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SOUTH AFRICA, ZIMBABWE A N D B O T S WA N A A M I D E D WA R D I A N G E N T I L I T Y Jul y 18 to August 2, 2018
Southern Africa, like all of Africa, is a land of tremendous contrast, as evidenced by its various ecosystems, wildlife and cultures. From the windswept coastline of South Africa’s Cape Peninsula to the majesty of Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls and from the bushveld subtropical woodland to the open expanses of private game reserves and national parks teeming with animals, every corner reveals an amazing tale of survival and triumph on the continent that is home to the origins of human history itself. Enriching our journey with his insights on the political and historical challenges of the region is former U.S. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, MA ’94. With this combination of game drives, a look back at South Africa’s turbulent past and the end of apartheid, and a three-night journey through the heart of southern Africa on the Rovos Rail luxury train, you’re sure to experience the exploration of a lifetime! BRE T T S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL /STUDY Highlights CAPTION E X P L O R E Liliesleaf Farm, M A R V E L at the “smoke S E A R C H for “Big Five”— R E L I V E the romance the once-secret headquarters that thunders”—Victoria elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and elegance of a bygone of the ANC’s military wing, Falls—and enjoy a sunset and leopard—during game era while aboard the and Robben Island, the cruise along the Zambezi drives in Sabi Sabi Private meticulously restored apartheid-era detention River to observe wildlife Game Reserve and Chobe Edwardian-style Rovos center where Nelson Mandela along its shores. National Park. Rail luxury train. was jailed for 27 years.
Stanford Faculty Leader
K A R L E I K E N B E R R Y , M A ’ 9 4 , is the Oksenberg-Rohlen Distinguished Fellow at
the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and a professor of practice at Stanford
University. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan from 2009 to 2011 after a 35-year
career in the United States Army. His postings have included East Asia, Central Asia, Europe
and the U.S., and have ranged from elite ranger infantry units to senior-level policy assignments.
His research interests include U.S./Indo-Pacific regional security strategy, Central-South Asia,
NATO, counterinsurgency doctrine, America’s foreign policy and civil-military relations. During
our program, Ambassador Eikenberry will discuss with us the politically influenced economics
of southern Africa, the colonial wars and wars of independence fought within the region, China’s
“Good is far too foreign policy in Africa, and international and local efforts to preserve the wildlife in the areas we’ll
be visiting. He says, “Our journey together will be a unique one. Our experiences will range from
weak a word to visiting Liliesleaf Farm, which served as a safe house for Nelson Mandela before his long years in
prison to interacting with the robust democracy that is Botswana today, and from standing in front
describe our of the magnificent Victoria Falls to observing at close quarters the world’s most remarkable and
majestic wildlife.”
experience and — Oksenberg-Rohlen Distinguished Fellow; director, U.S.-Asia Security Initiative;
faculty member; all at Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center—
the insights gained Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
— Professor of practice, Stanford University, 2011–present
through Karl’s — U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, 2009–2011
— Deputy chairman, NATO Military Committee, 2007–2009
lectures. They — Commander, U.S.-led Coalition in Afghanistan, 2005–2007
— Recipient, Defense Department’s Distinguished Service Medal and the State
were extraordinary.” Department’s Distinguished Honor Award and Director of Central Intelligence Award
— BS, U.S. Military Academy
— MA, East Asian studies, Harvard University
W A LT E R F R A N Z , ’ 6 2 ,
TRANS-SIBERIA BY — MA, political science, Stanford University
R A I L , 2 0 17 — Advanced degree, Chinese history, Nanjing University
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SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK
Mfuwe Lodge
Z AM B I A
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK Victoria Lusaka
Okavango Falls
Delta Z I MB A B W E
MOREMI GAME Bulawayo
RESERVE Beitbridge
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Itinerary
S U N DAY, J U LY 2 2 Reserve, one of the first private to Liliesleaf Farm, former secret
CAPE TOWN game reserves in South Africa headquarters of the military wing
Situated between Table Mountain and abutting the southwestern of the African National Congress.
and the Atlantic Ocean, Cape border of Kruger National Park. It was here that prominent leaders
W E D N ES DAY TO F R I DAY, Town is often described as one Check in to our luxury lodge and of South Africa’s anti-apartheid
J U LY 18 TO 20 of the world’s most beautiful spend the rest of the afternoon movement were arrested in 1963.
