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4 About United Travel Group 8 Introduction to East Africa 10 East Africa Tour Suggestions 18 Introduction to Southern Africa 20 Southern Africa Tour Suggestions 28 Pan Africa Tour Suggestions 30 Indian Ocean Getaways 32 Hotel Suggestions 35 Africa map and contact information

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Dear Fellow Traveler,

Welcome to UTG’s Africa. Get ready to embark on an adventure that will touch your soul and beckon you to return again and again. Soak in beautiful vistas with no end in sight; count the stars of the crystal clear African skies; feel the warm welcoming smiles; and enjoy extraordinary up close encounters with some of the wild’s most amazing animals.

All this and more awaits on an African safari. Safari is the Swahili word for journey and what a journey awaits! The collection of journeys in this brochure represents just a snapshot of the possibilities that await in Africa. The tours are wonderful as presented... or use them as a canvas to inspire your own memorable journey.

United Travel Group has been creating hand-crafted safaris to Africa for more than 30 years. Our experienced Tour Consultants are on hand to make sugges-tions to expand your vacation dollars by matching accommodations to your travel style. They will carefully review your ultimate “bucket list” and work with you to make your dream trip a reality.

But why should you select United Travel Group to help you plan this exciting adventure?

We are a boutique tour operator. We aren’t a “big box, we go everywhere tour operator”. Your personal Tour Consultant is on hand to answer questions, give you advice on packing and tipping, and much more. The long-term relationships we have with our partners in Africa translate into excellent value for you.

Once your tour is confirmed, it is guaranteed to operate, giving you peace of mind there will not be any last minute surprises. We always include arrival and departure transfers in our tours. Our comprehensive pretour documents get you ready for your trip, and your final document booklet serves as a perfect momento of this extraordinary journey.

Most important, we are ultra-flexible. The majority of our tours depart weekly - and many depart daily. We can mix and match accommodations to reflect your travel spirit. If you cannot find a pre-planned itinerary that fits your dream safari, we will design it for you. And you will be pleasantly surprised to learn that all of this flexibility and personalized service is also very affordable.

Come with us on an extraordinary journey. Let us show you the Africa we love and return to again and again.

Welcome to UTG’s newest collection of outstanding itineraries throughout East and Southern Africa.

Jeannie RodgersPresident

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The UTG Difference

Planning a vacation is one of the most personal things you do each year. You might be celebrating a special life event or fulfilling a dream to visit some far off place. Whatever the reason, you want it to be perfect. That’s where we come in. We plan vacations as if they were our own and want them to be perfect every time.

That’s a pretty amazing statement, but it’s true. Almost all of our tour programs are guaranteed to operate with just 2 people traveling together (we do have a few programs that require 4 or more passen-gers). So, once we confirm your trip and receive your advance deposit, your trip is guaranteed to operate. You can spend more time getting ready for your trip without worrying about whether your departure will have enough participants to operate. Peace of mind right from the start.

As a boutique tour operator, United Travel Group specializes in several carefully selected areas of the world which complement each other. This specializa-tion extends to our experienced Tour Consultants, who travel to our destinations and enjoy sharing their knowledge with other travelers. Your personal Tour Consultant handles your trip planning from beginning to end, molding and shaping your trip to fit your special style of travel. Along with helpful suggestions about how to stretch your vacation dollars, your Tour Consultant is ready to answer any questions you have as you prepare for a memorable journey.

How many times have you looked at a tour and wished that you could substitute a hotel or perhaps depart on a different day of the week? We all have. That’s one of the reasons we design our tours with maximum flexibility. In fact, some of our tours are so flexible, you can change every hotel and depart on any day of the week, and in many cases, we offer two or three accommodation tier choices. If you don’t see your “dream” combination, ask us.

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We’ve got you covered.

Being prepared for the unexpected takes the worry out of travel. All UTG travelers receive our complimentary Safari Delay Protection. This valuable inclusion pro-vides coverage for incidents like delayed flights or missed connections and lost or delayed luggage. Medical transportation and 24-hour Emergency Assistance are also part of this excellent coverage, provided with our compliments. You can easily add trip cancellation at an additional cost (see policy for full details of coverage.)

After you book your trip, you’ll receive comprehensive pre-tour information, including weather information, suggestions on clothing and packing, along with some interesting reading sugges-tions and much more. Closer to departure, you will receive your final document package, complete with a personalized spiral-bound itinerary featuring desti-nation information and helpful tips and our “Take Me With You” kit - tailored to your trip.

Journeys to extraordinary places.

We get you ready to go.

Amboseli Serena Rattray’s on Mala Mala

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Africa is kid-friendly! We have created thousands of journeys for all types of families -- grandparents taking all the kids and grandkids; parents taking their kids on family vacation, extended family reunions and much more. There are many lodges and camps that have special “family houses”, perfect for accommo-dating a mixture of adults and children. Separate kitchen facilities and even private game-viewing make it not only tons of fun, but extremely affordable. Speak with one of our experienced Tour Consultants for some great ideas to make Africa your next family vacation destination.

If you are looking for romance, Africa is the place. Candlelight dinners take on a whole new dimension under the bright star-lit skies of the African bush. Looking for something even more unique? What about spending a night in a “sky bed” - counting the stars as you gently fall asleep. If you prefer the beach, we love planning a special picnic basket filled with all sorts of tasty treats and spending the day on a secluded beach. Newlyweds, special anniversaries and birthdays or “just for me” journeys. Together, we will handcraft the trip you’ve dreamed about.

Family Travel Romance & Special Occasions

Personalized Tour Creations.Sometimes a pre-planned tour just doesn’t match your vacation ideas. It might depart on the wrong day or it is missing a stop at a lodge or place you’ve always wanted to visit. We understand. That’s why we specialize in creating person-alized tours. We’ll work with you to design a tour that fits you and your budget. We can help stretch your vacation dollars and give you tips about where splurging is really worth it and where you can be more moderate in your spending. Personalized doesn’t have to mean expensive. It means it’s created just for you.

Exploring in Zambia (top)

Lion Sands Chalkley House (bottom)

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Think a group has to be a lot of people? Think again. Each year we pick some of our favorite tours and create a slightly different itinerary for groups as few as ten people. We pack it with value and add something special to make the group distinctly yours. Often, we select one of the intimate lodges or camps that accommodates less than 20 guests for our small group travel, making the experience even more personal. The next time you get together with your friends or club members, why not plan a trip to Africa?

Do you have a special interest like birding or wine tasting or golfing? Are you a history buff? Africa has so much to offer the special interest traveler - whether for individual travel or for a special group. For example, Botswana has more than 593 species of birds - some resident, many migratory. Avid golfers enjoy playing on some of the courses in Kenya or South Africa. Horticulturists delight in desert flowers that bloom once every 20 years. Working with one of our Tour Consultants we can create a special journey to capture your imagination.

Choosing a style of travel.

