BOOK NOW at www.imaginative-traveller.com or CALL 0845 287 0769KENYA / TANZANIA / UGANDA / RWANDA59ItineraryDay 1 / Nairobi Our trip starts today in Nairobi. No activities are planned, so you may arrive at any time. Day 2 / Nairobi - Arusha Venturing south into Tanzania, we head to the safari capital and bustling town of Arusha, shadowed by the twin peaks of Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro. Day 3 / School of St Jude - Mto Wa Mbu At the School of St Jude, learn some important life lessons from over 840 students, a team of educators and one Australian woman who has turned her dream of making a real difference to the poorest of the poor into a successful and vibrant reality. Day 4-5 / Serengeti National Park Enjoy the hustle of the Mto Wa Mbu markets, or take an optional visit to a nearby Masai village before continuing on to the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park. Day 6-7 / Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha Leaving the Serengeti, we follow in the footsteps of some of our earliest ancestors, as we pass Olduvai Gorge on the way to our campsite on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. From here we descend into a miniature 'Garden of Eden' - an incredible wildlife safari highlight. Day 8-10 / Arusha - Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve After one week amid the beauty of northern Tanzania, we travel back to Nairobi and on to our first Kenyan game park - the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Day 11 / Lake Naivasha From Masai Mara, we travel to the edge of Kenya's most famous freshwater lake - Lake Naivasha. Day 12-13 / East Africa Mission Orphanage - Lake Nakuru National Park We spend two nights camping on the grounds of the East Africa Mission Orphanage. Have dinner with the kids for some engaging, heart-warming fun. Day 14-16 / Kericho - Jinja (Nile River) Climb through Kenya's Central Highlands, perhaps visiting the tea growing estates of Kericho, before reaching the Nile River at Jinja in Uganda. For two nights we fall asleep to the sound of the Nile streaming out of Lake Victoria. Day 17 / Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary Leaving the Nile behind, we venture to Lake Victoria and Ngamba Island, home to a very special collection of rescued chimpanzees. The chimps love visitors - their antics and familiar mannerisms are sure to entertain. Day 18-19 / Queen Elizabeth National Park Our next wildlife destination, Queen Elizabeth National Park, is also set around water - a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel is a scenic treat. Day 20-21 / Parc National des Volcans - Gorila Treking We enter Rwanda and trek to see the magnificent mountain gorillas. A pre-purchased gorilla permit, combined with the knowledge and professionalism of the local trackers and guides, ensures we get to experience these gentle giants in their own environment. Day 22 / Kigali Leaving the towering volcanoes of the Parc National des Volcans, we drive the short distance to the capital, Kigali. A visit to the Genocide Memorial is a sobering experience. Our tour ends on arrival at our hotel, around lunchtime. Complete East Africa 22 days Wildlife experiences to leave you reeling from Kenya to Rwanda.This East African experience includes spectacular savannah teeming with wildlife, beautiful bird life, wonderful waterways, majestic mountain gorillas, cheeky chimpanzees, intriguing cultures and inspiring community projects. We spend a memorable morning with the kids of St Jude, learning about the school and maybe having a sing-song!Trip InfoDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 24.Grade: Wildlife Moderate / Trekking Moderate.Transport: 4WD vehicle, Boat, Custom-built safari vehicle, On foot.Accommodation: 17 nights camping, 2 nights tented bush camp, 2 nights hotel.Meals: 21 breakfasts, 18 lunches, 19 dinners.Parks: This trip includes 1 day in Lake Nakuru National Park, 1 day trekking gorillas in Parc National des Volcans, a visit to a chimpanzee sanctuary, 2 days in Masai Mara National Reserve, 2 days in Queen Elizabeth National Park and 3 days in Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Start Day: Saturday End Day: SaturdayTour code: GACEStart FinishStart Finish201115-Jan 05-Feb19-Feb 12-Mar26-Mar 16-Apr07-May 28-May11-Jun 02-Jul16-Jul 06-Aug23-Jul 13-Aug20-Aug 10-Sep27-Aug 17-Sep08-Oct 29-Oct12-Nov 03-Dec17-Dec 07-Jan24-Dec 14-Jan201228-Jan 18-Feb10-Mar 31-Mar14-Apr 05-May26-May 16-JunYou can do this same trip in reverse, tour code GACER - please visit our website for more details

For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website60ethiopiaEthiopia is a unique and secluded country. It has never been colonised by a European power, and as a result the people have retained a strong cultural identity and are renowned for their warmth and hospitality. It possesses some of the most impressive architecture found anywhere, particularly at Lalibela, where the rock-hewn churches have been described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The landscape is equally memorable and Ethiopia is home to some of the finest mountain scenery in Africa. The Simien Mountains, famed for their volcanic pinnacles, are particularly beautiful. This World Heritage Site is home to the Walia Ibex, Gelada Baboons and the rare Ethiopian Wolf.ItineraryDiscover Ethiopia 14 days Superb scenery and rich heritage; Africa's most fascinating and varied countryTrip InfoDeparture DatesDay 1 / Adis Ababa Arrive Addis Ababa, tour of city including the Church of the Holy Trinity and National Museum.Day 2 / Bahar Dar Fly to Bahar Dar; afternoon optional boat trip on Lake Tana.Day 3 / Bahar Dar Visit Tississat Falls, source of Blue Nile; afternoon tour of Bahar Dar.Day 4 / Gondar Drive to Gondar, former capital of Ethiopia; visit castles and famous church of Debre Berhan Selassie.Day 5 / Simien Mountains Drive to Debark; first view of spectacular Simien Mountains; afternoon walk in N.P.Day 6 / Axum Continue to Axum via Tekeze River Valley.Day 7 / Axum Full day visit to Axum; Stele Park, tombs of ancient Axumite kings, Archaeological Museum, church of St Mary of Tsion and ruined palace of Queen of Sheba.Day 8 / Lalibela Fly to Lalibela; explore rock-hewn churches.Day 9 / Lalibela Mule trek to church of Ashatan Maryam.Day 10 / Adis Ababa Fly to Addis Ababa.Day 11 / Wendogenet Drive to Wendogenet in Rift Valley; visit Lake Abiata-Shala N.P. to see flamingos, pelicans, geese and possibly gazelles and bushbuck.Day 12 / Wendogenet Walking excursion through lush tropical forest and villages of Sidama people.Day 13 / Awassa Drive to Awassa; visit early morning fish market; return to Addis Ababa.Day 14 / Adis Ababa Tour ends.Transport: travel by mini or coaster bus depending on group size; 3 internal flights.Group size: normally min. 4, max. 18, plus leader and local staff. Accommodation: 13 nights hotels.Meals: all breakfasts includedStart day: Monday End day: SundayTour code: EAYEStart FinishStart Finish201113-Jan* 26-Jan15-Jan* 28-Jan07-Feb 20-Feb28-Feb 13-Mar21-Mar 03-Apr21-Sep# 04-Oct10-Oct 23-Oct24-Oct 06-Nov14-Nov 27-Nov05-Dec 18-Dec19-Dec 01-Jan201214-Jan* 27-Jan16-Jan* 29-Jan06-Feb 19-Feb27-Feb 11-Mar19-Mar 01-Apr*Timkat Festival departure (not Mon to Sun)#Meskal Festival departure