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KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE BIG 5 IN N GORON GORO C ONSERVATION AREA , TANZANIA , SHOT BY C ONTIKI TRAVELLER, @HEYNADINE

SPOT ELEPHANTS FROM YO U R E V E N I N G C R U I S E , ZAMBEZI RIVER, BOT S WAN A

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TOGETHER.

U N F O R G E T TA B L E EXPERIENCES. LIFELONG MEMORIES.

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Hello 2021 2020 was not quite the adventure-packed year we had in mind... But as the world reopens & adapts to a new way of traveling, we want you to explore new parts of the world & feel AMAZING about it. After all, we all deserve something awesome to look forward to. So we’re here to help,

with everything from transportation, to health advice, changing plans, & sorting accommodation. On any of our trips across Africa, there’s no need to go it alone - let us do all the hard work, so you can kick back & soak up the adventure.

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MOKORO BOAT SAFARI, OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA

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ALL INCLUDED GAME DRIVES

SAFARI TRANSPORTATION

SEE EUROPE TOO

FROM THE FAMOUS KRUGER NATIONAL PARK TO THE ENDLESS PLAINS OF THE SERENGETI, OUR SAFARI TRIPS INCLUDE UNFORGETTABLE GAME DRIVES, GIVING YOU THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SPOT (AND SNAP) THE BIG 5.

SAFARI TRUCKS, POP-TOP VEHICLES & OPEN GAME-VIEWER 4X4’S MAKE IT EASY TO SPOT SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST MAJESTIC WILDLIFE.

OUR TRIPS TO MOROCCO, EGYPT, ISRAEL & JORDAN CAN BE DONE ON THEIR OWN, OR HOP, SKIP & JUMP UP THERE ON ONE OF OUR MANY EUROPEAN TRIPS.

AMAZING SLEEPS

INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES

ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDES

FROM ROOMY LODGES TO LUXURIOUS SAFARI TENTS, OUR AFRICAN ACCOMMODATION IS AS UNIQUE AS THE CONTINENT ITSELF.

WITNESS THE MIGHT OF VICTORIA FALLS. SPOT LIONS IN THE MAASAI MARA, CATCH THE GREAT MIGRATION AND EVEN SEE CAPE TOWN FROM THE TOP OF TABLE MOUNTAIN.

ALL OUR GUIDES ARE PART OF OUR AMAZING CONTIKI CREW, WHO KNOW EACH PLACE LIKE THE BACK OF THEIR HAND.

SEE ALL OUR TRIPS ON P.28

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Giza Sakkara

Jerusalem Jerash Tel Aviv Amman Dead Sea JORDAN Cairo Petra Eilat Hurghada Luxor

Esna Kom Ombo

EGYPT

Edfu Aswan

TRY ON LOCAL OUTFITS (AND SEE HOW COMFY THEY ARE), IN WADI RUM, JORDAN @SEA_GREENE

SLEEP IN SAFARI TENTS, MAASAI MARA, KENYA @MEGTENYCK

THE HARDES T PAR T IS PIC KIN G WHERE TO GO...

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UGANDA Lake Elementaita Bwindi Impenetrable KENYA Forest Nairobi Serengeti Maasai Mara National Reserve National Park Mt. Kilimanjaro Ngorongoro Crater Amboseli

Arusha

Mto Wa Mbu Tarangire

Zanzibar Island

TANZANIA SAFARI THROUGH INCREDIBLE LANDSCAPES, ALL INCLUDED

SEE THE INCREDIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE TREASURY, PETRA, JORDAN @KRISTINSLUYK

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ZAMBIA

Chobe Etosha

Okavango Delta

NAMIBIA Swakopmund

Walvis Bay Sossusvlei

Victoria Falls

Maun BOTSWANA

ZIMBABWE Kasane Makgadikgadi Pans

Windhoek

Johannesburg

SOUTH AFRICA

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Kruger National Park

INDIAN OCEAN SEE THE CUTE LOCALS, ON BOULDERS BEACH, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA @CLAREAC_

Cape Town

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T R AV E L B E T T E R W I T H C O N T I K I Whether you’re a long-time traveler or a first-time flyer, we make travel better; with more immersive experiences, shared with other travelers & our incredible crew.

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How it works So you’re ready to have the adventure of a lifetime? Here’s how we bring it to life for you, in 4 simple steps.

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T R AV E L TOGETHER We make travel a shared experience. Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, they are designed so you can share incredible experiences with travelers just like you from all around the world.

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D E TA I L S SORTED We make travel easier. You get transportation, accommodation and a bunch of delicious meals all included in the price of your trip, so you never have to worry about the details. Our expert Trip Managers, Drivers & Local Guides sort out all the logistics so you can travel hassle-free.

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES We make every day one to remember. Travel isn’t just about where you go, it’s about what you do when you get there. That’s why we hand-pick the best experiences to include in your trip. Plus, we have heaps of optional Free Time Add-On experiences you can do in your free time and pay for as you travel.

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TABLE MOUNTAIN, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA @PAISLEY_MARK

AMBOSELI, KENYA @SHELBYYGRACE

T RAVE L YOU C AN TRUS T Travel is an amazing gift, but it comes with responsibilities.

Contiki Cares is our commitment to protect the communities we visit, the wildlife we interact with and the planet we all share.

Because we only get one planet, and together we can make travel matter. See p.8

It’s been a year of uncertainty, but with us you can be certain your well-being is our number one priority. Your trust is the most important thing to us - we’ve been doing this for over 50 years, after all. We’re also part of The Travel Corporation, a family of brands with over 100 years of experience traveling the world. Plus our Flexibility Promise gives you the confidence to book in a 2021 adventure, knowing you can change your mind as much as you need, whatever the world decides to throw at us next. Bring on 2021.

W H Y CONTIKI

BOULDERS BEACH, CAPE TOWN @ANGELIQUEADVENTURES

T R AV E L . T O G E T H E R .

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We stand for travel that makes the world a better place.

Whether we’re at home or overseas, travel comes with responsibilities. That’s why we’re determined to travel sustainably & consciously everywhere we go. And that’s why we’re willing to take a stand on causes closest to our hearts.

To be a Contiki traveler is to be a part of a diverse, passionate, global community. So on once in a lifetime trips & in our six-two editorial platform, we amplify those voices however we can, to make the world a better place however we can.

ANTI-POACHING CENTER South Africa

IT’S OUR EXPERIENCES ON TRIP

When one bullet, to kill one Rhino provides 5 years worth of a minimum wage, we learn how complex it is to end poaching. Our visits fund more training for rangers to fight poaching.

Do it on: Cape, Safari & Falls p.11 IRAQ AL AMIR WOMEN’S C O O P E R AT I V E

GIRAFFE CENTER Nairobi, Kenya As part of important conservation work, you can get face to face with the world’s tallest terrestrial animal - just watch out, they may sneak in a kiss.

Do it on: East Africa Safari p.13 ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

Amman, Jordan

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Pick up an amazing piece of pottery & other crafts, and support these women to become financially independent, boss women.

Do it on: Israel & Jordan p.17 SHANGA COMMUNITY VISIT

Nairobi, Kenya

A r u s h a , Ta n z a n i a

Meet the workers rehabilitating baby elephants who have lost their mamas, through human or natural causes & feel the love for these big babies.

Do it on: Kenyan Highlights p.21

Visit a local community & pick up a souvenir of incredible jewelry, glassware & homewares made from recycled materials - all made by people with disabilities.

Do it on: Taste of Tanzania p.20

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How We TreadRight The TreadRight foundation is Contiki’s guiding hands when it comes to sustainable travel.

They’ve put together a 5 year sustainability strategy for us, to reduce food waste, source electricity from renewable sources, eliminate single use plastics and ultimately achieve carbon neutrality. Read all the finer details here: ttc.com/hwtr

These experiences are chosen with great care using an assessment criteria endorsed by sustainable tourism experts which is exclusive to Contiki and its sister brands. It is part of our commitment to advancing the United Nations Global Goals and positively impacting our travelers and the communities we visit.

