4 - Our Destinations 4 5 - About Us 5 6 - Meet the Team 6 7 - Footsteps Tours 7 9 - Scheduled Tours 9 10 - Tailor-made Tours 10 11 - Our Vehicles & Equipment 11 13 - UGANDA - Primate & Big 5 Safari 13 16 - BOTSWANA - Discover the Wilderness 16 19 - KENYA & TANZANIA - The Great Migration & Beach 19 22 - NAMIBIA - Desert & Wildlife 22 25 - ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE, BOTSWANA - Ultimate Wildlife Explorer 25 29 - SOUTH AFRICA - Safari & Coastline 29 33 - MOZAMBIQUE - Beach & Bush 33 37 - Departure Dates 2020 37 39 - Footsteps NPO 39 42-44 - Volunteer Opportunities: Education, Health, Community 42-44 46 - Terms & Conditions 46 47 - Contact Details 47

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Ethiopia South Sudan

Uganda UGANDA Primate & Big 5 Safari Kenya

Rwanda KENYA & TANZANIA DR Congo The Great Migration & Beach Burundi

Tanzania

Angola Malawi Zambia

Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana Ultimate Wildlife Explorer

NAMIBIA Desert & Wildlife Zimbabwe

Mozambique Namibia

BOTSWANA Discover the Wilderness

Botswana MOZAMBIQUE Beach & Bush

Swaziland

Lesotho SOUTH AFRICA South Africa Safari & Coastline

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3 Our Destinations

Uganda - Primate & Big 5 Safari This all-inclusive 14-day tour takes you to some of Uganda’s best wildlife areas, showcasing all that which gave it its nickname, the Pearl of Africa. From gorillas and chimpanzees to Africa’s great lakes, the River Nile, and Big Five safaris, Uganda will not disappoint!

Botswana - Discover the Wilderness With approximately 70% of the country dedicated to national parks and protected conservation areas, it’s no surprise that Botswana is one of Africa’s largest wildlife havens! During this 15-day tour, you will explore the wildest parts of the country on foot, by ‘mokoro’, by boat, and in classic safari style.

Kenya & Tanzania - The Great Migration & Beach Kenya and Tanzania are the first to come to mind when describing the original, classic African safari. During this 15-day Great Migration & Beach tour, we will explore the major national parks of the region in search of the famous wildebeest migration and treacherous river crossings, as well as relaxing on the tropical beaches of Zanzibar in a little piece of paradise.

Namibia - Desert & Wildlife Boasting the world’s most ancient desert, Namibia is considered unmatched in its raw, natural beauty. This 15-day Desert & Wildlife Explorer takes you from the rolling, red sand dunes of Sossusvlei, to the dry savannah and salt pans of Etosha National Park. Get lost in Namibia’s endless, natural beauty!

Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana - Ultimate Wildlife Explorer This Ultimate Wildlife Explorer tour traverses some of the most remote and pristine wildlife destinations in Africa. From Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, to tracking the endangered rhino on foot, cruising on some mighty African rivers, and embarking on countless Big Five safaris in national parks, these 19 days of travel will give meaning to the concept of true exploration.

South Africa - Safari & Coastline Home to nine different natural biomes, South Africa is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries. From forests to deserts, mountains to the sea, the Big Five to the Little Five, and huge cultural diversity, this is a must-see destination! Join this 19-day tour discovering the immense beauty of this country.

Mozambique - Beach & Bush From the epic wildlife of South Africa, the cultural heartland of Swaziland, and endless stretch of white beaches in Mozambique, this relaxing tour is a true getaway experience. Far less travelled than most Southern Africa destinations, Mozambique has a lot more to offer than one would think. With its turquoise waters, shoals of colourful fish, well-preserved corals, and pounding surf, it is a true hidden paradise.

Tailor-made Tours Tell us your destination of choice, time frame and budget, and we’ll do the rest! Our years of experience in African travel will be put to work designing and creating your dream African getaway. Drive yourself or tour with one of our experienced guides... live out your dreams!

4 About Us FOOTSTEPS TOURS is a specialised safari tour operator offering safari experiences through some of Africa’s most sought after destinations, giving people around the world a chance to experience how Africa captures your heart in so many ways. From the golden grass plains of the Serengeti to the last remaining great apes of Uganda; Namibia’s ancient desert to Mozambique’s tropical paradise; Botswana’s wild spirit to the unbeatable diversity of South Africa, we will give you the experience of a lifetime.

FOOTSTEPS THROUGH AFRICA is our very own non-profit company, dedicated to implementing and supporting community requested education and development projects around Southern and East Africa, as well as supporting pre-existing community projects. Footsteps Through Africa is funded by Footsteps Tours, which support all of our ongoing projects, in addition to funding all of the administration costs of our non- profit company.

Jo’s mission to assist her and children like her tip, Cape Agulhas, and ending in southwestern How it all began? Footsteps Through Africa was founded in to go to school. Uganda, where Footsteps first began. It South West Uganda by South African, Jo commenced at the end of April 2017 and is Cooper, in 2015. After just a short 2-year period, what started as ongoing. The Journey is the initiative that put a small student sponsorship programme had Footsteps Through Africa on the map. There After spending a decade working as a tour grown to include numerous other projects, are not many people crazy enough to attempt guide and travelling all over Southern and East from building libraries and cultural centres, to and accomplish the distance! The Journey is Africa, Jo encountered communities in need the construction of a whole school. still underway, and all of Jo’s progress can be in many areas across the continent, but it followed on our Facebook and Instagram pages wasn’t until he met Stella in Rubuguri, Uganda, Footsteps Tours kicked off in 2016, as Jo (@footstepsthroughafrica). Follow along and that he started to conceptualise Footsteps followed up on his second biggest passion: find out about the people he’s met, challenges Through Africa. Stella was 12 years old and an guiding tourists through the magnificent he’s faced, and the differences Footsteps has orphan, and her dedication to her education, continent of Africa. managed to make to people’s lives using the despite her circumstances is what inspired funds raised by the Journey. Footsteps Tours Begins: Jo’s passion and experience lie in conducting wildlife tours through Southern and East Africa, so when it came to finding a way to fund the non-profit work of Footsteps Through Africa, running specialised tours was the clear way to go. Now, we run safari tours through 11 of Africa’s ‘must-see’ destinations, giving people from all ends of the earth a chance to experience just what is so special about this magnificent continent. Five percent (5%) of each tour price is directly contributed towards our ongoing projects, having a direct impact on the communities we support.

Initiating ‘The Journey’: The Journey is Jo’s fundraising adventure, taking place on foot, by kayak, and on public transport, starting at Africa’s most southern

5 Meet the Team

Jo Cooper Founding Director / Tour Leader Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Jo has spent his adult life working as a tour guide in various parts of southern and East Africa. “The day I started my field guide studies, I lost my heart to Africa. The intricacy and simplicity of life in the wild is something that just latched on and wouldn’t let go! I had to stay. It wasn’t until I started guiding overland tours a few years later that I got to know some of the people and places of rural Africa. Spending time living in these small villages and getting to know the humble people of these communities opened my heart all over again. Once I started making these heartfelt connections, my mind began churning with thoughts of what Footsteps Through Africa could be.”

Gordy Akampurira Volunteer Manager - Uganda Gordy is a local from the village of Rubuguri. When he finished school, he went on to get involved in tour guiding in the area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and his home, Rubuguri. Gordy is also head coach and trainer of the school’s athletics club and he has a great passion for helping the students in Rubuguri. When Jo first started Footsteps Through Africa in the village, Gordy immediately jumped on board to help wherever he could, proving his invaluable contribution as a manager in the organisation. In addition to helping with all of our locally based projects, he is also the head of the Footsteps Through Africa volunteers who stay in Rubuguri, and always ensures these visitors feel at home.

Chloë Cooper Social Media & Comunication Chloë is Jo’s elder sister and has always shared her brother’s passion for travel and nature. She is a proud South African having grown up in Cape Town, before moving to the small town of Hoedspruit on the border of the Kruger National Park. Chloë is a writer by trade and became Jo’s port of call when it came to sharing the exciting developments on social media. Upon visiting Uganda in 2017, Chloë saw for herself what all the fuss was about and sure enough fell deeply in love with the country and its people. Now, she looks forward to every opportunity to join the Footsteps team all over Africa!

Pedro Quirino Marketing / Tour Leader Pedro Quirino was born in Portugal where he accumulated more than 12 years’ experience in the management of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), consulting in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), and the development of websites and reservation platforms for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies. Upon the invitation from his friend and Footsteps’ founder, Jo Cooper, Pedro joined the company in 2017. In addition to being responsible for Footsteps marketing, he is the company’s representative in the Portuguese and Spanish speaking countries, where he also participates as a guide in private tours for Portuguese or Spanish speaking groups.

People of the world Making it all possible Without the amazing, caring, and generous people of the world, none of what we accomplish here at Footsteps would be possible. From student sponsors, to school builders, to fundraisers, and tour guests, our supporters are contributing to the success of Footsteps Through Africa, and in so doing, positively impacting under-resourced communities here in Africa. You will all always be part of the Footsteps family!

6 Footsteps Tours

otherwise stated), 24-hour guide, all activities mentioned in the itinerary Why Choose Footsteps Through Africa? and more are part of your tour package.

Experience: Our tours have all been carefully designed after decades of experience Camping and Accommodated: in the field to showcase the highlights of each country that we have We offer a range of different safari styles, from fully accommodated chosen to operate in, giving you a chance to truly grasp the feeling tours, to camping tours and tailor-made tours, ensuring that you get to of each of these unique destinations. enjoy your tour in whichever style is most comfortable for you!

Range of safari styles: Participation: By running a range of safari styles, we are able to cater for a large All guests joining Footsteps Tours are encouraged to get involved with variety of clientele, being sure that you get everything you expect from camp duties involved in running a successful tour the camp duties. The your African safari! involvement of all guests brings everyone together and ensures smooth sailing throughout!

Passionate: At Footsteps Through Africa, we are incredibly passionate about client Equipment: satisfaction. We go out of our way to ensure you get everything and Our extensive range of camping equipment will ensure that you always more from your tour experience! have a sense of comfort, even when ‘roughing it’ on one of our camping tours.

Maximum 10 guests: Limiting our tours to a maximum of 10 people in our large vehicles Vehicles: allows for more comfort during travel days, better views during safari Our tours are conducted in custom made 13-seater overland trucks, and a more exclusive safari and tour experience. especially designed for the tours that we run. Although our vehicles seat 13 people, we limit our tours to a maximum of 10 guests, allowing for more comfort during travel days, better views during safari and a more Family operated: Being a small, family-operated business, we pride ourselves in offering a exclusive tour experience. very personal experience, going out of our way to ensure our clients are more than satisfied with their Footsteps travel experience. Tour Staff: All Footsteps tours are conducted by full-time partners of Footsteps Through Africa. Community Support: Just by booking a tour with Footsteps, you are actively contributing These are not just guides, this is a team of professionals who have the towards our ongoing community projects in Uganda. company’s best interests at heart, which is something that is evident in the way they conduct tours. With combined experience of over 30 years and an immense passion for what they do, the Footsteps guiding team How do our tours benefit the communities? Footsteps Tours supports Footsteps Through Africa NPO financially, will ensure that you have the experience of a lifetime! covering all administrative costs of the non-profit company as well as contributing towards the success and growth of our projects. What do you need? Passport - Valid passport with at least three (3) empty pages When booking a tour with Footsteps Through Africa, 5% of the funds Visa - Acquire all necessary Visas for the counties visited during the tour. paid for each tour will be allocated to the Footsteps Through Africa Travel Insurance - All guests travelling with Footsteps Through Africa ongoing projects in Uganda. are required to have extensive travel insurance. Inoculations - Ensure you have all necessary inoculations/vaccinations for the countries visited during the tour. About our tours:

All-inclusive: At Footsteps Through Africa, we include as many expenses as possible in the price of our tour packages, ensuring your added in-country expenses can be kept to a minimum. From your pre-tour accommodation, airport transfers and local flights; to all transport, accommodation, food (unless

7 with a stretcher, mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, and solar light, ensuring Accommodation types: maximum comfort.

Lodge/Hotel: Our fully accommodated safaris primarily use lodge/hotel Classic Camping: accommodation. The lodges and hotels that we choose are all perfectly Our camping safaris are catered for guests who are looking for a more suited for the area in which we are staying. These range from wooden adventurous experience. With the majority of the tour incorporating bungalows and fixed tented camps, to guest houses, Bed & Breakfasts, camping, you will have the opportunity to really grasp the feeling of villas and classic hotels. an African overland adventure, while still experiencing all the highlights that each of our unique destinations has to offer. Our more budget- orientated safaris are participation tours, meaning our guests are Assisted Camping: Assisted camping is used in certain parts of national parks on our fully encouraged to get involved with the camp duties from setting up your accommodated tours. We use our large, classic dome tents, which are tent, to helping in the kitchen, and keeping a tidy truck, all contributing set up for the group prior to arrival at the camp. All tents are equipped towards the success of the tour. Safari Styles

Fully Accommodated Safaris Camping Safaris Our fully accommodated safaris cater for people who are looking Our camping safaris are catered for guests who are looking for for a more comfortable safari experience. Staying in lodges a more adventurous experience. With the majority of the tour specifically chosen for their location, quality of service and being camping, you will have the opportunity to really grasp the style. Our fully accommodated tours are all-inclusive. All you will feeling of an African overland adventure while still experiencing all have to worry about is kicking back, relaxing and enjoying the of the highlights that each of our unique destinations has to offer. endless highlights that each of our unique destinations have to Our more budget safaris are participation tours, all of our guests offer. Accommodation is split between lodges/hotels and, when are encouraged to get involved with all of the goings on around in certain national parks areas, assisted camping. camp. From setting up your tent, to helping in the kitchen, all contributing towards the success of the tour.

8 Scheduled Tours

Our scheduled tours are carefully designed by our team at Footsteps. After years of experience in the field, we work together to create perfect tour packages for each of our unique destinations, designed to truly showcase the best of what each of these areas has to offer. These are ideal tours for solo travellers, couples, groups of friends, and families alike, and they offer a great way to explore parts of Africa with other like-minded people.

