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African Holiday Collection

South Africa | Kenya | Tanzania | Zanzibar Providing a safari experience that goes beyond your expectations. Call us on 0845 845 3536 www.exploretravelandcruises.com

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Africa

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Our goal is to provide a safari experience that goes beyond your expectations by offering personalized itineraries. We insist on a hands-on approach to each holiday request with no detail too small. So together we can design the African holiday of your dreams and make it a vacation you will cherish forever. This brochure offers a selection of exciting tours to Africa for wildlife enthusiasts, sun and thrill seekers and honeymooners, including beach holidays, mountain climbing and gorilla trekking safaris. All our African tours are of the highest quality, high end classic safaris and are cost effective for discerning clients.

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Exciting Kenya shared together 10-Day escorted family safari holiday from £3375 per person and from £2199 per child under 12 years

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Bird Watching Safari 14-Day escorted Birdwatching Safari & Beach Holiday from £3189 per person

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Best of Kenya & Tanzania 12-Day escorted Luxury Holiday from £4699 per person

We ensure you enjoy your African holiday hassle-free. Our customized safaris bring you the wonders of Africa up close and candid. We do not confine clients to the set programs. We are flexible and can tailor any itinerary to suit your needs and wishes.

Best of Kenya

9-Day escorted luxury holiday from £2850 per person

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Best of Tanzania 8-Day escorted Luxury Holiday from £2999 per person

Talk to us today about your tailor-made, perfect African holiday.

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Beauty of Zanzibar 7 Nights all inclusive stay from £1599 per person including international flights

South Africa 9

Highlights of South Africa & Safari 14-Day escorted Luxury Holiday from £2599 per person

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Culinary Delights of South Africa 15-Day escorted Luxury Holiday from £3950 per person

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BOOKING Why book with us?

Best of Kenya

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Scheduled flights, overseas transfers and other transportation • Visiting 4 National Parks • 7 Nights’ accommodation - full board. Please request full itinerary for details • Services of tour manager and English speaking driver/guide • Games drives, sightseeing and excursions as in the itinerary, inclusive of applicable entrance fees Optional services: • £340 per person for a balloon safari in Maasi Mara • £190 per person one way scheduled flight from Mara to Nairobi Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice

ITINERARY OVERVIEW Day 1 UK to Nairobi > Fly to Nairobi overnight.

Day 5 Aberdare National Park > Morning drive and lunch at Aberdare Country Club. Afternoon animal viewing from the Tree Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at The Ark. Day 6 Lake Nakuru National Park > Journey today to see the Thompson’s Falls. Afternoon game drive to see the area’s famous pelicans and other stunning birdlife. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Day 7 Maasi Mara National Reserve > Morning drive along the Rift Valley to Maasi Mara. Lunch and afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge. Day 8 Maasi Mara National Reserve > Morning and afternoon game drives in this, Kenya’s finest reserve. All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge. Day 9 Depart Kenya > Morning return to Nairobi where day room is provided at the Nairobi Serena Hotel; free afternoon before evening transfer to airport for return flight to the UK.

Day 2 Arrive Nairobi > Transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit to Karen Blixen Museum and the AFEW (African Fund for Endangered Wildlife) Centre. Then on to an exciting dinner experience at the Carnivore Restaurant (vegetarians also catered for). Overnight Nairobi. Day 3 Samburu National Reserve > Morning journey to Samburu and lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at the Samburu Simba Lodge. Day 4 Samburu National Reserve > Morning and afternoon game drive including a visit to Shaba National Reserve where George Adamson carried out his research on lions. All meals and overnight.

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Exciting Kenya shared family holiday

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Scheduled flights, overseas transfers and other transportation • Visiting 4 National Parks • 9 Nights’ accommodation - full board. Please request full itinerary for details • Services of tour manager and English speaking driver/guide • Games drives, sightseeing and excursions as in the itinerary, inclusive of applicable entrance fees Optional services: • £340 per person for a balloon safari in Maasi Mara • £190 per person one way scheduled flight from Mara to Nairobi Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice

ITINERARY OVERVIEW Day 1 UK to Nairobi > Fly to Nairobi overnight. Day 2 Arrive Nairobi Transfer to hotel > Safari briefing and overnight. Day 3 Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary > Morning drive to Sweetwaters private sanctuary and lunch. Afternoon game drive to chimpanzee sanctuary and an exciting boat ride. Meet Kenya’s pastoral tribes in replica homesteads and experience their traditions. All meals and overnight at Sweetwaters luxury tented camp.