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S E E T H E I N C R E D I B L E E N T R A N C E T O T H E T R E A S U R Y, P E T R A , JORDAN @NICCLAD

& THE SUSTAINABLE WAY W E T R AV E L OUR COMMITMENT TO REDUCE SINGLE USE PLASTICS + OUR O W N R E U S A B L E WAT E R B O T T L E S NO PHYSICAL DOCUMENTS – IT’S A L L O N L I N E AT M Y. C O N T I K I . C O M WE PLANT A TREE FOR EVERY T R AV E L E R A T O N E T R E E P L A N T E D

THE MIDDLE EAST From ancient monuments to lost cities, desert vistas to thriving foodie scenes, this region stirs the soul like nowhere else. OurMiddle Eastern trips will sweep you off your feet.

WA S T E - F R E E , R E N E WA B L E P R O D U C T I O N C Y C L E M E R C H AT CONTIKI.TEEMILL.COM

CONTIKI CARES: IRAQ ALAMIR CENTER, JORDAN @JESSIEMAA

F L O AT I N T H E D E A D S E A , ISRAEL @BRITT_HERCUS

WA D I R U M , J O R D A N @LORENCAPPS

E AT D E L I C I O U S F O O D T Y P I C A L OF THE REGION, ISRAEL @BDKIEN

DISCOVERER FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO VISIT MULTIPLE C OUNTRIES.

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DAYS

THE DETAILS

5.0 RATING

COUNTRIES

14 INCLUDED MEALS

10 NIGHTS 4 nights in hotels, 5 nights in African Lodges & 1 night Special Stay - Contiki Safari Camp in Chobe National Park

VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/CAPE-SAFARI-FALLS TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

10 breakfasts (B) 4 dinners (D)

Coaches, open gameviewers, safari trucks & 2 internal flights

TEAM

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORTATION

26 maximum group size

An experienced Trip Manger, Drivers & Local Guides

CHOBE CAMPING On this trip you’ll truly experience the wilderness of Africa with a night spent sleeping out under star-swept skies in the middle of the African bush. After a deliciously prepared meal, head back to your twin-share tent & fall asleep to the sounds of Africa.

GOT MORE TIME? Add a Cape Town Explorer p.24 to the start of this trip”

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

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FLIGHTS INCLUDED

MALAWI ZAMBIA MOZAMBIQUE 2

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VICTORIA FALLS ZIMBABWE

2

INDIAN OCEAN

BOTSWANA NAMIBIA

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ATLANTIC OCEAN

Places visited 1

Nightstops

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Special Stay Plane

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SPECIAL STAYS

★ Contiki Safari Camp, Chobe* INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA

9 Included Experiences & 14 Free Time Add-Ons to bring you closer to Africa’s wondrous wildlife than ever before, with wineries and waterfalls thrown into the mix

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Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Included Flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the trip price. Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 6:00pm in Cape Town & ends approx. 7:30am in Kasane or 10.00am in Victoria Falls. This trip will stay on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls from January to June and on the Zimbabwean side of the falls from July to December. * The Chobe Special camping is offered around March to October, during the other months it is the rainy season so you will be accommodated at a lodge for two nights instead. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

Cable car to the top of Table Mountain - A New 7 Natural Wonders of the World Walk along Victoria Falls - An original 7 Natural Wonders of the World See South Africa’s mother city on a Cape Town City Tour All game drives in Kruger & Chobe National Parks Donate to an anti-poaching rangers training center in our Wildlife Conservation Experience

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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Wine Tasting in a Cape Town Vineyard See the most South Western tip of Africa & get close to penguins at Boulders Beach White water raft down some of the world’s best rapids on the mighty Zambezi River Bungee jump over the Zambezi River from the Bridge joining Zimbabwe & Zambia Spot elephants come to drink among pods of hippos on the Chobe River wildlife cruise for sunset

See contiki.com/cape-safari-falls for all experiences on this trip.

#CAPESAFARIFALLS

The one that combines the city of Cape Town, the wildlife of Kruger National Park & adrenaline-rush activities of Victoria Falls

Chobe Game Drive, Botswana @angeliqueadventures

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DAYS

THE DETAILS

4.6 RATING

COUNTRIES

10 NIGHTS

15 INCLUDED MEALS

5 nights in lodges, 3 nights in hotels & 2 nights in Special Stay Contiki Safari Camp, Okavango Delta

VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/OKAVANGO-DELTA -DESERTS TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

10 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 4 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORTATION Coaches, safari trucks & open game-viewers

25 maximum group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager, Drivers & Local Guides

The one that offers wildlife viewing, culture & adventure in the breathtaking Okavango Delta & Namibian deserts

OKAVANGO DELTA CAMPING Nestled in the unspoiled reaches of the Okavango Delta, you’ll stay in safari tents overlooking the Khwai River teeming with wildlife, crocs & hippos fringing the banks. It doesn’t get more unique than spending nights around the fire in the middle of Africa’s wildlife haven.

Mokoro Boat Safari, Okavango Delta, Botswana @stevenstockhall

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MALAWI

ZAMBIA

ETOSHA

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NAMIBIA

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Walvis Bay

SOSSUSVLEI

MAUN BOTSWANA

Places visited 1

Nightstops

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Special Stay

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MOZAMBIQUE START

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MAKGADIKGADI PANS

9 Included Experiences & 10 Free Time Add-Ons for a wildlife extravaganza, from meerkats in the desert to elephants in the Okavango Delta, with included game drives almost every day

WINDHOEK

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Contiki Safari Camp, Okavango Delta INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

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SOUTH AFRICA

ATLANTIC OCEAN

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

INDIAN OCEAN

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

F GOT MORE TIME? See the magnificent Victoria Falls and do all its activities by adding the Explorer package p.24 for 3 nights to the start of this trip.

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Accommodation based on twinshare. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 7:30am in Kasane & ends approx. 12:00pm in Windhoek. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

3 days’ worth of game drives in open safari vehicles in wildlife’s haven – the Okavango Delta Explore Sosussvlei by capturing the iconic shots of Deadvlei & Big Daddy sand dune Take an exclusive night drive as we search for nocturnal predators with spotlights in the Okavango Delta Experience life with the Bushmen of Namibia as they invite you into their village learning their arts & crafts Awesome morning game drives in search of desert adapted animals in Etosha National Park

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Get those classic perspective photos in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan Take an authentic canoe guided journey along the Okavango’s labyrinth of waterways in search of wildlife See wildlife from a different perspective on a helicopter flight over the natural Eden that is the Okavango Delta Sandboard down some of the world’s oldest sand dunes in the Namib Desert Enjoy true Namibian cuisine at the cattle-ranch inspired Joe’s Beerhouse

See contiki.com/okavango-delta-deserts for all experiences on this trip.

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DAYS

THE DETAILS

4.9 RATING

COUNTRIES

11 NIGHTS

30 INCLUDED MEALS

1 night in a hotel, 2 nights in African Lodges, 6 nights in Safari Tents & 2 nights in a Contiki Special Stay inside Serengeti National Park

11 breakfasts (B) 9 lunches (L) 10 dinners (D)

VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/EAST- AFRICA -SAFARI TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORTATION Pop-top 7 seater safari vehicles with guaranteed window seats

20 maximum group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

Maasai Village Tour, Amboseli, Kenya

Lion, Serengeti, Tanzania @heynadine

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

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UGANDA

SERENGETI

KENYA

MAASAI MARA 2

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NGORONGORO CRATER 2

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AMBOSELI

10 Included Experiences & 4 Free Time Add-Ons for a safari extravaganza, where you’ll have ample opportunities to spot the Big 5 across Kenya and Tanzania

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

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ARUSHA

TARANGIRE

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Serengeti Safari Camp, Serengeti National Park

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TANZANIA

Places visited 1

Nightstops

1

Special Stay

Why not add on KilimanjaroMarangu or Zanzibar see p.25 or combine with Cape, Safari & Falls p.11 & save up to 5% with our Multi-Trip Discount on selected departures.