ALL-INCLUSIVE At Footsteps Through Africa, we include as many expenses as possible in the price of our tour packages, so that your added in-country expenses can be kept to a minimum.

What’s Included? Extra expenses: Pre-tour accommodation Personal beverages (other than water) and snacks Airport transfers International flights Transport in our custom-made 13-seater overland trucks Travel and medical insurance All accommodation Personal spending money Meals as mentioned in the itinerary Visas Professional & experienced tour guide Any optional activities All national park entrance fees Gratuities/tips for guides used along the way (tipping guideline will be Drinking water provided) Footsteps Through Africa welcome package Meals where mentioned in the itinerary Local flights as mentioned in the itinerary All activities as mentioned in the itinerary

WHEN TO TRAVEL WITH US Every year, we run multiple scheduled tours through all of our chosen destinations in southern and east Africa. Our scheduled tours run seasonally ensuring the best possible conditions to showcase the absolute highlights of each of these unique destinations.

SAFARI STYLE We primarily focus on our more up-market, fully accommodated scheduled tours, sleeping in style at specially chosen lodges throughout each country. However, all of our scheduled tours are also available as camping tours.

GROUP TOURS All of our scheduled tours are conducted by one of our professional guides in our custom made 13-seater overland vehicles. Although the vehicles seat 13 people, we limit our group sizes to a maximum of 10 guests, ensuring more comfort on travelling days, better views on safari, and a more personal tour experience. Everyone joining our tours is encouraged to get involved with shared duties during the tour, such as assisting your guide with meal preparation and helping to keep the inside of the vehicle clean, which all contribute towards the success of the tour. Minimum age: 18 (or 16, if accompanied by guardian)

9 Tailor-made Tours

Our tailor-made tours are designed to a group’s specific requirements and preferences. We use our years of experience in the field to put together a private, custom-made tour to suit the needs of you and your family or friends. We will offer you suggestions of route plans and work together to create your dream holiday, fitting in with your budget, style of travel, and time frame. These are perfect tours for groups of friends and families who want to share a true African experience together in your destination of choice!

ALL-INCLUSIVE At Footsteps Through Africa, we include as many expenses as possible in the price of our tour packages, so that your added in-country expenses can be kept to a minimum.

What’s Included? Extra expenses: Pre-tour accommodation Personal beverages (other than water) and snacks Airport transfers International flights Transport in our custom-made 13-seater overland trucks Travel and medical insurance All accommodation Personal spending money Meals as mentioned in the itinerary Visas Professional & experienced tour guide Any optional activities All national park entrance fees Gratuities/tips for guides used along the way (tipping guideline will be Drinking water provided) Footsteps Through Africa welcome package Meals where mentioned in the itinerary Local flights as mentioned in the itinerary All activities as mentioned in the itinerary

TYPE OF TOUR We offer classic African safari tours as well as journeys that explore other aspects of Africa, from custom-made scuba diving tours in the warm, tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, or golf and wine estate tours, playing on some of the world’s top golf courses found in South Africa and enjoying the country’s world-renowned wines. Whatever your African travel dreams are – we can sew the perfect itinerary together for you.

WHEN TO TRAVEL WITH US We offer tailor-made tours throughout the year, depending on availability

GROUP TOURS We offer tailor-made tours to groups of all sizes. From a honeymoon couple to a maximum group size of 24 people. **Please note that prices will vary depending on group size.

TAILOR-MADE SELF-DRIVE TOURS We also offer tailor-made self-drive tours designed for people who prefer the privacy of their own campsites, vehicles, and experiences. Driving yourself around a destination of your choice, having the freedom to explore and travel in your own time is what is most appealing about this style of travel. We will use our extensive knowledge to plan, book, and organise a self-drive tour for you in your chosen destination, giving you the chance to discover these beautiful countries without the hassle of finding good vehicles and accommodation, booking in national parks, and looking for guides.

10 Our Vehicles & Equipment

We have top of the range vehicles and camping equipment, custom-made and perfectly suited for the tours that we run. Even when ‘roughing it’ on one of our camping tours, there is always a sense of comfort!

Overland Trucks

We have custom-made, 13-seater, 4 x 4 overland trucks used for our larger tour groups. They have been built on Mitsubishi Fuso chassis and perfectly designed to make you feel comfortable and at home during your time with us. • Pop-up roof : The pop up roof is very unique to our Footsteps trucks! It allows for a perfect 360-degree view during safaris, in addition to the high vantage point, which allows and even better view over the African bush. • Air-conditioning: Stay cool during the hot African summers! • 13-seater: Although our vehicles seat 13 people, we limit our tours to 10 guests, ensuring maximum comfort on travel days, better views during safari and more personal tour experience. • 4 x 4 drive: Having a 4 x 4 vehicle allows us more freedom of to explore the ‘off the beaten track’ areas of certain national parks and countries. • Fridge and Freezer: We have a large fridge and freezer on board the vehicle, keeping our food fresh and our drinks cold! • Charging station: Each seat is equipped with a USB charging port, which can be utilised on the road. In addition, the vehicle has an inverter, which has adapters for most countries. • Storage: There is a large storage area in the rear of the vehicle for all our guests’ baggage and our camping equipment. Each seat is equipped with an underneath storage locker for our guests’ cameras and day packs.

11 OPen Safari Vehicles

For game drives in various national parks, we use open 8-seater safari vehicles – the best way to enjoy a classic style African safari. • Open vehicle: Allows for an optimal game viewing experience and the roof overhead blocks out the powerful African sun! • Fridge and Freezer : Equipped with fridge and freezer on board the vehicle, keeping our food fresh and our drinks cold! • Full range 4 x 4: Allows us more freedom of to explore the ‘off the beaten track’ areas of certain national parks. • Charging Station: All vehicles are equipped with an inverter and charging station.

Our Equipment Our large, canvas, dome tents (2.5m by 2.5m) comfortably sleep two people each. Each tent has a built-in mosquito net and large windows and is equipped with a comfortable stretcher and solar light. During the ‘assisted camping’ sections of our accommodated tours, guests will also be provided with a mattress, sleeping bag and pillow. Our kitchen equipment includes all crockery and cutlery, a large gas stove, tables, chairs and anything else required to enjoy a wholesome meal no matter where we are!

Pack light? Too many items to bring on your trip? No worries! You can purchase a variety of camping accessories from us, example: sleeping bag, camping pillow, fleece, shirts, jerseys and more. We’ll make sure they’ll be ready to go when you arrive! All profits from our camping accessories go directly towards supporting our community projects in Uganda.

12 UGANDA Primate & Big 5 Safari

Uganda has been dubbed “The Pearl of Africa”. Not only is it home to the world-famous Big Five, and some of the world’s last remaining Great Apes, it also has an impressive list of natural features, making it a destination of supreme diversity. Within its borders, Uganda boasts Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa; the Rwenzori Mountains, among the highest in the world; one of the last remaining true rain forests; and Murchison Falls, which is one of Africa’s most prestigious national parks set alongside the world’s longest river, the Nile. All these things aside, it is said that the reason it has been dubbed The Pearl, is because of its people.

• Included (Murchison Falls Delta) per person • Pre-tour accommodation (Kigali, Rwanda) • 5 x Murchison Falls game drive PLUS€2750 $600 - GORILLA TREKKING PERMIT (To be • Airport transfers (Kigali & Entebbe) • Nile River boat cruise brought in cash on arrival) • Transport (in a fully equipped 13-seater • Murchison Falls view point overland truck) • Lake Victoria – Source of the Nile River boat Duration • All accommodation (between lodges and cruise 13 nights / 13 days assisted camping) • Meals – 13x breakfast, 10x lunch, 10x dinner Additional Expenses • Professional & experienced tour guide • Personal drinks/snacks (other than water) Safari Style • All national park entrance fees • International flights Fully Accommodated • Drinking water • Travel and medical insurance • Footsteps welcome package • Personal spending money Route Kigali - Entebbe • Visas • Kigali (1 night) Included Highlights • Any optional activities • Kigali – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (2 nights) • Kigali Genocide Museum • Gratuities/tips for guides used along the way • Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi (1 night) • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (tipping guideline will be provided) • Lake Bunyonyi - Queen Elizabeth National • Gorilla Trekking (see pricing info) Park, Ishasha (2 nights) • Footsteps community projects tour • Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kibale Forest • Lake Bunyonyi with boat cruise (2 nights) • 2 nights Queen Elizabeth National Park • Kibale Forest – Murchison Falls National Park • 4 x Queen Elizabeth National Park game drives (3 nights) • 2 nights Kibale Forest • Murchison Falls - Jinja (2 nights) • Chimpanzee Trekking • Jinja – Entebbe (TOUR END) • 3 nights Murchison Falls National Park

Budget Uganda Camping Tour also available from €2045 per person. Please check website for more info.

Gorilla Queen Elizabeth Bwindi Multiple Trekking National Park Impenetrable Forest Boat Cruises

Murchison Falls Rubuguri Chimpanzee Multiple National PArk Village Trekking Safaris

13 Day to Day Itinerary

MURCHISON FALLS

DR Congo UGANDA

JINJA KIBALE QUEEN FOREST ELIZABETH NP ENTEBBE

LAke Vitoria BWINDI FOREST LAKE BUNYONYI

KIGALI

These are the projects that benefit from Day 0: Kigali (pre-night) Today will be your chance to meet your fellow all Footsteps Tours, with 5% of each tour travellers and get ready for the safari ahead! payment contributing directly towards the On the evening of your pre-night, your group projects. will be met by your guide for the tour and After a humbling morning getting to know get a detailed briefing about the day-to-day the amazing community of Rubuguri, we take operations of the trip. the short drive across to Uganda’s deepest Meals today will be at your own expense. lake, Lake Bunyonyi. Nestled in a volcano crater, Bunyonyi is surrounded by lush volcanic vegetation and rolling green hills – a Onomo Hotel, Kigali Accommodation: sight for sore eyes! Here, we will enjoy a boat cruise, visiting endangered species. Without doubt, this is a Day 1: Kigali – Bwindi Impenetrable some of the lake’s many islands and enjoying highlight of the Ugandan experience. Forest, via Genocide Museum its exceptional bird life. In the morning we will be exploring Kigali, one We will spend anything from one to three hours of the most attractive capital cities in Africa trekking through the lush forest, tracking the that sets an example to most other African gorilla family. Once we have found the family, B/L/D nations, as we visit the famous Genocide we will spend a mesmerising hour with these Accommodation: Lodge - Bunyonyi Museum and gain an insight into the horrific gentle giants, admiring them as they watch us Overland Resort civil war that almost destroyed the country on out of the corners of their eyes. Mileage: 70 km the 80s and 90s. Upon return to the campsite around mid- Highlights of the day: In the afternoon we leave the big city behind afternoon, you will have a chance to relax after Rubuguri village tour us as we head for the Pearl of Africa, Uganda. the challenging trek through the thick and Lake Bunyonyi boat cruise After crossing the border, our first stop will slippery rain forest. be Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where we will spend two nights in Rubuguri village B/L/D (bordering the forest), home to Footsteps Accommodation: Karungi lodge Through Africa’s non-profit community Mileage: 230 km projects. Highlights of the day: The drive there will take us over the beautifully Gorilla trekking scenic, winding, mountain roads surrounding the forest, with breath-taking views of the Day 3: Bwindi Forest - Lake Bunyonyi Virunga volcanoes. We will arrive at our lodge This morning we will set off on a village tour in the late afternoon for a relaxed night before of Rubuguri – home to Footsteps Through our upcoming gorilla trekking experience. Africa’s non-profit projects. All of our projects here were existing community projects that Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi - Queen Footsteps has supported since its founding Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha B/L/D It’s time for safari! Karungi Camp in 2015. Accommodation: Today we head north to Queen Elizabeth 180 km Mileage: National Park where we will spend two nights Highlights of the day: in the comfort of a lodge in this beautiful Genocide Museum Bwindi Impenetrable Forest reserve, which is also one of two places in the world to find the iconic tree-climbing lions and the endemic Uganda kob antelope. Day 2: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – In the early afternoon, we will arrive at our Gorilla Trekking We will have an early start today as we lodge on the Ishasha River – border to the prepare for the unforgettable gorilla trekking Democratic Republic of Congo. Enjoy having experience. We will spend most of the day some time to relax with hippos grunting in the out in the forest, tracking and spending time river, before setting off on an evening game with these absolutely beautiful, critically drive.