Day 5 Sangare Game Ranch > Morning game drive to Solio famous in particular for rhino, lions and cheetahs. Afternoon game drive or optional activities. All meals and overnight. Day 6 Lake Naivasha > Journey today to see the Thomson’s Falls followed by lunch at Lionhill Lodge. Afternoon game drive. All meals and next two nights at Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort. Day 7 Lake Naivasha > Morning boat trip to see hippos and birdlife. Afternoon children’s club for various activities. Adults have their own game drive. All meals included. Day 8 Maasi Mara National Reserve > Morning drive along the Rift Valley to Maasi Mara. Lunch and afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mara Intrepids Club. Day 9 Maasi Mara National Reserve > Morning and afternoon game drives in this ~ Kenya’s finest reserve. Children can enjoy their own club activities. All meals and overnight at Mara Intrepids Club. Day 10 Depart Kenya > Morning return to Nairobi; free afternoon before evening transfer to airport for return flight to the UK.

Day 4 Sangare Game Ranch > Morning drive to camp and lunch. Afternoon game drive to see zebra, giraffe, gazelles, leopards and much more. All meals and overnight in one of only 12 luxury tents at Sangare’s luxury tented camp.

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Diverse Kenya bird watching safari

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Scheduled flights, overseas transfers and other transportation • Visiting 3 National Parks • 12 Nights’ accommodation - full & half board. Please request full itinerary for details • Services of tour manager and English speaking driver/guide • Games drives, sightseeing and excursions as in the itinerary, inclusive of applicable entrance fees Extra services • £195 per person for one way local scheduled flight from Mombasa to Nairobi Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice

ITINERARY OVERVIEW Day 1 UK to Nairobi > Fly to Nairobi overnight. Day 2 Arrive Nairobi > Transfer to hotel. Safari briefing and overnight. Day 3 Amboseli National Park > Morning drive to Amboseli and lunch. Afternoon bird watching. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge. Day 4 Amboseli National Park > Day spent bird watching, all meals and overnight.

Day 6 Tsavo West National Park > Day spent birding in the park. All meals and overnight. Day 7 Watamu > Drive to Lion Hill Lodge for lunch and arrive Watamu in the afternoon. All meals and overnight at Turtle Bay Beach Resort. Day 8 Watamu > Morning bird watching in Arabuko Sokoke Forest. Afternoon visit to Gede Ruins. All meals and overnight. Day 9 Watamu > Morning bird watching in Arabuko Sokoke Forest. Afternoon at leisure. All meals and overnight. Day 10 Watamu > Morning visit to Sabaki River Estuary to spot waders and plovers as well as Saunder’s Terns. All meals and overnight. Day 11 Mombasa > Morning drive to Mombasa North Coast for your beach stay at Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa. Lunch at own arrangement. Dinner included and overnight. Day 12 Mombasa > Day at leisure - half board and overnight. Day 13 Mombasa > Day at leisure - half board and overnight. Day 14 Depart Kenya > Morning transfer to Moi International airport for local scheduled flight to Nairobi to connect with the return flight to the UK. Please note the best time for bird watching in Kenya is from October to May - please talk to us for more details.

Day 5 Tsavo West National Park > Morning drive to the largest game reserve in Kenya where the birdlife is as varied as the landscape. Here you can see the endangered Taita Thrush and Taita White-eye, Lesser Jacana and many more. All meals and overnight at Nguila Lodge.

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Kenya

best of kenya & tanzania

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Scheduled flights, overseas transfers and other transportation • Visiting 6 National Parks • 11 Nights’ accommodation - full board. Request full itinerary for details • Services of tour manager and English speaking driver/guide • Games drives, sightseeing and excursions as in the itinerary inclusive of applicable entrance fees Optional services • £340 per person for a balloon safari in Maasi Mara Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice

ITINERARY OVERVIEW Day 1 UK to Nairobi > Fly to Nairobi overnight. Day 2 Arrive Nairobi > Transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit to Karen Blixen Museum and the AFEW. Then onto an exciting dinner experience at the Carnivore Restaurant (vegetarians also catered for). Overnight Nairobi Serena Hotel. Day 3 Maasi Mara National Reserve > Morning drive to Maasi Mara. Lunch and afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge.

Day 6 Amboseli National Park > Morning game drive en-route to Nairobi in time for lunch. Then on to Amboseli arriving for a late afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge. Day 7 Amboseli National Park > Early morning game drive recommended; chance to see the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, if clear. Afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight. Day 8 Ngorongoro Conservation area > Morning journey to Namanga border point for immigration checks. After lunch drive onto Ngorongoro Conservation Area. All meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. Day 9 Ngorongoro Conservation area > A half-day crater tour with amazing scenery and home to the big five. All meals and overnight. Day 10 Serengeti National Park > Morning drive via Olduvai Gorge referred to as “The Cradle of Humankind”. Lunch at the lodge in Serengeti and afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge. Day 11 Lake Manyara National Park > Morning drive to your lodge on the Mto wa Mbu Escarpment. Afternoon game drive, all meals and overnight at Manyara Serena Lodge. Day 12 Departure > Morning drive to Arusha for lunch and then on to Nairobi via Namanga border point. Arrive in Nairobi in the evening for your return flight to the UK.

