FAMILY TOURSTANZANIA 236 " Our tour leader went out of her way to make the trip fun for the children. She had a lot of great stories, and adjusted the schedule for individual needs. " Gwyn, Corrina, Sian and Jaden De- Arth family tours Imaginative Facts Tour code: FKSB • Activities: Game drives, optional activities on Zanzibar • Accommodation: 7 nights lodges and tourist class hotels, 4 nights beach resort • Transport: Safari vehicle, plane, 4WD vehicle • Flights: Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar, Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam • Fully Escorted: By two crew ( driver / tour leader) on the mainland, services of representatives on Zanzibar DAY 1: ARUSHA- Arrive in Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania, and transfer to your hotel. Tonight you will meet your guide for a briefing on your exciting safari ahead. DAYS 2 & 3: NGORONGORO CRATER-After breakfast on Day 2, we head to the Ngorongoro Crater, 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. It is one of the best places in all Africa for spotting the ' Big Five'. We descend into the crater in 4WD vehicles on both days, hoping to spot rhino, lion, leopard, wildebeest, elephant and much more. We also take a trip into the surrounding Ngorongoro Highlands to visit a Maasai village and learn more about their way of life. ( BLD) DAYS 4 & 5: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK-After breakfast we move on to the Serengeti. The Serengeti is unequalled for its natural beauty and contains more than 3 million large mammals all spread over the vast endless plains. It is one of the best known wildlife areas in the world. We take game drives through the park on both days and hope to have excellent sightings of game and birdlife. On one of these days we will also stop off at the Olduvai Gorge, where fossil remains dating back 1.75 million years were found by the Leakeys. ( BLD) DAY 6: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK-After breakfast we drive to Lake Manyara. 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. Upon arrival we go on a game drive to explore the area. ( BLD) DAY 7: MOSHI- Drive to Moshi at the base of mighty snow- capped ( snow in the African tropics!) Mt Kilimanjaro where the rest of the day is free to relax or explore the town. ( B) DAY 8: ZANZIBAR- Transfer to the airport for a short flight to the spice island of Zanzibar. Upon arrival we transfer to our accommodation on the beach. ( BLD) DAYS 9- 11: ZANZIBAR- Three full days to relax and enjoy all that Zanzibar has to offer. Choose from dolphin- watching trips and snorkelling excursions, explore the fascinating historic capital of Stone Town, or simply relax by the Indian Ocean and reflect on your safari. ( BLD) DAY 12: DAR ES SALAAM- Fly to Dar es Salaam where the tour ends on arrival. ( B) Tanzania - The complete African experience • Enjoy some the world's best game- viewingat the Serengeti • Spot the ' Big Five'in the dramatic surroundings of the Ngorongoro Crater • Visit a Maasai highlands village and learn about their culture and traditions • Enjoy diverse scenery and the tree- climbing lions at Lake Manyara • Relax at the Indian Oceanon the spice island of Zanzibar Safari & Beach Adventure Tanzania Safari & Beach Adventure Serengeti Lake Manyara Moshi Zanzibar Dar es Salaam Ngorongoro CraterArusha South Africa Cape Town St Lucia Umfolozi N. P. Lesotho Drakensberg Mountains Durban Indian Ocean Coast Pretoria Graskop Kruger N. P. Swaziland The Spirit of South Africa Cape Town Extension family Tour duration 12 days Single Supplement £ 390 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 16.78 All prices are subject to currency fluctuations * Price includes tour price of £ 1399 ( adult) / £ 1299 ( child under 12) and local payment of US$ 650 £ 1640pp Land Only Child * £ 1740pp Land Only Adult * © Imaginative Traveller © Imaginative Traveller Starts SatEnds Wed ArushaDar es Salaam 2009 18- Jul- 0929- Jul- 09 01- Aug- 0912- Aug- 09 15- Aug- 0926- Aug- 09 19- Dec- 0930- Dec- 09 Starts SatEnds Wed ArushaDar es Salaam 2010 02- Jan- 1013- Jan- 10 10- Jul- 1021- Jul- 10 24- Jul- 1004- Aug- 10 07- Aug- 1018- Aug- 10 14- Aug- 1025- Aug- 10 18- Dec- 1029- Dec- 10 new tour for 2009 We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

SOUTHAFRICA  SWAZILAND  LESOTHO 237 FAMILY TOURS Imaginative Facts Tour code: FKSS • Activities: Game drives, pony trekking, boat cruise and hiking • Accommodation: 10 nights tourist class hotels and lodges, 4 nights chalet style accommodation • Transport: Fully equipped safari vehicle or minibus depending upon group size • Fully Escorted: By two crew ( Imaginative Traveller tour leader and driver) • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Cape Town Extension' tour DAY 1: PRETORIA- Arrive and check in to your hotel. DAY 2: GRASKOP- We leave the city behind and head north along the Panorama Route, through the historic settlement of Pilgrim's Rest, an old gold mining town that looks almost the same today as it did a hundred years ago. En route we stop at the Mac Mac Falls, before ending up at Graskop. ( BLD) DAYS 3 & 4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK-Setting