14 B/L/D B/L/D Accommodation: Lodge – Enjojo Lodge Accommodation - Assisted camping, (or similar) Murchison Falls delta Mileage: 140 km Highlights of the day: Highlights of the day: 4 x game drives Queen Elizabeth National Park Nile River boat cruise Evening game drive Murchison Falls

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Optional: Park Fishing Day six brings a full day to enjoy and explore this beautiful and lush national park. We will Day 11 & 12: Jinja set off at sunrise for our early morning game We will have a leisurely morning before getting drive in search of the endemic tree-climbing back on the road and heading to the bustling lions, before returning to camp for a relaxing town of Jinja, home to the source of the Nile siesta. on Lake Victoria. Here, we will spend the next powerful surges of water in the world, where After a bit of down time, we jump back into two nights at our lodge, which is built on the the mighty Nile River is pushed through a six- the vehicle for our evening drive, exploring banks of the Nile. metre-wide gap, creating a powerful explosion more of what this magnificent area has to Jinja is the tourist capital of Uganda, offering of water right in front of your eyes. offer. numerous optional activities, as well as Falls aside, the massive, green, open plains restaurants and bars in the busy town centre. of this national park, stretched along the Nile Your time here can be spent at your own B/L/D River are home to a huge variety of wildlife, accord, although we will enjoy one last boat Accommodation: Enjojo Lodge (or including breeding herds of elephant, journey cruise together, this time to see the source of similar) upon journey of the rare Rothschild’s giraffe, the Nile river on Lake Victoria. Highlights of the day: a great population of lion, and much, much Meals here will be at your own expense. Queen Elizabeth National Park more. This is truly a mesmerising experience. Two Game Drives Here, we will spend the following three nights camping wild in the middle of the parks ‘delta’, B Day 6 & 7: Queen Elizabeth - Kibale in an unfenced camping area, inviting all kinds Accommodation: Lodge, Kalagala Falls Forest (chimpanzee trekking) of wildlife to stroll through our campsite. Our Mileage: 320 km After a few brilliant days with wildlife, we time here will be spent relaxing at camp and Highlights of the day: leave QENP and head to yet another iconic embarking on numerous game drives and a Lake Victoria Boat Cruise – Source of the element of Ugandan tourism: chimpanzee Nile River boat cruise. Nile River trekking! We will drive to Fort Portal – a town nestled in the middle of the magnificent Optional: B/L/D Rwenzori Mountains, Africa’s third-highest White water rafting Accommodation: Assisted camping, mountain range, and home to the lush Kibale Jet boat Murchison Falls Delta Forest, most famous for its chimpanzee Bunjee jumping Mileage: 300 km inhabitants. Here is where we will spend the Horse riding Highlights of the day: next two nights in the comfort of a beautiful Quad biking Murchison Falls National Park forest lodge, enjoying the incredible birdlife and more… and scenery in addition to our unforgettable Evening game drive chimp trekking experience. Day 13: Entebbe Day 9 & 10: Murchison Falls National Unfortunately, this day brings us to the Park Days 10 and 11 will be spent exploring the end of an eye-opening, unforgettable, immense beauty and diverse wildlife of inspiring, and adventurous experience Murchison Falls National Park. During our two through the Pearl of Africa. We will enjoy a full days here, we will enjoy four game drives, relaxing start before taking the short drive in addition to a Nile River boat cruise, on which across to Entebbe, where we will arrive by we go in search of one of the world’s rarest lunchtime. bird species, the shoebill. On our last morning in the park, we will cross B the Nile River by ferry into the southern section Mileage: 120 km of the park to view the falls themselves – such B/L/D a powerful experience! Tour End Accommodation: Lodge – Turaco Tree- tops (or similar) Mileage: 310 km Highlights of the day: Kibale Forest Chimpanzee trekking Bird & forest walk

Day 8: Kibale Forest – Murchison Falls National Park This morning kicks off with an early start and a relatively long drive! We head to one of Africa’s most prestigious national parks, Murchison Falls. Murchison Falls itself has one of the most

15 BOTSWANA Discover the Wilderness Botswana is arguably the best wildlife destination on the African continent. With roughly 70% of the country dedicated to national parks or protected conservation areas, it is no secret why this might be the case. During this tour, we will cover all of what makes Botswana such a desirable destination; from the immense emptiness of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, to the sheer natural beauty of the Okavango Delta, and untamed nature of exclusive camps in the famous Chobe, Savuti, and Moremi Game Reserve, where we will enjoy endless game drives. And if that was not enough, we will end the tour relaxing at ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’, (the smoke that thunders), a.k.a. The mighty Victoria Falls.

Included • Numerous mokoro cruises per person • Pre-tour accommodation (Johannesburg) • 2 Nights Moremi Game Reserve €3695 • Airport transfers (Livingstone & • 2 Nights Savuti (southern Chobe National Johannesburg) Park) Duration • Transport (between our 13-seater overland • Chobe National Park 15 nights / 15 days truck, open safari vehicles & light aircrafts) • Chobe River boat cruise • All accommodation (between lodges and • Private ‘mobile safari’ in national parks Safari Style assisted camping) • 10 x national park safaris Fully Accommodated • Meals – 15 x breakfast, 12 x lunch, 11 x dinner • Victoria Falls National Park • Professional & experienced tour guide Route Johannesburg – Livingstone • All national park entrance fees Additional Expenses • Johannesburg (pre-night) • Drinking water • Personal drinks/snacks • Johannesburg - Khama Rhino Sanctuary • Footsteps welcome package • International flights (1 night) • Flight from Maun to the Okavango Delta • Travel and medical insurance • Khama Rhino Sanctuary – Maun ( 1 night) • Flight from the Okavango Delta to Moremi • Personal spending money • Maun - Okavango Delta (3 nights) • Visas • Okavango Delta - Moremi (2 nights) Included Highlights • Any optional activities • Moremi Game Reserve - Savuti, Chobe • Khama Rhino Sanctuary with game drive • Gratuities/tips for guides used along the way National park (2 nights) • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans (tipping guideline will be provided) • Savuti - Maun (1 night) • 3 Nights Okavango Delta • Maun - Makgadikgadi Salt Pans (1 night) • 2 x Okavango Delta scenic flights • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – Kasane (1 night) • Private Okavango Delta island • Kasane – Livingstone (2 nights, TOUR END) • Numerous bush walks

Budget Botswana Camping Tour also available from €2295 per person. Please check website for more info.

Makgadikgadi Multiple Chobe River Bush Walks & Salt Pans Game Drives Boat Cruise Mokoro Rides

Moremi, Savuti & Chobe Okavango Delta Private Delta Island Victoria Falls 5 “Mobile” Days Safari Scenic Flights

16 CHOBE NATIONAL VICTORIA PARK FALLS SAVUTI OKAVANGO Zimbabwe MOREMI DELTA

MAUN MAKGADIKGADI SALT PANS KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY BOTSWANA SOUTH AFRICA

JOHANNESBURG

Moremi. Together with Savuti, these two Day 0: Johannesburg (pre-night) Day 3 - 5: Okavango Delta This evening will be your opportunity to meet Today, the real adventure begins! We will have national parks boast some of the best wildlife your guide and tour group at Cradlemoon a relatively early start to the day, grab a bite to sightings in Africa, and they have every right Lakeside Game lodge. eat and head through to the Maun airport to to – their reputation precedes them. Our first After dinner, you will have an extensive briefing board our Cessna light aircrafts, which is the stop will be Moremi Game Reserve, where about the day-to-day operations of the tour. only way to access our private island in the we will spend two nights camping wild in heart of the Okavango Delta! Our island falls Khwai, the northern part of the park, famous for having some of Botswana’s best wildlife Cradlemoon Lakeside in the far western section of Moremi Game Accommodation: sightings. Game Lodge Reserve and borders the famous Chief’s island. This area is absolutely teeming with wildlife We will reach the camp in time for lunch, and and there is no better way to experience it after grabbing a bite to eat, the adventure Day 1: Johannesburg - Khama Rhino begins! We will spend the second half of this Sanctuary than from the air, from the water, and on foot. It’s an early start as we leave the big city We will have three magical days and nights in day on game drive in the park. Our camps behind and head for the wilderness of this wildlife haven, staying in the luxury of a here are unfenced and totally wild! It is not Botswana! Today is a transit day to reach the uncommon to have anything from elephants, wilderness that is Botswana. We will leave to hyenas, and lions passing right through our Jo’burg at sunrise and drive the 450km to the campsite. It is truly an experience second to border of Botswana. Once over the border, none, but it is essential that you have an open we will cover another 150km and reach our mind and stay aware of your surroundings first destination in the late afternoon where during our time here. we will have a chance to see our first member of the Big Five: rhino B/L/D Accommodation: Assisted Camping - B/D Moremi BOGA Site Accommodation: Lodge - Khama Rhino Mileage: 90 kms (Flight) Lodge (or similar) rustic lodge nestled in the middle of the giant Highlights of the day: Mileage: 600 kms marula and ficus trees at the water’s edge, Okavango Delta Scenic flight Highlights of the day: with views over the Delta – beautiful enough Evening game drive Game drive to blow anyone’s mind! We will spend our time Moremi Game Reserve here bouncing between bush walks, mokoro cruises in a traditional dugout wooden canoe, Day 7: Moremi Day 2: Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Rising with the sun, we will have a quick Maun and relaxing at the viewpoints at our lodge, We will have a more relaxed start this morning watching in awe as the bush in front of us coffee and light breakfast before leaving before taking the drive further north to comes to life. camp for our game drive. We will spend this Botswana’s tourism capital and the gateway morning exploring part of Moremi in search to the Okavango Delta, Maun. of wildlife before returning to camp for a B/L/D hearty brunch. After enjoying a relaxing siesta We will arrive at our stunning accommodation Lodge - Oddballs (or Accommodation: (sometimes disturbed by elephants marching situated on the banks of the powerful Boteti similar) River in the late afternoon, with time to relax through camp), we will head off on our Highlights of the day: afternoon drive in the reserve. in the shady garden and enjoy the sunset Okavango Delta private island over the Boteti River. Relax and get ready for Scenic flight our upcoming adventure in the heart of the Multiple ‘Mokoro’ trips B/L/D Okavango Delta. Multiple bush walks Accommodation: Assisted Camping - Moremi BOGA Site B/L/D Day 6: Okavango Delta – Moremi Highlights of the day: Accommodation: Lodge - Drifters Maun Today we get to enjoy one more breath- Morning Game drive Lodge (or similar) taking scene flight over the Delta. We will Evening Game Drive Mileage: 460 kms fly directly from our Delta private island to Moremi Game Reserve

17 the Zambezi River or enjoying a trip to the Day 8: Moremi – Savuti After two exciting days in Moremi, we will head mighty Victoria Falls viewpoints or crossing north through the reserve to reach our next the old bridge to the neighbour Zimbabwe. destination, Savuti, on a full day safari! Savuti is Lunch and dinner in Livingstone will be at your in the southern part of Chobe National Park and own expense. is most famous for the impressive population of predators found on the Savuti Marsh. Our two B nights here are bound to be full of excitement! Accommodation: Victoria Falls Waterfront We will also be camping wild and our time will Lodge (or similar) be spent on safari throughout the reserve. An Mileage: 80 kms unforgettable experience! Highlights of the day: Victoria Falls National Park B/L/D Assisted camping - Day 14 & 15: Victoria Falls Accommodation: The last two days of the tour will be spent at Savuti BOGA site your own leisure. Highlights of the day: Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Full day game drive Wonders of the World and one of the most Savuti Marsh spectacular sights in Africa. It’s also a well Chobe National Park Day 11: Maun - Makgadikgadi Salt know place for having numerous activities Pans such as white water rafting or bungee jumping, Day 9: Savuti A relaxing start after a busy time in the national Rising with the sun, we will have a quick or relaxing on a sunset cruise, or enjoying the parks. We will enjoy a nice, late sleep and coffee and light breakfast before leaving falls from a helicopter in the “Flight of Angels”. spend the morning relaxing at the swimming camp for our game drive. We will spend Unfortunately, this will bring us to the end pool and soaking up the sun. this morning exploring the Savuti Marsh of the tour, leaving you with memories and After lunch, we will begin our short drive East, in search of the large predator population, experiences to last a lifetime! to the stunning The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. before returning to camp for a hearty brunch. These pans are well known as some of the After enjoying a relaxing siesta (sometimes B largest in the world, covering an impressive disturbed by elephants marching through Accommodation: Victoria Falls Waterfront 18000 square km! We will arrive at camp in camp), we will head off on our afternoon Lodge (or similar) the late afternoon (avoiding the heat of the drive in the reserve. Highlights of the day: day) with plenty of time to enjoy the endless Victoria Falls National Park stretch of the white pans under the classic B/L/D amber sunset. Accommodation: Assisted camping - Optional: Savuti BOGA site White water rafting, B/L/D Highlights of the day: Helicopter flight, Morning Game drive Accommodation: Assisted camping - One Sunset cruise, Evening Game Drive tree island Canoeing, Savuti Marsh Mileage: 260 kms Bungee jumping Chobe National Park Horseback safari Day 12: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and more… – Kasane Heading North once more, today takes us to the town of Kasane, built along the banks of Tour End the famous Chobe River. We will arrive at our lodge here around mid- afternoon, with time to settle in before jumping aboard our cruise boat that will take us on an unforgettable cruise down the Chobe River – where hippos rule the water and elephants the surrounding land – never a dull moment! We will enjoy dinner tonight at the lodge’s in-house restaurant.

B/L Accommodation: Thebe River Safaris (or Day 10: Savuti – Maun similar) After what has hopefully been an incredible Mileage: 340 kms and unforgettable time in the Botswana Highlights of the day: national parks, we will leave Savuti and head Chobe River boat cruise back down to Maun for one last night. We will enjoy our last morning game drive on our way Day 13: Kasane - Livingstone out of the park, arriving in Maun after lunch. After a wild and adventurous time in Botswana, it’s time to kick back and relax in the comfort of our lodge in Livingstone. We will arrive in B/L Livingstone in the late morning and settle into Accommodation: Lodge - Drifters Maun our lodge, where we will stay for two nights. Lodge (or similar) You can spend your time here at your Mileage: 240 kms own leisure, whether it be relaxing at the Highlights of the day: waterfront swimming pool overlooking Morning game drive

18 KENYA & TANZANIA The Great Migration & Beach When you think of a classic African safari, there is no place that comes to mind quite like the great plains of Serengeti and Masai Mara. During this all-inclusive safari we will stay within all of the major parks of Kenya and Tanzania where we hope to witness the famous migration of wildebeest as they thunder across the Talek and Mara Rivers. From the golden grass plains of the Serengeti and Masai Mara, to the lush volcanic vegetation of the Ngorongoro Crater. Plus, we will discover more of the unique attractions of East Africa, like two nights in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, in search of its famed flocks of migrating flamingos, relaxing at the shore of Africa’s largest lake, Lake Victoria, and kicking back on the tropical island of Zanzibar.

Included • Stone Town, Zanzibar (including spice tour per person • Pre-tour accommodation (Nairobi) and fish market) €3745 • Airport transfers (Nairobi & Zanzibar) • Nungwi (Northern Zanzibar) • Transport (in a fully equipped 13-seater • Traditional ‘dhow’ (local sailboat) sunset Duration overland truck) cruise 15 nights / 15 days • All accommodation (between lodges and • Great Rift Valley (also available as 12 days tour - excluding hotels) Zanzibar) • Meals: 15 x breakfast, 11 x lunch, 9 x dinner Additional Expenses • Professional & experienced tour guide • Personal drinks/snacks Safari Style • All national park entrance fees • International flights Fully Accommodated • Drinking water • Travel and medical insurance • Footsteps welcome package • Personal spending money Route Nairobi - Zanzibar • Flight to Zanzibar • Visas • Nairobi (pre-night) • Any optional activities • Nairobi - Lake Nakuru (2 nights) Included Highlights • Gratuities/tips for guides used along the way • Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara (3 nights) • 2 x Lake Nakuru game drives (tipping guideline will be provided) • Masai Mara - Lake Victoria (1 night) • 3 Nights Masai Mara • Lake Victoria - Serengeti (3 nights) • 6 x Masai Mara game drives • Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater (1 night) • Lake Victoria with boat cruise • Ngorongoro Crater -Arusha (1 night) • 3 Nights Serengeti National Park (Seronera) • Arusha - flight - Zanzibar (1 night) • 6 x Serengeti National Park game drives • Stone town - Nungwi, Zanzibar (2 nights, • Ngorongoro Crater Conservancy TOUR END) • Half-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive Budget Kenya & Tanzania Camping Tour also available. Please check website for more info.