What type of traveler are you? Do you like to explore on your own when you travel or do you prefer a little more structure? We recog-nize that every traveler is unique, which is why we create three levels of tours. And remember, we build flexibility into our tours. In many cases, we can mix and match levels on the same tour - so if you don’t see the exact tour you like, ask us to create it for you.

Value Plus• An emphasis on comfort

and value• Introductory touring and time

for independent exploration• Many meals included

First Plus• An emphasis on luxury and

value• More structured activities

including city touring• Most meals included

Premier Plus• An emphasis on pampering

luxury and value• Private touring and activities

wherever possible• All meals included wherever

possible

Small Group Travel Special Interests

The Hide, Hwange, Zimbabwe

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Masai MaraGame Reserve

Queen ElizabethNational Park

BwindiNational Park

VolcanoesNational Park

Lake Victoria

Lake NakuruLake Naivasha

Equator

INDIAN OCEAN

Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Manyara National Park

Tarangire National Park

Ruaha National Park

Selous Game Reserve

Amboseli National Park

Tsavo National Park

Aberdares MeruNational Park

Samburu Nat’l ReserveShaba Nat’l Reserve

Nairobi

Mombasa

Pemba

Kampala

Entebbe

Kigali

Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam

SEYCHELLES

KENYA

TANZANIA

UGANDA

RWANDAArusha

Lamu

Governors’ Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya Lake Manyara Serena, Tanzania

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It’s impossible to describe how it feels to see the plains

of the Masai Mara or the Serengeti for the first time.

Awesome. Magnificent. Wondrous. It is a land of

superlatives, and each day, you search for a new word.

Your first lion sighting, your first elephant encounter.

Each is magical, and by the end of a safari, it’s hard to

decide which was better because everything is unique

unto itself.

Tucked into the deep forests in the mountains of

Uganda and Rwanda live the last precious groups of

the mountain gorilla. There are just 700 of these mag-

nificent creatures remaining in the wild and spending

just a few moments in their presence engraves memo-

ries in your heart and soul that you will never forget.

East Africa is a feast for the senses. Plains that stretch

for miles and miles. Snow-capped peaks like Mt. Kili-

manjaro tower above, momentarily peeking out from

the cloud cover. Refreshing waterfalls and life-sustain-

ing rivers. Abundant wildlife. Friendly people. Temper-

ate climate. East Africa has it all.

Whether you choose a single country journey or com-

bine several countries, one of our Tour Consultants can

help you select the trip that will fulfill your dreams.

East Africa• Kenya • Tanzania • Rwanda

• Seychelles• Uganda• Zanzibar

KENYA Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecAmboseli Temp 79 79 81 79 77 73 72 72 73 77 77 77

Rainfall 1 1 3 4 1 0 0 0 1 1 4 5

Masai Mara Temp 73 75 75 73 70 68 68 70 70 72 73 72

Rainfall 3 4 5 7 7 6 4 3 3 4 5 4

Nairobi Temp 68 68 70 70 66 64 63 63 68 66 66 66

Rainfall 2 1 3 6 5 1 0 1 1 2 5 3RWANDA Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecKigali Temp 71 70 70 70 70 70 71 73 72 70 70 70

Rainfall 3 4 4 7 4 0.8 0.5 1 4 4 5 4SEYCHELLES Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMahe Temp 81 82 82 82 82 81 79 79 79 81 81 79

Rainfall 17 7 25 7 9 6 5 7 7 9 9 11TANZANIA Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecNgorongoro Temp 70 70 70 70 66 63 63 64 66 68 70 70

Rainfall 3 3 5 10 3 1 0 0 0 1 4 4

Zanzibar Temp 81 81 81 79 79 77 75 75 77 77 79 81

Rainfall 3 3 5 15 10 2 2 2 2 3 9 6UGANDA Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecEntebbe Temp 71 72 72 71 71 70 69 69 70 71 71 71

Rainfall 3 4 6 10 10 5 3 3 3 4 6 5

Average temperature and rainfall (in Fahrenheit and inches)

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Day 1 Arrive Nairobi Jambo! Enjoy a restful sleep this evening as you get ready for an amazing safari.Nairobi Serena Hotel

Day 2-3 Sweetwaters Tented Camp (BLD)Drive to the private 24,000 acre Sweetwaters Game Reserve, where you can enjoy both daytime and a night game drive. Giraffe, zebra, eland, oryx, water-buck, elephant, buffalo and cheetah are just a few of the animals you might spot on your game drives. Sweetwaters Tented Camp

Day 4 Aberdares (BLD) A change of pace today as wildlife comes to you tonight. Don’t worry about

Tour Highlights• First Class accommodations• Full breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 6 dinners

(BLD)• Game viewing in 2WD SafariCruisers with

guaranteed window seats• Complimentary bottled water (½ liter per

day) while on safari• All park entry fees, hotel taxes and service

charges• UTG Take Me With You Kit• UTG Safari Delay Protection

Wonders of Kenya•Nairobi•Sweetwaters•Mt.Kenya •LakeNakuru•MasaiMara

FIRST PLUS 8 Days

VALUE PLUS

In the Shade of Kilimanjaro

Day 1 Arrive Nairobi Welcome to Kenya! Sleep well tonight – your safari begins in the morning!

Day 2-3 Masai Mara (BLD) Drive to Kenya’s most famous park – the Masai Mara for a 2-night stay. The savannahs of the Mara are teeming with plains game – and the predators who are never far behind.

Tour Highlights• Luxury accommodations• Full breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

(BLD)• Game-viewing in 2WD SafariCruisers with

guaranteed window seats• Complimentary bottled water (½ liter per



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missing an interesting visitor - they’ll wake you during the night on request. Mountain Lodge

Day 5 Lake Nakuru (BLD) A game drive in Lake Na-kuru National Park might reveal sightings of the rare Rothchild’s giraffe as well as both black and white rhino. Lake Nakuru Lodge

Day 6 -7 Masai Mara (BLD) Keep your game list handy, as the plains of the Masai Mara are filled with game like zebra, wildebeest and buffalo -- perfect for attracting predators like lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena. Mara Serena Lodge

Day 8 Masai Mara-Depart (BD) Return to Nairobi where you can freshen up before dinner and depar-ture this evening.

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Day 4 Great Rift Valley (BLD) Your journey contin-ues to the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru where game viewing might reveal rhino, among other game.

Day 5-6 Amboseli (BLD) Drive to Amboseli National Park, at the foot of majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. On game drives you will surely see some of the great herds of elephants for which Amboseli is so well known.

Day 7 Amboseli-Depart (BD) Head back to Nairobi today. Stop at the Karen Blixen Museum for glimpses of the life of the famous author of “Out of Africa” and spend time feeding the giraffes at the Gi-raffe Center. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before transferring to the airport for your departure flight.

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FIRST PLUS 7-10 Days

Day 1 Arrive Arusha Welcome to Tanzania! Sleep well as your adventure begins in the morning!

