Focus on Cape Town March 24 to 31, 2015 This was my first trip with Stanford Travel/Study [it] could not have been made easier, more comfortable and fun. I look forward to more trips. Jane Sharninghouse, 79, MA 81, Focus on Barcelona, 2014
Boasting natural beauty, cultural diversity and warm friendly locals, Cape Town is one of the most magnificent cities in the world. From the picturesque beaches to the lush rolling hills of wine country to breathtaking mountain ranges, Cape Town offers a memorable experience. Rich culture, history and places of interest such as heritage sites, museums, and the famous Seventh Wonder of the World, Table Mountain. Dig deeper into the current events and recent history of Cape Town as we meet with local guest speakers, arranged through Stanford connections. Looking to explore a bit more of South Africa? Join us for a safari through the Sabi Sabi Reserve followed by two days in Johannesburg. Travel/Study is the best great professors, itineraries, traveling companions and personnel. Bonnie Brae, 59, Stanford Traveler
Faculty Leader Timothy Stanton, 69, is director emeritus and founder of the Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) in Cape Town South Africa. Prior to joining BOSP, he founded and directed the Scholarly Concentration in Community Health and Public Service at Stanford s School of Medicine. He was associate director and director of the Haas Center for Public Service from 1985 to 1999. Stanton has taught in African studies, American studies, medicine and public policy for over 20 years. He serves as engaged scholar for Campus Compact, a national coalition of nearly 1,000 college and university presidents dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement and service-learning in higher education, and consults extensively with universities and community-based organizations across the U.S., Southeast Asia and South Africa on community higher education partnerships and servicelearning. Itinerary Tuesday & Wednesday, March 24 & 25 U.S. / Cape Town, South Africa Depart the U.S. on overnight flights to Cape Town, arriving on Wednesday. Upon arrival, transfer to the Table Bay Hotel located on the beautiful Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. With panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Table Bay Harbor and Table Mountain, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront has long been a favorite destination for locals and travelers. This evening gather for a welcome reception and dinner. TABLE BAY HOTEL (D) Thursday, March 26 Cape Town / Bing Overseas Center / Robben Island This morning travel a short distance to the Bing Overseas Center in Mowbray. Gain a better understanding of the campus mission, especially its focus on community-engaged scholarship opportunities, service-learning and research with township-based NGO partners. After the presentation, return to the Waterfront and enjoy lunch before boarding a boat to Robben Island. The island is well-known for its detention of prisoners, including scores of political leaders and activists during the anti-apartheid struggle, Nelson Mandela being the most famous. Return to our hotel late this afternoon and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. TABLE BAY HOTEL (B,L) Friday, March 27 Cape Town / Table Mountain / Amy Biehl Foundation Enjoy a morning cable car ride to the summit of Table Mountain (weather permitting) to admire the spectacular views. Descend the mountain and begin our tour of the city. Visit the District Six Museum a memorial to the forced movement of 60,000 inhabitants of various races in District Six during the apartheid era in South Africa. After a tour of the museum, visit the Amy Biehl Foundation, which was established by the parents of the Stanford student, Amy Biehl, who died in the Guguletu township in 1993. The center s programs are designed to develop and empower youth in the townships as a mechanism to reduce violence. Later today we return to our hotel for an evening at leisure. TABLE BAY HOTEL (B,L)
Saturday, March 28 Cape Town / Cape Peninsula Today, travel along the Atlantic seaboard through Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay and Llandudno before driving along Hout Bay to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where we visit Cape Point. After lunch visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. Travel through the naval town of Simons Town along the False Bay coastline and return to our hotel to freshen up. This evening we transfer to the Grand Café Beach Club for an informal gathering with local Stanford alumni. Savor the view, drinks, canapés and great conversation before returning to our hotel. TABLE BAY HOTEL (B,L) Sunday, March 29 Cape Town / Winelands Travel to one of the surrounding wine growing areas of the Cape and taste award-winning wines made from fruit grown on historic estates. Visit the Solms Delta Wine in Franschoek, a 320-yearold estate, for a wine tasting. Continue to Haute Cabriere Wine Estate, which has a rich history and whimsical setting. Enjoy a wine tasting on this estate before being served a scrumptious lunch. Traverse the Helshoogte Pass to Stellenbosch for a brief orientation and stop to admire the whitewashed Cape Dutch homesteads, which bear early-18th-century dates on their gables. Return to Cape Town in the late afternoon and enjoy the evening at leisure. TABLE BAY HOTEL (B,L) Monday, March 30 Cape Town This morning we delve deep into the social, cultural and political history and current events of this region. Professor Timothy Stanton and associates will guide our conversation with their insights. The presentation will be interactive and thought provoking. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure exploring the Waterfront. This evening attend a festive farewell reception and dinner to celebrate the end of our week in Cape Town. TABLE BAY HOTEL (B,D) Tuesday, March 31 Cape Town / U.S. Depart Cape Town early this morning on independent flights back to the U.S. (B)
Information / Main Program Dates March 24 to 31, 2015 (8 days) Size This program is limited to 30 participants Cost* $4,595 per person, double occupancy $5,595 per person, single occupancy *Association nonmembers add $200 per person Included 6 nights of hotel accommodations at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches Welcome and farewell receptions and dinners Wine and beer with group lunches and dinners Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to porters, guides, hotel staff and drivers for all group activities All tours as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program Not Included International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services Air Arrangements International and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economyclass airfare on British Airways from San Francisco to Cape Town is approximately $2,400 as of June 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
