AFRICAZAMBIA  BOTSWANA 194 " I have had a brilliant holiday and it was just what I needed. I would recommend it to friends and family! " Sonya Ball africa Imaginative Facts Tour code: KTDD • Activities: Game drives, game walks, mokoro trip, cruise on Chobe River, hiking • Accommodation: 7 nights tourist class hotels or lodges, 5 nights tented camp • Transport: Fully equipped safari vehicle • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller guide/ tour leader DAY 1: LIVINGSTONE- Arrival day. Livingstone is on the Zambian/ Zimbabwean border with Victoria Falls creating a powerful backdrop nearby. DAY 2: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK- We leave Zambia behind and cross the border into Botswana, one of the least visited countries in Africa. ( LD) DAY 3: MAKGADIKGADI PANS- A long drive today as we head for the Makgadikgadi Pans. If conditions allow, we drive onto the pans to appreciate the boundless open space. We then head to our accommodation and take a short hike to a nearby waterhole, where we hope to see elephants. ( BLD) DAYS 4- 6: KHWAI RIVER- After breakfast we join local San Bushmen for a walk and have a chance to experience some of their traditions and lifestyle. We then head for the impressive wilderness area of the Khwai River. After arriving, we go on a night game drive to have the chance to spot some of the more elusive nocturnal creatures. We then spend two full days on game drives, exploring both the Khwai River area and Moremi Game Reserve, known as one of the most beautiful and varied reserves in Africa. Chances of spotting lion, leopard, buffalo and elephants are excellent. ( BLD) DAY 7: MAUN- We head back to Maun. Should you wish, there is the option of a scenic flight over the delta. ( BLD) DAYS 8 & 9: OKAVANGO DELTA- Today we head for the world's largest inland delta - the Okavango. An oasis of greenery in an arid region, wildlife gathers here in great numbers, and the many waterways offer unforgettable game viewing opportunities from mokoro dugout canoes. With speedboats we transfer to our base in the delta, where we spend the next two nights surrounded by wilderness and the sounds of animals and birds. We take a mokoro trip through the waterways, discovering the variety of wildlife, and also have a guided walk on one of the islands, hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or any of the other creatures that call this place home. A real highlight of the trip. ( BLD) DAYS 10 & 11: KWANDO RIVER AND MUDUMU NATIONAL PARK- Drive along the Caprivi Strip to the Kwando River and take a game drive through Mudumu National Park, experiencing the remoteness, beauty and wilderness of this area and hoping to spot some of the animals it is famous for such as elephant, lion, buffalo, giraffe, crocodile, hippo and spotted necked otters. ( BLD) DAY 12: LIVINGSTONE- Leave the wilderness behind and drive back to Livingstone and Victoria Falls. The rest of the day is at leisure to visit the falls or take part in any of the adventure activities, such as bungi jumping, white water rafting and elephant- back safaris, that the town is so famous for. ( BL) DAY 13: LIVINGSTONE- Tour ends. ( B) Explore one of the most remarkable habitats in ' untouched' Africa • Enjoy day and night safaris at Khwai Riverand the Moremi Game Reserve • Join local San bushmento absorb some of their traditions and lifestyle • Experience the wildlife and scenes of the Okavango Delta by dugout canoe • Travel through remote Mudumu National Parkand the Makgadikgadi Pans • Endless options to enjoy at Victoria Falls! Zambia Botswana Namibia Delta Adventure South Africa Botswana Namibia Zimbabwe Okavango Delta Khwai River Mudumu Makgadikgadi Pans Chobe N. P. Livingstone Delta Adventure Essential South Africa Cape Town De Hoop Nature ReserveKnysna Tsitsikamma N. P. Hluhluwe- Umfolozi Stellenbosch Karoo Lesotho Drakensberg Mountains Pretoria Graskop Kruger N. P. Swaziland Single Supplement £ 520 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 19.00 * Price includes tour price of £ 1725and local payment of US$ 500All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1985pp Land Only * traveller Tour duration 13 days © Imaginative Traveller Starts SatEnds Thu LivingstoneLivingstone 2009 11- Apr- 0923- Apr- 09 09- May- 0921- May- 09 13- Jun- 0925- Jun- 09 25- Jul- 0906- Aug- 09 05- Sep- 0917- Sep- 09 17- Oct- 0929- Oct- 09 Starts SatEnds Thu LivingstoneLivingstone 2010 10- Apr- 1022- Apr- 10 22- May- 1003- Jun- 10 03- Jul- 1015- Jul- 10 14- Aug- 1026- Aug- 10 25- Sep- 1007- Oct- 10 06- Nov- 1018- Nov- 10 We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