U.S. / CAPE TOWN, cities. It is also a rare cultural gem and evening at leisure. SABI SABI Continue by road to Pretoria,
SOUTH AFRICA resulting from the amalgamation BUSH LODGE (B,L,D) South Africa’s administrative
Depart the U.S. on overnight of Indonesian, French, Dutch, capital. SHERATON PRETORIA
flights, arriving in Cape Town on British and German settlers; local T U ES DAY, J U LY 24 (B,L,D)
Friday. Transfer to our charming Bushmen; and the Hottentot SABI SABI PRIVATE
and historic hotel, located at the and Bantu tribes. Board a boat GAME RESERVE
T H U R S DAY, J U LY 26
foot of Table Mountain. Gather to Robben Island, well-known Big game here is plentiful, PRETORIA / EMBARK /
this evening for an orientation and during the struggle against due to the great biodiversity MESSINA / BEITBRIDGE,
welcome reception. BELMOND of habitat and lack of barriers ZIMBABWE
apartheid for its detention of
MOUNT NELSON HOTEL (7/20: D) between the Sabi Sands private This morning board our luxury
political leaders and activists,
game reserves and Kruger train, Rovos Rail, at Pretoria’s
including Nelson Mandela, who
S AT U R DAY, J U LY 21 National Park, which is home to colonial-style railway station, and
spent most of his 27 years as a
CAPE TOWN / CAPE a spectacular array of wildlife, after settling in, enjoy lunch in
OF GOOD HOPE prisoner here. Ride a cable car to
including approximately 200 the dining car as we travel north.
Travel along the Atlantic seaboard the summit of Table Mountain to
indigenous animal species and We’ll pass through Warmbaths,
to the Cape of Good Hope admire the spectacular view, then
some 300 species of birds. Go famous for its mineral waters, and
Nature Reserve, locale of the visit Bo-Kaap, a neighborhood
on an early-morning game drive, Nylstroom, where, in the 19th
Cape of Good Hope and Cape famous for housing Malay and
then enjoy some time to savor, century, a group of Voortrekkers,
Point promontories. Here the Indonesian slaves during Cape
at a leisurely pace, the amenities or pioneers, discovered a
windswept terrain and soaring Town’s formative years. Drive
of our lodge and its surrounding northward-flowing river and
cliffs are home to rich and diverse through District Six, a residential
area. This evening, take in a decided that it was the source of
fauna and unique flora. Take area once ravaged by apartheid
spectacular African sunset, then the Nile (or Nyl in the Afrikaans
the funicular to Cape Point, the policies, as we travel back to our
observe the nocturnal inhabitants language). Cross the Tropic of
tip of the reserve and the most hotel. BELMOND MOUNT NELSON
HOTEL (B,L) of the bush on an unforgettable Capricorn en route to Messina,
southwestern point of Africa. Visit the northernmost town in South
nighttime safari. SABI SABI BUSH
the colony of jackass penguins at Africa’s Limpopo province, then
M O N DAY, J U LY 23 LODGE (B,L,D)
Boulders Beach before returning CAPE TOWN / SKUKUZA / cross into Zimbabwe where our
to Cape Town. BELMOND MOUNT SABI SABI PRIVATE W E D N ES DAY, J U LY 25 train stops at the border post of
NELSON HOTEL (B,L) GAME RESERVE SABI SABI PRIVATE GAME Beitbridge for the night. ROVOS
This morning catch a flight to RESERVE / SKUKUZA / RAIL (B,L,D)
Skukuza, whose airport serves JOHANNESBURG /
PRETORIA
Kruger National Park, then drive
Board a charter flight bound for
to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge in
Johannesburg. Upon arrival, drive
the Sabi Sands Private Game
OK AVANGO DELTA
F R I DAY, J U LY 27 oldest, and within walking distance game drive, delighting in the fact W E D N ES DAY & T H U R S DAY,
BEITBRIDGE / BULAWAYO / of Victoria Falls. Admire the falls that we are the first visitors to the AU G U ST 1 & 2
MPOPOMA CHOBE NATIONAL
that measure one mile wide and park today. After breakfast opt to
After our train departs Beitbridge PARK / KASANE /
drop from between 295 to 350 watch the animals coming down JOHANNESBURG,
this morning, we head north to
feet into the First Gorge. The to the river from the deck of our SOUTH AFRICA / U.S.