Optional Post-trip Extension Sabi Sabi Reserve and Johannesburg March 31 to April 5, 2015 Tuesday, March 31 Cape Town / Sabi Sabi Reserve Depart from the Table Bay Hotel and transfer to Cape Town International Airport where we board flights bound for Sabi Sabi Reserve, which borders Kruger National Park. Upon arrival, meet our lodge s game rangers who will escort us to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge. This wildlife oasis is situated at the southwestern corner of Kruger National Park, is home to a spectacular array of wildlife, including approximately 200 indigenous animal species and some 300 species of birds. We begin our explorations of this diverse habitat with a late-afternoon game drive. SABI SABI BUSH LODGE (B,L,D) Wednesday & Thursday, April 1 & 2 Sabi Sabi Reserve Because of the great biodiversity of habitat and with no barriers existing between the Sabi Sabi Reserve and Kruger National Park, big game here is plentiful. Enjoy two full days of safari. After each day s game drive, take time to savor the amenities of the lodge and the surrounding areas at
a leisurely pace. Perhaps take a late morning bushwalk, watch for wildlife from the lodge s huge viewing decks, or simply relax at the lovely Amani Spa. Experience a spectacular African sunset, then observe the nocturnal inhabitants of the bush on an unforgettable night safari. SABI SABI BUSH LODGE (B,L,D); BOTH DAYS Friday, April 3 Sabi Sabi Reserve / Johannesburg Depart Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge and fly to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, be greeted by our local tour guide. Continue to the Apartheid Museum, which recollects the country s darkest days and brightest triumphs. The museum celebrates hope and its representation of reconciliation towards a better future for all of South Africa. Enjoy a light lunch on your own at the Truth Café. Transfer to our hotel for check-in and enjoy the evening at leisure. FAIRLAWNS HOTEL (B) Saturday, April 4 Johannesburg / Soweto This morning, visit Liliesleaf Farm, former secret headquarters of the military wing of the African National Congress. It was here that prominent leaders of South Africa s struggle against apartheid were arrested in 1963. Continue to Soweto (South Western Townships) and tour the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum. The museum is named in honor of a 13-year-old boy who was killed by police during an anti-apartheid student protest in 1976. Conclude at the Mandela House, the former home of South Africa s most iconic leader and foremost champion of the struggle against apartheid. Return to our hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. FAIRLAWNS HOTEL (B,L) Sunday, April 5 Johannesburg / U.S. Depart Johannesburg early this morning on independent flights back to the U.S. (B)
Information / Post-trip Extension Kruger National Park & Dates March 31 to April 5, 2015 (6 days) Johannesburg Size The post-trip extension is limited to 15 participants (subject to availability) Cost $4,695 per person, double occupancy $6,595 per person, single occupancy Included 5 nights of hotel accommodations 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners Wine and beer with lunches and dinners at the Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to porters, guides, hotel staff and drivers for all group activities All tours as described in the itinerary Domestic flights within South Africa Transfers and baggage handling on departure day Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program Not Included International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Wine and beer at meals not served at the Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services
What to Expect Main Program We consider this to be a moderately strenuous program. Half- to full days of touring are balanced with free time to explore Cape Town on our own. Daily programs involve one to three miles of walking in museums and on city tours and may involve extended periods of standing. Participants will encounter uneven terrain, including some dirt and cobblestone paths, and must be able to walk up and down hills. In some instances when stairs are a part of the tour, elevators are unavailable. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program. Post-trip Extension We consider this to be a moderately strenuous program that is at times physically demanding and busy. In the cities, daily programs involve one to two miles of walking, sometimes on uneven terrain. Most buildings do not have elevators, and stairs may not have handrails. Open-air, fourwheel-drive safari vehicles are used for our game drives in Sabi Sabi Game Reserve. Safaris may last several hours at a time and can be dusty and somewhat bumpy, as roads in the park are unpaved. Participants should be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.
Terms and Conditions Deposit and Final Payment A $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold your space for the main program and an additional $200-per-person deposit is required to hold your space for the post-trip extension. Complete and return the attached reservation form or sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?capetown2015. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability. Cancellations and Refunds Deposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. Insurance Stanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. We strongly encourage that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancellation insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation. The product offered in this brochure includes special benefits if you postmark your insurance payment within a specified window: 21 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter for the Waiver of Pre-existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolvency; 21 days for the Cancel for Any Reason benefit. Eligibility We encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the member s price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. Call (650) 725-0692 or visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership for more information or to purchase a membership. Responsibility The Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket connected with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in June 2014 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges. California Seller of Travel Program Registration #2048 523-50
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