Lake Victoria Masai Mara Ngorongoro Serengeti Boat Cruise Crater

Great Rift Valley Nungwi Stone Town Lake Nakuru (Zanzibar) (Zanzibar)

19 Day to Day Itinerary LAKE NAKURU

NAIROBI LAKE VICTORIA MASAI MARA KENYA SERENGETI

NGORONGORO ARUSHA CRATER

TANZANIA

ZANZIBAR

Day 0: Nairobi (pre-night) B/L This evening will be your opportunity to meet Accommodation: Hotel - Tembo Beach your guide and tour group at Sentrim Hotel. (or similar) After dinner, you will have an extensive briefing Highlights of the day: about the day-to-day operations of the tour. Lake Victoria boat cruise

Accommodation: Sentrim Hotel Day 7 - 9: Serengeti National Park After short break at Lake Victoria’s inland beach, it’s back to the bush! Today we Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru And so the adventure begins! We get off enter the world-famous Serengeti National to an early start to get out of the hustle Park. After a relaxed start to the day and a and bustle of the big city, Nairobi, as we Day 3 - 5: Masai Mara relatively short drive, we reach the park’s head towards the Great Rift Valley, where Today takes us into heart of Masai Mara entrance gate and drive straight through we will spend our first two nights in the National Reserve, which is a long, bumpy ride to our exclusive tented lodge in the heart of heart of the Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru. After away, so we get off to an early start, stopping the Serengeti – Seronera. Here is where we a relatively short drive from the capital, we en route for shopping and lunch. Most famous will spend the next three nights appreciating arrive at our campsite by mid-afternoon with for the ground-trembling migration of up to more luxurious accommodation and exploring plenty of time to relax and enjoy the natural two million wildebeest (or gnu) thundering the astonishing surroundings, where wildlife surroundings before our first day of activities across from the Serengeti and attracting vast roams in abundance right on the grounds of tomorrow! numbers of predators to the area, the Mara the scenic lodge at the foot of the Banagi Hills. is depicted by wide open plains, umbrella- shaped acacia trees, and superb wildlife B/L/D viewing. We will spend the next three days Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge ( or staying in the comfort of a lodge perfectly similar) situated on the banks of the Talek River (one Mileage: 202km of the best places to watch the migrating Highlights of the day: herds surge across the water at this time of Great Rift Valley year), and embarking on up to six safaris in Lake Nakuru search of the great migration! Day 2: Lake Nakuru We will start our day with our first game drive B/L/D of the trip. Nakuru is the perfect spot for bird Accommodation: Julia’s River Camp (or watching, lake views, and a great introduction similar) to east Africa’s wildlife, boasting the region’s Mileage: 280km B/L/D largest rhino population. In addition, Lake Highlights of the day: Accommodation: Kanango Special Masai Mara National Reserve Nakuru is famous for its flocks of thousands Tented Camp (or similar) 6 x game drives of flamingos seen along the water’s edge. Highlights of the day: After our first morning game drive, we will Wildebeest migration crossing the Talek River Serengeti National Park enjoy a relaxing siesta before our evening 6 x Serengeti game drives drive, when we will explore more of what the Day 6: Lake Victoria Today leads us across the Kenyan border and park has to offer. Day 10: Ngorongoro crater into Tanzania where we head to Lake Victoria, From one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich regions - the largest lake in Africa. After a long day to the next, we depart the Serengeti and B/L/D on the road, we plan to reach our lakeside head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge ( or campsite by late afternoon, in time to relax on a half-day safari. We will stop en route similar) in the sunset with a refreshing drink while at a traditional Masai village, where you will Highlights of the day: watching the light dance on the vast body of have the opportunity to learn more about Great Rift Valley water. The best part? We have a relaxing Lake the colourful Maasai culture and the nomadic Nakuru National Park & two game drives Victoria boat cruise to look forward to! lifestyle of the people who have lived here,

20 following the rains, for all time. In the afternoon, we will arrive at our lodge bordering the Day 13: Stonetown – Nungwi Day 15: Nungwi (Northern Zanzibar) Today brings us to the end of what has national park area, and the following day will Zanzibar has always been referred to as the (hopefully) been the journey of a lifetime, as be spent exploring the vegetated crater rim ‘spice Island’, and this morning, you will learn one by one, all of our guests make their way and the famously populated crater floor. why. After breakfast we will head on a guided back to the airport to move on to their next spice tour just outside Stone Town, where you destinations. Although, some of you may B/L/D will taste and learn about the thousands of have opted to spend a few more days on the Accommodation: Lodge - Ngorongoro spices and flavours grown on the island. After island. farm house (or similar) the spice tour, we will head back to town for Mileage: 160km lunch, before departing on the short drive B Highlights of the day: to the paradise beaches in the of Nungwi Highlights of the day: Half day game drive in the North. We will arrive mid-afternoon Airport transfer Ngorongoro National Park & game drive and spend the rest of the day relaxing at our Masai village tour lodge with perfect views of the crystal clear, Optional: turquoise Indian Ocean. Snorkeling Scuba diving B Kite surfing Accommodation: Smiles beach hotel (or Canoeing similar) And More... Mileage: 60km Highlights of the day: Tour End Spice tour Transfer to Nungwi

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha After slow-paced morning, we will take a short drive across to the classic sub-Saharan town of Arusha. Here, we will have a chance to do some laundry, get some rest, and clean up and prepare for some luxury on the island of Zanzibar where we will spend the last three nights of our trip. (Flight to Zanzibar is included in the tour and will be in the morning of day 12).

B/L Accommodation: Guesthouse - Kiboko Lodge (or similar) Mileage: 115km Day 14: Nungwi Today can be spent at your leisure, relaxing Day 12: Arusha – Zanzibar, Stone on the beach or partaking in some of the Town many optional activities the island has to For guests joining us for a Zanzibar offer. This evening, we will set sail for a sunset adventure, we will take to the skies for the cruise on traditional dhow, and soak up our short flight (included) across the sea to last African sunset of the tour. Zanzibar island. The day starts with breakfast at our lodge before we head to the airport and board our small aircraft. Upon take-off, B Smiles beach hotel (or look out for some of the most incredible Accommodation: similar) views of the giant Mount Kilimanjaro before Highlights of the day: landing after just an hour-long flight in Sunset dhow (local boat) cruise Zanzibar’s historic capital, Stone Town. Here you can spend hours meandering through the maze of narrow streets sandwiched Optional: Snorkeling between tall stone buildings. Once we Scuba diving have settled in at our lodge, we will head to Kite surfing Zanzibar’s famous fish market where you Canoeing have the opportunity to taste all kinds of and More... traditionally prepared seafood, from lobster and prawns, to cuttlefish. Dinner tonight will be at your own expense at one of the many restaurants.

B Accommodation: Hotel - Golden Tulip (or similar) Highlights of the day: Flight to Zanzibar Stone Town Local fish market

21 NAMIBIA Desert & Wildlife Boasting the world’s most ancient desert, Namibia is considered unmatched in its raw, natural beauty. Its appeal lies in the rolling, red sand dunes of the Namib, extending inland from the cold Atlantic Ocean, to the uninhabitable rubble of Ais-Ais, whose spiny mountains create the outline of the world’s second largest canyon, the Fish River. This land is also home to the endless, golden grass plains of the Kalahari and the jewel-toned wetland of the Caprivi Strip in the north, which leads us to wonder if there is indeed an iconic African landscape that Namibia does not possess. As if this isn’t enough, the rare desert elephants amble along Namibia’s dry riverbeds, and the critically endangered black rhinos dwell in the country’s northern Damaraland. Namibia is one of the continent’s most exciting destinations, and it is one not to be missed.

• Palmwag – Okaukeujo, Etosha (2 nights) • 2 Nights Namib Naukluft – private desert per person • Okaukeujo, Etosha – Onkoshi, Etosha (2 nights) reserve with game drive €3195 • Etosha – Windhoek (TOUR END) • Desert walking safari • Sossusvlei & Deadvlei Duration • Sesriem Canyon 15 nights / 15 days Included • Pre-tour accommodation (Windhoek) • Spitzkoppe Arch • Airport transfers • Palmwag Game Reserve with game drive Safari Style • Transport (in a fully equipped 13-seater • 4 Nights Etosha with multiple game drives Fully Accommodated overland truck) • All accommodation (lodges and hotels) Additional Expenses Route Windhoek - Windhoek • Meals: 15 x breakfast, 13 x lunch, 10 x dinner • Personal drinks/snacks • Windhoek (pre-night) • Professional & experienced tour guide • International flights • Windhoek – Fish River Canyon (1 night) • All national park entrance fees • Travel and medical insurance • Fish River Canyon - Kolmanskop (1 night) • Drinking water • Personal spending money • Kolmanskop - Namib Naukluft (2 nights) • Footsteps welcome package • Visas • Namib Naukluft – Sossusvlei (1 night) • Any optional activities • Sossusvlei - Swakopmund (2 nights) Included Highlights • Gratuities/tips for guides used along the way • Swakopmund - Spitzkoppe (1 night) • Fish River Canyon viewpoints (tipping guideline will be provided) • Slpizkoppe – Palmwag (2 nights) • Kolmanskop ghost town

Budget Namibia Camping Tour also available from €2095 per person. Please check website for more info.

22 Day to Day Itinerary ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

PALMWAG NAMIBIA Botswana SPITZKOPPE SWAKOPMUND WINDHOEK

NAMIB SOSSUSVLEI NAUKLUFT

KOLMANSKOP South FISH FIVER Africa CANYON

Day 0: Windhoek (pre-night) B/L/D Today will be your chance to meet your fellow Accommodation: Lodge - Greenfire travellers and get ready for the adventure Desert Reserve ahead! On the evening of your pre-night, you Mileage: 260 km will be met by your guide for the tour and Highlights of the day: get a detailed briefing about the day-to-day Bush walk operations of the trip. Meals today will be at Game drive your own expense. Namib Naukluft National Park

Accommodation: Arrebusch Hotel Day 5: Desert Reserve - Sossusvlei We’re up with an early start this morning, as we begin our short journey to Namibia’s most Day 1: Windhoek - Fish River Canyon And the adventure begins! Today we start our famous natural area: Sossusvlei. If you’ve ever journey south to one of Namibia’s greatest seen a Namibian postcard, you will recognise marvels, the Fish River Canyon. After a this incredible feature of the ancient Namib relatively long day on the road, we will arrive Desert. The lava-like red sand dunes are unforgettable in their unique appearance, and at the canyon in the late afternoon with plenty this quaint little fishing village and visit the breath-taking in their entirety. We will spend of time to relax and enjoy our first Namibian ghost town in the morning. sunset. We will visit the canyon’s viewpoints in our morning taking a short walk over some the morning. of these dunes to admire and walk among B/L/D the perfect dead tree valleys of Sossusvlei, Accommodation: Guesthouse - also known as Deadvlei. And for those brave B/L/D Cormorant House (or similar) enough, attempt to summit the world’s Accommodation: Lodge - Hobas Lodge Mileage: 260 km highest sand dune – affectionately known as Mileage: 514 km Highlights of the day: Big Daddy – standing at 308m high! After a Highlights of the day: Kolmanskop well-deserved lunch, we will visit the winding Fish River Canyon Fish River Canyon viewpoints valley of Sesriem Canyon.

Day 2: Fish River Canyon Day 3 & 4: Kolmanskop – Namib B/L/D – Kolmanskop Desert Private Reserve After a mind-boggling morning gazing into After a morning spent exploring the historic Accommodation: Lodge - Sossusvlei the enormous ravine that is Africa’s largest deserted ghost town of Kolmanskop, we Lodge (or similar) canyon from various scenic viewpoints, will start making our way into the heart of Mileage: 240 km we will start making our way towards the the Namib Desert where we will spend two Highlights of the day: Sossusvlei / Deadvlei Namibian coastline, where we will spend nights in a magnificent private game reserve Sesriem Canyon the night in Lüderitz, a small German town surrounded by towering red sand dunes, neighbouring the ghost town of Kolmanskop. granite outcrops, and shimmering grass plains. We will have a relaxed afternoon exploring During our time here, we will experience the desert both on foot and in an open 4 x 4, as our guides conduct walking safaris and game drives in the protected Namib Naukluft National Park. During leisure time between activities, enjoy the refreshing swimming pool, which is interestingly built into a large granite rock, or switch off completely and indulge in an afternoon siesta.