Day 2 Lake Manyara (BLD) Drive to Lake Manyara and soak in the dramatic views. The lake lies in a


(BLD)• Game viewing on safari in 4WD Safari vehi-

cles with guaranteed window seats• Complimentary bottled water (½ liter per



Plains of Tanzania

Extend Your Tour to Zanzibar on our Tanzania & Zanzibar Escapade

Day 7-9 Zanzibar (BD) Return to Arusha for a light lunch before you take the scheduled light aircraft flight to Zanzibar for three nights on the beach. Set in the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar is actually an archipel-ago made up of Zanzibar, Pemba Island and several islets. It’s just 60 miles long and 20 miles wide, with beautiful sandy beaches along its coast. The days are at leisure to relax and do nothing - or to explore on your own.

Day 10 Zanzibar-Dar Es Salaam-Depart (B) Your wonderful journey comes to an end today as you take a scheduled light aircraft flight back to Dar Es Salaam where you connect to your flight home.

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depressed valley with the brown and red cliffs of the escarpment rising strikingly on one side.

Day 3-4 Serengeti (BLD) A morning game drive in Lake Manyara might reveal hippo in the Simba River, elephants in the forest and Cape buffalo on the open plains. Then continue to the Serengeti for the next two nights. Game-viewing is exciting year-round, as the Serengeti supports large prides of lions as well as a healthy amount of leopards.

Day 5-6 Ngorongoro (BLD) Drive to the Ngoron-goro Conservation area comprised of more than 8,300 square kilometers. It is a protected area, with only indigenous tribes such as the Masai allowed to

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We all appreciate your diligence and attention to detail that made our trip so wonderful. We hope to travel with United Travel Group in the future, and will absolutely recommend you to our friends.

- John & Mary K, St. Petersburg, FL

Ngorongoro Serena, Tanzania Bluebay Beach Resort, Zanzibar Amboseli Sopa, Kenya

live within the borders. The highlight of your stay is a morning game viewing on the crater floor. Support-ing more than 25,000 mammals, the Ngorongoro Crater is home to a wide variety of both herbivores and carnivores.

Day 7 Arusha-Depart (BL) Return to Arusha for lunch and time to fresh up before your evening departure.

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(BLD)• Game viewing in Tanzania in 4WD Safari

vehicles and in Kenya in 2WD Safari vehicles with guaranteed window seats

• Complimentary bottled water (½ liter per day) while on safari

• All park entry fees, hotel taxes and service charges

• UTG Take Me With You Kit• UTG Safari Delay Protection

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FIRST PLUS 11 Days Day 1 Arrive Arusha Welcome to Tanzania! Enjoy an evening at leisure.

Day 2-3 Tarangire (BLD) Depart by road to Taran-gire, the sixth largest park in Tanzania. Tarangire hosts a wide array of wildlife, including large herds of ele-phants, along with migratory wildebeest and zebra. Tarangire is also a great place to spot the fringe-eared oryx and long-necked gerenuk.

Day 4-5 Ngorongoro (BLD) Enjoy game viewing in Lake Manyara before continuing on to Karatu for a 2-night stay. The highlight of your stay is a full day game viewing on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro hosts more than 25,000 animals, including plains game like wildebeest, buffalo, eland and Grant’s gazelle.

Day 6 Nairobi (BL) Your drive takes you back to Arusha today, where you stop for lunch before con-tinuing on to Nairobi.

Day 7 Aberdares (BLD) Spend the night in a tree hotel nestled in the Aberdares mountains and

observe game as they come to the lodge’s flood-lit waterhole to drink water.

Day 8 Lake Nakuru (BLD) Descend into the Great Rift Valley today and game view in Lake Nakuru National Park. The lake is famous for its million plus flamingos which migrate along the Rift Valley Lakes.

Day 9-10 Masai Mara (BLD) Be ready for amazing game viewing during your 2 nights in the Masai Mara Reserve. Lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, topi, hartebeest, cheetah, gazelle, wart hog are just a sam-pling of what you should see during your stay.

Day 11 Masai Mara-Depart (BLD)Return to Nairobi where you visit Karen Von Blixen’s former home along with the Giraffe Center where you will have time to feed the Rothchild’s giraffes. Freshen up in our Partner Lounge before dinner and a transfer to the airport.


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Tour Highlights• Deluxe accommodations• Full breakfast daily, 8 lunches and 7 dinners

(BLD)• Full game-viewing in lodge/camp 4WD

safari vehicles with English speaking driver/guide

• Light aircraft flights Arusha-Serengeti- Lake Manyara-Arusha-Nairobi-Masai Mara-Nairobi

• All park entry fees, hotel taxes and service charges


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PREMIER PLUS 10 Days Day 1 Arrive Arusha Welcome to Tanzania! Enjoy a leisurely evening. Rest up, tomorrow your exciting adventure begins.

Day 2-3 Serengeti (BLD) Fly to the Serengeti today for an exciting 2-night stay. Early mornings in the African bush are magical, as animals and birds come to life. You’ll have time to relax at the lodge and enjoy the amenities in between game drives. Four Seasons Serengeti

Day 4-5 Ngorongoro (BLD) Fly to Lake Manyara today, and then continue by road to your lodge overlooking a coffee field and surrounded by stunning vistas. A highlight of your stay is a full day game viewing at Ngorongoro Crater. The crater floor is home to the one of the densest concentration of wildlife and you are sure to see large herds of ele-phants, zebra and much more. Gibb’s Farm

Day 6 Nairobi (B) Drive back to Lake Manyara for the light aircraft flight to Arusha and then on to Nairobi. Nairobi Serena Hotel

Day 7-9 Masai Mara (BLD) You’ll have amazing views as your light aircraft takes you to the Masai Mara. Get your game list ready, as game viewing in the Masai Mara is spectacular and the chances for seeing the Big Five are excellent. Morning and afternoon game drives are sure to reveal not only stunning landscapes, but exciting game viewing. Olare Mara Kempinski

Day 10 Masai Mara-Depart (BL) All too soon, your adventure comes to an end as your light aircraft flight brings you back to Nairobi, where you have lunch and time to freshen up in our Partner Lounge before your departure.

Our trip was beyond amazing. Everyone was pleased beyond their wildest expectations.

M.M., Philadelphia Suburbs


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Day 1 Arrive Nairobi Your safari adventure begins upon arrival in Nairobi today.

Day 2-3 Masai Mara (BLD) There’s no better way to begin a safari than with a 2-night stay in the Masai Mara. Have your game-viewing checklist handy, as the Masai Mara has one of the richest varieties of birdlife and wildlife in the world.

Day 4 Lake Nakuru (BLD) An afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park might reveal rhino, Rothchild’s giraffe as well as the playful black and white Colobus monkeys.

Day 5-6 Amboseli (BLD) Your safari continues south to stunning Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Cynthia Moss focused much of her research on elephants in Amboseli National Park as herds of these gentle giants dot the plains.

Day 7 Lake Manyara (BLD) Cross into Tanzania today and continue to Lake Manyara. The lake lies in a depressed valley with the brown and red cliffs of the escarpment rising strikingly on one side. Springs rise up from the base of the escarpment, providing a welcome water supply.

