THE PRIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA AND ZIMBABWE Chobe River Safari aboard Zambezi Queen

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1 2014 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM 2015 THE PRIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA AND ZIMBABWE Chobe River Safari aboard Zambezi Queen WITH Ethnomusicologist Kay Kaufman Shelemay March 12 25, 2015

2 THE PRIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA AND ZIMBABWE March 12 25, 2015 (11 nights / 14 days) VICTORIA FALLS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE POST-PROGRAM OPTION TABLE MOUNTAIN, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL ON AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY AND EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF FOUR NATIONS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA, WHERE NATURE S SPECTACLE IS AT ITS MOST DRAMATIC, history is rich, the culture is diverse and the Big Five game-viewing in pristine natural habitats is extraordinary. Few experiences can match this exclusive, in-depth itinerary and once in a-lifetime opportunity to travel the breadth of southern Africa. A highlight of your journey is a three-night river safari aboard the Five Star m.s. Zambezi Queen. On the legendary Chobe River in Namibia, enjoy naturalist guided excursions by small watercraft, a unique alternative to traditional land safaris and an exceptional perspective from which to observe the magnificent wildlife. Enjoy superb game-viewing aboard four wheel-drive safari vehicles in seldom visited Botswana, a haven for nearly all of the southern African mammal species, and in MalaMala Private Game Reserve. Follow Mandela s long road to freedom from Soweto to Robben Island and on to Johannesburg as the President of South Africa, the rainbow nation. Savor glorious Cape Town, dramatically situated between Table Mountain and its stunning harbor. Visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites, including one of the world s Seven Natural Wonders, Zimbabwe s incomparable Victoria Falls. FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

3 HARVARD STUDY LEADER Kay Kaufman Shelemay Ethnomusicologist Kay Kaufman Shelemay has carried out fieldwork in Africa (Ethiopia and Ghana), the Middle East (Israel) and in multiple locales in the United States. Shelemay s writing and lectures focus on musical traditions that cross boundaries as seen in her prize winning book Music, Ritual, and Falasha History and her W. W. Norton textbook Soundscapes: Exploring Music in a Changing World, which includes case studies on music traditions throughout the world. She has offered courses at Harvard on the music and culture of Africa and looks forward to sharing the sights and sounds of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe with Harvard alumni during travels in spring, The G. Gordon Watts Professor of Music and Professor of African and African American studies, Shelemay is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, and past President of the Society for Ethnomusicology. She has authored and edited numerous monographs and is currently writing two books about musicians in the new global diaspora emerging from Africa s Horn. Her books and articles, which have been supported by fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Council for Learned Societies, the Radcliffe Institute and other agencies, have been translated into Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian and Hebrew. Before joining the Harvard faculty in 1992, Shelemay taught at Columbia University, where she received an award for distinguished teaching (1982), at New York University, and at Wesleyan University. In 2006, she received both Harvard s Joseph R. Levenson Memorial Teaching Prize and the Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Prize, and, in 2014, the GSAS Everett L. Mendelsohn Excellence in Mentoring Award. Shelemay was named the national Phi Beta Kappa/Frank M. Updike Memorial Scholar for the academic year and was from a Congressional appointee to and chair of the Board of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. PODS OF HIPPO COOLING THEMSELVES IN THE CHOBE RIVER FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