23 lunch, we will head to our luxurious lodge for Highlights of the day: the night at Spitzkoppe where you will have Etosha National Park a chance to climb to the famous Spitzkoppe Evening game drive Arch for sunset. Day 12: Etosha B/L/D This morning we will rise with the sun, grab Accommodation: Lodge - Spitzkoppen a quick coffee and head out for our early Lodge morning game drive. After a few hours spent Mileage: 212 km exploring the park and looking for some more Highlights of the day: of the Big Five, we will return to the rest camp Spitzkoppe for a hearty brunch and a relaxing siesta before Day 6 & 7: Sossusvlei - Swakopmund Cape Cross seal colony heading on a lengthy evening game drive. & Swakopmund Today, we enjoy a relaxed start before Skeleton Coast embarking on our drive through the B/L boundless desert to the quaint German town Day 9 & 10: Spitzkoppe - Palmwag & Accommodation: Lodge - Okaukeujo Rest of Swakopmund. En route, we will stop off at Palmwag Camp (or similar) Today we journey further north, deeper Namibia’s smallest town, Solitaire, to visit its Highlights of the day: famous German bakery that put the town on into the heart of Damaraland – also known Morning game drive the map. We will arrive in Swakopmund just as the ‘stone desert’ – and this is where our Evening game drive after lunch where comfort awaits at a lodge in wildlife experience really begins. Here, we will check in at Palmwag Lodge, which is like an the town’s centre. Our time in Swakopmund Day 13 & 14 : Etosha (Okaukuejo – oasis in the seemingly harsh surroundings is spent at leisure, and with a variety of Onkoshi) exciting adrenalin activities on offer, plenty of of the wild Torra Conservancy. Game drives, It’s a full day of excitement ahead, as our seaside restaurants to enjoy, and old German scenic sundowners, and guided walks architecture to admire. Some of the popular among big game, including black rhino, lion, optional activities in Swakopmund include oryx, springbok, jackal, leopard, giraffe, and quad biking in the dunes, ocean safaris, and mountain zebra. sky diving for a bird’s eye view of the desert meeting the sea. B/L/D Accommodation: Lodge - Palmwag Lodge B 330 km Accommodation: Guesthouse - Hotel A Mileage: Highlights of the day: La Mer (Or similar) Torro Conservancy Mileage: 310 km Game drive Highlights of the day: Sossusvlei / Deadvlei Bush walk Sesriem Canyon full-day safari takes us across Etosha from Day 11: Palmwag – Etosha Okaukuejo to the far eastern corner at Onkoshi. En route, we will stop at the inimitable Etosha Optional: (Okaukuejo) Etosha National Park is one of the world’s great salt pan, which, at around 4500km squared, Ocean Safari protected areas, famous for its enormous is a vision of pure white. It offers views and Horse riding ‘white’ elephants, frenzied waterhole activity, photographic opportunities not easily beaten Quad biking black rhino feeding on euphorbia bushes, and or forgotten. Take it in – this is something Sky-diving great salt flats shimmering in a state of mirage. extraordinary. By the early evening, we will Desert safari have arrived at our campsite in time to enjoy Township tour the abundant wilderness of the iconic Namibia and more… for the last time. Day 8: Swakopmund - via cape cross - Spitzkoppe B/L/D Leaving civilisation behind, we head north up Accommodation: Lodge - Onkoshi Lodge the Skeleton Coast towards one of Namibia’s (or similar) most recognisable landmarks, the 1728 metre- Mileage: 118 km high Spitzkoppe, rising mirage-like above the Highlights of the day: bare plains of southern Damaraland. En route, Full-day game drive we will stop off at the Cape Cross seal colony, one of the largest colonies of Cape fur seals Day 15: Etosha - Windhoek in the world. Here, we will enjoy a quick lunch Our final day dawns with a mixture of accompanied by the sounds of the wailing Etosha’s charm lies in its ability to bring the emotions as we prepare to bid farewell to seals being drowned out by the crashing animals to you. Parking up at one of its many what has been a journey of discovery and Indian Ocean against the Skeleton Coast. After waterholes, we can sit and watch as hosts of understanding in a place like nowhere else in animals gather in diverse groups. This is going the world. We get off to an early start as we to be the scenery for the next three nights begin a long drive to Windhoek where the of the tour. Today, we arrive at our campsite tour comes to an end. around lunchtime, enjoy a bite to eat, and embark on our first game drive in the park. B/L Mileage: 520 km B/L/D Accommodation: Lodge - Okaukeujo Rest Tour End Camp (or similar) Mileage: 200 km

24 Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana Ultimate Wildlife Explorer Southern Africa is an astonishingly diverse region fused by its prolific wildlife, breath-taking landscapes and remnants of ancient culture. During this epic 19-day adventure tour, we will explore some of the less travelled national parks and reserves of central-southern Africa. Heading off the beaten track and away from well-trodden tourist routes, we explore the spectacular wild regions of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. We will visit some their most prominent wildlife areas, camp wild in the national parks and get in touch with nature. From kayaking on the Zambezi River to cruising through the Okavango Delta; rhino trekking in Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park; and enjoying safaris in Kafue, Matobo, Hwange, Chobe National Parks and finishing in Victoria Falls.

per person Included • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans €2695 • Pre-tour accommodation (Livingstone, • 2 Nights Okavango Delta Zambia) • 2 x Mokoro excursions Duration • Airport transfers (Livingstone) • Bush walk 19 nights / 19 days • Transport (in a fully equipped 13-seater • Caprivi Strip National Park overland truck) • Chobe National Park game drive Safari Style • All accommodation (camping and lodges) • Chobe River boat cruise Mixed - Camping and Accommodated • Meals: 19 x breakfast, 17 x lunch, 15 x dinner • Professional & experienced tour guide Additional Expenses Route Livingstone - Livingstone • All national park entrance fees • Personal drinks/snacks • Livingstone, pre tour (1 night) • Drinking water • International flights • Livingstone – Kafue National Park (2 nights) • Footsteps welcome package • Travel and medical insurance • Kafue National Park – Lower Zambezi • Personal spending money National park (3 nights) Included Highlights • Visas - Zambia & Zimbabwe • Lower Zambezi - Lake Kariba (1 night) • Victoria Falls • Any optional activities • Lake Kariba – Hwange National Park (2 • 2 Days Kafue National Park with game drives • Gratuities/tips for guides used along the way nights) • Lower Zambezi National Park – overnight (tipping guideline will be provided) • Hwange National Park – Matopos (2 nights) canoe trip • Matopos – Makgadikgadi Salt Pans (1 night) • Lake Kariba with boat cruise • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – Maun (1 night) • 2 Nights Hwange National Park • Maun – Okavango Delta (2 nights) • Full-day Hwange National Park game drive • Okavango Delta – Caprivi strip (1 night) • 2 Nights Matopos National Park • Caprivi Strip – Chobe Kasane (2 nights) • Rhino trekking • Kasane – Livingstone (1 night, TOUR END) • Matopo Hills bushman paintings

Victoria Falls Okavango Delta Chobe River Bush Walks & Boat Cruise Mokoro Rides

Matopos Makgadikgadi Multiple Kafue National Park Salt Pans Game Drives National Park

25 Day to Day Itinerary LOWER ZAMBEZI KAFUE NATIONAL PARK NATIONAL PARK ZAMBIA ANGOLA LAKE CAPRIVI STRIP VICTORIA KARIBA FALLS ZIMBABWE CHOBE NATIONAL PARK HWANGE NATIONAL PARK OKAVANGO BOTSWANA DELTA MAUN MATOBO NATIONAL PARK MAKGADIKGADI SALT PANS

Day 0: Livingstone (pre-night) Day 2: Kafue National Park Day 4 & 5: Lower Zambezi Today will be your chance to meet your fellow Rising with the sun, it’s time to set off on our first Canoeing down the Zambezi is a privilege not travellers and get ready for the adventure game drive of the tour! This morning’s lengthy many people get to experience and one you ahead! On the evening of your pre-night, you drive will take us along the lush vegetation will never forget! With an early start to get will be met by your guide for the tour and of the Kafue River – our first opportunity to onto the water, we will begin our 70km paddle get a detailed briefing about the day-to-day spot some of Africa’s Big Five! After game down this mighty river that cuts right across operations of the trip. Meals today will be at drive, we get back to camp to enjoy a hearty the African continent. While paddling, we your own expense. brunch and a midday siesta. In the afternoon, carefully navigate our canoes around the pods we jump back into our vehicle and head off for of hippos taking up the shallower water as we Accommodation: Lodge - Victoria Falls another game drive, exploring different parts weave deeper into the National Park. Watch in Waterfront of this diverse park before returning to camp awe as herds of elephant come down to the for dinner. water’s edge for a drink and the crocodiles Day 1: Livingstone – Kafue National bask in the sun on the banks. Tonight, we Park camp wild on one of the river’s many islands, With an early start, today we head north falling asleep to the sounds of lions roaring to our first national park of the trip – Kafue and hippos grunting before heading further National Park. Covering more than 22,500km down the river the following morning. squared, Kafue National Park is the largest in Zambia and one of the largest in the world. Day 4: B/L/D With terrain ranging from the lush riverine Day 5: B/L forest of the Kafue River to the vast grassland Accommodation: Camping – wild, Lower of the Busanga Plains, this park rewards you Zambezi National Park with some of the best wildlife sightings. We Highlights of the day: will arrive at our campsite right in the banks B/L/D Canoeing in Lower Zambezi National Park of the Kafue River in the mid afternoon and Accommodation: Camping - Wild camping enjoy the sight of large elephant and hippo Mayukuyuku Camp populations enjoying the water in front of our Highlights of the day: camp. Kafue National Park 2 x game drives B/L/D Accommodation: Camping - Day 3: Kafue National Park – Lower Mayukuyuku Camp Zambezi National Park Mileage: 420 km Today takes us to the southeast corner of Highlights of the day: Zambia and to the banks of the mighty Kafue National Park Zambezi River! Here is where we will depart for our epic journey, canoeing down the Zambezi River, navigating around the large hippo pods that rules the waters. We will arrive Day 6: Lower Zambezi - Lake Kariba at camp mid-afternoon and get ready for the Day six takes us on the short drive to adventure ahead! Zimbabwe and to the world’s largest man- made lake – Lake Kariba. Originally built in the B/L/D 1950s as a hydroelectric dam, Kariba is now Accommodation: Camping – Gwabi River recognised as a fantastic holiday spot for avid Lodge fisherman, bird watchers and photographers. Mileage: 400 km At 5400km squared, this beautiful lake is home Highlights of the day: to thousands of hippos and crocodiles, an Lower Zambezi National Park incredible diversity of birds, and is surrounded by protected national park area, bringing in wildlife of all kinds. Here, we will enjoy a boat

26 cruise exploring the lake, spending the night powerful Boteti River in time for lunch. Once Mileage: 340 km camping on the lake’s shore. we have made ourselves at home at our new Highlights of the day: Matobo National Park camp, we will take the short drive into town B/L/D to stock up on supplies for the Okavango Delta. We will spend the rest of this afternoon Accommodation: Camping - Warthogs Day 10: Matobo National Park Bush Camp Home to some of the most beautiful granite relaxing at our campsite and getting ready Mileage: 90 km scenery in the world, the Matobo National for our upcoming adventure in the heart of Highlights of the day: Park is one of the lesser known highlights of the Okavango. Lake Kariba boat cruise Zimbabwe. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a stunning landscape of giant granite rocks B/L/D Day 7: Lake Kariba – Hwange unfeasibly balancing on top of one another. Accommodation: Drifters Lodge National Park When you see it, it’s easy to understand why Mileage: 310 km Off to an early start and a long day on the Matobo is considered the spiritual home of road ahead of us! Today, we cut across from Zimbabwe. We will spend a full day exploring Day 13 & 14: Okavango Delta the eastern corner to the western border of this unique area of Zimbabwe, from the One of Africa’s absolute must-dos – visiting Zimbabwe as we head to Hwange National ancient rock art in the high-lying granite rocks the Okavango Delta! This is what we will Park. We will arrive at our lodge this evening do for the next two days. We will take the with time to settle in and have a quiet night relatively short drive from Maun to edge before exploring the park the following day. of the Delta’s panhandle, where we will be spending two nights in the luxury of B/L/D Nxamaseri, a stunning lodge in the Delta, Accommodation: Ganda Lodge showcasing all that it has to offer in terms Mileage: 610 km of wildlife, scenery and activities, nestled in the middle of the giant marula and ficus Day 8: Hwange National Park trees at the water’s edge, with views over Hwange National Park, being Zimbabwe’s the Delta. During our time here, we will largest national park, has a ridiculous amount bounce between bush walks, mokoro cruises of wildlife with over 400 species of bird (a mokoro is a traditional dug out wooden and 107 mammal species, including lions, to the great rhino population in the flat lands canoe), and relaxing at the viewpoints at our giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and wild below, where we will enjoy an epic rhino lodge, watching in awe as the bush in front of dogs. But what really defines Hwange is the trekking experience. us comes to life. elephant populations. We will spend our day on a full-day game drive, going deep into B/L/D B/L/D the park and off the main tourist trails, truly Accommodation: Motobo Hills Campsite Accommodation: Nxamaseri Lodge discovering what this area has to offer. Mileage: 320 km Mileage: 320 km Highlights of the day: Highlights of the day: Matobo National Park Okavango Delta Rhino trekking Mokoro trips Bushman paintings Bush walks

Day 11: Matobo National Park – Day 15: Okavango Delta – Caprivi Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Strip Crossing out of Zimbabwe and into Botswana After a magical time in one of Africa’s most – the adventure continues! Today we will sought-after destinations, we will head head into the middle of the magnificent Namibia’s Zambezi Region, formerly known Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – the largest of their as the no-man’s-land of the ‘Caprivi Strip’. kind in the world! Tonight, we will be camping After decades of war damage and poaching, wild on these beautiful white pans stretching the region’s wildlife is slowly returning to the B/L/D as far as the eye can see. We will arrive at our area with some of the rarer antelope species Accommodation: Ganda Lodge camp in the late afternoon with time to set such as sable and roan featuring especially Highlights of the day: up camp, explore, and admire the gorgeous well. We will spend the night here, camping Hwange National Park amber sunset as it goes down over the vast on banks of the Zambezi River en route to Full-day game drive emptiness of the pans. Chobe National Park.