Day 4 Maasi Mara National Reserve > Morning and afternoon game drives in this, Kenya’s finest reserve. All meals and overnight at Mara Serene Lodge. Day 5 Lake Nakuru National Park > Journey to Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive to view the area’s famous pelicans and other stunning birdlife. Dinner and over- night at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

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Best of Tanzania

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Scheduled flights, overseas transfers and other transportation • Visiting 3 National Parks • 6 Nights’ accommodation - full board. Please request full itinerary for details • Services of tour manager and English speaking driver/guide • Games drives, sightseeing and excursions as in the itinerary inclusive of applicable entrance fees Optional services: • £340 per person for a balloon safari in Serengeti

Day 6 Serengeti National Park > Morning and afternoon game drives, all meals and overnight. Day 7 Lake Manyara National Park > Morning drive to your lodge on the Mto wa Mbu Escarpment. This is one of the oldest national parks in East Africa with diverse habitats making it possible to host a wealth of wildlife in its small area. Afternoon game drive, all meals and overnight at Manyara Serena Lodge. Day 8 Departure > Morning drive to Arusha for lunch and then on to Nairobi via Namanga border point. Arrive in Nairobi in the evening for your return flight to the UK.

Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice

ITINERARY OVERVIEW Day 1 UK to Nairobi > Fly to Nairobi overnight. Day 2 Arrive Nairobi > Transfer to hotel. Overnight Hotel Intercontinental Nairobi. Day 3 Ngorongoro Conservation Area > Morning journey to Namanga border point for immigration checks. After lunch drive onto Ngorongoro Conservation Area. All meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena/Sopa Lodge. Day 4 Ngorongoro Conservation Area > Today is a half day crater tour with amazing scenery and home to the big five. All meals and overnight. Day 5 Serengeti National Park > Morning drive via Olduvai Gorge referred to as “The Cradle of Humankind”. Lunch at the lodge in Serengeti and afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena/Sopa Lodge.

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the Beauty of

Zanzibar *Note costs are current and subject to change without notice. Hotel featured is ‘The Diamonds Dream of Zanzibar’.

Zanzibar is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean, if not the world. It is one of the best kept travel secrets and remains unspoiled by mass tourism. Zanzibar has been popular throughout history with artists, musicians and poets and still captivates people to this day. Zanzibar is the ultimate exotic honeymoon destination and offers romance and adventure in equal measures. We book East African Safaris for many of our clients and Zanzibar is perfect for some post safari chillout time or as a holiday destination in its own right. If you are passionate about diving holidays then the Archipelago in Zanzibar has a rare mix of both coral and granite islands and as such offers some of the best and varied dive sites in the world. The warm, calm waters of Zanzibar are the perfect place to begin your underwater adventures. Many people choose Zanzibar because, unlike other destinations such as the Maldives, there is a great deal to see and do outside your hotel. For example one of the highlights of Zanzibar Island is the Jozani Forest Chwaka Bay National Park, where you can go on a half-day walking safari through this Park without even leaving Zanzibar. This activity combines well with the half-day dolphin spotting and swimming boat adventure in the Menai bay conservation area. You can swim with dolphins in the morning and meet the forest’s monkeys in the afternoon. As a tailor-made holidays tour operator we have selected the spectacular ‘Diamonds Dream of Zanzibar’ resort to work with in order to give our clients a luxury holiday, yet one that is still very affordable. ‘The Diamonds Dream of Zanzibar’ resort is located on the East Coast. It is a superb 5-star all inclusive resort nestled in the midst of exotic gardens on the beachfront at Pwani Machangani, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

highlights of

South Africa & Safari

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Scheduled flights, overseas transfers and other transportation • Visiting a National Park •12 Nights’ accommodation - 4 nights room only, 6 nights bed and breakfast, 2 nights full board and local beverages. Please request full itinerary for details • Services of tour manager and English speaking driver/guide • Games drives, sightseeing and excursions as in the itinerary Note costs are current and subject to change without notice

Optional services: • £340 per person for a balloon safari in Serengeti Note: costs are current and subject to change without notice

ITINERARY OVERVIEW Day 1 UK to Cape Town > Fly to the Cape overnight.