Day 8-9 Serengeti (BLD) Continue to Tanzania’s most famous park, the Serengeti. The name Serengeti is derived from the Maasai word “siringet”, which means endless plains. The short grass plains of the Serengeti combined with an abundant source of food in large herds of zebra, wildebeest, impala and buffalo, make the Serengeti an ideal place to spot cheetah on the hunt.

Day 10-11 Ngorongoro (BLD) The highlight of your stay in Ngorongoro is the full morning you will spend game viewing on the floor of the crater. Supporting more than 25,000 mammals, Ngorongoro Crater is home to a wide variety of both herbivores and carnivores. During your stay you will also have an opportunity to visit a local Masai village.

Day 12 Tarangire (BLD) Your last night on safari includes game viewing in Tarangire National Park. The park derives its name from the Tarangire River and during your afternoon game drive in the park, you might spot lion, bat-eared fox, kudu and the bateleur eagle.

Day 13 Nairobi-Depart (BLD) There is time to freshen up in Nairobi before dinner and a transfer to the airport.

Tour Highlights• Luxury accommodations• Full breakfast daily; 12 lunches and 12

dinners (BLD)• Game viewing in Kenya in 2WD SafariCruis-

ers with English speaking driver-guide• Game viewing in Tanzania in 4WD vehicle

with English speaking driver-guide• Complimentary bottled water while on

safari (½ liter per day)• All park entry fees, service charges and hotel

taxes• UTG Take Me With You Kit• UTG Safari Delay Protection

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Great Game Parks

FIRST PLUS 13 Days


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We are home and it was an incredible adven-ture. The lodging and food was great. Our safari driver was awesome. We couldn’t have had a better group!

- S.M Clarendon Hills, IL


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Day 1 Base Hotel Spend the evening at your base hotel preparing to begin your climb tomorrow.Springlands Hotel

Day 2 Mandara Hut - 8,858 Feet (BLD) Today’s climb takes you up through attractive and unspoilt forest to reach the clearing containing Mandara Hut (2,765 m.), a group of comfortable ‘A’ frame wooden huts. (3-5 hours walking) Mandara Hut

Day 3 Horombo Hut - 12,205 Feet (BLD) The first part of the walk is a steep ascent through the forest, but the path soon opens out into grassy moorland and in clear weather, there are good views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. (4-6 hours walking)Horombo Hut

Day 4 Kibo Hut - 15,430 Feet (BLD) We climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The terrain changes to scree and there is a palpable sense of high altitude wilderness. There is time to rest before beginning

our final climb in the early morning hours. (4-5 hours walking) Kibo Hut

Day 5 Summit Day! - 19,344 Feet (BLD) We climb by torchlight, aiming to be up at Gillman’s Point by sunrise (5-6 hours). Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.). Descend to Horombo for the night. (11-15 hours walking)Horombo Hut

Day 6 Base Hotel (BL) A 5-6 hour walk brings us back to the National Park Gates for the transfer back to your hotel. Springlands Hotel

Day 7 Depart (B) Depart after breakfast for home or possibly a safari.

Mt. Kilimanjarothe Marangu Route

This is one of several routes to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Details on the other routes (Ma-chame, Shira, Lemosho and Rongai Routes) are available on request.

Day 1 Volcanoes National Park (D) Arrive in Kigali this morning where you will be met and transferred by road (about 90 minutes) to your lodge in Vol-canoes National Park. Settle into your lodge for an afternoon at leisure.

Day 2 Gorilla Trekking - Volcanoes National Park-Kigali (BL) This morning excitement builds as you trek in search of the gorillas. With luck, you

Day 1 Arrive Kigali Upon arrival in Kigali today, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.Kigali Serena Hotel

Day 2-3 Lake Kivuu (BLD) Today’s drive takes you to Lake Kivuu, one of the African Great Lakes. The lake itself is some 1,040 square miles and 4,790 feet above sea level. A leisurely stay provides time to enjoy the lake area. Lake Kivuu Serena Hotel

Day 4-5 Volcanoes National Park Travel by road to Volcanoes National Park where a two night stay includes an afternoon trek in search of the Golden Monkeys and an early morning gorilla trekking expe-rience. Gorilla Volcanoes Hotel

Day 6-7 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (BLD)A full day drive takes us across the border from Rwanda into Uganda and on to the Bwindi Impene-trable Forest. A full day is set aside for a gorilla trek.Gorilla Resort Bwindi Camp

Amazing Volcanoes National Park

The Best of Rwanda & Uganda

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will encounter a group of gorillas for a magical visit watching them interact with each other. This after-noon, you will be transferred to Kigali for the night.

Day 3 Kigali-Depart (B) Transfer to Kigali Airport for your onward flight.


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Day 1 Arrive Entebbe Upon arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2-3 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (BLD)A scheduled flight takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a 2 night stay. The highlight is your full day trek in search of a group of gorillas. With luck, you will encounter one of the groups and be captivated by them during your hour-long visit.

Day 4 Entebbe Depart (B)After breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for the morning flight to Entebbe where you join your flight home or perhaps on to a safari in East or Southern Africa.

Gorillas in the MistDay 8-9 Queen Elizabeth National Park (BLD)Your drive continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Spend an afternoon in the Maramagambo Forest and a morning on a fascinating game drive. Late afternoon finds you on the Kazinga Channel for amazing bird watching. Jacana Safari Lodge

Day 10 Entebbe (BL) We make our way back to Entebbe today, stopping for lunch enroute.Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel

Day 11 Entebbe-Depart (B) Transfer to Entebbe Airport today for your flight home, or perhaps to continue your safari in Kenya or Tanzania.

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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Rwanda (above) - Gorilla Forest Camp, Uganda (below)


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INDIAN OCEANATLANTIC OCEAN

Kruger National Park

Sabi

Hluhluwe National Park

Etosha National Park

Skeleton Coast

Namib Desert

Sossusvlei

KalahariDesert

Chobe National Park

Central KalahariGame Reserve

Caprivi

Okavango DeltaHwange

Lake Kariba

Lower ZambeziNt’l Park

South LuangwaNational Park

Lake Malawi

Cape Town

Windhoek

Johannesburg

Pretoria

Gaborone

Harare

Lilongwe

Lusaka

Maputo

Port Elizabeth

Swakopmund

Durban

Beira

Pemba

Vilanculos

Victoria Falls

Livingstone

Maun

Oudtshoorn

SOUTH AFRICA

BOTSWANANAMIBIA

ZAMBIA

ZIMBABWE

MOZAMBIQUE

MALAWI

SWAZILAND

LESOTHO

Vumbura Plains, Okavango Delta, Botswana Victoria Falls Safari Club, Zimbabwe

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Pemba

When Sir Francis Drake rounded the Cape of Good Hope

and declared it to be the “fairest of all Capes”, he had yet to

discover all the beauty that South Africa and her neighbors

held. The richness of Southern Africa comes from the diversity

of land and cultures, all offering an amazing array of activities

that entice visitors to return again and again.