4 SCHEDULE BY DAY NAMIBIAN TRADITIONAL DRESS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MARCH 12 AND 13 U.S./JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA Depart the U.S. for Johannesburg. Check into the Five-Star Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa. The evening is at leisure. SATURDAY, MARCH 14 JOHANNESBURG FOR SOWETO Visit Mandela s house and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, an iconic symbol of the historic 1976 student protests. After lunch, tour the dramatic exhibits in Johannesburg s Apartheid Museum. This evening s Welcome Reception and Dinner features an insightful presentation on Mandela s life by a local expert, whose own firsthand accounts as a volunteer peace monitor in 1993 further illuminate the rise and fall of apartheid. (b,l,r,d) SUNDAY, MARCH 15 JOHANNESBURG/ PRETORIA/CAPE TOWN Depart for Pretoria, a vibrant capital city known for diverse architecture, purple blossomed jacaranda trees and a distinctly Afrikaans culture. Visit the Union Buildings and see the formal garden where Mandela gave his historic presidential inauguration speech (1994). See the Voortrekker Monument, built to honor the mid 19 th century Dutch Voortrekkers (pioneers), who emigrated from the Cape Colony. After lunch in Pretoria, fly to Cape Town. Check into the historic Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel for an evening at leisure. (b,l) MONDAY, MARCH 16 CAPE TOWN Founded by the Dutch East India Company as a supply station, the beautiful Garden City of South Africa is a cosmopolitan capital of meticulously preserved Edwardian and Victorian buildings and outstanding examples of Cape Dutch architecture. Ascend Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting) for sweeping city and coastal views. See the historic City Hall, where Mandela made his first public speech just hours after his release from prison. Visit Robben Island, where Mandela and other political prisoners were held. A former inmate guides your tour, providing an invaluable perspective on South Africa s social and political transformation. (b) TUESDAY, MARCH 17 CAPE TOWN Drive into Table Mountain National Park for a panoramic tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Cape Floral Kingdom (sustaining over 4000 plant species) and ride a funicular to lofty Cape Point. After lunch, visit Boulders Beach in Simon s Town for a rare up-close look at a protected colony of endangered African penguins. Visit the picturesque winelands for a wine tasting. (b,l) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 CAPE TOWN/MALAMALA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Fly to Nelspruit and drive to MalaMala, the country s largest private Big Five game reserve, ideally nestled between Kruger National Park and the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Check into the MalaMala Main Camp and enjoy dinner in the lodge. (b,d) THURSDAY, MARCH 19 MALAMALA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, AN EXTENSION OF KRUGER NATIONAL PARK Renowned especially for the quality of its leopard-viewing, MalaMala shares an unfenced border with Kruger for a combined six million acres, sanctuary for nearly 150 species of mammals, more than 500 bird species, and 100 varieties of reptiles, dozens of fish and amphibian species and 336 types of trees. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives as well as a ranger guided walking safari. (b,l,d) FRIDAY, MARCH 20 MALAMALA/ KASANE, BOTSWANA/ CHOBE RIVER, NAMIBIA This morning, fly to Kasane, Botswana, for entry into neighboring Namibia. Board the privately chartered, Five-Star m.s. Zambezi Queen for a world class, uniquely African small river ship experience in one of the most remote locations on Earth, with extraordinary game viewing opportunities distinctly different from a land safari. The Zambezi Queen is designed to navigate the Chobe River and to allow the eye specifically to be drawn to the constant movement of wildlife elephant, Cape buffalo, rhinoceros, crocodile and a wide array of birdlife. Local guides will lead you on unique game viewing river safaris aboard small excursion boats. (b,d) SATURDAY, MARCH 21 UNIQUE RIVER SAFARI CHOBE RIVER, NAMIBIA Visit a Namibian village to experience local culture firsthand. This afternoon, continue your unique river safari. Join local guides on small excursion boats for fishing, game viewing or bird watching. (b,l,d) SUNDAY, MARCH 22 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA Enjoy a morning game-drive in northern Botswana s Chobe National Park, comprised of lush floodplains, marshland and dense mahogany and teak woodland, a landscape reminiscent of the Africa of Livingstone, Blixen and Finch Hatton. It is home to one of the densest Kalahari elephant FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