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FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 6:00pm in Nairobi & ends at 12:00pm at Arusha Airport. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

View wildlife properly in our guaranteed window seat safari vehicles with pop-top roofs for 360 views All game drives in the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorogoro Crater National Parks Get close to the endangered Rothschild Giraffe’s at their breeding & rehabilitation center in Nairobi See the incredible work done at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage as they rehabilitate elephants back into the wild Contribute to the Shanga Community Project of disabled community members who make arts & crafts Experience a Maasai Village as you partake in their daily lives & chores, led by a Maasai Warrior Take to the skies as you rise with the sun on a oncein-a-lifetime balloon safari over the Maasai Mara or Serengeti National Parks

See contiki.com/east-africa-safari for all experiences on this trip.

#EASTAFRICASAFARI

The one that combines the lush Kenyan plains & abundant Tanzanian wildlife in one, packed with all the essentials included

Game Drive, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania @heynadine

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DAYS

THE DETAILS

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COUNTRIES

14 NIGHTS

21 INCLUDED MEALS

4 nights in hotels, 7 nights in African Lodges & 3 nights in exclusive Contiki Safari Camps

14 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 6 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORTATION Coaches, open gameviewers, safari trucks & 2 internal flights

26 maximum group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manger, Drivers & Local Guides

The one that combines Cape Town vistas with awesome game drives in the Okavango Delta, Kruger & Chobe

Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

CHOBE & OKAVANGO DELTA CONTIKI SAFARI CAMPS On this trip you’ll truly experience the wilderness of Africa with night’s spent sleeping out under star-swept skies in the middle of the African bush. After a deliciously prepared meal, head back to your twin-share tent & fall asleep to the sounds of Africa.

Chobe River Cruise, Botswana

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

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FLIGHTS INCLUDED MALAWI ZAMBIA MOZAMBIQUE

OKAVANGO DELTA 2 END

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MAUN

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2

VICTORIA FALLS ZIMBABWE

CHOBE

INDIAN OCEAN

MAKGADIKGADI PANS

BOTSWANA

NAMIBIA

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2

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

15 Included Experiences & 18 Free Time Add-Ons to uncover Cape Town’s spellbinding natural beauty and bring you up close to migrating elephants, while at night you’ll swap stories around the campfire under starlit skies

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

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SOUTH AFRICA

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ATLANTIC OCEAN

Places visited

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Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain - A new 7 Natural Wonders of the World Walk along Victoria Falls - An original 7 Natural Wonders of the World All game drives in the Okavango Delta, Kruger & Chobe National Parks Donate to an anti-poaching rangers training center in our Wildlife Conservation Experience

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

JOHANNESBURG

CAPE TOWN

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Contiki Safari Camp, Chobe* ★ Contiki Safari Camp, Okavango Delta

1

Nightstops

1

Special Stay Plane

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Included Flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the trip price. Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost. This trip will stay on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls from January to June and on the Zimbabwean side of the falls from July to December. * The Chobe Special camping is offered around March to October, during the other months it is the rainy season so you will be accommodated at a lodge for two nights instead. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 6:00pm in Cape Town & ends 10am in Maun. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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See the most Southwestern tip of Africa & get close to penguins at Boulders Beach Experience the effects of Apartheid on South Africa with a locally guided township tour Enjoy a Gin & Tonic on a sunset boat cruise down the Zambezi River while on the lookout for wildlife Take a walk on the wild-side with a ranger-guided walking safari in a National Park Tick off two countries as you zipline over the mighty Zambezi River from Zambia to Zimbabwe

See contiki.com/cape-delta-safari for all experiences on this trip.

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20 NIGHTS

29 INCLUDED MEALS

5 nights in hotels, 12 nights in lodges, 3 nights in exclusive Contiki Safari Camps

20 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 8 dinners (D)

VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/SOUTHERN- AFRICA -SAFARI TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

4.6 RATING

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORTATION Coaches, open gameviewers, safari trucks & 2 internal flights

26 maximum group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager, Drivers & Local Guides

Meerkat colony, Makgadgadi Pans, Botswana

Shearwater Explorer’s Village, Victoria Falls

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

2

FLIGHTS INCLUDED MALAWI ZAMBIA MOZAMBIQUE

OKAVANGO DELTA 2 VICTORIA FALLS ETOSHA

2

NAMIBIA

2 1

SWAKOPMUND

END

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Walvis Bay

SOSSUSVLEI

MAUN

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ZIMBABWE

INDIAN OCEAN CHOBE MAKGADIKGADI PANS

BOTSWANA

WINDHOEK

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2

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA

ATLANTIC OCEAN

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18 Included Experiences & 24 Free Time Add-Ons to bring you Africa’s stunning natural beauty and wondrous wildlife, from the thundering might of Victoria Falls to the Okavango Delta teeming with elephants and the awesome salt pans of Etosha National Park

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Contiki Safari Camp, Chobe* ★ Contiki Safari Camp, Okavango Delta INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

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Cable car to the top of Table Mountain - A New 7 Wonders of the Natural Wold Walk along Victoria Falls - An original 7 Wonders of the Natural World Game Drives in the Okavango Delta, Kruger, Chobe & Etosha National Parks Experience life with the Bushmen of Namibia as they invite you into their village to learn their arts & crafts Donate to an anti-poaching rangers training center in our Wildlife Conservation Experience

Places visited

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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Nightstops Special Stay

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Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Included Flights: This trip includes flights as specified on the map as part of the trip price. Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost. This trip will stay on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls from January to June and on the Zimbabwean side of the falls from July to December. Single room supplements are available. * The Chobe Special camping is offered around March to October, during the other months it is the rainy season so you will be accommodated at a lodge for two nights instead. Trip starts 6:00pm in Cape Town & ends approx. 12:00pm in Windhoek. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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See the most Southwestern tip of Africa & get close to penguins at Boulders Beach White water raft down some of the world’s best rapids on the mighty Zambezi River Bungee jump over the Zambezi River from the Bridge joining Zimbabwe & Zambia

See contiki.com/southern-africa-safari for all experiences on this trip.

#SOUTHERNAFRICASAFARI

The one that delivers the ultimate safari adventure through Africa featuring Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Botswana & Namibia

Mokoro Boat Safari, Okavango Delta, Botswana @capture.by.danny

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MAASAI VILLAGE TOUR, AMBOSELI @HEYNADINE

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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

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COUNTRY

Places visited 1

Nightstops Start/end city

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Special Stay Coach

CAIRO

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Esna

1

See the Great Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo Egyptian buffet dinner with a vibrant belly dancing show

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INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

1

HURGHADA 1 LUXOR EDFU

#CONTIKIEGYPT

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★ Nile Cruise

ILE EN

SPECIAL STAYS 15 INCLUDED MEALS 7 breakfasts (B) 3 lunches (L) 5 dinners (D)

2

Giza Sakkara

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Special Stay: 3 nights Nile Cruise, 3 nights in hotels, 1 night twin-berth sleep couchette train (Cairo to Aswan)

Plane or boat

7 Included Experiences & 5 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll see you glide down the Nile and snorkel in the Red Sea, while exploring ancient tombs along the way

1

7 NIGHTS

RED SEA

Kom Ombo

1

ASWAN

LAKE NASSER

FREE TIME ADD-ONS GROUP SIZE & TEAM 25 average group size. An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

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Visit Abu Simbel’s Temple of Ramses II Take a cruise along the world-famous Red Sea & snorkel among the colorful reef

See contiki.com/egypt for all experiences on this trip.

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available.

Note: Single room supplements do not apply to night 2 in the itinerary. Overnight train cabins are twin-share only. Trip starts 7:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am in Cairo. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/ staylonger. This trip also runs in winter, for details, visit contiki.com or speak to your travel agent.