From the rugged coastline that reveals stunning countryside

to plentiful game in Kruger National Park and the private land

that surrounds it, to the water wonderland of the Okavango

Delta and Zambia’s breathtakingly endless plains, Southern

Africa never disappoints.

Imagine listening to the roar of 150 million gallons of water

crashing over Victoria Falls into the gorge below...or the silence

of gliding in a mokoro along the glassy-still waters of one of the

many “fingers” of the Okavango Delta.

No matter which country you choose - or if you visit more

than one on your trip - you’ll be greeted with warm smiles

and friendly hellos wherever you go. You’ll be amazed at the

luxurious accommodations you find. Even tucked deep in

the bush, there is no roughing it in Southern Africa. This is a

land that is steeped with history and an amazing mixture of so

many cultures, all merged together to create one that is unique

to each country. These lands must be experienced - join us on

a journey of discovery.

Average temperature and rainfall (in Fahrenheit and inches)

BOTSWANA Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Maun Temp 80 78 79 76 68 63 62 67 76 82 82 81

Rainfall 4.4 4.1 2.4 1.1 0.1 0 0 0 0.2 0.7 1.9 3.2MAURITIUS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Port Louis Temp 86 84 84 82 79 76 75 75 77 80 83 85

Rainfall 8 8 8 5 4 3 2 2 1 2 2 5NAMIBIA Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Etosha Pan Temp 79 77 75 73 66 61 61 66 73 79 79 79

Rainfall 3 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2.5

Walvis Bay Temp 63 64 63 60 60 59 55 55 55 57 60 63

Rainfall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0SOUTH AFRICA Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Cape Town Temp 70 70 62 63 59 55 54 55 57 61 64 68

Rainfall 0.5 0.5 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1.5 0.5 0.5

Johannesburg Temp 68 67 65 60 55 50 51 55 61 63 65 67

Rainfall 5 4 3 2 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 1 3 4 4

Nelspruit Temp 75 74 73 69 63 59 59 63 66 70 72 73

Rainfall 5 5 4 2 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 11 2.5 4.5 5ZAMBIA Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Livingstone Temp 75 75 74 72 67 61 61 66 75 80 78 76

Rainfall 7 6 4 1 0.2 0 0 0 0.1 1 3 7ZIMBABWE Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Victoria Falls Temp 75 74 74 70 65 60 60 65 72 77 78 75

Rainfall 6.6 4.9 2.75 0.95 0.11 0.02 0 0.01 0.07 1.05 2.5 6.83

Southern Africa• South Africa • Zambia • Malawi

• Botswana • Zimbabwe• Namibia

• Mozambique• Mauritius


Twelve Apostles, Cape Town, South Africa Mala Mala, Sabi Sand, South Africa

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Day 1-3 Cape Town (B) Cape Town is the perfect place to start a vacation in Southern Africa. During your 3-night stay, enjoy a full day excursion to the winelands or Cape Point – the choice is yours. There’s leisure time to walk along the waterfront or perhaps add a Walk to Freedom Tour. The options are endless.

Day 4-6 Private Game Reserve (BLD) Fly to Mpumalanga – gateway to Kruger National Park and the adjacent private game reserves. Excitement awaits over the next few days as you enjoy two daily game viewing activities. Most private reserves offer game walks with a totally different perspective on the bush.

Day 7 Mpumalanga Depart (B) A morning transfer to Mpumalanga begins your journey home... or continue on to Victoria Falls.

Add Victoria Falls and extend to our 9 Day South Africa Discovery Tour

Day 7-8 Victoria Falls (B) Fly to Livingstone and your choice of hotel on either the Zambia or Zimba-bwe side of Victoria Falls. A highlight awaits as you visit the “star” of the area - Victoria Falls. The Falls are over 5,500 feet wide and more than 328 feet high. There is also time to visit a nearby village and enjoy a sunset cruise along the Zambezi.

Day 9 Victoria Falls - Depart (B) A morning transfer to Victoria Falls Airport begins your journey home… or add a stay in Botswana.

Add Botswana as well and extend to our 11 day Stars of Southern Skies

Day 9-10 Chobe or Okavango Delta (BLD)Choose from two exciting game viewing areas for a 2-night stay. Chobe is Botswana’s third largest wildlife area and takes its name from the Chobe River. It is perhaps most famous for its elephant population and you can often see herds of more than 300 at a time. The Okavango Delta is an extraordinary labyrinth of channels and rivers that floods seasonally, creating one of the most diversifed and rich game viewing areas in the world. Whichever area you choose, your game viewing will be rewarding.

Day 11 Chobe/Okavango Delta-Depart (B)Enjoy a final look at the African sunrise this morning before traveling to Livingstone (or Maun) to begin your journey home.

Cape Town Plus•CapeTown•Mpumalanga•KrugerNationalPark•VictoriaFalls•Chobe•OkavangoDelta

YOUR CHOICE

Tour Highlights• Ultra Flexibility – choose from our

suggested accommodation combinations or ask us to mix and match to suit your unique style of travel

• Breakfast daily, lunches and dinners as indicated by BLD

• Game viewing in camp/lodge 4WD safari vehicle with English speaking Ranger

• All park entry fees, hotel service charges and taxes


7-11 Days

• 7 Days Cape Town & Private Game Reserve• 9 Days Cape Town, Private Game Reserve &

Victoria Falls• 11 Days Cape Town, Private Game Reserve,

Victoria Falls & Chobe or Okavango Delta

It was fantastic! No guide book or photo could prepare us for actually being there.

- H, Waterford, CT


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To see a complete itinerary of each option, view the following tours online at www.unitedtravelgroup.com:•Cape Town & Wildlife Express - 7 Days •South Africa Discovery - 9 Days •Stars of Southern Skies - 11 DaysFor Accommodation Choices, please see the price list or view the tours online.


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Day 1-2 Victoria Falls (B) Welcome to Victoria Falls! Your relaxing two nights begins with a delightful cruise along the Zambezi as the sun begins to set. A walking tour of thundering Victoria Falls gives you the chance to view the falls from various vantage points and a local village visit provides a glimpse of how life continues much the same as it has for the past hundred years.

Day 2-3 Chobe National Park (BLD) Drive into Botswana and Chobe National Park, most noted for

Highlights of Botswana•VictoriaFalls•ChobeNationalPark•OkavangoDelta

PREMIER PLUS 7 Days

Day 1-3 Cape Town (B) We begin in Cape Town, South Africa’s beautiful harbor city. We’ve included a full day tour to either the winelands or the Cape Peninsula – it’s your choice. The remainder of your

South Africa Medley•CapeTown•Oudtshoorn•Knysna•KariegaGameReserve

FIRST PLUS 9 Days


(BLD)• Sightseeing by air-conditioned micro-bus or

mini-bus with English-speaking driver/guide• Game viewing in 4WD lodge vehicles with

English-speaking Rangers• All park entry fees, service charges, hotel


time is at leisure to explore on your own. Why not add a visit to Robben Island?