5 Chobe River NAMIBIA Atlantic Ocean River Zambezi Kasane Chobe National Park ZAMBIA BOTSWANA Pretoria Johannesburg Soweto Livingstone Victoria Falls ZIMBABWE Kruger National Park MalaMala Nelspruit Indian Ocean SEEK ELUSIVE LEOPARDS IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE SAFARI VEHICLES Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA Cape of Good Hope UNESCO World Heritage Site Air Routing populations on the African continent (approximately 120,000), as well as lion, cheetah, leopard, zebra, impala, hyena, wildebeest, warthog and more than 450 bird species, including helmeted guinea fowl and red billed wood hoopoes. (b,l,d) MONDAY, MARCH 23 CHOBE RIVER, NAMIBIA/ KASANE, BOTSWANA/ VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE Disembark the ship and transfer to the legendary Victoria Falls Hotel. This afternoon, walk the trail along the edge of thundering Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and among the largest waterfalls on Earth. Here, the wide Zambezi River plummets into a 355-foot gorge, creating frothy rapids and vaulting a fine, rainbow hued mist high into the air, lending this breathtaking cascade its local name, Mosi oa Tunya, the smoke that thunders. See the impressive Victoria Falls Bridge, an engineering marvel that is the only rail link between Zambia and Zimbabwe. (b,d) TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 AND 25 VICTORIA FALLS/ JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA/U.S. Check out of the hotel and fly to Johannesburg for your return flight to the U.S. Arrive in the U.S. the next day. (b) SPECTACULAR CAPE HOPE WITHIN TABLE MOUNTAIN PARK MARCH VICTORIA FALLS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE POST-PROGRAM OPTION $1,130 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $1,395 SINGLE OCCUPANCY Experience even more of southern Africa s natural wonders in the remarkable 8600 acre Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve. Enjoy morning and evening game drives along the shores of the park s scenic lake and the rushing Zambezi River, across basalt plains and through teak forests. This game reserve is home to 1500 species, including the Big Five, and more than 150 bird species. Accommodations for two nights are in the Five Star, Victorian style Stanley and Livingstone, just minutes from the magnificent falls and overlooking a watering hole frequented by zebra, Cape buffalo and myriad birds. The Post-Program Option is available at additional cost. Details will be included in your reservation confirmation. WHAT IS INCLUDED: Enrichment program of lectures and discussions by Kay Kaufman Shelemay Three-night river safari in Namibia aboard the exclusively chartered, five-star m.s. Zambezi Queen Complimentary wine and beer with lunch and dinner on board the ship Two nights in the five-star Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa in Johannesburg, three nights in the historic Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, two nights in the five-star MalaMala Main Camp on the open boundary of Kruger National Park and one night in the five-star Victoria Falls Hotel in Zimbabwe Guided game-viewing by small excursion boats and four-wheel-drive safari vehicles All activities, excursions, entrance fees and meals per detailed itinerary Taxes and gratuities to ship personnel, guides and drivers Services of a tour manager throughout the program Zimbabwe entry visa Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s) $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance

6 M.S. ZAMBEZI QUEEN YEAR CONSTRUCTION: 2009 OVERALL LENGTH: 150 feet AMENITIES This exclusively chartered, environmentally sensitive floating lodge offers 14 five-star, air-conditioned, spacious Staterooms (from 211 to 340 square feet). Each has floor-to-ceiling windows with full-length sliding shutter doors and a sliding glass door that MAXIMUM PASSENGERS: 28 FLAG: Namibia opens onto a private balcony, private bathroom with shower, one queen bed or two twin beds, and fans. Onboard dining features full English breakfast and regional cuisine combined with international tastes. Comfortable public areas include a lounge, bar and open-air deck with plunge pool. Upper Deck Middle Deck Lower Deck dining room lounge deck pool CATEGORY 5, $8,045 Private-balcony Stateroom. 233 square feet including balcony. Lower Deck. Upper Deck CATEGORY 4, $8,345 Private-balcony smaller Stateroom. 211 square feet including balcony. Middle Deck, midship TD Middle Deck cruise director s office shop Lower Deck CATEGORY 3, $8,545 Private-balcony Stateroom. 230 to 264 square feet including balcony. Middle Deck, midship and aft. Single Pricing: $13,245 CATEGORY 2, $9,145 Private-balcony larger Stateroom. Larger second balcony is not private. 283 square feet including balcony. Middle Deck, forward. CATEGORY 1, $9,645 Private-balcony larger Stateroom. Larger second private balcony. 340 square feet including balcony. Lower Deck, forward. Taxes are included. GENERAL INFORMATION TOUR COST INCLUSIONS: Taxes; all transfers and luggage handling abroad for all participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s); all activities, excursions, entrance fees, accommodation, and meals per detailed itinerary; Zimbabwe entry visa; gratuities to ship personnel, local guides and drivers; tour manager throughout; $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance. TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS: International airfare from the U.S.; all internal program air (Johannesburg/Cape Town, Cape Town/Nelspruit, Nelspruit/ Kasane, Victoria Falls/Johannesburg); baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air taxes; associated local taxes, airport facility taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the Inclusions section; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); passport fees; visas (except Zimbabwe) and fees for obtaining visas; personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; meals and alcoholic beverages not listed in the Inclusions section; and all other services not specifically mentioned in the Inclusions section. 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