THE NUMBERS

11

THE DETAILS

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

10 NIGHTS 8 nights twin or twin-share hotel accommodation & 2 nights in Lighthouse Hotel Tel Aviv

14 INCLUDED MEALS 10 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 3 dinners (D)

DAYS

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COUNTRIES

8 Included Experiences & 5 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll uncover the ancient wonders of these historical heavyweights, from awesome desert vistas to lost cities carved into rocks FEATURE ACCOMMODATION

Places visited 1

Nightstops

1

Special Stay Plane

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

START

Jerash

END

TEL AVIV

4

2

ISRAEL

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

•

CONTIKI CARES Visit the TreadRight supported Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Cooperative Society Explore the incredible sites of one of the new 7 Wonders of the World, Petra, Jordan Boat cruise & lunch on the Red Sea EatWith locals inside their homes & taste traditional Israeli food in Tel Aviv

See contiki.com/israelandjordan for all experiences on this trip.

1

AMMAN

Dead Sea

JORDAN

PETRA 1

EILAT

2 Wadi Rum

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

F F

Western Wall

JERUSALEM

★ Lighthouse Hotel, Tel Aviv

• GROUP SIZE & TEAM 17 average group size. An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

2

CONTIKI.COM/ISRAELANDJORDAN

1

FLIGHT INCLUDED

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Note: Please note this trip includes an internal flight which has strict luggage restrictions of 20kg per person. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 7:00pm in Jerusalem & ends approx. 10:00am in Tel Aviv. Note: Your trip price does not include the Border Tax - about $50US & Jordanian Visa where required. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. This trip also runs in winter, for details, visit contiki.com or speak to your travel agent.

#ISRAELANDJORDAN

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MOROCCAN ADVENTURE THE NUMBERS THE DETAILS

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10

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COUNTRY

DAYS

9 NIGHTS

16 INCLUDED MEALS

Special Stays: 2 nights in a Traditional Moroccan Riad, 1 night Belle Etoile Desert Camp, 6 nights twin-share hotel

9 breakfasts (B) 2 lunches (L) 5 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORTATION Air conditioned coach

24 maximum group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager & Driver, plus Local Guides

The one that brings you the best of Morocco, from camping in the Sahara to exploring the souks, smells and sounds of Marrakech

MOROCCO 5 DAY Want to add souks and spices to your life - but a bit short on time?

Our 5 day Morocco trip will take you from lavish palaces to bustling markets, desert panoramas to cooking classes in the homes of locals. All in less than a week.

Visit your travel agent or contiki.com/Morocco to see prices, dates & the best deals available

Casablanca, Morocco @hilalflkc

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

CHEFCHAOUEN

1

2 FEZ

Rabat

CASABLANCA

Atlas Mountains

1 MOROCCO

MARRAKECH

2

Aït Benhaddou

Todra Gorge

1

ERFOUD

1

13 Included Experiences & 5 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll let you taste the flavors of Morocco, camp in the Sahara under starry skies and dine with locals in their own homes

1 MERZOUGA

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Riad Mounana, Fez ★ Desert Camp in the Sahara (Belle Etoile) INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

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OUARZAZATE

4x4 drive to the heart of the Merzouga Desert and stay overnight in a tented village. Enjoy sunset over the Sahara and finish off the evening with a traditional Berber Feast with music Locally guided city tour of the famous “Blue City”, Chefchaouen CONTIKI CARES Enjoy a cooking class a the Al Amal women’s cooperative in Marrakech where you will pick your own organic vegetables and learn how to cook a Moroccan meal

FREE TIME ADD-ONS Places visited 1

Nightstops

1

Special Stay

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost (either twin or triple-share). Single room supplements are available.

Trip starts 4:00pm in Marrakech & ends approx. 8:00am in Marrakech. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Please Note: A Special Stay feature property on this trip is a traditional Morrocan Riad in Fez. Due to the size & authenticity of this property we may have to use a mix of twin & triple rooms to accommodate the entire group. This trip also runs in winter, for details, visit contiki.com or speak to your travel agent.

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CONTIKI CARES Dine with locals in their homes and share a traditional meal and learn about Moroccan life Enjoy the final evening together at a restaurant in the heart of the Jamma Lfna Square for a meal and belly dancing show Sandboarding in the Sahara Desert

See contiki.com/moroccanadventure for all experiences on this trip.

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THE DETAILS

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

4 NIGHTS

7 INCLUDED MEALS 4 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 2 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE & TEAM 25 maximum group size. An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/BEST-BOTSWANA TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

COUNTRY 1

Nightstops

1

Special Stay

2

END

MAUN

6 Included Experiences & 4 Free Time Add-Ons to bring you close to migrating elephants, see you glide down the deta on traditional canoes and even visit a cheeky meerkat colony in the wild

1

OKAVANGO DELTA

START

KASANE 1

MAKGADIKGADI PANS BOTSWANA

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Contiki Safari Camp, Okavango Delta

GOT MORE TIME?

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

•

Add the Victoria Falls Explorer to make this the perfect week long trip in two countries. See p.24 the majestic Victoria Falls and participate in all its adrenaline-filled activities before jumping on the safari of a lifetime

All morning & afternoon Game Drives in the Okavango Delta

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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Take those classic perspective photos in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan Get close to a meerkat colony as they go about their daily routine in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan

See contiki.com/best-botswana for all experiences on this trip.

#BESTOFBOTSWANA

2 nights in African Lodges & 2 nights in Special Stay Contiki Safari Camp

DAYS

1

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

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Meerkat colony, Makgadikgadi Pan @stevenstockhall

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 7:30am in Kasane & ends 10:00am in Maun. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

THE NUMBERS

7

THE DETAILS

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

6 NIGHTS 3 nights in African Lodges & 3 nights in hotels

8 INCLUDED MEALS 6 breakfasts (B) 2 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE & TEAM 26 maximum group size. An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

DAYS

CONTIKI.COM/NOMADIC-NAMIBIA

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COUNTRY

3 Included Experiences & 6 Free Time Add-Ons that’ll see you spending time with the San Bushmen and learning their hunter gatherer ways, as well as game drives in Etosha National Park

Places visited 1

Nightstops

ETOSHA

2 NAMIBIA

SWAKOPMUND

2 1

Walvis Bay

SOSSUSVLEI

WINDHOEK

1

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

•

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Spend time with the San Bushmen of Omandumba’s Living Village as they invite you into their village learning their hunter/gatherer traditions Awesome morning game drives in search of desert adapted animals in Etosha National Park

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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Sandboard down some of the world’s oldest sand dunes in the Namib Desert

See contiki.com/nomadic-namibia for all experiences on this trip.

Big Daddy Sand Dune, Sossusvlei, Namibia Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 5:00pm in Windhoek & ends 12:00pm in Windhoek. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

#NOMADICNAMIBIA

NOMADIC NAMIBIA

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#TASTEOFTANZANIA

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

TASTE OF TANZANIA 6

THE NUMBERS

1

DAYS

THE DETAILS

COUNTRY

5 NIGHTS

14 INCLUDED MEALS

1 night in an African Lodge, 2 nights in Safari Tents & 2 nights in a Contiki Special Stay inside the Serengeti National Park

5 breakfasts (B) 4 lunches (L) 5 dinners (D)

VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/ TASTE-TANZANIA TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

4.9 RATING

Pop-top 7 seater safari vehicles with guaranteed window seats

TEAM

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORTATION

20 maximum group size

An experienced Trip Manager, Drivers & Local Guides

The one that will see you safari your way around Tanzania’s Maasai Villages and wondrous wildlife

THE GREAT MIGRATION This trip through Tanzania offers the best opportunity to see the Great Migration in the Serengeti and the predators that follow its millions of wildebeest and zebra.

Traveling here between December and April offers you the best chance of seeing this spectacle, although never guaranteed, the plains of the Serengeti alone offer the best wildlife viewing anywhere in Africa all year round.

Maasai Village Tour, Tarangire

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Maasai Giraffe, Serengeti

Buffet Dinners, Ngorongoro Crater

SERENGETI 1

Places visited Nightstops

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • •

TANZANIA

View wildlife properly in our guaranteed window seat safari vehicles with pop-top roofs for 360 views All game drives in the Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater National Parks A guided walk through a local village market in Mto Wa Mbu Contribute to the Shanga Community Project of disabled community members who make arts & crafts Local arts & crafts shopping along the way

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

ARUSHA Mto Wa Mbu

1

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Serengeti Safari Camp, Serengeti National Park

•

2

NGORONGORO CRATER

8 Included Experiences & 2 Free Time AddOns to explore the spectacular Serengeti, including the Great Rift Valley, ancient volcanoes dense with predators and sleeping under the star-swept skies of the Serengeti plains

Shanga Community Project

2

TARANGIRE

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Experience a Maasai Village as you partake in their daily lives & chores, led by a Maasai Warrior Take to the skies as you rise with the sun on a once-ina-lifetime balloon safari over the Serengeti

See contiki.com/taste-tanzania for all experiences on this trip.