Day 8 Bloomestate Luxury Retreat > Today you will be taken by private English speaking driver/ guide to Bloomestate. This is the ideal stop-over halfway from Cape Town to the Garden Route. Overnight stay in one of the luxury garden rooms. Day 9 to Day 11 Emily Moon River Lodge > Continuing on the Garden Route you will drive to your luxury lodge on the southern bank of the Bitou River in Plettenberg Bay. Day 12 Lalibela Game Reserve > Morning drive to your lodge at the Lalibela Game Reserve. Enjoy your game drive and overnight at the Lentaba Lodge, all inclusive. Day 13 Lalibela Game Reserve > Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive and overnight. Day 14 Departure > You will be transferred to Port Elizabeth to take your overnight flight back to the UK via Johannesburg.

Day 2 Arrive Cape Town > On arrival you will be met and transferred to Elite Properties luxury apartments - room only. Day 3 Cape Town > Day of leisure and overnight. Day 4 Cape Point Tour > Full day tour including Seal Island, Groot Constantia, Cape Point, Boulders Beach and Penguin Sanctuary and Signal Hill. Day 5 Cape Town > Day of leisure and overnight. Day 6 Cape Town to Babylonstoren > This is a two night stay on a Cape Dutch farm surrounded by the dramatic mountains of the Drakenstein Valley. Guests enjoy all the facilities of the entire farm plus the spa and gym.

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culinary delights of

South Africa YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Scheduled flights, overseas transfers and other transportation • Visiting a National Park • 13 Nights’ accommodation - 8 nights bed and breakfast, 1 night half board, 2 nights full board including soft drinks and culinary experience and 2 nights full board including 2 game drives per day. Please request full itinerary for details • Services of tour manager and English speaking driver/guide • Games drives, sightseeing and excursions as in the itinerary Note costs are current and subject to change without notice

ITINERARY OVERVIEW Day 1 UK to Cape Town > Fly to the Cape overnight. Day 2 Arrive Cape Town > On arrival you will be met and transferred to Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Day 3 Cape Town > Day of leisure and overnight

Day 8 Prince Albert > Today you will be taken to stay at the African Relish for two nights where you can experience cooking classes, demonstrations and learn about the use of local ingredients. Day 9 Prince Albert > Enjoy another day of culinary learning and delights. Day 10 to Day 11 Plettenberg Bay > Your journey will continue to an exclusive Relais & Chateaux Hotel with breathtaking views of the sea, sand and mountains. Relax and enjoy. Day 12 Port Elizabeth > Morning drive to the stylish boutique hotel, The Windermere, with excellent local restaurants in walking distance and overnight. Day 13 to Day 14 Madikwe Game Reserve > Conclude this fantastic holiday with a two night stay at the Madikwe Game Reserve. Staying at Jaci’s Tree Lodge and with two game drives each day this will be an experience not to be forgotten. Day 15 Departure > You will be transferred to Johannesburg to take your overnight flight back to the UK.

Day 4 Cape Point Tour > Full day tour including Groot Constantia, Seal Island, Cape Point Boulders Beach with its Penguin sanctuary and Signal Hill. Day 5 Cape Town to Stellenbosch Transfer > You will be taken by private car to the heart of the Cape winelands and stay at Lanzerac Hotel and Spa for two nights. Day 6 Stellenbosch Tour > This is a full day tour taking in Stellenbosch and wine tasting. Day 7 Montagu > You will be taken by private car with your English speaking driver/guide along the route 62 to stay in the relaxing Mimosa Lodge.

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We know that you want an experience to remember not just a holiday 10 Reasons to Book with Us 1

We are a family owned and run business so we are friendly, approachable and dedicated to making your holiday a success.

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Your holiday is 100% ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.

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100% Tailor made and personalised holidays - which means you have the flexibility to make changes to an itinerary to ensure your holiday is as you want it to be.

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We do not sell online because we think it's so important to get the details of your holiday 100% right by talking to you.

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Private guided tours by fully qualified specialist guides who can make a difference to your holiday by sharing their local insights.

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The full service of an Explore Travel and Cruises Representative from when you first make an enquiry until you return home from holiday.

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The price you pay for a typical holiday with us includes return international flights, overseas transfers, 4 to 5 star accommodation only, many meals and excursions, the services of a tour manager and/or tour guide, all airport taxes, UK Airport Passenger Duty, state and local taxes.

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Customer Service 24/7 before and during your holiday including an emergency contact telephone number.

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We love to listen to our customers and so we will ask you for feedback after your trip to see how we have done and ensure we have met our own high standards, thereby enabling us to constantly improve our services.

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