Day 9: Hwange National Park – B/L/D B/L/D Matobo National Park Accommodation: Camping – One Tree Accommodation: Camping – Caprivi From one of Zimbabwe’s treasures to the Island Houseboat Safari Lodge next – today we head further south to the Mileage: 310 km Mileage: 380 km mesmerising granite hills of Motobo National Highlights of the day: Highlights of the day: Park. After a relaxed start, we hop back into Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Namibia’s Zambezi Region our overland truck and begin our journey south. We will arrive at our campsite, situated Day 12: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – right at the entrance to the park, around mid- Maun afternoon with plenty of time to set up camp After enjoying the magnificent sunrise over and make ourselves at home before starting these salt pans with a hot cup of coffee, we up the fire and enjoying a classic African will have a nice, hearty, English breakfast ‘braai’ (cooking meat over open coals). before getting back on the road. Today, we head to Maun – the tourism headquarters B/L/D of Botswana. We will arrive at our stunning Accommodation: Motobo Hills Campsite campsite situated on the banks of the

27 Day 16: Caprivi Strip – Kasane Helicopter flight, Built along the banks of the Chobe River, Sunset cruise, Kasane is the gateway to the famous Chobe Canoeing, National Park. We will arrive at our lodge in Bungee jumping time for lunch. After settling in we will jump Horseback safari aboard our cruise boat that will take us on an and more… unforgettable cruise down the Chobe River where hippos rule the water and elephants Day 19: Livingstone the surrounding land – never a dull moment! The last day of the tour will be spent at We will enjoy dinner tonight at the lodge’s your own leisure, as well as enjoying a trip in-house restaurant. to the mighty Victoria Falls viewpoints. Unfortunately, this will bring us to the end of the tour, leaving you with memories and B/L/D B/L experiences to last a lifetime! Accommodation: Camping – Thebe River Accommodation: Camping – Thebe River Safaris Safaris Mileage: 120 km Highlights of the day: B Highlights of the day: Chobe National Park Highlights of the day: Chobe National Park 2 x game drives Victoria Falls Chobe River boat cruise Day 18: Kasane - Livingstone Tour End Day 17: Chobe National Park After a wild and adventurous time around Today will take us on our last safari of the tour southern Africa’s most epic wildlife in one of Africa’s most prestigious National destinations, it’s time to kick back and relax Parks – Chobe. Rising with the sun, we set off in the comfort of our lodge in Livingstone. on our first game drive of the day exploring We will arrive in the late morning and settle into our lodge. You can spend your time here at your own leisure, whether it be getting your heart pumping on one of the adrenalin activities, such as white water rafting or bungee jumping, or relaxing on a sunset cruise, or enjoying the Victoria Falls from a helicopter in the “Flight of Angels”. Lunch and Dinner in Victoria Falls will be at your own expense.

B Accommodation: Lodge – Vitoria Falls Chobe’s popular riverfront. Famed for the Waterfront (or similar) world’s largest herds of elephants, Chobe Mileage: 78 km National Park in Botswana’s far northeastern Highlights of the day: corner is one of the great wildlife destinations Victoria Falls National Park of Africa. After our morning drive, we return to camp for some down time – kick back and Optional: relax! We will end our day with a second drive White water rafting, in Chobe National Park.

28 SOUTH AFRICA Safari & Coastline South Africa is arguably one of the most diverse countries in the world. Being home to 9 different natural biomes and 11 different official languages, it’s no wonder why this may be the case.

From the mountains to the sea, the savannah to the desert, the surroundings are constantly changing.

During this 19 day tour, we will explore all of the major attractions that South Africa has to offer. Numerous national parks, multiple coastlines, southern Africa’s largest mountain range and the beautiful Garden Route – truly an experience to not to be missed.

Included • Durban per person • Accommodation (Between lodges and • 2 nights Addo Elephant National Park with 2 €2895 hotels) game drives • Pre-tour Accommodation (Cradlemoon, • Tsitsikama, Garden Route National Park Duration Johannesburg) • Knysna 19 nights / 19 days • Airport Transfers • Hermanus • Gratuities/tips for guides used along the way • Franchoek winelands and wine tasting Safari Style • Meals: breakfast x19, lunch x12 , dinner x10 • Table Mountain Fully Accommodated • Transport (in a 13-seater overland truck) • Boulders Beach penguin colony • Experienced and knowledgeable tour guide • Cape point and Cape of good hope Route Johannesburg - Cape Town • All National Park entrance fee’s • Bo-Kaap • Johannesburg (Pre-night) • Drinking Water • Johannesburg – Greater Kruger Private • Footsteps welcome Package Additional Expenses Game Reserve (2 nights) • Flights to Port Elizabeth • Personal drinks/snacks • Greater Kruger – (via Panorama route) - • International flights Kruger NP (2 nights) Included Highlights • Travel and medical insurance • Kruger NP – Royal Hlane National Park, • 2 nights Private game reserve with 2 game • Personal spending money Swaziland (1 night) drives • Any visas required • Royal Hlane - St. Lucia (2 nights) • Bush Walk in Private reserve • Any optional activities • St. Lucia – Drakensberg (2 nights) • 2 nights Kruger National park with 4 game • Gratuities/tips for guides used along the way • Drakensberg – Durban (1 night) drives (tipping guideline will be provided) • Durban – Addo Elephant NP (2 nights) • Royal Hlane National park with game drive • Addo Elephant NP – Tsitsikama (1 night) • iSimangolisa (St. Lucia) Wetland Park • Tsitsikama – Knysna (2 nights) • iMfolozi River boat bruise • Knysna – Hermanus (1 night) • Hluhluwe iMfolozi National Park with game • Hermanus – via Franchoek - Cape Town (2 drive (Cape Vidal) nights, TOUR END) • 2 nights Drakensberg mountain range Budget South Africa Camping Tour also available. Please check website for more info.

29 Day to Day Itinerary PRIVATE GAME Botswana RESERVE KRUGER NP Namibia JOHANESBURG ROYAL HLANE DRAKENSBERG ST. LUCIA SOUTH AFRICA DURBAN

CAPE TOWN ADDO ELEPHANT KNYSNA NATIONAL PARK TSITSIKAMA HERMANUS

buffalo, giraffe, hippo and zebra – share the Day 0: Johanesburg, Pre-Tour night Day 2: Greater Kruger National Park Today will be your chance to meet your fellow This morning we will enjoy a light breakfast bushveld with hundreds of other species. travellers and get ready for the safari ahead! at sunrise and prepare for a lengthy morning Here is where we will spend the following On the evening of your pre-night, the group bush walk. Bush walks give you the chance to 2 nights of tour. En-route, we will take the will be met by their guide for the tour and learn about the smaller marvels of the African breathtakingly beautiful panorama route, get a detailed brief-ing about the day to day bush as you are guided through the wilderness. stopping at the Blyde River canyon and operations of the trip. We will spend time tracking animals, learning Bourkes luck potholes for some of the Meals today will be at your own expense. about their spoor, concentrating on vegetation best views in the highveld, shaped into the and their traditional uses, as well as learning Drakensberg escarpment, before meandering down the mountain pass to reach the Kruger Cradlemoon Lakeside about some of the bird and bug life. It is an Accommodation: Parks entry gate. Game Lodge amazing experience to view the bush from a different perspective. Day 1: Johanesburg - Greater After enjoying a midday siesta, we will set off B/L/D Kruger National Park on our evening game drive! We will spend Accommodation: Kruger National Park Day 1 kicks off to an early start as we leave time bouncing around the gravel tracks of the Rest Camp the big city behind and head for the bush! We reserve in search of the famous Big 5 before Mileage: 204 km will drive north-east into the lowveld and to returning to our lodge for dinner. Highlights of the day: Blyde river canyon Bourkes Luck Potholes B/L/D Kruger National Park Accommodation: Lodge – Two Fig Lodge (or similar) Highlights of the day: Day 4: Kruger National Park Morning bush walk We will spend our 4th day of tour exploring Evening Game drive the southern part of the Kruger Park on a full Private lodge day game drive! Rising with the sun, we climb back into our vehicle and explore the southern part of the park, most famous for its wildlife Day 3: Kruger National Park, via diversity and high populations. panorama route After 2 memorable days in the private game We will arrive at our lodge in time for lunch, reserve, it’s time for some more safari as we before heading off on yet another game drive. head to the famous Kruger National Park! Kruger is one of the world’s great wildlife B/L/D the Greater Kruger Park area. Here, we will be destinations. All of Africa’s iconic safari species Accommodation: Kruger National Park based at a beautiful lodge in a private game – elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, rhino, Rest Camp reserve for the following 2 nights, enjoying our Highlights of the day: exclusive safari experience. Full day Game Drive We will arrive around mid-afternoon with some time to relax before enjoying our first Day 5: Royal Hlane National Park, evening game drive under the African sunset. Eswatini (Swaziland) Royal Hlane National Park belongs in the elite of Swaziland’s wildlife parks, and it’s easy B/D to see why – most famous for waterhole at Lodge – Two Fig Lodge Accommodation: camp, often active with rhino, elephant and (or similar) more! Here, you are able to see all of safari’s 500 km Mileage: big A-listers, with the exception of buffalo. Highlights of the day: Private Game reserve This evening, we will em-bark yet another Private Bush Lodge Game drive and on return to camp, enjoy a Evening game drive traditional dance performance, to get a bit of

30 insight into the strong Swazi culture. overlooking the Indian Ocean. Optional: Tonight, we will fall asleep to the sounds of Horse riding Dinner tonight will be at your own expense. the large lion population roaring into the Trout Fishing night. B/L Day 10: Durban Accommodation: Cabins - Tsitsikama B/L/D With an early start, we say goodbye to the Rest Camp Accommodation: Royal Hlane National mountains as we head back to the coast Mileage: 300 km Park Rest Camp where we will spend the night on Durban’s Highlights of the day: Mileage: 127 km north coast. We will arrive in time for lunch at Garden Route Highlights of the day: one of the great sea-side restaurants before Tsitikama National Park Game Drive reaching our accommodation for the night, Storms River suspension Bridge right on the shore of the warm Indian Ocean. Day 6 & 7: iSimangolisa Wetland This afternoon can be spent relaxing, walking Day 14 & 15: Knysna Park (St. Lucia) down the beach or swimming in the tidal pool. After a nice big breakfast, we will start our After a great day in one of southern Africa’s day with a beautiful 4km hike along the coast, cultural heartlands, we head for the South on part of the famous Otter Trail hiking route. B African border. Once we have crossed back This rocky shoreline brings in tourists from Accommodation: Hotel - Greenfire into SA, we head south down the east coast around the globe to complete the full 5 day Dolphin Coast (or similar) towards to the magnificent world heritage Otter Trail hiking challenge. Mileage: 300 km site of iSimangolisa Wetland Park (formerly After a bit of morning exercise , we will get Highlights of the day: St.Lucia). This is where we will spend the Beach front accommodation back on the road and head deeper into the following 2 days enjoying river cruises on the Garden Route to the quaint town of Knysna. Optional: iMfolozi river, boasting one of South Africa’s Stand up Paddle board Arriving around mid-afternoon, this is where largest hippo populations, and game drives Durban tour we will spend the following 2 nights. through the beautiful green rolling hills of You will have a full day in Knysna to explore iMfolozi National Park. the town, do some shopping and some of Day 11 & 12: Addo Elephant National the optional activities up for grabs, as well as Park B/L After a leisurely morning, we will take to the exploring the famous Knysna Heads. Accommodation: Lalapanzi Guest House skies as we fly over South Africa’s east coast (or similar) to the start of the Garden Route in Port B Mileage: 290 km Elizabeth. Upon arrival, we climb back into Accommodation: Overmeer Guest House Highlights of the day: our overland vehicle and take the short drive (or similar) iSimangolisa Wetland Park across to Addo Elephant National Park. Mileage: 280 km St. Lucia Boat cruise Absolutely teeming with elephants and Highlights of the day: iMfolozi national Park & game drive plenty of other game, here is where we will Knysna Heads enjoy our final game drives of the tour. We will spend our 2 nights here in the stunning Optional: Elephant Footprints Lodge, right at the park’s Ocean Safari entrance. Kayaking Mountain Biking Township Tour B/L/D Accommodation: Lodge - Elephant Footprints Mileage: 60 km Highlights of the day: Flight to Port Elisabeth Day 8 & 9: Drakensberg Addo Elephant National Park Leaving the coast behind us, we head inland Numerous game drives to southern Africa’s highest mountain range, the Drakensberg. After a relatively long drive, Day 13: Tsitsikama we will arrive at the magnificent Greenfire After a leisurely start, we will begin our Drakensberg lodge in the heart of the relatively short drive to the heart of the Garden mountain range. Our beautiful, cozy wooden Route, Tsitsikama. cabins are built in a private nature reserve, We will arrive around mid-afternoon with hosting numerous indigenous animals, such as time to explore the rocky coastline of the area Day 16: Hermanus Eland, bushbuck and even mountain Leopards and relax in our wooden bungalow lodge After a leisurely start, we will head further west at close to 2000m above sea level. We will to the end of the Garden Route and the start spend our time here embarking on beautiful of the ‘Whale Trail’. hikes into the mountain range, passing Here, we will spend the night in the beautiful ancient bushman paintings along the way and holiday village of Hermanus. Hermanus is most relaxing at the lodge with incredible views of famous for its large population of Humpback the Drakensberg. and Southern Right Whales who frequent the area between August and November as they B/L/D migrate north to warmer waters for calving. Accommodation: Greenfire Drakensberg With endless stretches of white beach sand Lodge (or similar) and a calm bay to swim in, we will have a truly Mileage: 480 km relaxing time here. Highlights of the day: We will spend our night here in a beach villa on Bushman Paintings Hermanus’s coast. Guided Mountain Hike

31 what has been an unforgettable adventure of B/L/D South-East Africa’s wildlife and coastlines. Accommodation: Hermanus Beach Villa Lunch and Dinner are at own expense in Cape (or similar) Town. Mileage: 400 km

Day 17-19: Cape Town, Via B Franchoek Accommodation: Mojo Hotel (or similar) Cape Town is undoubtedly one of the most Mileage: 180 km beautiful cities in the world and we will the Highlights of the day: last few days of our tour visiting some of its Wine Tram, Franchoek Vineyards many attractions. From Hout Bay to Cape Table Mountain Point, Boulders Beach penguins, the V&A Cape of Good Hope Waterfront, the Wine Route, and many other Cape Point attractions. We will also hike up the famous Boulders Beach Table Mountain. In addition to that, we will be Bo Kaap, visiting Franchoek, home to South Africa’s and more… most famous vineyards, to taste some of the countries world renowned wines - travelling Tour End on a tram that takes us between 5 different wineries. Unfortunately, this will bring us to the end of

32 MOZAMBIQUE Beach & Bush

From the epic wildlife of South Africa, the cultural heartland of Swaziland and endless stretch of white beaches in Mozambique, this relaxing tour is all true get-away experience. Far lesser travelled than most southern Africa destinations, Mozambique has a lot more to offer than one would think. With its endless stretches of white sand beaches, turquoise waters abounding in shoals of colourful fish, well-preserved corals, pounding surf and graceful dhows, it is a true hidden paradise.