Start/end city 1

Special Stay

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 12:00pm in Arusha & ends at 12:00pm at Arusha Airport. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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THE DETAILS

7

1

DAYS

COUNTRY

6 NIGHTS

16 INCLUDED MEALS

1 night in a hotel, 1 night in an African Lodge & 4 nights in Safari Tents

6 breakfasts (B) 5 lunches (L) 5 dinners (D)

VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/KENYAN-HIGHLIGHTS TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

4.8 RATING

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORTATION Pop-top 7 seater safari vehicle with guaranteed window seats

20 maximum group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manager, Driver & Local Guides

#KENYANHIGHLIGHTS

The one that gives you a week of pure Maasai magic in picturesque Kenya

Maasai Village Tour, Amboseli @shelbygrace

Mt. Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Safari Tent, Maasai Mara @heynadine

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Impala, Maasai Mara @yas_sophie

Baby elephant, Maasai Mara @jodiewischnevsky

7 Included Experiences & 2 Free Time AddOns to bring you to the setting of the Great Migration, from Maasai Mara to the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, where you’ll get closer to elephants and giraffes than ever before

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • • •

•

KENYA

LAKE ELEMENTAITA

F F

2

1

NAIROBI

MAASAI MARA 1

Nightstops

View wildlife properly in our guaranteed window seat safari vehicles with pop-top roofs for 360 views All game drives in the Maasai Mara & Amboseli National Parks Get close to the endangered Rothschild Giraffe’s at their breeding & rehabilitation center in Nairobi See the incredible work done at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage as they rehabilitate elephants back into the wild This trip offers the best chance of seeing the famous Great Migration crossing of the Mara River (Around August to October)

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

1

2

IN-DEPTH EXPLORER

THE NUMBERS

Experience a Maasai Village as you partake in their daily lives & chores, led by a Maasai Warrior Take to the skies as you rise with the sun on a once-ina-lifetime balloon safari over the Maasai Mara

See contiki.com/kenyan-highlights for all experiences on this trip.

AMBOSELI

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Accommodation based on twin-share. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost. Trip starts 6:00pm in Nairobi & ends at 12:00pm in Nairobi. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

SHORT TRIPS WEEKENDERS & MORE

SEE THE BRIGHT COLORS OF THE BO KAAP NEIGHBORHOOD, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA @ANGELIQUEADVENTURES

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OKAVANGO DELTA MUSIC FESTIVAL COUNTRY

DAYS

THE DETAILS

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7 NIGHTS

11 INCLUDED MEALS

2 nights in African Lodges and 5 nights in Contiki Safari Camps

7 breakfasts (B) 1 lunch (L) 3 dinners (D)

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORTATION Coaches & open safari vehicles

25 maximum group size

TEAM An experienced Trip Manger, Driver & Local Guides

Mokoro Boat Safari, Okavango Delta

Lion Pride, Okavango Delta @monica.gujral

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 8 Included Experiences & 3 Free Time AddOns that’ll take you from salt pans to safari parks, floodplains to party islands

SPECIAL STAYS

★ Contiki Safari Camps, Makgadikgadi Pans & Okavango Delta INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• •

Helicopter flight, Okavango Delta @stevenstockhall

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

OKAVANGO OKAVANGO DELTA DELTA FESTIVAL 2 2

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MAUN BOTSWANA

• •

Access to the most unique festival in the world, a party on an island in the Okavango Delta All morning, afternoon and night Game Drives in the Okavango Delta Spend nights sitting around a campfire under billions of stars listening to the surrounding sounds of nature Get close to a meerkat colony as they go about their daily routine in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan

FREE TIME ADD-ONS Places visited 1

Nightstops

1

Special Stay

F F

1

MAKGADIKGADI PANS

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Accommodation based on twinshare. If you’re traveling solo, we can pair you with a same-sex roommate at no extra cost. Single room supplements are available. Trip starts 5:00pm in Maun & ends 11:00am in Maun. Note: Festival tickets are non refundable and must be paid in full at time of booking. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger.

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Take an authentic canoe guided journey along the Okavango’s labyrinth of waterways in search of wildlife See wildlife from a different perspective on a helicopter flight the natural Eden that is the Okavango Delta Enjoy a local meal and theater performance from local villagers on our last night together

See contiki.com/okavango-festival for all experiences on this trip.

#OKAVANGODELTAFESTIVAL

The one that combines game drives with the world’s most unique music festival, a party on an island in the Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta Music Festival, Okavango Delta

SHORT TRIPS

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THE NUMBERS

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CONTIKI.COM

SHORT TRIPS

CAPE TOWN EXPLORER THE NUMBERS

3

THE DETAILS

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

#CONTIKIVICFALLSEXPLORER

#CONTIKICAPETOWNEXPLORER

2 NIGHTS

DAYS

1

VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/CAPE-TOWN-EXPLORER TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

COUNTRY

Places visited 1

Nightstops

SOUTH AFRICA

2 nights hotel

1 Included Experience that’ll let you explore the glorious mountains, bays and vineyards of Cape Town

2 INCLUDED MEALS 2 breakfasts (B)

Add this trip to the start of your Cape, Safari & Falls p.11 or Cape to Delta Safari p.14 adventure...

GROUP SIZE & TEAM This is a solo adventure & is therefore unescorted

CONTIKI.COM/CAPE-TOWN-EXPLORER

Robben Island Tour

CAPE TOWN

2

Kirstenbosch Gardens

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• •

2 day hop-on/hop-off bus pass to over 30 stops giving you access to more than 50 Cape Town attractions Use this bus pass to take you to the ferry port for Robben Island (Nelson Mandela’s prison), Kirstenbosch botanical garden, wine farm and beaches

See contiki.com/cape-town-explorer for all experiences on this trip.

Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa @angeliqueadventures Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Accommodation on a twin or single room basis. Start 4:00pm in Cape Town & end 10:00am in Cape Town.

VICTORIA FALLS EXPLORER THE NUMBERS

4

THE DETAILS

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

DAYS

1

COUNTRY

CONTIKI.COM/VIC-FALLS-EXPLORER

VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/VIC-FALLS-EXPLORER TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

1

Nightstops

ZAMBIA

3 NIGHTS 3 nights in lodges

3 INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B)

2 Included Experiences & 5 Free Time Add-Ons Add this to the start of your Okavango Delta and Deserts p.12 or Best of Botswana p.19, adventures to include the thrill-seeking activities of Vic Falls.

VICTORIA FALLS ZIMBABWE

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• GROUP SIZE & TEAM This is a solo adventure & is therefore unescorted

3

•

Take a guided walk along one of the 7 Natural Wonders of World - Victoria Falls Sip on a Gin & Tonic as you look out for hippos and crocodiles on the sunset Zambezi River cruise

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

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Zipline, bungee or swing off the bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia River raft some of the worlds best rapids on the Zambezi River See the mighty falls from above on a scenic helicopter flight Take a guided safari walk through a National Park

See contiki.com/vic-falls-explorer for all experiences on this trip.

Walk along Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe/Zambia @jessicalee_87

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Accommodation on a twin or single basis. This trip will be accommodated on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls between January to June and on the Zimbabwean side of the falls between July to December. Trip starts at 4:00pm & ends at 10:00am

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ZANZIBAR BEACH ESCAPE

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

4/5/6

3 Included Experiences & 1 Free Time Add-On that’ll let you kick back on the lush beaches of Zanzibar

DAYS

1

COUNTRY

VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/ZANZIBAR-BEACH TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• • 3/4/5 INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORTATION

3/4/5 nights in double share at the Kendwa Rocks Hotel

3/4/5 breakfasts (B)

Arrival transfer to the hotel & departure transfer to the airport are both included.