Day 4 Oudtshoorn (B) Your exploration of the Garden Route begins with a drive to Oudtshoorn, known as the “feather capital of the world” thanks to its large ostrich industry. The ostrich is the world’s largest bird and it lays the largest egg.

Day 5-6 Knysna (B) Visit the Cango Caves, amazing underground chambers filled with massive stalac-tites, stalagmites and helictites. Your drive continues via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to the town of George and then on to Knysna in the heart of the Garden Route. While in Knysna, enjoy a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon and time in the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you can walk along the paths dotted with fynbos and through Milkwood forests.

Day 7-8 Kariega Game Reserve (BLD)Your drive takes you through Tsitsikamma Forest and Port Elizabeth to Kariega Private Game Reserve - a malaria free Big 5 Game viewing area in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Wild cat, lynx, hyena, jackal, genet, bushpig, warthog, baboon, monkey, honey badger and porcupine are all hosted at Kariega.

Enjoy two daily game viewing activities traversing the valleys, grassy plains and African bushveld.

Day 9 Kariega-Depart (B) Your adventure comes to an end today, as you are transferred to Port Eliza-beth to begin your homeward bound journey.

MALARIA-FREE


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Tour Highlights• Ultra Flexibility - Choice of accommodations• Full breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 5 dinners

(BLD)• Game viewing in camp 4WD safari vehicles

with English speaking Ranger• Light aircraft flights Kasane-Okavango

Delta-Maun• All park entry fees, service charges and

hotel taxes• UTG Take Me With You Kit• UTG Safari Delay Protection

its elephant population. In addition to game viewing by land, you can game view by water – a wonderful way to view the animals from a different perspective. Predators abound, so watch for lion, leopard and spotted hyena.

Day 4-6 Okavango Delta (BLD) A road and light aircraft flight transport you to your luxury lodge nes-tled in the Okavango Delta. Days are unstructured in the Delta. Depending on the water levels, you might choose to game view by water or by land.

Day 7 Maun-Depart (B)Return to Maun today to begin your journey home…or extend your tour to another camp…or perhaps Cape Town, Namibia or beyond.

Chobe Chilwero (above)/Gunns Camp (below)

Xigera Camp, Okavango Delta (below)

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Day 1-2 Victoria Falls (B) Your hotel is so close to Victoria Falls that you might even hear the crash of millions of gallons of water into the river below. During your stay, you’ll cruise the Zambezi to watch the sun set, visit a nearby village and of course, tour the “smoke that thunders,” spectacular Victoria Falls.

Day 3-5 Okavango Delta (BLD) A road and light aircraft transfer take you to your luxury camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta. During your three night stay, enjoy two daily game viewing activities either by land or water (depending on the water levels). With luck, you might spot the water-adapted red lechwe or greater kudo. Predators abound, so be on the lookout for leopard and hyena as well.

Day 6-8 Cape Town (B) Spend the last three nights of your tour in the beautiful harbor city of Cape Town. Two full days of touring include a full day to the Cape Peninsula, featuring a visit to Boulder Beach to see the penguins and fascinating Walk to Freedom tour describes the brave fight against apartheid, with a moving visit to Robben Island.

In the Footsteps of Livingstone•VictoriaFalls•OkavangoDelta •CapeTown

YOUR CHOICE 9 Days

Tour Highlights• Ultra Flexibility - Choice of accommodations• Full breakfast daily; 3 lunches and 3 dinners

(BLD)• Game viewing in 4WD camp vehicles with

English speaking Ranger• Light aircraft flights Kasane-Okavango-

Maun• All park entry fees, service charges and hotel


Day 9 Cape Town-Depart (B) Enjoy a leisurely morning before departing Cape Town later today.

Looking for a shorter tour? Victoria Falls & Botswana Leave the tour on Day 6 from Maun

I am so thankful I relied on UTG to plan our trip through four countries. UTG’s professionalism and planning provided us with a tremendous experience.

- Kathryn P, Amarillo, TX

The Hide, Hwange


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Land of Giants

•ChobeNationalPark•VictoriaFalls •HwangeNationalPark•ManaPools

Tour Highlights• Deluxe accommodations• Full breakfast daily, 4 or 7 lunches and 4 or 7

dinners (BLD)• Game viewing in 4WD camp vehicles with

experienced Ranger• Light aircraft flight Hwange-Mana Pools

(extension only)• All park entry fees, hotel taxes and service


Day 1 - 2 Chobe National Park (BLD) Get ready for amazing game viewing as you spend two nights in Chobe National Park in Botswana. Game viewing from the water gives you a totally different perspec-tive, as the game is almost watching you! During your stay, you might also take a morning walk to learn about the flora and fauna of the bush.Ngoma Safari Lodge

Day 3-4 Victoria Falls (B) Thundering Victoria Falls, also known as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” – the smoke that thunders – provide the backdrop for the next two days. During your stay, enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Zambezi and a thrilling walk through the rain

Day 7 Victoria Falls-Depart (B) Your time in the bush comes to an end today as you are transferred back to Victoria Falls Airport to begin your journey home.

Or, extend your tour to Mana Pools on our 10 Day Heartlands of Africa Tour

Day 7-9 Mana Pools (BLD) Continue by light aircraft from Hwange to Mana Pools National Park, set 100 kilometers below Lake Kariba. While at Mana Pools you have the choice of viewing game by open safari vehicle, by motorized pontoon boats, on canoes, on foot or observing wildlife from one of the hides. The river attracts large numbers of elephant, buffalo, hippo and eland who all congregate at the river to drink water. Ruckomechi Camp

Day 10 Mana Pools-Depart (B)All too soon, your trip comes to an end as you travel via light aircraft to Harare where you begin your homeward bound journey.

PREMIER PLUS 7-10 Days

forest alongside Victoria Falls, stopping at the various lookout points to soak in the views. Victoria Falls Safari Club

Day 5-6 Hwange National Park (BLD) A road jour-ney takes you to one of Zimbabwe’s most famous national parks, Hwange. Choose from a variety of included game viewing activities. A game drive is a must, but this is also the perfect spot to enjoy a game walk with your experienced Ranger. The Hide

Ruckomechi Camp (above)


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Day 1 Windhoek Welcome to Namibia! You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Get a good night’s sleep tonight as a wonderful adventure begins in the morning.

Day 2-3 Sossusvlei (Namib Desert) (BLD) A light aircraft flight takes you to Sossusvlei and the Namib - one of the most fascinating and scenically distinctive places on earth. The constantly shifting sand dunes of Sossusvlei are said to be the highest in the world - some over 1000 feet high. Choose from included

activities such as a game drive that focuses on desert game and desert-adapted flora and fauna.

Day 4-5 Damaraland (BLD) After a scenic flight over the Namib Desert head to the Torra Conservan-cy’s rugged beauty. Chances are good for encounter-ing the endangered Desert Elephant - said to be able to go up to four days without water.