off early we drive through Mpumalanga Province, stopping off at the dramatic Blyde River Canyon with its breathtaking views and Bourke's Luck Potholes, a series of unusual rock formations, before arriving in Kruger National Park in the afternoon. All of the amazing wildlife of South Africa can be found here and we enjoy game drives through the park, in search of the ' Big Five'. We hope to spot lion, rhino, elephant, giraffe and perhaps leopard and cheetah. ( BLD) DAY 5: SWAZILAND- After a morning game drive we travel to the small Kingdom of Swaziland and into Mlilwane Game Reserve. This afternoon there is time for a walk around the reserve. ( BLD) DAY 6: ST LUCIA- Today we drive to St Lucia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a fantastic beach, where we take a sundowner cruise on the nearby lake, looking out for hippos and crocodiles. We then head to Hluhluwe to spend the night. ( BLD) DAY 7: HLUHLUWE- Take a morning excursion to Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi National Park, home to the largest population of black and white rhino in the world. ( BLD) DAYS 8 & 9: DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS-Head inland and drive through the spectacular scenery of the Drakensberg Mountains, one of South Africa's ( if not the world's) most impressive areas. The scenery here will simply take your breath away with towering rock escarpments soaring high into the sky, changing colours as the day progresses. We take a nature walk through this beautiful region, and have the opportunity to go for a swim at a nearby pool ( Day 8 - B, Day 9 - BLD) DAYS 10 & 11: LESOTHO- Travel to the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, a tiny country completely surrounded by South Africa. We go pony trekking through the surrounding mountains, enjoying fantastic scenery and learning about the culture of the people who live here. ( BLD) DAY 12: INDIAN OCEAN COAST- Back to the coast as we head to Durban and our Indian Ocean resort. The beaches here are superb and there are also some great nature reserves nearby. Kick back and relax. ( BL) DAYS 13 & 14: INDIAN OCEAN COAST-Two full days to enjoy at your leisure. ( B) DAY 15: INDIAN OCEAN COAST- Tour ends. ( B) Visit one of the most vibrant and exciting destinations on the planet • Spot an amazing array of African wildlife at Kruger National Park • Search for hippoon a St Lucian cruise and rhino in Umfolozi National Park • Trek and ride into the jaw- dropping sceneryof the Drakensberg Mountains • Explore the tiny kingdom of Swaziland and pony trek in Lesotho • Enjoy the gorgeous tropical beachesof the Indian Ocean The Spirit of South Africa Imaginative Facts Tour code: FKCX • Non- group Tour: For individuals only • Activities: Extensive walking at sites • Accommodation: 4 nights tourist class hotel • Transport: Plane, private bus • Flight: Durban to Cape Town • Escorted: Services of local representatives and guides DAY 1: DURBAN - CAPE TOWN- Following your ' Spirit of South Africa' trip, fly to Cape Town and transfer to your hotel. DAY 2: CAPE TOWN- This morning we embark on a tour of Africa's most vibrant city, and of course take a cable car up iconic Table Mountain ( weather permitting). This afternoon we visit the Two Oceans Aquarium, where you can get up close to the tropical marine life of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. ( B) DAY 3: CAPE TOWN- We take a tour of the fabulous Cape Peninsula, packed with surprising wildlife, coastal views and historic sights. We visit Cape Point for the Cape of Good Hope, historic Simonstown, the bird park and the fantastic penguin colony at Boulders Beach among other sites. ( B) DAY 4: CAPE TOWN- Free day to explore further or relax. There are numerous options to choose from - shopping in the buzzing waterfront complex, a township tour or the ( highly recommended) Robben Island visit where you can see where Nelson Mandela spent so many years imprisoned. ( B) DAY 5: CAPE TOWN- Tour ends. ( B) A vital part of any South African experience • Visit the iconic city of Africa - at the base of majestic Table Mountain • Tour the Cape Peninsula with its penguins, wildlife and Cape of Good Hope • Plenty of time for shopping, visiting Robben Island and enjoying Cape life! Cape Town Extension Single Supplement £ 150 ( compulsory if you are occupying a single room) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 449pp Land Only Child £ 525pp Land Only Adult familyfamily Tour duration 15 daysTour duration 5 days Single Supplement £ 265 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 22.13 All prices are subject to currency fluctuations * Price includes tour price of £ 899 ( adult) / £ 749 ( child under 12) and local payment of US$ 400 £ 960pp Land Only Child * £ 1110pp Land Only Adult * Starts SatEnds Sat PretoriaDurban 2009 11- Jul- 0925- Jul- 09 01- Aug- 0915- Aug- 09 15- Aug- 0929- Aug- 09 19- Dec- 0902- Jan- 10 Starts SatEnds Sat PretoriaDurban 2010 02- Jan- 1016- Jan- 10 27- Mar- 1010- Apr- 10 24- Jul- 1007- Aug- 10 07- Aug- 1021- Aug- 10 14- Aug- 1028- Aug- 10 18- Dec- 1001- Jan- 11 new tour for 2009 new tour for 2009 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243