Zimbabwe’s second-largest city
constant mist that’s visible from lodge or take a mid-morning safari Drive to the airport in Kasane and
and its industrial capital, Bulawayo.
the winding footpath along the rim boat cruise to spot wildlife across board a flight to Johannesburg,
Continue to the nearby Mpopoma
and gives the Falls its local name the floodplains. There are also where we connect to international
district where we spend the night
of “the smoke that thunders” the options of afternoon game flights, arriving back in the U.S.
onboard. ROVOS RAIL (B,L,D)
creates a tropical rain forest-like drives and a sunset safari cruise. on Thursday. (8/1: B)
environment. After lunch spend Celebrate the conclusion of our
S AT U R DAY, J U LY 28
MPOPOMA / HWANGE the afternoon at leisure, then enjoy Africa adventure with a farewell
NATIONAL PARK / a sunset cruise on the Zambezi reception and dinner this evening.
THOMSON JUNCTION River. VICTORIA FALLS HOTEL (B,L) CHOBE GAME LODGE (B,L,D)
Travel along the eastern edge
of Hwange National Park, M O N DAY, J U LY 3 0
Zimbabwe’s largest game reserve, VICTORIA FALLS /
CHOBE NATIONAL
on one of the world’s longest
PARK, BOTSWANA
stretches of straight railway line—
Drive to Botswana and head
approximately 70 miles—before
for the Chobe Game Lodge in
traversing the park. Spot animals
Chobe National Park. The only
from the train and stop within the
permanent game lodge situated
park for a late-afternoon game
within the park, Chobe Game
drive at The Hide Safari Camp to
Lodge is the ideal base from
view the park’s rich and diverse
which to explore the park and the
wildlife, including herds of elephant
Chobe River, offering both land-
and buffalo numbering in the
and water-based game-spotting
hundreds. Continue by train to
experiences. Join an afternoon
Thomson Junction where we
safari to seek out giraffes,
overnight aboard our train. ROVOS
baboons, impalas and elephants,
RAIL (B,L,D)
whose numbers make Chobe
home to one of the largest
S U N DAY, J U LY 2 9
VICTORIA FALLS / wildlife populations in Africa.
DISEMBARK CHOBE GAME LODGE (B,L,D)
After breakfast, disembark at the
town of Victoria Falls and check in T U ES DAY, J U LY 31
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
to our lovely Edwardian-era hotel,
Spend all day today exploring
Zimbabwe’s grandest and
the area. Take an early-morning
DELUXE SUITE
Rovos Rail Program Cost *
The many pleasures inherent in train travel are grandly amplified aboard
the distinguished Rovos Rail, our luxurious home for three days during this DOUBLE OCCUPANCY SINGLE OCCUPANCY**
program. The rail company conducted an extensive search to find unique, Pullman Suite $13,895 $16,795
vintage South African Railway coaches that were then carefully and lavishly
restored to provide deluxe sleeping accommodations, elegant dining and Deluxe Suite $14,895 $17,895
comfortable sightseeing. Each sleeping carriage has either two Royal Suites,
three Deluxe Suites or five Pullman Suites, all with en suite facilities, individual Royal Suite $16,795 —
temperature controls, mini-bar, sitting area and wardrobe. Complimentary
*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person.
bar service is provided during our time onboard, and meals feature the finest
**Single accommodations may be limited to as few as 2 cabins.
in continental and local cuisine, including top South African wines.