•

GOT MORE TIME?

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

F

This trip links perfectly between Southern Africa and East Africa trips

See the list of excursions available from reception such as snorkeling trips and a tour of Stone Town

See contiki.com/zanzibar-beach for all experiences on this trip.

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. Note: Full Moon supplements apply30th January 2021, 27th February 2021, 27th March 2021, 24th April 2021, 29th May 2021, 26th June 2021, 24th July 2021, 21st August 2021, 18th September 2021, 23rd October 2021, 20th November 2021, 18th December 2021, 15th January 2022,19th February 2022 & 19th March 2022. Xmas & NYE supplements apply 25th - 26th December 2021 & 2nd - 6th January 2022. Single room supplements are available upon request. Note: This trip is not a Contiki exclusive product or a group tour. Trip starts at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar Archipelago) at flight arrival time and ends at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar Archipelago)at flight departure time

GORILLA TREK

CONTIKI.COM/GORILLA-TREK

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

4

2 Included Experience & 1 Free Time Add-On that’ll bring you closer than ever before to these majestic creatures

1

COUNTRY

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

• 3 NIGHTS

9 INCLUDED MEALS

3 nights in African Lodges

3 breakfasts (B) 3 lunches (L) 3 dinners (D)

•

Spend time with the magnificent gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Afternoon game drive in Mburo National Park

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

F

GOT MORE TIME?

Ask your guide for optional excursions around the area

This trip links perfectly between Southern Africa and East Africa trips

See contiki.com/gorilla-trek for all experiences on this trip.

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. If you are traveling solo we can set you up with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge. Trip starts 7:00am & ends approx. 1:00pm both at Entebbe Airport.

There needs to be a minimum of 2 travelers for the trip to run. Subject to Gorilla permit availability. Permits need to be purchased up front & are not refundable. If permits can only be acquired in the Ruhija sector then an additional fee will be charged. Note: This trip is not a Contiki exclusive product.

MARANGU KILI CLIMB

7

1 Included Experience that’ll bring you once in a lifetime adventures on the awesome climb of Kilimanjaro

COUNTRY

VISIT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CONTIKI.COM/MARANGU-KILIMANJARO TO SEE PRICES, DATES & THE BEST DEALS AVAILABLE

INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

•

6 NIGHTS

17 INCLUDED MEALS

TEAM

2 nights in hotels, 4 nights in multishare mountain huts

6 breakfasts (B) 5 lunches (L) 6 dinners (D)

An expert Local Guide & Porters

• • •

The opportunity to reach the summit of Africa – Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro Porters will help you ascend this route as they set-up camp and make your meals during your hike Wildlife spotting along the trail everyday See incredible views of East Africa’s rolling plains and the different terrains of Killimanjaro

See contiki.com/marangu-kilimanjaro for all experiences on this trip.

Need Flights? See contiki.com/flights for great deals from the USA to & from all the start/end cities in this brochure. If you are traveling solo, we can set you up with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge. Trip starts at Kilimanjaro Airport at flight arrival time and ends at Kilimanjaro Airport after breakfast. Note: This trip departs frequently with multiple departures per week in high season & requires a minimum of two people on the trip to operate - please contact us directly for availability or refer to contiki.com/kilimanjaro-marangu.

These are small group tours & will not have a Contiki Trip Manager but a Local Guide. Note: This trip is not a Contiki exclusive product. Trips are subject to availability & are on request basis only.

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania @thisistimsmith

#CONTIKIKILIMANJARO

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

1

Gorilla, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

CONTIKI.COM/MARANGU-KILIMANJARO

THE DETAILS

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THE DETAILS

SUMMARY BOOKING CONDITIONS

Very Important: The information below is a summary of the booking conditions as at the date of the production of this brochure and are for guidance only. The ‘Full Booking Conditions’ can be found on our website contiki.com/booking-conditions and form the legal agreement between us and you as our guest. If there is any conflict between the information below and the Full Booking Conditions the Full Booking Conditions shall prevail. Booking Conditions are regularly updated and may have changed since this brochure was printed.

SUMMARY BOOKING AND CANCELLATION TERMS Air Tickets

All destinations excluding Africa & special trips

Africa & Special trips*

Detour

(either before/after trip or included within trip)

Extra Accommodations

Transfers

Trip deposit due per person

US$200

US$200

US$200

As per airline policy. Full payment may be required at time of booking which may be non-refundable. An additional $350 deposit is required

No additional deposit required

No additional deposit required

Special Deposit

N/A

Special events and activities may incur additional non-refundable deposits

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Final Payment Due (before trip starts)

45 days

45 days

30 days

As per airline policy. Full payment may be required at time of booking which may be non-refundable.

In accordance with main trip

In accordance with main trip

45 days and over

Transfer your deposit to another trip for free with FlexDeposit

Transfer your deposit to another trip for free with FlexDeposit

US$35 plus airline charges

N/A

N/A

44 – 31 days

25% of trip price

50% of trip price

Transfer your deposit to another trip for free with FlexDeposit Transfer your deposit to another trip for free with FlexDeposit

US$35 plus airline charges

N/A

N/A

30 - 22 days

25% of trip price

75% of trip price

100% of trip price

US$35 plus airline charges

N/A

N/A

21 – 16 days

50% of trip price

75% of trip price

100% of trip price

US$35 plus airline charges

N/A

N/A

15 - 8 days

50% of trip price

100% of trip price

100% of trip price

US$35 plus airline charges

100%

100%

CANCELLATION FEES

7 - 1 days

75% of trip price

100% of trip price

100% of trip price

US$35 plus airline charges

100%

100%

Departure Day/No show

100% of trip price

100% of trip price

100% of trip price

US$35 plus airline charges

100%

100%

During trip

100% of trip price

100% of trip price

100% of trip price

US$35 plus airline charges

100%

100%

* Special Trips include (but not limited to): Gorilla Trek, Inca Trail Trek, Okovango Delta Music Festival, Rio Carnival.

YOUR VACATION BOOKING For the purposes of this document reference to “you” or “your” includes all guests in the party.

Contiki US Holdings Inc is the ‘Sales Company’.

The ‘Operator’ for the trips will be as described in the table below. Collectively these companies are referred to as ‘Contiki’.

Destination

Operator

Europe & Northern Africa

Contiki Holidays Limited

Britain & Ireland

Asia

Contiki Travel UK Ltd Springbok Atlas Tours and Safaris (Pty) Ltd Contiki Holidays Asia Ltd

USA & Canada

Contiki US Holdings Inc

Southern & Eastern Africa

South America, Mexico, Contiki Holidays Costa Rica Latin America Ltd Holidays (Aus) Pty Ltd & Australia & New Zealand Contiki Travel Corporation NZ Limited

Security: Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing.

Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip Cancellation. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions. You are urged to consult with government sources, including the United States Department of State, news sources as well as your Travel Agent prior to making your travel plans.

Travel Insurance: All guests are required to have travel insurance that includes trip interruption, trip delay, medical expense coverage and evacuation protection covering all applicable dates of travel with Contiki. This insurance must cover: trip interruption, trip delay, emergency evacuation and medical expenses resulting from illness related to a pandemic event, such as COVID-19.

COVID-19: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present.

COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.

We ask that you please take personal responsibility for your well-being. This begins with packing any personal protective equipment and sanitizers you require. Please adopt physical distancing and hygiene practices throughout your pre-trip travel arrangements and follow all health instructions whether physical signage, or requests from our professional staff, once you are vacationing with us. To travel with Contiki, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Full details of hygiene protocols can be found on our website.

Force Majeure: Force Majeure Event means any event or circumstance beyond the control of Contiki, including but not limited to: (a) an act of god (such as earthquake, flood, fire, explosion, landslide, lightning, action of the elements, force of nature, washout, typhoon, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami, storm or storm warning or natural disaster); (b) industrial disputes, work ban or other labor dispute or difficulty; (c) acts of terrorism, political unrest, war or threat of war, riots or civil strife; (d) failure or delays to scheduled transportation and the closure of airports or ports; (e) pandemic, epidemic or health risk; (f) governmental and administrative actions (including closure of borders and travel warnings and restrictions).