Included Additional Expenses per person • Pre-tour accommodation (Johannesburg) • Personal beverages/snacks €2095 • Airport transfers • International flights • Transport (in a fully equipped 13 seater • Travel and medical insurance Duration overland truck) • Personal spending money 11 nights / 11 days • All Accommodation (between lodges and • Visas Beach Villa’s) • Any optional activities Safari Style • Meals – 11x breakfast, 8x lunch, 7x dinner • Gratuities/tips for guides used along the way Fully Accommodated • Professional & experienced tour guide (tipping guideline will be provided) • All national park entrance fees Route Johannesburg - Johannesburg • Drinking water • Johannesburg (Pre-night) • Footsteps welcome package • Johannesburg – Kruger National Park (2 nights) Included Highlights • Kruger National Park - Tofo (3 nights) • 2 nights Kruger National Park • Tofo - Guinjata Bay (3 nights) • Multiple Game drives in Kruger Park • Guinjata Bay – Maputo (1 night) • 3 nights in Tofo • Maputo – Royal Hlane National Park, • Ocean Safari Tofo Swaziland (1 night) • 3 nights Guinjata Bay • Royal Hlane National Park - Johannesburg • Ocean Safari Guinjata bay (TOUR END) • Snorkeling Guinjata bay • Royal Hlane National Park with Game Drive

Budget Mozambique Camping Tour also available. Please check website for more info.

Kruger Multiple Snorkeling Ocean Safari National Park Safaris Guinjata BAy Guinjata BAy

Royal Hlane Tofo Beach Ocean Safari Private Beach Villas National PArk Tofo

33 Day to Day Itinerary

Botswana

MOZAMBIQUE

Tofo SOUTH AFRICA KRUGER NP Guinjata Bay

Maputo

JOHANESBURG ROYAL HLANE

scuba diving, colourful markets, fresh seafood Day 0: Johanesburg (pre-night) Today will be your chance to meet your fellow and bustling centre, there is never a dull travelers and get ready for the Safari ahead! moment in Tofo. On the evening of your pre-night, the group We will have two full days here to kick back, will be met by your guide for the tour and relax and enjoy this beach paradise in style, get a detailed briefing about the day to day including a two hour ocean safari, in search operations of the trip. of dolphins, whales, manta rays and whale Meals today will be at your own expense. sharks!

Accommodation: Cradlemoon Lakeside B/L/D Game Lodge Accommodation: Private Beach Villa – Tofo Mileage: 280km Day 1: Johanesburg - Kruger Day 3: Kruger National Park – Tofo Highlights of the day: National Park Beach Day 1 kicks off with an early start as we leave Off to an early start as we take the short drive Private Beach Villa the big city behind and head for the bush! to the Mozambique border. Once we have Ocean Safari We will drive north-east into the Lowveld and entered Mozambique, we head north for 450 to the world-famous Kruger National Park kms. Mozambique has a beautiful, tropical Optional Activities: – here, we will be staying within the park for vegetation, with more and more coconut Scuba diving our first two nights of tour, enjoying multiple trees the further north we go! We will arrive in Boat cruise game drives in search of some of South the paradise of Tofo in the late afternoon with Island trip Africa’s wildlife. time to relax, have a stroll on the beach and Spa day get into the holiday mood! B Accommodation: Rest camp – Kruger B/L/D National Park Accommodation: Private Beach Villa – Mileage: 440km Tofo Highlights of the day: Mileage: 510km Kruger National Park Highlights of the day: Evening game drive Private Beach Villa, Tofino Beach

Day 2: Kruger National Park Day 4 & 5: Tofo Beach We will spend our full day in the Kruger Thanks to its sheltered waters, white sands, exploring the southern part of the park on a easy access and fine diving, Tofo has long Day 6: Tofo Beach - Guinjata Bay From one beach paradise to the next, today we morning and evening game drive. Rising with been legendary on the southern Africa take the short drive further south to Guinjata the sun, we climb back into our custom made holiday circuit. With one of the country’s Bay, where we will spend the following three overland safari vehicle and head for our first largest whale shark populations, incredible lengthy morning game drive. nights. We will arrive at our lodge in time for lunch, Guinjata Bay is a smaller, quieter bay. We before heading off on yet another game drive. will be based at our private beach villa, with spectacular sea views overlooking stretches of white sandy beaches as far as the eyes can B/L see. Enjoy your time tanning on the beach or Rest camp – Kruger Accommodation: at our private plunge pool on the deck of our National Park villa... now this is living! Highlights of the day: En-route, we will stop off in Inhambane town Kruger National Park for some resupplies at the market, before Morning & evening game drive continuing 40 kms to Guinjata. We will arrive in time for lunch.

34 Day 9: Guinjata Bay - Maputo B/L/D After 6 incredible days enjoying Mozambique’s Accommodation: Rest Camp, Royal Hlane tropical beaches, we head back down Mileage: 127km south to the capital city of Maputo. With its Highlights of the day: Mediterranean-style architecture, waterside Royal Hlane National Park setting and wide avenues lined with jacaranda Evening game drive and flame trees, Maputo is a very attractive Traditional dance performance capital city – however, quite run-down. We will spend one night here en-route to Day 11: Royal Hlane National Park – Swaziland. Johannesburg Unfortunately, today brings us to the end of this epic beach and wildlife holiday. We will B/L arrive in Johannesburg in the mid afternoon. Accommodation: Liv Inn Guest House Mileage: 470km B Day 10: Maputo – Royal Hlane National Park (Swaziland) Tour End Leaving the coast behind, today we head into B/L/D one of southern Africa’s cultural heartlands – Accommodation: Private Beach Villa – the Kingdom of Swaziland. Ngumula Lodge A short drive from Maputo, we will enter Mileage: 65km Swaziland in the late morning and continue 40km down to Royal Hlane National Park. This Day 7 & 8: Guinjata Bay park belongs to the elite of Swaziland’s wildlife Days 7 & 8 will be enjoyed at your leisure – parks, and it’s easy to see why – most famous scuba diving, fishing, exploring and enjoying for its waterhole at camp, often active with some deliciously fresh seafood! In addition to rhinos, elephants and plenty more! Here, you that, we will experience one more ocean safari, are able to see all of safari’s big A-listers, with in search of the illusive whale sharks as well as the exception of buffalo. This evening, we will snorkelling in one of the tropical rock pools. embark a game drive and on return to camp, enjoy a traditional dance performance, to get B/D on Day 7 a bit of insight into the strong Swazi culture. on Day 8 B/L/D Tonight, we will fall asleep to the sounds of the Accommodation: Private Beach Villa – large lion population roaring into the night. Ngumula Lodge Highlights of the day: Private Beach Villa Ocean Safari with snorkelling

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Departure Dates 2020

At Footsteps Through Africa, we run tours seasonally, ensuring the best possible conditions to truly showcase the highlights of each of our chosen destinations. We require a minimum of 4 guests in order to guarantee a tour departure.

Please refer to our website for guaranteed departure dates

Uganda (13 days) - €2750* per person

Start: Kigali End: Entebbe

27-June-2020 10-July-2020

1-August-2020 14-August-2020

*PLUS $600 - GORILLA TREKKING PERMIT (To be brought in cash on arrival)

Botswana (15 days) - €3695 per person

Start: Johanesburg End: Livingstone

26-June-2020 11-July-2020

19-September-2020 4-October-2020

Kenya & Tanzania (15 days) - €3650 per person

Start: Nairobi End: Zanzibar

11-January-2020 26-January-2020

11-July-2020 26-July-2020

23-August-2020 7-September-2020

37 Namibia (15 days) - €3195 per person

Start: Windhoek End: Windhoek

17-April -2020 2-May-2020

17-July-2020 1-August-2020

18-September-2020 3-October-2020

Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana (19 days) - €2695 per person

Start: Livingstone End: Livingstone

4-October-2020 23-October-2020

South Africa (19 days) - €2895 per person

Start: Johanesburg End: Cape Town

7-November-2020 26-November-2020

Mozambique (11 days) - €2095 per person

Start: Johanesburg End: Johanesburg

21-March-2020 1-April-2020

13-June-2020 24-June-2020

11-December-2020 22-December-2020

38 Our Projects Footsteps Through Africa is a non-profit company dedicated to implementing and supporting community based education and development projects in Southern and East Africa. We have started up community projects in various ‘areas of need’ - Education, Health and Community. As a Footsteps volunteer, you will have a chance to experience volunteering at all of our ongoing projects in Uganda.

SCHOOL SUPPORT RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS Our school support initiative focuses on bettering the education Random Acts of Kindness is an initiative whereby we help random facilities and standard for the young children and future leaders of the individuals or communities better their lives in some small way. communities supported by Footsteps Through Africa. Through Random Acts of Kindness,we have been able to build a Depending on the needs of each particular community, school community library in Rubiguri, Uganda, to provide the people of the development could range from something as small as providing the area with access to books to read and further their education, as well students with a plate of food for lunch everyday, to building extra as supporting a local medical clinic with much needed medical supplies classrooms or even an entire school. and assisting needy family with fresh produce from out community farm, encouraging a nutritional diet. Our most inspiring random act With support from the public, Footsteps Through Africa has been able of kindness thus far, giving an 18 year old paraplegic his first ever to provide a school in Western Uganda with lunch for the students wheelchair… freedom for the first time. By supporting this initiative, you everyday directly from our Footsteps Community farm. As well as are really contributing, on a more personal level, to truly better the lives school supplies to last the teachers and students an entire year and of some amazing people and communities with what they really need build a school library and fill it with it with text books. on a daily basis.

CULTURAL CENTRE STUDENT SPONSORSHIP By helping communities start up and run fully sustainable cultural Our student sponsorship program is where Footsteps Through Africa centres, we will be able to provide jobs and an income for many first began. The dedication that some of these young students have members and families of the communities, as well as giving tourists for their education, and their aspirations for great futures is what made an opportunity to get an ethical insight into the some of the incredible Jo decide to start helping people in struggling communities of Africa. cultures of Africa in a very comfortable environment. Tourists that visit We currently have 22 amazing, dedicated students being sponsored to these awesome cultural centres will have an amazing time getting go to school. All donations to this initiative go towards keeping these to know the people of these communities and spending some time students in the best school of their district in Uganda. Any donations learning about their cultures and the history of the area. You will also an beyond what is needed for their school fee’s go towards school supplies open space to learn about the local foods and how they are prepared, and food to support them all year round. With enough support, we as well as the local arts and crafts and how they are made, or even learn are hoping to start a small college fund to help these incredible little some of the local dances. Truly a magnificent experience. humans get a tertiary education.

39 Join us for our volunteer program in Uganda! If you are keen to get more involved with some of our Footsteps projects and get to know this incredible community in Uganda, come and join us for our volunteer program! In Rubuguri, we have started up programmes in various “areas of need”. As a Footsteps volunteer, you will have a chance to experience volunteering at all of our ongoing projects in the area, from teaching at the primary school to assisting with health and medical care at the clinic, hosting reading classes or public health seminars at the library or managing the community centre. We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible people with open minds and a keen sense of adventure to come and live in the beautiful village of Rubuguri and work with the communities to help develop our projects.

Location Food and Accommodation Life in Rubuguri Rubuguri Village is the place where Karungi Lodge Rubuguri is a small rural village an hours Footsteps Through Africa first began. Nestled You will be accommodated at our sister drive through the mountains on worn, gravel just outside the lush and mountainous Bwindi company, Karungi lodge, which is a rustically roads to the closest town. Life here is quiet and forest, it is an incredibly green and fertile area, beautiful, locally run lodge in Rubuguri and peaceful, many families rely on subsistence with some beautiful hikes and lakes scattered within walking distance to all of our projects. farms on the fertile land for a nutritious diet. around it, lots to explore! You will be provided with 3 meals per day, Bordering on Bwindi Forest, the main source a comfortable bed and a (sometimes) hot of income here is tourism, This quaint village and welcoming community shower! You will have the opportunity to meet is where all of our Uganda projects are based and work with Gordy, our Footsteps Manager, There is internet access in the village and and will be your home for the duration of your who lives at Karungi Camp. Gordy is always essentials can be purchased here, but any stay with us. around to make sure you feel at home and are major items must be purchased in town. enjoying your time with us.

40 Extra Curricular Optional Activities Cost of Volunteering While volunteering with, the are a number of Uganda has a huge amount to offer in terms US$350 Per week extra curricular activities that we encourage all of tourism, and Rubuguri, just next to the Our volunteer program is NOT a profitable of our volunteers to get involved in. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (home to the program for Footsteps, and we really love Silverback Gorillas) is in the heart of it all. So and appreciate all the work our volunteers do Cultural: Participate in Rukiga (local during your time volunteering, you will have here. However, your accommodation and food Language) lessons twice a week, as well as the opportunity to go: costs must be paid for from your side as well weaving and wood carving lessons from the • Gorilla Trekking as any optional activities that you do. The cost local artists at our cultural centre. • Climb the Volcano’s of volunteering includes: Community Clean-up: Join the community • Chimpanzee Trekking for the weekly community cleanup, picking up • Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Accommodation: in a very nice and plastic around the village and turning it into Park comfortable lodge at our sister company, plastic bricks. • Visit Lake Bunoyoyi, and more Karungi Lodge. Athletics Club: Join the Rubuguri Athletics Food: 3 meals per day (as well as coffee and club for their weekly practice on the sports All Optional activities are organised and tea) field. facilitated by our Volunteer manager, Gordy. Transport: all the transfer costs to and from Community Library: Volunteers take turns He will always be around to ensure you are the airport when you arrive and leave. supervising the children in the community comfortable and feeling at home in Rubuguri. Library which is open 3 times per week.

