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S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
Stanford Family Adventures
Southern Africa
Family Adventure
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Southern Africa
Highlights
S E A R C H for the “Big Five”—elephant,
rhinoceros, lion, leopard and buffalo—
on safari in Botswana and South Africa
V I S I T Victoria Falls, the world’s largest Young Explorer Program
waterfall at one mile wide and 360 feet deep, Kids of all ages love our Young Explorer
which is named after the Queen of England program, where they’re grouped with
travelers their own age for fun and
P A R T I C I P A T E in a boma dinner, a
educational activities while adults attend
traditional African outdoor BBQ buffet with
delicious food, live music and dancing faculty lectures. They’ll enjoy thought-
provoking discussions and mind-bending
C H E C K O U T the endangered African games that fuel creativity, all while building
penguins on Cape Town’s Boulders Beach, new friendships. Our Young Explorer leaders
and learn about the efforts to protect them are all recent Stanford grads and Stanford
Sierra Camp counselors and are pros at
understanding and adapting to the
personalities and interests of each young
explorer—which means that everyone
has a great time.
CALL US: (650) 725-1093
EMAIL US: family-adventures@alumni.stanford.edu
VISIT US ONLINE: alu.ms/gofamily
Faculty Leader
Erin Mordecai, who joined the biology
department at Stanford as an assistant
professor in January of 2015, studies the
ecology and evolution of infectious diseases
in human and wild systems such as malar-
ia, dengue fever and Zika, as well as fungal
pathogens in grasses in California. Her re-
search interests revolve around how envi-
ronmental change affects infectious disease,
particularly the impacts of climate change,
deforestation, human activities and invasive
species on mosquito-borne disease and dis-
ease in plants and wildlife. Her research com-
bines mathematical modeling and empirical
work. The recipient of numerous fellowships
and grants, Professor Mordecai has been a
frequent invited participant at numerous semi-
“ Erin was fantastic.
nars on global change around the world since
receiving her doctorate in 2012. On this trip She was accessible to all
she will discuss such topics as the ecology the travelers, kids and adults
of African ecosystems, the interactions
between wildlife and their parasites,
alike, and was always open to
African food webs and how people discussion and conversation.
interact with wild environments. Her lectures were quite good.
I hope she continues to be a faculty
leader on Travel/Study trips.”
Chantal Dolan, ’88
Galápagos Family Adventure,
2016
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Itinerary
JUNE 14 & 15 activities. Relax at our luxurious hotel, set on the
Travel to South Africa banks of the Zambezi River.
JUNE 16 JUNE 21 TO 23
Johannesburg Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve,
Arrive in Johannesburg on Sunday, transfer South Africa
to our hotel and gather for an orientation and Go on an escorted, open-vehicle game drive in
welcome reception. search of Africa’s “Big Five”—the lion, leopard,
elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo, all of which
JUNE 17 & 18
dwell in the reserve. Take the opportunity to
Chobe National Park, Botswana
observe the reserve’s nocturnal inhabitants on
Discover the wonders of Chobe National Park,
a memorable nighttime safari. Enjoy the lodge’s
from partaking in activities and a lecture at our
fun educational activities, as well as its pools,
lodge to going on a land-based game drive or a
viewing decks and spa.
boat cruise on the Chobe River in search of the
park’s giraffes, baboons, impalas and elephants. JUNE 24 TO 26
Take part in a festive boma dinner, a traditional Cape Town
outdoor BBQ buffet whose roots stem from the Ride a cable car to the summit of Table Mountain
African bush, and enjoy live music and dancing. to take in the sweeping views of the area. Go
on an excursion to the scenic Cape Peninsula,
JUNE 19 & 20
traveling along the Atlantic seaboard via Chap-
Victoria Falls, Zambia
man’s Peak Drive, considered one of the world’s
Spend two days at spectacular Victoria Falls.
most spectacular marine drives, to the Cape of
One of the world’s greatest natural wonders,
Good Hope, stopping en route to view the colo-
Victoria Falls drops 360 feet into the Zambezi
ny of African penguins that hang out at Boulders
Gorge. An average of almost two million cubic
Beach. Explore a sobering chapter in the history
feet of water cascades every minute over the
of South Africa, traveling by boat to Robben
edge of the falls, which stretch an amazing one
Island and touring the maximum security prison
mile in width. The constant mist, nicknamed “the
where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Also
smoke that thunders,” creates an environment
visit the District Six Museum back in Cape Town.
simulating a tropical rain forest and is visible from
the winding footpath along the rim. Enjoy a sun- JUNE 27 & 28
set cruise and some leisure time for optional Travel Home
Accommodations
Chobe Safari Lodge
C H O B E N AT I O N A L PA R K , B O T S W A N A | 2 NIGHTS
The only property located inside Chobe National Park, Chobe Safari Lodge is a
five-star, eco-certified safari lodge, set on the banks of the Chobe River. It features
820 feet of elevated boardwalk with viewing decks for panoramic views over the
river, a large swimming pool, two bars, spa and gym facilities, and free Wi-Fi.
Royal Livingstone Hotel
VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA | 2 NIGHTS
This safari-style hotel is within walking distance of Victoria Falls and features
zebras and other wildlife roaming freely on the hotel grounds.