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS Your trip will be confirmed after receipt of a nonrefundable deposit as detailed in the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table.

Air-inclusive bookings may require an additional nonrefundable deposit or payment in full at the time of booking, see Air Arrangements section below.

Final payment for your trip reservation will be due prior to departure no later than as detailed in the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table.

BOOKING CHANGES Name Changes: Contiki does not charge for name changes or name corrections, however where third party costs are incurred these will be passed on to the guest.

Other Booking Changes: Contiki does not charge for minor booking changes however where third party costs are incurred these will be passed on to the guest.

A change of trip date or itinerary after final payment is due (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table) will be treated as a Cancellation.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Cancellation by Traveler: Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking.

If notice of Cancellation is received by Contiki before final payment is due (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table), the deposit will be retained along with the Travel Protection payment. If Cancellation is made after final payment is due Cancellation fees will apply (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table).

Please also refer to Air Cancellation Section where applicable.

Contiki is a member of the family-owned The Travel Corporation (TTC) & is renowned & trusted for its outstanding quality, service, value, reliability & financial stability.

All Cancellations fees as per the Summary Booking and Cancellation table are additional to any Cancellation fees or other charges that may be levied by your Travel Agent.

Travel Protection Plan premiums are non-refundable.

or corrections may either not be allowed or may result in penalties charged by the airline. These are the guest’s responsibility along with the fees charged as described above.

Air Changes or Cancellation: After deposit has been received any changes, including Cancellations incur a Cancellation by Contiki : Contiki reserves the right, to modify or cancel any trip, accommodations, service fee, plus any airline penalties. Airline imposed penalties may be up to 100% of the air ticket price. in-destination activity or arrangement at any time.

Published Fares, Priced Match Fares, Promo Fares Cancellation due to Failure to Pay and some other airfares booked are non-refundable.

If full payment is not received by the due date (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table), Contiki has Not showing up for your outbound flight as booked the right to cancel your reservation and no refund will and ticketed will be considered a no-show, and all the connecting flights associated with this one, even a be made. Contiki will not be responsible for return flight will be cancelled and no refund will apply. lost reservations.

Cancellation due to Force Majeure Events If Contiki cancels a trip as a result of a Force Majeure FINANCIAL PROTECTION Event, a future travel credit (FTC) to the value of funds $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program Contiki shares the coverage available under the paid to date less any third-party costs incurred will be provided. All FTCs will be valid for 24 months from USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of The Travel Corporation who, as an Active date of issue.

Member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million Where a trip is terminated mid-trip due to a Force Majeure event, if we provide you with any alternative with USTOA to be used to reimburse, according to services or assistance (such as hotels or travel) then the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers you agree to pay for these costs.

Assistance Program, the advance payments of Contiki Tours Ltd customers in the unlikely event of Cancellation due to Events other than Force Majeure Events The Travel Corporation bankruptcy, insolvency or If the Cancellation by Contiki is not as a result cessation of business. Further, you should understand of a Force Majeure Event, Contiki will provide that the $1 Million posted by The Travel Corporation an alternative comparable trip (if available) if an may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery alternative is not available then a refund will be of the advance payments received by Contiki Tours made. Contiki is not liable for any Cancellation or Limited. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers change cost or penalties incurred on other travel Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may arrangements, including air travel, that may be be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275 Madison affected thereby.

Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York 10016, or Contiki is not responsible for other travel by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their arrangements that you or your party have website at www.ustoa.com. made outside Contiki and which are affected by our Cancellations.

SALES COMPANY FLIGHT RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATIONS Reservations & Ticketing: Air-inclusive bookings and some intra-trip flights may require an additional non-refundable deposit or full payment at the time of booking. On receipt of full air payment your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are final.

Contiki does not hold an allocation of air seats and all flight reservations are made on request and are subject to the terms and conditions of the airline.

Changes to flight itineraries and name changes and/

Contiki (US) Holdings Inc, 5551 Katella Avenue, Cypress, California 90630

The Contiki group of companies has Marketing/ Sales/Administrative offices/agents in: Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and the USA

GOT A QUESTION? Travel can be complicated, and we know you may have a lot of burning questions about visas, luggage, accommodations, or whether you should pack boots/an ironing board/your dog. But don’t panic. We’re here to answer your most common queries. Can’t see what you’re looking for? Head to contiki.com/faq or just give us a call.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

IS TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED? You’ll need to get yourself to your start destination and back home again at the end, but for the duration of your trip all transportation is included, whether air conditioned coaches, trains, cruises, ferries or speedy internal flights. You can find all the details in your trip itinerary. With the exception of a few unguided departures, your trip will be led by one of our awesome, highly trained Trip Managers, guiding you from destination to destination.

ARE ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDED? Accommodations are arranged, too! Wherever you go, we’re talking comfy, conveniently located hotels, fun hostels with awesome amenities, and our unique Special Stays.

These are a mixture of Contiki’s own properties such as a French Chateâu or an Austrian chalet Haus Schöneck. As well as incredible partner properties such as a surf lodge in Portugal, a Riad in Marrakech, Luxury Glamping in the USA, Amazon Jungle eco-lodges or Jungle Tree Houses in Thailand.

Sound good? We thought so.

In Africa we’ve got safari lodges and luxe safari tents, while on our island hopping adventures you’ll be sleeping aboard cruise boats in Greece, sailboats in Croatia and traditional boats in Turkey & Vietnam.

IS THERE WIFI? Yup! Don’t stress about keeping connected to all your friends and family from afar; almost all accommodations Contiki stays at offers free WiFi, so you can gram/snap/chat to your heart’s content.

Most of our coaches offer free WiFi to keep you up to date while on the road. However, this isn’t unlimited.

WHO RUNS THE TRIP? Unless you’re on an explorer trip or itinerary extension, your trip will be conducted in English by one of our awesome Trip Managers!

IS FOOD INCLUDED? Breakfasts are included on most trips, as well as a handful of lunches and dinners to give you the flavor of a destination. For all other meals, we like to give you the freedom to explore the local culture and cuisine, and go on your own foodie safari. There’s also delicious foodie Free Time Add-Ons to sink your teeth into.

polite to tip them, but it’s never mandatory.

the release of travel documents.

WHAT IF I LEAVE THE TRIP EARLY? Just as we don’t cover your flights to or from the trip, we don’t cover the cost of getting home, even if you leave the trip early, due to bad behaviour, illness, or any other reason.

WILL I NEED A VISA? Because the details change so much depending on what country you’re from & what country or countries you’re traveling to - we can’t tell you which Visas, Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs), affidavits or immunizations you’ll need. In some countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) fees and/or departure taxes/exit fees which will be collected at the airports upon entry/departure by local government authorities.

We do definitely recommend getting any visas you need before you travel, as it’s not always possible or quick to get them at the borders.

For all the latest info on the travel docs, visas, requirements & fees associated with entry & exit of countries, you must check with your Travel Agent or local consular services. It’s up to you to ensure you have all the right documents with you when you travel.

Contiki bears no responsibility for such information and will not be responsible for advising and/or obtaining required travel documentation for any guest, or for any delays, damages, and/or losses including missed portions of your vacation related to improper documentation or government decisions about entry.

IS SKI AND SNOWBOARD RENTAL INCLUDED? Ski and snowboard hire along with lessons are not included in Ski trips but we can happily help you out with where to book everything you need.

FLEXDEPOSIT & CHANGE

WHAT IS FLEXDEPOSIT? If you cancel before 45 days prior to the trip departure date, the deposit can be credited to the cost of another Contiki trip, which is not less than 7 days duration, subject to the following conditions: a) the deposit may be gifted within 5 years of the cancellation date of the original booking; b) multiple deposits (because of back to back trips) cannot be combined and only one deposit can be credited per trip; c) multiple trips may be booked using multiple deposits; d) the reservation must be made and completed before the traveler attains 36 years of age (Contiki’s upper traveler age limit); e) FlexDeposit does not apply to any existing bookings, has no cash value and is non-refundable.