Day 6-7 Etosha National Park (BLD)Fly to Ongava Game Reserve and nearby Etosha National Park. One of the largest parks in Africa, Etosha is perhaps most famous for the Etosha Pan - a shallow depression of over 1,900 square miles. With some luck, you might spot the black rhino or the black-faced impala, both rare species. Bird watchers will delight in the almost 340 species found in Etosha.

Day 8 Windhoek (B) A light aircraft flight takes you back to Windhoek, where the remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 9 Depart Windhoek (B)After a leisurely morning, you will be transferred to the airport to begin your journey home.

Wings Over Namibia•Windoek•Sossusvlei•Damaraland•Etosha

PREMIER PLUS 9 Days

Tour Highlights• Deluxe accommodations• Full American breakfast daily, 6 lunches and

6 dinners (BLD)• Light aircraft flights Windhoek-Sossusv-

lei-Swakopmund-Etosha-Windhoek• Game viewing in 4WD lodge vehicles with

experienced English speaking Ranger• UTG Take Me With You Kit• UTG Safari Delay Protection

Day 1-2 Mfuwe (BLD) Welcome to Zambia! After a morning arrival in Lusaka, the scenery quickly changes as you take the light aircraft flight to Mfuwe for the next 2 nights. The South Luangwa Valley is one of Africa’s most extraordinary game viewing spots. Did you know that zebras in this area look a bit different than those found in East Africa? Here, their stripes tend to be a bit closer together.

Zambia Explorer•SouthLuangwaValley•VictoriaFalls(Livingstone)

PREMIER PLUS 9 Days

Tour Highlights• Ultra Flexibility - Choice of accommodations

with private facilities• Full breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 5 dinners

(BLD)• Game viewing in camp in 4WD safari vehi-

cles with English speaking Rangers• Light aircraft flights Lusaka-Mfuwe-

Lusaka-Livingstone• All park entry fees, service charges and hotel



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It is truly the best trip that I have ever been on. Everyone was very friendly and kind, and seeing all those animals up close and personal was truly an amazing experience.

-Maria A., Fall River, MA

Day 3-5 South Luangwa Valley (BLD) A drive takes you further south today, into the heart of the South Luangwa Valley for 3 nights at your choice of camp. Among the wildlife you might spot are hippos -- some say that there are 50 hippos every 2-3 feet along the Luangwa River. Keep your eye out for the beautiful kudu whose spiral horns reach gracefully to the sky.

Day 6-8 Victoria Falls (B) Fly to Victoria Falls (Livingstone) for a relaxing 3 night stay. You’ll tour the Falls and cruise down the Zambezi along with time to simply relax and enjoy your surroundings. There are plenty of optional activities like elephant interaction or a village visit as well.

Day 9 Livingstone-Depart (B)Bid farewell to this paradise and transfer to the airport to begin your journey home.

Tena Tena, Zambia


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Day 1 Arrive Cape Town Arrive in Cape Town to begin your extraordinary journey.

Day 2-3 Cape Town (B) There are so many things to see and do in Cape Town. A choice of a full day to the Winelands or to Cape Point is included on one

day and one day is left to explore on your own. You might want to add a trip to Robben Island.

Day 4-5 Victoria Falls (B) You can almost hear the thundering sound of the Falls the moment you land in Victoria Falls. During your stay, enjoy a sundowner cruise along the Zambezi, get a peek into traditional life as you visit a local village, and, of course, tour magnificent Victoria Falls.

Day 6 Nairobi (B) Fly to Nairobi today where the remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 7-8 Masai Mara (BLD) Fly to the Masai Mara, where game viewing will reveal a wide variety of wildlife, including lion, cheetah, hippo, giraffe, gazelle, elephant and a host of birdlife. Look carefully for the Lilac Breasted Roller, one of the prettiest birds in Kenya.

Day 9 Nairobi (B) After breakfast, depart on the morning flight back to Nairobi, where the afternoon is at leisure.

Day 10-12 Serengeti (BLD) Fly to Tanzania’s most famous game park, the Serengeti for a three night stay. Keep your game list handy, as you are almost certain to see the Big Five. The Big Five got their name not because of their size, but because they

Best of Africa

Rhapsody in the Wild

•CapeTown•VictoriaFalls •MasaiMara•Serengeti

•Arusha•LakeManyara•Serengeti •Ngorongoro•MasaiMara•VictoriaFalls•OkavangoDelta

YOUR CHOICE 13 Days

YOUR CHOICE 15 Days


(BLD)• Light aircraft flights Nairobi-Mara-

Nairobi-Arusha-Serengeti-Arusha• Game viewing in 4WD safari vehicles with

experienced driver/guides• All park entry fees, service charges and hotel

taxes• UTG Take Me With You Kit• UTG Safari Delay Protection Day 1 Arrive Arusha Welcome to Tanzania! After

being transferred to your lodge, the remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 2 Lake Manyara (BLD) As you approach Lake Manyara, you are sure to be struck by the dramatic views. The lake lies in a depressed valley with the brown and red cliffs of the escarpment rising striking-ly on one side. Enjoy game viewing this afternoon in the nearby park.

were the most difficult of Africa’s wildlife to hunt. Can you name them? Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino.

Day 13 Serengeti-Depart (B) A light aircraft flight takes you back to Arusha where day rooms are avail-able to freshen up and relax before your transfer to the airport this evening to begin your journey home.


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(BLD)• Game viewing in 4WD safari vehicles with

experienced driver/guides in Kenya, Tanzania and Rangers in Botswana

• Light aircraft flights Nairobi-Mara-Nairobi; Kasane-Okavango Delta-Maun

• All park entry fees, service charges and hotel taxes


Day 3-4 Serengeti (BLD) Drive across the plains to Tanzania’s most famous game park, the Serengeti. The “endless plains” of the Serengeti will reveal myriad game and a lifetime of memories.

Day 5-6 Ngorongoro (BLD) Your drive turns to-wards the Ngorongoro Conservation area where the highlight is a full day of game viewing in the Crater. Supporting more than 25,000 mammals, the crater is home to a wide variety of both herbivores and carnivores.

Day 7 Ngorongoro-Nairobi (BL) Your drive takes you through Arusha and on to Nairobi for the night.

Day 8-9 Masai Mara (BLD) A light aircraft flight takes you to Kenya’s most famous reserve, the Masai Mara. Teeming wildlife includes a variety of plains game such as zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, gazelle, as well as predators such as hyena, jackal, lion, leopard and cheetah.

Day 10 Johannesburg (B) Fly back to Nairobi in time to take a late evening flight to Johannesburg.

Day 11-12 Victoria Falls (B) Fly to Victoria Falls, where on some days you can hear the crashing “thunder” of the Falls at your hotel. Enjoy a walking tour of the Falls and a visit to a nearby village to learn about the traditions and cultures that have passed from generation to generation.

Day 13-14 Okavango Delta (BLD) A combination of road and light aircraft transfers take you deep into Botswana’s magnificent Okavango Delta -- a maze of lagoons, lakes and hidden channels covering an area of over 16,000 sq km in flood season and shrinking to less than 9,000 sq km in the dry season.