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
S A B I S A B I P R I VAT E G A M E P R E S E R V E , S O U T H A F R I C A | 3 NIGHTS
The reserve was one of the first private game reserves in South Africa and is
home to an amazing assemblage of wildlife, thanks to its biodiversity of habitat
and the lack of physical barriers between it and Kruger National Park. It features
a children’s center, full bar, pool, viewing decks and spa.
Table Bay Hotel
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | 3 NIGHTS
With beautiful views of the harbor and Table Mountain, this sophisticated
Sun International five-star property was opened in May 1997 by former
South African president, Nelson Mandela.
SIGN UP ONLINE: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?africafamily2019
OR BY PHONE: (650) 725-1093
The Stanford Difference Create a Custom
for Young Explorers Family Adventure
Not your ordinary kids’ camp Regular program dates not doable for you?
You’re taking your family on the trip of a Interested in traveling with your own group
lifetime and, of course, you want to be right or wanting to celebrate a special occasion?
beside your kids to witness their wonder
and amazement. Rest assured you’ll spend Private Editions allows you to create a
most of the trip together as a family. On one-of-a-kind vacation using Travel/Study’s
occasion, kids-only adventures, tours and 50 years of travel expertise and with the
meals allow the adults time for more in- added enrichment of Stanford faculty. Start
depth touring and discussions. Our pro- with one of our tried-and-true itineraries
fessional tour manager and team of Young or let our team help you plan your dream
Explorer leaders (at least one for every 10 trip…anywhere in the world.
kids) join you every step of the way to make
For more information:
your family trip a breeze.
VISIT alu.ms/goyourway
CALL (650) 723-7861
Dedicated Young Explorer leaders
EMAIL privateeditions@stanford.edu
Our savvy Young Explorer leaders are
razor-sharp recent Stanford grads and
former Stanford Sierra Camp counselors.
They’ll captivate the children with hands-on
educational activities while the adults attend
lectures. And they bring the whole family
together for activities such as Family
Olympics, Trivia Night or Disco Bingo.
Access to Stanford scholars
Have a child or grandchild who is keenly
interested in the faculty leader’s area of
expertise? He or she is welcome to attend
the lectures with you. On most trips, our
faculty leaders design and deliver a
lecture specifically for young explorers.Trip Information Terms & Conditions
Dates Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds
June 14 to 28, 2019 (15 days) A $1,000 per-person deposit is required to hold your
space. Call the Travel/Study office at (650) 725-1093 or
Group Size/Age sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?africafamily2019.
45 participants / Minimum age 6 Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. Child
Cost* rates apply to children ages 18 and younger on the date
the adventure begins. Deposits and any payments are
$12,795 per adult, sharing
refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until
$11,595 per child, sharing
120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be
$15,995 per person, single** made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can
*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation
add $300 per person. fee will apply. As a condition of participation, all confirmed
**Single accommodations limited—please call for participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.
availability.
Insurance
Included Stanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S.
11 nights of deluxe hotel or safari lodge accommoda- or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and
tions 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners Wel- evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance pol-
come and farewell receptions Gratuities to guides and icy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels
drivers for all group activities All tours and excursions of protection while you are traveling on this program. You
as described in the itinerary Flights from Johannesburg may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and
to Kasane, from Livingstone to Nelspruit and from Skuku- baggage insurance. Information offering such insurance will
be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The
za to Cape Town Transfers and baggage handling on
product offered includes special benefits if you purchase
program arrival and departure days Minimal medical,
your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your
accident and evacuation insurance Educational participation on the trip.
program with lecture series for adults and Young Explorer
program for kids Pre-departure materials, including Eligibility
recommended reading list, a selected book for adults We encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni
and kids, map and travel information Services of our Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300
professional tour manager to assist you throughout the more than the members’ price. A person traveling as a
program paid guest of a current member will not be charged the
nonmember fee. For more information or to purchase a
Not Included membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership
International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and or call (650) 725-0692.
visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages
other than those specified as included Independent Responsibility
and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and The Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and
our operators act only as agents for the passenger with
baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Per-
respect to transportation and exercise every care possible
sonal items such as internet access, telephone and fax
in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury,
calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection
Air Arrangements with the service of any automobile, motor coach, launch or
You are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or
for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged
to the start location and from the end location of the
in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrange-
program. These air purchases are NOT included in the
ments of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility
program cost. To assist you in making these independent for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes
arrangements, we will send you information with your in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war,
confirmation materials on when to arrive and depart. quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our
control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne
What to Expect
by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only
Schedules sometimes include long days with early wake-
for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such
up calls and activities throughout the day (and into the alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed
evenings). Our game viewing drives will be spent viewing necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program
wildlife from specially equipped 4-wheel-drive safari vehi- prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be
cles with pop-up roofs for easy viewing and photography. refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is
You can expect drives of up to four hours in length on also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as
bumpy, dusty and occasionally muddy roads. Expect a member of the program. No refund will be made for an
temperatures at this time of year to range from the lower unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made
in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried
50s (°F) to the mid 70s. Participants must be physically
at the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are
fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers
not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event
6 years of age and older on this program. during the time passengers are not on board their plane
or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association,
Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any
carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a
nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program
prices are based on rates in effect in August 2018 and are
subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in
exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charge.
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Southern Africa
“Best trip ever!
Experiencing the wonders
of Africa with our children and
grandchildren with exceptionally
knowledgeable and personable
guides and a talented staff
cannot be surpassed.”
Sandra Berris, MA ’67,
and Brian Berris
Tanzania Family
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