A FlexDeposit benefit may be: a) gifted to family or friends, via an email confirmation to Contiki stating the donee’s name b) transferred for use with one of our sister brands (see ttc.com/brands) and must be applied to the reservation of a trip, within 5 calendar years of the Cancellation date of the original booking.

FlexDeposit does not include trips in Special Deposits, deposits for airline tickets (whether included as part of or additional to the trip) or deposits for Third Party Travel Products and excludes any funds that have been refunded to you.

DO I HAVE TO PAY IF I CHANGE MY TRIP? Even if your travel plans change, you’ll never miss out or be charged fees for changing your booking before you pay your final balance, if you want to change the dates of your trip, swap onto another trip or even change your trip for a different region entirely, that’s all possible, without incurring fees.

DISCOUNTS, SAVINGS & PROMOTIONS

There are lots of discounts & deals available.

All the details, terms & conditions are available contiki.com/deals

TRAVEL PROTECTION

The best part of traveling is actually traveling.

What if suddenly you needed to cancel or postpone your trip? With Travel Protection, you’re able to have peace of mind that you’d be protected from the unexpected.

Our Plan Coverage Contiki’s Travel Protection Plan may protect you fromt he following events so you can travel with confidence: • Trip Cancellation • Trip Interuption • Trip Delay • Medical Protection • Travel Accident Protection • Baggage Protection • Emergency Assitance Plus, ask about our ‘Any Reason’ Cancellation Waiver Minimum Requirements All guests are required to have travel insurance to travel with Contiki. You are not required to purchase Travel Protection from Contiki any may purchase from any provider.

The coverage must include: • Trip Interuption • Trip Delay • Emergency Evacuation • Medical Expenses Most travel insurance providers require you to purchase Insurance coverage within a certain time frame once your deposit has been paid (often times within 14 days). Guests are advised to research and purchase Insurance as soon as possible after paying their deposit.

For more information visit Contiki.com/ travel-insurance

026 027 for this age group, so please bear that in mind when you book. On some experiences as part of your trip you may be joined by other travelers who are not in the 18-35 age group.

Countries have different age limits for the consumption of alcohol and other activities.

You must ensure you satisfy the age limits before participating in any activity with age limits (such as the consumption of alcohol) and you release us from all liability and claims arising from your inability to participate in such activities.

HEALTH, REDUCED MOBILITY, MEDICAL CONDITIONS, DISABILITIES & ASSISTANCE WHEN TRAVELING If you suffer from reduced mobility or have any other disability or medical condition which may affect your vacation arrangements, you must provide us with full details before booking. We don’t provide personal devices and can’t guarantee disabled access in all cities. If you have any concerns about mobility or a disability, give us a call and one of our team members would be delighted to answer any questions you have.

SPECIAL REQUESTS If you have any dietary requests, allergies or any other special request, please advise us at the time of booking. Although we will endeavour to pass any reasonable requests on to the relevant supplier, this is not confirmation that all requests will be met.

It’s your responsibility to double check and reconfirm any requirements with all vacation suppliers.

WHAT IS A KICK-START MEETING? Every trip has a kick-start meeting, hosted by the Trip Manager, which happens either the night before the trip is due to start or in the evening of the first day of the trip . The kick-start meeting is where you will meet some of your group for the first time, as well as your Trip Manager. In this meeting, your Trip Manager will give you an overview of how things work on Contiki, a health and safety briefing, as well as take all necessary information/documentation they may need from you.

BOOKING SECURITY

Contiki has been running trips for young people since 1962 & is a member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). USTOA includes all the major tour operators who are financially bonded for your security & who maintain the highest standards. Contiki is also a member of the National Tour Association (NTA) & the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).

With the guarantees of these organizations, you know your vacation & money are secure with Contiki.

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FAQ

DO YOU OFFER TRANSFERS? Transfers between airports, hotels, railway stations and piers are occasionally included check your itinerary!

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING? There’s limited space on board our coaches, and we want you all to be as comfy as possible, so make sure you don’t lug too much luggage around. You’ll be able to store your main luggage in the storage compartment, then you’re also allowed one piece of carry-on luggage. This must be taken on and off the coach by you each day of the trip.

See contiki.com/faq for specific dimensions.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

Flights to your start destination and back home again, serious bits like travel insurance & any visas you might need, fun stuff like drinks in the club, Ubers from the club, tips, those sneaky drinks you took from the mini bar - all this kind of stuff is on you.

WHAT ARE FREE TIME ADD-ONS? Your trip will come with a bunch of awesome included experiences, but our Free Time Add-Ons are the experiences we’ve picked that we think will take your trip to a whole new level. The experiences are built around activities or topics we know you love, so think food, adventure, exploration, history, culture, fashion, music - you name it. But it’s up to you if you want to do them - travel exactly how you like to.

IS TIPPING COMPULSORY? Some tips are included for services on trip, however tips/gratuities for your Coach Driver, Trip Manager and Local Guides are not. If you feel like they’ve done a good job, then it’s

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

MYCONTIKI

WHAT’S MYCONTIKI? This is our platform to get all the info we need from you & give you all the info you would like from us.

We need you to register for your trip at my.contiki.com. This only takes a few minutes and means we’ll have: • Your personal details, including your email address and phone number.

• Your emergency contact info and travel insurance details, just in case we need it.

• Your dietary, medical or other special requirements you may have.

• Your completed Travel Health Declaration before departure.

Provided full payment has been received on time & registration is completed, travel documents will be available to download no later than 21 days prior to travel, as we don’t print these (save the trees!). You’ll also find out where your Contiki trip will start & exactly what accommodation you’ll be staying in – plus the answers to a host of other FAQs.

PASSPORTS, VISAS & OTHER ENTRY & EXIT REQUIREMENTS

WHAT PASSPORT DO I NEED? All guests must be in possession of a machinereadable passport valid for 6 months after their trip return date along with applicable visas. Due to government imposed security/ immigration measures, passport and emergency contact information is required for all guests prior to

GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS

MINIMUM NUMBERS Some trips are based on a minimum number of persons traveling. If a trip fails to satisfy minimum numbers, the trip may be cancelled or rescheduled.

BOOKING WITH A TRAVEL AGENT If you book your vacation through a travel agent then you acknowledge and agree that for your booking to be confirmed and maintained, we must have received all payments from your travel agent as detailed in the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms. You also agree that your travel agent is independent of Contiki and our control; and that unless expressly authorised by us in writing, we are not bound by or liable for anything affecting us that the agent may or may not do.

OVERLAPPING/MODULAR TRIPS To offer our travelers more flexibility around when they start and how long they travel for, some of our trips are sections (or modules) of larger itineraries. This means that some of them overlap – for example, some of your group may have already been traveling before you join them, and may continue traveling after your adventure has come to an end.

AGE RESTRICTIONS Travelers must be aged between 18 and 35 inclusive at the commencement of your trip to travel with Contiki. Our trips are designed

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS Photos courtesy of © OK Music Festival p.23 Festival. Photos courtesy of © Shearwater Explorer’s Village, Victoria Falls p.71 Hotel Room.

All images were taken prior to the outbreak of Coronavirus. We encourage everyone to wear the appropriate protection in line with local government guidance.

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AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST 2021-22 PAGE Travel Together 02 Best of / Contents 04 About Contiki 06 Contiki Cares 08 Introduction to The Middle East 09 Summary Booking Conditions 26 Got a Question. 27 PAGE DISCOVERER 10 Cape, Safari & Falls Okavango Delta & Deserts East Africa Safari Cape to Delta Safari Southern Africa Safari

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INDEPTH EXPLORER 16 Egypt & the Nile Israel & Jordan Uncovered Moroccan Adventure Best of Botswana Nomadic Namibia Taste of Tanzania Kenyan Highlights

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SHORT TRIPS 22 Okavango Delta Music Festival Cape Town Explorer Victoria Falls Explorer Zanzibar Beach Escape Gorilla Trek Marangu Kili Climb

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