Program Requirements We are able to accommodate 8 volunteers at a time. We would love to accept as many volunteers as possible, however, when working with children you can never be too careful, therefore there are certain requirements for anybody wanting to volunteer with us at Footsteps:

• Education: High school level • Criminal background clearance: For insurance purposes, it is necessary for all volunteers to declare a clear criminal background check. • Languages: English at an intermediate level. • Time constraint: When volunteering in education, you are required to stay for a minimum of 1 month • Other Skills: It is always helpful to have skills in various fields. Agriculture, teaching, general health, business, first aid are all fields of expertise that could be put to good use with our projects. • Travel Insurance: All Footsteps volunteers are required to have extensive travel insurance. • Application Form: All prospective volunteers are required to fill out an application to motivate their reasons for volunteering and assure us of their intentions during their stay,

Getting there It can sometimes be intimidating arriving in a new country, on a new continent! We will ensure that you feel comfortable and at home from the moment you arrive. Flying to Kigali (recommended): Kigali airport in Rwanda is the closest international airport to Rubuguri, just a short 2 hour drive away. You will be met at the airport by our Footsteps manager, Gordy, who escort you from Kigali, across the border to Uganda and assist you with all of the border crossing procedures.

Once in Uganda, you will have a quick stop in Kisoro town to grab a few essentials (such as a sim card) before taking the beautiful mountain road to Rubuguri village. When you arrive, you will be welcomed to your new home at Karungi lodge and made to feel right at home. You will have a chance to rest and when you are ready, you will be shown around the projects and have an extensive briefing about your time with us. (You are welcome to fly into Entebbe Airport, however, it involves a long 10 hour bus ride across the country to reach Rubuguri Village.)

41 Volunteering in education could be one of the most rewarding forms of volunteering there is. It gives you a chance to really get in touch with some of these amazing young students, have a long lasting impact on their lives and mould their minds for all of their future endeavours. Spending time at the school and assisting with education is a commitment! You grow a strong bond with the students here and it is always difficult to leave. Education volunteers are required to volunteer for a minimum of 1 month, allowing time for your commitment to these students to have the positive impact that it should.

The School Volunteer Roles Typical Day Volunteering in the education field, you will You will spend the majority of your time assisting The School of Hope is generally open 5 days work primarily at Hope Community Primary the local teachers at the school as well as further a week, from 8am to 5pm. During weekdays, School. A small private school in Rubuguri, educating them on different teaching methods. you will spend the majority of your time at started up by a local teacher and supported You will also have the opportunity to spend the school (occasionally spending a day at by Footsteps Through Africa. some time working at the close by government the government schools), leading the school school, a much larger school, with an average of down to the public soccer field for their sports This is a very small, basic school with limited 90 students per teacher! Giving you the chance day, getting involved in the outdoor activities. infrastructure. It was started up with the to see and learn about the general standard of You will also have the chance to spend time in intention of providing kids in the community education at this type of facility. In addition to our Footsteps Community Library, supervising with good quality education for a low cost. that, you are able to host reading classes and the students and hosting reading classes. The School of Hope caters for students in extra lessons in our community library, where When you are not at the school, either on the community who cannot afford schooling many students and community members will weekends or if you take off a day for some another non-government schools in the area. attend. As a volunteer with Footsteps Through downtime, there are plenty of beautiful hikes Students attending school here are asked Africa, you will work hand in hand with the and fresh water lakes in the surrounding to pay whatever they can afford, even if this community to make our projects as successful mountains that you can enjoy. All of our means the schooling is given for free – putting and impactful as possible and help us to reach volunteers are also encouraged to get involved the well being of the children first. our goals. in our community projects at the Footsteps Community centre

Duration: Primary Role: Extra Curricular: Minimum 1 month Teaching assistant – Teach along side our – Cultural – Learn the local language, dances local teachers, working together to uplift the and arts & crafts. Schedule: education standards in Rubuguri. – Community Clean-ups – Lead by Generally 5 days per week 08:30 – 16:00 example! Join the community group to do Other Roles: village clean-ups. Primary Location: – Literacy classes in the community library – Rubuguri sports club – Get involved the Hope community Primary School – Extra lessons for struggling students. the sports and athletes club!

42 Volunteering in health is a very important form of volunteering. Medical standards,medical training and equipment are all difficult to acquire in rural parts of Uganda - all additional knowledge and skills go a long way! This will give you a chance to have a positive impact on the level of medical care received by the community of Rubuguri. By further training the local medical staff, you will permanently improve the level of care here, as well as promote general well being to the community by providing resources and skills that would otherwise be unavailable.

The Clinic Volunteer Roles Typical Day Volunteering in the medical field, you will work While volunteering here, you will spend the Bwindi Health Link is generally open 7 days a primarily at the ‘Bwindi Health Link’ medical majority of your time assisting the local medical week. You will usually work 5 days per week, clinic. A small private clinic started up by a staff at the clinic as well as further educating you will spend the majority of your day at medical officer from the village and supported them on medical practices (primarily hygiene). the clinic (occasionally spending a day at by Footsteps Through Africa. This is a very You will also have the opportunity to spend the government clinic) servicing some of the small, basic clinic with limited infrastructure. It some time working at the close by government patients that come for check-ups or treating was started up with the intention of providing clinic, a much larger clinic, giving you the injuries/wounds. In addition to that, you will the community with good quality health/ chance to see and learn about the operations further educate the local medical staff to medical care for a low cost. Bwindi Health and standards at this type of facility. In addition improve the medical standards and promote Link caters for people in the community who to that, you are able to host public health a broader knowledge of medical practices at cannot afford medical care at the government seminars in our community library, where many the clinic. You are also encouraged to assist in clinic in the area. Individuals utilizing the community members will attend to learn about any emergencies that might occur after hours. service here are asked to pay whatever they nutrition, hygiene and general well being. As a On certain days, you are able to host public can afford, even if this means the services volunteer with Footsteps Through Africa, you health seminars in the community library to given are free – putting the well being of the will work hand in hand with the community to educate individuals in the community about community first. make our projects as successful and impactful general well being. as possible and help us to reach our goals.

Duration: Primary Role: Extra Curricular: No minimum period Medical and Healthcare assistant – – Cultural – Learn the local language, dances Provide medical care to the community and and arts & crafts. Schedule: education of local medial staff. – Community Clean-ups – Lead by example! Generally 5 days per week 08:30 – 16:00 Join the community group to do village Other Roles: clean-ups. Primary Location: – Public health in the community library – Rubuguri sports club – Get involved the Bwindi Health Link – Attend to any emergencies that might occur. the sports and athletes club!

43 Being a Community volunteer gives you the opportunity to work hand in hand with the community centre members and visitors to the area to promote a broader knowledge of local history, culture, conservation and existing community projects. You will help us reach our goals of creating an area for local artists to use as a workshop, as well as collaborate together to reach a common goal and provide them with a more sustainable market – through basic business training. As well as that, we aim to create a comfortable environment for tourists to get a better insight into the local cultures and way of life through our demonstration farm, information centre and various workshops.

The Community Centre Volunteer Roles Typical Day Volunteering in the Community field, you will While volunteering here, you will spend your Your typical day here will be spent doing a bit work primarily at the Footsteps Community time at the cultural centre, assisting with of farming, while also guiding the odd tourists Centre. general maintenance of the farm (harvesting, that visit the centre through our projects there, planting, weeding, etc) and development of introducing them to our local artists who will This has been created on our beautiful piece the information centre. You will also spend teach them more about the arts and crafts of land, neighbouring Karungi Logde. Here, time doing research on the history of the area and how they are made. You will spend a we have built a community farm, showcasing and Bwindi Forest and interviewing village portion of each day doing research about the all of the local produce and staple diet foods elders to gain an insight to local beliefs and history of the area and interviewing some of farmed in the area, through efficient farming customs, your research will be displayed on the village elders about life in Rubuguri over methods. This benefits locals (through the posters and flyers in the information centre. the generations – This information will be efficient farming methods) and educates Being a popular tourist area, your role will also documented. visitors about the process and efforts behind be to guide tourists through the centre on their subsistence farming. We are in the process interactive experience here where they will learn Community work also involves initiating of building the Rubuguri Information centre, about the local arts and crafts by the artist who various beneficial projects to the community, where locals and tourists alike can learn more are members of the community centre. As a such as recycling and community clean-ups. about the local history, cultures, conservation volunteer with Footsteps Through Africa, you Working with the community to uplift the of Bwindi forest, arts and crafts through will work hand in hand with the community to general well being in the area. an interactive tour through the community make our projects as successful and impactful centre. as possible and help us to reach our goals.

Duration: Primary Role: Extra Curricular: No minimum period Manager and developer – Work with the – Cultural – Learn the local language, dances centre members to help us reach our goals. and arts & crafts. Schedule: – Community Clean-ups – Lead by example! Generally 5 days per week 08:30 – 16:00 Other Roles: Join the community group to do village – Guiding visitors clean-ups. Primary Location: – Developing the information centre – Rubuguri sports club – Get involved in the Footsteps Cultural Centre (research, posters, flyers) sports and athletes club!

44 37 Price Includes: Accommodation: We try our best to ensure that Footsteps Tours are all-inclusive safari We have selected all of our tour accommodation because of their tours. We are sure to inform our guests of every extra cost they can fantastic location, facilities, service and comfort. We will go out of our expect for the duration of the tour. way to ensure that any accommodation used does not disappoint! Our price includes everything from pre-tour transport; activities Footsteps Through Africa does however hold the right to use alternative and meals mentioned in the itinerary (we cater for most dietary accommodation (lodge, hotel, guest house or campsite), of an equal or requirements); all camping and kitchen equipment; national park better standard, in the event of overbooking, road conditions blocking entrance fees; professional guides/tour leaders, and all of the basic the way to a particular accommodation, or any other justifiable reason. day to day needs/comforts, such as tea or coffee, toilet paper, drinking Individual bookings will be sharing a twin room or double tent with water, etc. other individual booking guests. For single occupancy request, guests The only extra expenses our guests can expect to have are personal should enquire Footsteps and an extra fee will be charged. beverages (other than water), snacks, gratuities for local guides used along the way (recommended tipping guideline is provided for each Insurance: Personal comprehensive travel insurance is compulsory when traveling tour), souvenirs and any optional activities (the only activities not with Footsteps Through Africa and should be arranged by you, prior included in our tour price are activities that may not be enjoyed by to the tour departure. Your insurance cover should include, but not be the entire group and don’t necessarily add to your experience of that limited to: Cancellation, death, injury, any medical or rescue procedures, particular destination). and loss of baggage, money or personal items. Recommended Booking Procedure: insurance will be provided for each tour reservation and can also be If you wish to book to one of our tours, it is advised to contact us via our found on the website. website or direct email to enquire about the tour. Once we receive an email, we will get back to you within 24 hours with Rescue/Medical procedures: In the unlikely event of medical assistance being required, other than all of the required information about that tour as well as a booking form that provided by Footsteps Tours, the participant or his/her insurance which you are required to complete. company will be held liable for all personal medical and rescue costs Once we have received your completed booking form, we will send you there-of. an invoice with all payment details. A 33% deposit is required to secure your spot on the tour. Our Guides: Due Balance (67%) must be paid till 30 days before the start of the trip. All Footsteps tours are conducted by full time partners of Footsteps Through Africa. Cancellation Procedure: These are not just guides, these are a team of professionals that have At Footsteps Tours, we are incredibly happy that you have chosen to the companies best interest at heart, which is evident in the way that travel with us. If, for any reason, you are unable to take part in a tour for they conduct tours. With a combined experience of over 30 years and which you have booked and payed for, we will do whatever we can to an immense passion for what they do, the Footsteps guiding team will refund you as much as possible. For insurance purposes and to protect ensure that you have the experience of a lifetime! ourselves from any scams, we have put together the following refund policy: Miscellaneous: (Sleeping bag, kit list, equipment, spending money, luggage allowance, The refunds displayed below are percentages of the amount paid till etc). All of the above information differs depending not only on the the time of Cancellation request. destination but also on the safari style chosen by you. All of the above Our refund policy has been calculated according to the timing of the details and more will be provided when you enquire about a particular tour payments made by us for various activities/accommodation. tour. Cancellation made 0 – 30 days before departure: 0% refund Conditions: Cancellation made 31 – 75 days before departure: 25% refund The following conditions apply to both Footsteps Tours and Footsteps Cancellation made 76 – 120 days before departure: 50% refund Through Africa volunteering programmes due to the nature of hiking, Cancellation made 120 – 150 days before departure: 75% refund camping, touring, driving, volunteering and general third world Cancellation made >150 days before departure: 100% refund conditions encountered on our tours and volunteer programme. Footsteps Through Africa and Footsteps Tours (from here on out Transport: referred to as “Footsteps”), their employees, guides and affiliates do not Footsteps Tours are conducted in various custom made vehicles, accept any responsibility for any client/guest/volunteer, or Dependant depending on the group size: thereof in respect to any loss, damage, illness, injury, accident, fatality, • Custom made 13 seater Overland truck - built on a 4x4 Mitsubishi delay or inconvenience experienced from the time of departure for Fuso chassis. a tour/volunteer experience to the time of completion thereof or • Custom made 7 seater Land Cruiser subsequent to date of return, such as loss/injury, etc arising from any • Custom made 8 seater Land Cruiser open safari vehicle - used for venture organised by Footsteps. Should Footsteps have to curtail a safaris in various national parks. tour/volunteer experience after departure, for any reason out of its Group size/age: control, Footsteps shall not be held liable for any refund of whatsoever. At Footsteps Tours, we require a minimum of 4 pax to guarantee a tour departure - all guaranteed departures are displayed on our website. Everything in Footsteps’ power will always be done to complete any Maximum guests per tour is limited to 10 passengers - keeping a small tour/volunteer experience or to utilise alternative venues/routes. group size allows for a more personal tour experience as well as being Footsteps reserves the right to offer alternative accommodation/ less invasive on the wildlife. Groups are most commonly made up activities/transport, should the advertised not be available for any of individuals, couples, and groups of friends. Minimum age to join a reason. scheduled Footsteps tour is 18 years old (or 16, if accompanied by a Should a client decide to curtail a tour/volunteer experience for guardian). Our private, tailor-made tours cater for families with children any reason whatsoever, Footsteps will not be liable for any refund over the age of 5 years. whatsoever.

Individual Participation: Before departing on tour or beginning a volunteer experience, clients All guests joining on Footsteps’ tours are encouraged to get involved are required to agree to the above conditions and all general information with all of duties around camp like meal preperation, keeping the inside provided. of the truck clean, etc. Everybody contributing towards the success of the tour.

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