Day 15 Maun-Depart (B) Your amazing journey ends today as a light aircraft flight brings you to Maun from where you begin your journey home.

Wild dog (above) - Topi (below)

Camp Okavango (below) Fairmont Mara Safari Club (below)


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Day 1 Arrive Mahe Arrive in Mahe where you will be met and transferred to your luxury beach-front resort. Relax and enjoy the resort’s amenities or add on an optional tour.

Day 2-4 Mahe Enjoy three full days of relaxation, sun and fun. Pamper yourself with a spa treatment or try an exciting optional excursion like fishing.

Day 5 Mahe Depart Bid the glittering paradise farewell as you are transferred to the airport to begin your homeward journey.

Day 1 Arrive Zanzibar A short flight takes you to the Spice Island where you will be met and trans-ferred to your beach-front resort.

Day 2-3 Zanzibar Enjoy two full days of relaxation or why not take an optional excursion to the Jozani Forest or Stone Town? There are a variety of options to choose from.

Day 4 Zanzibar-Depart Transfer to the airport to-day for the short flight to Dar Es Salaam, from where you begin your journey home.

Day 1 Arrive Maputo/Island Getaway Depending on your choice of accommodation, arrive in Maputo and connect directly to your light aircraft transfer or road transfer to the resort of your choice. Relax and begin to unwind at your island resort.

Days 2-3 Island Getaway No matter which resort you choose, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy – if you like! Or, just settle into a chaise lounge and soak in the warm rays of the sun.

Day 4 Maputo-Depart You will be transferred back to Maputo today to begin your homeward journey.

The moderate climate and miles of white sandy beaches make the Seychelles a favorite for relax-ing post-safari or a pampering beach getaway. The islands are also home to two of U.N.E.S.C.O’s world heritage sites: Aldabra, the world’s largest raised coral atoll and the Vallei de Mai on Praslin, believed by some to be the original site of the Garden of Eden. Mahe is easily reached from Nairobi, making the Seychelles a perfect beach companion to an East Africa safari.

Just 25 miles from the coast of Tanzania lies the hidden jewel of Zanzibar. At 60 miles long and 20 miles wide, Zanzibar is known for its beautiful sandy white beaches with fringing coral reefs – as well as the magic of historic Stone Town, said to be the only remaining viable ancient city in East Africa. At one time, Zanzibar was both the largest producer of cloves and the largest slave trading center on the East African coast. Today, it makes it a perfect ending after an East Africa safari.

About the size of Texas, Mozambique lies in the southeastern part of Africa. Its 1,500 mile coast-line of pristine white beaches is lapped by the warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The resorts of Mozambique are popular both après safari and as pure sun and fun getaways. Outstanding coral reefs delight snorkelers and divers. Access from Johannesburg is easy. Why not add a few days to your next holiday?

Seychelles Interlude Zanzibar Spice Mozambique Escape


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Day 1 Arrive Mauritius Arrive in Mauritius today where you will be met and transferred to the resort of your choice. There is no schedule here, so relax and pamper yourself by doing absolutely nothing.

Day 2-4 Mauritius Three full days in your resort are perfect for mixing total relaxation with some optional activities like a round of golf or a pampering spa treatment.

Day 5 Mauritius-Depart All too soon, your time in the sun is over as you are transferred to the airstrip for your flight home.

The island paradise of Mauritius looks almost like a small dot in the large expanse of ocean set between Southern Africa and Australia. The residents of this island paradise are a fascinating blend of Indian, Africa, European and Chinese or-igin. And the powdery white sandy beaches that dot the coastline are impossible to resist. With frequent flights from Johannesburg, Mauritius is an ideal post-South Africa destination.

Mauritius GetawayBaraza pool, Zanzibar (below); Zanzibar sunset (above)Peaceful coastal view, Mauritius

Royal Palm Garden suite, Mauritius (below); Pemba Beach, Mozambique (above)


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TARANGIRE SOPA LODGE

Tarangire, Tanzania

SAROVA LION HILL GAME LODGE

Lake Nakuru, Kenya

TARANGIRE TREETOPS

Tarangire, Tanzania

ARUSHA COFFEE LODGE

Arusha, Tanzania

MARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE

Masai Mara, Kenya

GIBB’S FARM

Karatu (Ngorongoro), Tanzania

MARAMBOI TENTED CAMP

Tarangire - Manyara, Tanzania

SAROVA MARA GAME CAMP

Masai Mara, Kenya

MBUZI MAWE SERENA CAMP

Serengeti, Tanzania

SERENGETI MIGRATION CAMP

Serengeti, Tanzania

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LION SANDS RIVER LODGE

Sabi Sand, South Africa

KAPAMA RIVER LODGE

Kapama Game Reserve, South Africa

VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI CLUB

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

TOKA LEYA

Livingstone, Zambia

SABI SABI SELATI CAMP


SOUTHERN SUN WATERFRONT

Cape Town, South Africa

SAVANNA GAME LODGE


CAPE GRACE


CAPE CADOGAN


KINGS CAMP

Timbavati, South Africa

CAPE TOWN HOLLOW


ROYAL LIVINGSTONE

Livingstone, Zambia

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LAGOON CAMP

Kwando River/Caprivi Strip, Botswana

ZARAFA CAMP

Linyanti/Selinda, Botswana

SAVUTE SAFARI LODGE

Savute Channel, Botswana

CHINDENI BUSHCAMP

South Luangwa, Zambia

THE HIDE SAFARI CAMP

Hwange, Zimbabwe

CHIEF’S CAMP

Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

DAVISON’S CAMP

Hwange, Zimbabwe

LEROO LA TAU

Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

STANLEY & LIVINGSTONE AT VICTORIA FALLS

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

SANCTUARY PUKU RIDGE CAMP

South Luangwa, Zambia

SHUMBA CAMP

Busanga Plains, Zambia

LITTLE KULALA

Sossusvlei, Namibia

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ALGERIA

Johannesburg

Cape Town

WindhoekGaborone

Arusha

Harare

Nairobi

Cairo

Durban

Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam

Mombasa

Aswan

Livingstone

Victoria Falls

Port Elizabeth

Serengeti

SOUTH AFRICA

NAMIBIABOTSWANA

ZIMBABWE

ZAMBIA

TANZANIA

KENYAUGANDA

ETHIOPIA

SUDAN

LIBYA

MALIMAURITANIA

EGYPT

SAUDI ARABIA

JORDAN

YEMENERITREACHADNIGER

NIGERIA

BURKINA FASO

BENIN

GHANALIBERIA

GUINEA

SENEGAL

WESTERN SAHARA

MOROCCO

SPAIN

TUNISIA

SIERRA LEONE

IVORY COAST

SOMALIA

MALAWI

SEYCHELLES

RWANDAGABON

CAMEROON

CONGO

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

ANGOLA

LESOTHO

SWAZILAND

MOZAMBIQUE

ITALY GREECE

CYPRUS

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MADAGASCAR

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