelfonteinCheetah Sanctuary Volunteer ProgrammeVoluntary Carbon Offset £ 19.41 * Price includes tour price of £ 1449and local payment of US$ 500All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1710pp Land Only * volunteer Tour duration 23 days © Imaginative Traveller Starts FriEnds Sat WindhoekVictoria Falls 2009 03- Jul- 0925- Jul- 09 25- Sep- 0917- Oct- 09 06- Nov- 0928- Nov- 09 Starts FriEnds Sat WindhoekVictoria Falls 2010 12- Feb- 1006- Mar- 10 09- Apr- 1001- May- 10 04- Jun- 1026- Jun- 10 30- Jul- 1021- Aug- 10 24- Sep- 1016- Oct- 10 19- Nov- 1011- Dec- 10 The cheetah is the fastest land animal at 95 km/ h ( 60mph). amazing fact ... new tour for 2009 We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

NAMIBIA  SOUTHAFRICA 193 AFRICA Imaginative Facts Tour code: KTCA • Non- group Tour: For individuals only • Activities: Guided tours as per itinerary • Accommodation: 3 nights tourist class hotel on twin share basis • Transport: Minibus • Escorted: Services of Imaginative Traveller representatives DAY 1: CAPE TOWN- Arrive and transfer to Leeuwenvoet House, a delightfully restored Cape Victorian home which was built in 1892. The house offers a fine example of the architecture of the period and is furnished with elegant decorations. Well located, the famous V & A Waterfront is just a few minutes away. While staying here you can enjoy the fantastic hospitality that South Africa is renowned for. DAY 2: CAPE TOWN - A full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, including Cape Point, the penguin colony and many other surrounding sites. A great way to get to grips with this fascinating and vibrant city. ( B) DAY 3: CAPE TOWN- After breakfast you will be collected and taken on a half- day tour of a local township. Experience another facet of Cape Town, one revealed to very few tourists. This intimate interactive tour will give you a fantastic insight into the many characters of this fascinating city. In the afternoon you will visit Robben Island, famous for being the place where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for so many years. ( B) DAY 4: CAPE TOWN- Transfer to the airport and your return flight. ( B) Note: This extension can be made longer or shorter, according to your requirements, and can be taken either before or after your Imaginative Traveller tour in Africa. Note: If you are doing this extension in conjunction with ' Essential South Africa', we will substitute the Cape Peninsula tour with a visit to the nearby Winelands area instead. Departs daily ex Cape Town. From penguins to Robben Island - all the delights of this famous city • Wander the sights from your colonial hotel near the vibrant waterfront • Explore the Cape Peninsula with its surprising wildlifeand penguin colony • Enjoy an interactive tour of a local townshipand visit Mandela's Robben Island Cape Town Extension Imaginative Facts Tour code: KTNA • Activities: Game drives, dune climb, optional activities in Swakopmund • Accommodation: 7 nights camping, 1 night tented camp, 6 nights in tourist class hotels or lodges • Transport: Fully equipped safari vehicle or minibus depending on group size, 4WD vehicle • Fully Escorted: By two crew ( driver / tour leader) DAY 1: WINDHOEK- Arrival day. DAYS 2 & 3: NAMIB DESERT- We depart Windhoek and travel into the famous Namib Desert, one of the world's oldest deserts. We climb the famous ' Dune 45' and visit the beautiful area of Sossusvlei, where there are stunning photographic opportunities of a ' sea' of red dunes. We also have the option of a guided walk and stop off at Sesriem Canyon. ( Day 2 - BLD, Day 3 - BL) DAYS 4 & 5: SWAKOPMUND- We leave the dune fields behind and head back into the mountain desert on our way to Swakopmund, a delightful Bavarian style town situated snugly between sea and desert. Reaching the massive coastal sand dunes at Walvis Bay, we stop to see the large colony of flamingos ( when in season) in the lagoon before arriving at Swakopmund. On Day 5 we have a full free day to take part in any of the many optional activities available in this colonial town, from deep sea fishing to dolphin watching tours, or perhaps visiting a local township for some cultural interaction. ( Day 4 - BL, Day 5 - B) DAY 6: TWYFELFONTEIN- Drive to Twyfelfontein, the largest collection of Bushman rock art in Africa and have time to explore the unusual rock formations of the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain. ( BLD) DAYS 7 & 8: KAOKOLAND- We cross the mountains into the far northern region of Kaokoland, the home of the Himba, who arrived in Namibia as late as the 1920s and continued their existence almost unchanged until late into the 20th century. Today many of them still follow traditional customs and adhere to traditional forms of dress. We spend our time at two sites, Sesfontein and Opuwo, and on Day 8 we visit a Himba village. ( Day 7 - BLD, Day 8 - BL) DAY 9: CHEETAH SANCTUARY- We travel to Otjitotongwe to visit a cheetah sanctuary, where we will have the chance to get close to the fastest land mammal on earth - an exhilarating experience. ( BLD) DAYS 10 & 11: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK-Drive to Etosha, Namibia's premier National Park. We spend our time here on game drives, visiting some of the waterholes in the area hoping to catch some of Etosha's big game including desert elephants, lions, black rhino, cheetahs, oryx and various species of antelopes. We visit most areas of the park, to give ourselves the best chance of seeing different game species. ( Day 10 - BLD, Day 11 - BL) DAYS 12 & 13: GROOTFONTEIN- Drive to a Bushman village near Grootfontein, where we have the opportunity to meet these fascinating people and learn about their customs and traditions. Spending time with this unique community is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the trip. ( BLD) DAY 14: WATERBERG PLATEAU- The Waterberg Plateau National Park is a beautiful area with spectacular rock formations and home to endangered species. We have the option of taking a walk up onto the plateau. ( BL) DAY 15: WINDHOEK- We head back to Windhoek, arriving in the afternoon where the tour ends upon arrival. ( B) Experience one of the harshest yet most beautiful places on earth • Enjoy photogenic Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert and climb ' Dune 45' • Travel to Swakopmund and Walvis Bay on the desolate Skeleton Coast • Spend time with a Himba tribein Kaokoland and bushmen near Grootfontein • Visit a cheetah sanctuaryen route to Etosha National Park • Walk amidst the dramatic rock formationsof the stunning Waterberg Plateau Namibian Adventure Single Supplement £ 150 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 19.74 * Price includes tour price of £ 1125and local payment of US$ 500All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1385pp Land Only * Solo Traveller Supplement £ 90 ( compulsory if you are travelling alone) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 330pp Land Only travellertraveller Tour duration 15 daysTour duration 4 days Starts SatEnds Sat WindhoekWindhoek 2009 03- Jan- 0917- Jan- 09 28- Mar- 0911- Apr- 09 20- Jun- 0904- Jul- 09 01- Aug- 0915- Aug- 09 12- Sep- 0926- Sep- 09 05- Dec- 0919- Dec- 09 Starts SatEnds Sat WindhoekWindhoek 2010 30- Jan- 1013- Feb- 10 27- Mar- 1010- Apr- 10 22- May- 1005- Jun- 10 17- Jul- 1031- Jul- 10 11- Sep- 1025- Sep- 10 06- Nov- 1020- Nov- 10 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243