SOUTHAFRICA  BOTSWANA 195 AFRICA Imaginative Facts Tour code: KAES • Activities: Game drives, hiking, pony trekking, boat cruise • Accommodation: 6 nights simple hotels and lodges, 2 nights village hut, 11 nights camping • Transport: Fully equipped safari vehicle, or minibus depending on group size • Fully Escorted: By two crew ( Imaginative Traveller tour leader and driver) • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Explore Africa's most enchanting city further on our ' Cape Town Extension' DAY 1: PRETORIA- Arrival in Pretoria. DAY 2: GRASKOP- Drive through Mpumalanga province to visit the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest. Continue along the Panorama Route to Graskop. ( BLD) DAYS 3 & 4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK-Kruger National Park is an enormous area home to the ' Big Five'. Spend our time here on game drives. ( Day 3 - BLD, Day 4 - BL) DAY 5: SWAZILAND- Travel to the Kingdom of Swaziland, where we base ourselves in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. We have opportunities for hiking, cycling or horse-riding. ( BLD) DAYS 6 & 7: HLUHLUWE- UMFOLOZI- The oldest game reserve in South Africa gives us excellent opportunities to spot rhino. We take a game drive and a boat ride at nearby picturesque St Lucia as well as visiting a nearby Zulu village. ( BLD) DAYS 8 & 9: DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS-Travel into the Drakensberg Mountains. You will never see scenery like this anywhere else in the world. We have the opportunity to take a number of hikes, go fishing for trout, swim in clear mountain streams, or ride horses to get close to some of the many antelope species that live here. ( BLD) DAYS 10- 12: LESOTHO- The tiny country of Lesotho has to be one of the prettiest places on the continent. Old traditions abound here, giving us a fantastic opportunity to witness authentic village life. We embark on a two day pony trek through the mountains, spending one night in a local village hut. Undoubtedly one of the highlights of the trip. ( BLD) DAY 13: KAROO- Leaving the mountains behind we travel through the deserts of the Karoo, an austere but beautiful area, and visit the Valley of Desolation. ( BLD) DAYS 14 & 15: TSITSIKAMMA- This area is known for indigenous rainforests. There are a number of optional activities available here; choose from exploring the forest canopy on a unique guided tour, exploring the national park on foot, mountain biking, snorkelling or canoeing. ( BLD) DAY 16: KNYSNA- Knysna offers a host of activities, from boat trips on the lagoon and whale watching ( in season) to abseiling and hiking through forests. Our time here is free to choose from the options available. ( BL) DAY 17: DE HOOP NATURE RESERVE-This coastal nature reserve has great hiking and cycling trails and at the right time of year, great numbers of whales can be seen off shore. It is also home to zebra, eland and caracal - even the occasional leopard - and is fantastic for birdwatching. ( BLD) DAY 18: STELLENBOSCH- Head to Stellenbosch, in the heart of the Cape Winelands area, where there is the chance to visit a wine farm and taste the varieties of wine produced here. ( BLD) DAY 19: CAPE TOWN- Our last stop is the ' Mother City' of Cape Town, reputedly Africa's most beautiful city. We take a tour of the Cape Peninsula, visiting highlights such as Chapman's Peak, Cape Point for the Cape of Good Hope, Simonstown and Boulder's Beach penguin colony. ( B) DAY 20: CAPE TOWN- Tour ends. ( B) An entire world in one country! • Enjoy fabulous safaris in Kruger National Parkand the St Lucia Wetlands • Travel through Zululand and Swaziland to embark on a pony trek in Lesotho • Experience the jaw- dropping sceneryof the Drakensberg Mountains • Journey along the coast to the rainforest and mountainsof Tsitsikamma • Finish amongst the Stellenbosch wineries, Knysna and glorious Cape Town Essential South Africa Imaginative Facts Tour code: KTOD • Non- group Tour: For individuals only • Activities: Game drives, boat excursions, scenic flight, helicopter ride, game walk • Accommodation: 3 nights tourist class lodge • Transport: 4WD vehicles, motorboat, mokoro ( dug- out canoe), plane, helicopter • Escorted: By fully qualified wildlife guides DAY 1: MAUN- Arrive in Maun and transfer to your lodge. ( D) DAY 2: MOREMI GAME RESERVE- Drive slowly through the Moremi Game Reserve, looking for wildlife until you reach Xakanaxa, and stop for a picnic lunch. Take a further game drive in this area before taking a scenic flight back to Maun over the Okavango Delta. ( BLD) DAY 3: OKAVANGO DELTA- A fascinating excursion into the Okavango Delta by motor boat ( water level permitting), mokoro, helicopter and on foot makes this a spectacular day. ( BLD) DAY 4: MAUN- Tour ends. ( B) Botswana • Take a wildlife safari through the Moremi Game Reserve • Enjoy an incredible scenic flightover the vast, meandering Okavango Delta • Explore the Delta by boat, on foot and even helicopter Okavango Delta Extension • Seasonal Supplement £ 35 Single Supplement £ 85 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 22.29 * Price includes tour price of £ 1049and local payment of US$ 250All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1180pp Land Only * Solo Traveller Supplement £ 600 ( compulsory if you are travelling alone) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 900pp Land Only adventurertraveller Tour duration 20 daysTour duration 4 days Starts SatEnds Thu PretoriaCape Town 2009 03- Jan- 0922- Jan- 09 14- Feb- 0905- Mar- 09 28- Mar- 0916- Apr- 09 • 09- May- 0928- May- 09 20- Jun- 0909- Jul- 09 01- Aug- 0920- Aug- 09 12- Sep- 0901- Oct- 09 24- Oct- 0912- Nov- 09 05- Dec- 0924- Dec- 09 • Starts SatEnds Thu PretoriaCape Town 2010 16- Jan- 1004- Feb- 10 27- Feb- 1018- Mar- 10 10- Apr- 1029- Apr- 10 22- May- 1010- Jun- 10 03- Jul- 1022- Jul- 10 14- Aug- 1002- Sep- 10 25- Sep- 1014- Oct- 10 06- Nov- 1025- Nov- 10 18- Dec- 1006- Jan- 11 • • Seasonal supplement applies new tour for 2009 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243