Pre-trip Extension PULLMAN SUITE
75 sq. ft. with shower
SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK, ZAMBIA Choice of fold-away double
J U LY 13 TO 20 ( 6 A D D I T I O N A L DAYS ) bed or two fold-away,
bunk-bed-style twin beds
Travel to Zambia’s second-largest national park, South Luangwa
National Park, where the “walking safari” was born. With more than
60 animal species and 400 bird species, the South Luangwa is known
for its high concentration of wildlife along the Luangwa River, the most DELUXE SUITE
intact major river system in Africa. Spend three full days on game 108 sq. ft. with shower
drives, night drives and walking safaris, getting up close and personal
Choice of double bed,
to some of Africa’s wildest creatures.
adjoining twin beds or
Post-trip Extension
L-shaped twin beds
OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA
AU G U ST 1 TO 5 ( 4 A D D I T I O N A L DAYS )
ROYAL SUITE
Discover the riches of the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s greatest 172 sq. ft. with
unspoiled wildernesses. On morning and late-afternoon game drives bathtub and shower
in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve, view a spectacular range of Choice of double bed or
flora and fauna including hippopotamuses, black rhinos and nearly 500 adjoining twin beds
species of birds.
Details and pricing for both extensions will be provided to confirmed participants.
Information Terms & Conditions
DATES Deposit & Final Payment Responsibility
July 18 to August 2, 2018 (16 days) A $1,000-per-person deposit is The Stanford Alumni Association,
required to hold space for this Stanford University and our
program. A $200-per-person operators act only as agents
SIZE
deposit, per each extension, for the passenger with respect
This program can accommodate 35 participants. Single accom- is required to hold space for to transportation and exercise every
modations are extremely limited; please call for availability. the optional pre- and post-trip care possible in doing so. However,
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5 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations and 4 nights of deluxe
1093. Final payment is due 120 days with the service of any automobile,
bush lodge accommodations 3-night train journey aboard prior to departure. As a condition motor coach, launch or any other
Rovos Rail 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 9 dinners of participation, all confirmed conveyance used in carrying
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excursions as described in the itinerary 3 internal southern person engaged in conveying the
Cancellations & Refunds passenger or in carrying out the
Africa flights: Cape Town/Skukuza; Sabi Sands/Johannesburg;
Deposits and any payments are arrangements of the program. We
Kasane/Johannesburg Transfers and baggage handling on refundable, less a $500-per- cannot accept any responsibility for
program arrival and departure days Zimbabwe visa Minimal person cancellation fee, until 120 losses or additional expenses due
medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational days prior to departure. After that to delay or changes in air or other
program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, date, refunds can be made only services, sickness, weather, strike,
including recommended reading list, a selected book, map if the program is sold out and war, quarantine, force majeure or
your place(s) can be resold, in other causes beyond our control.
and travel information Services of our professional tour
which case a $1,000-per-person All such losses or expenses will
manager to assist you throughout the program cancellation fee will apply. have to be borne by the passenger
as tour rates provide arrangements
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that is at times physically demanding and busy. Daily programs Stanford Alumni Association as Association, Stanford University
the program cost for nonmembers nor our operators accept liability for
involve one to three miles of walking, often on uneven terrain.
is $300 more than the members’ any carrier’s cancellation penalty
Open-air safari vehicles are used for the game drives. Safaris price. A person traveling as a paid incurred by the purchase of a
may last several hours at a time and can be dusty and bumpy, guest of a current member will nonrefundable ticket in connection
as roads in the parks are unpaved. Many days have very early not be charged the nonmember with the tour. Program price is
starts. Our busy excursions contrast with the relaxed pace fee. To purchase a membership, based on rates in effect in October
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SOUTH AFRICA, ZIMBABWE
A N D B O T S WA N A A M I D
E D WA R D I A N G E N T I L I T Y
J ul y 18 to Au gust 2, 2018
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“The incredible majesty of these threatened animals is truly
spectacular and leaves an indelible impression. Definitely a
‘bucket list’ adventure.”
K A R E N E A S T O N , ’ 7 9 , S O U T H E R N A F R I C A A B O A R D R O V O S R A I L , 2 017
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