South Africa featuring two nights aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail

Grand South Africa featuring two nights aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail May 4 16, 2016

ON THIS EXCLUSIVE HBS PROGRAM Botswana Kapama Game Reserve Discover a world of stunning physical beauty, wildlife of astonishing abundance and diversity, and daunting contemporary challenges. Learn about the rich history of South Africa s oldest city, Cape Town, before boarding Rovos Rail, one of the world s premier rail experiences. Watch the countryside pass while traveling in comfort through the heart of South Africa. The use of traditional furnishings and period décor ensures an atmosphere of elegance and grandeur on Rovos Rail. Visit the economic engine of South Africa, Johannesburg, and learn about gold, diamonds, and more of the history of this fascinating region. Next, witness the abundant wildlife at a private reserve filled with big game adjacent to Kruger National Park. Extend your trip to see thundering Victoria Falls. Namibia Cape Town Kimberley South Africa Johannesburg Pretoria Why Travel with HBS Alumni? HBS Alumni trips provide special access to people and places most travelers never see and include activities such as lectures with cultural experts, naturalists, and historians, as well as receptions with local HBS alumni and business leaders. UNCHARTED PATAGONIA BY AIR, LAND & WATER JANUARY 16 27, 2016 Other Upcoming HBS Trips ISTANBUL WOMEN S RETREAT JUNE 2016 GALAPAGOS EXPEDITION ABOARD ECLIPSE AUGUST 4 12, 2016 MOROCCO OCTOBER 2016 Robert Schrire Robert Schrire is an emeritus professor and senior scholar at the University of Cape Town and an internationally recognized expert on African, South African, and international issues. His areas of expertise include African and South African politics, the rise of China, globalization, the future of American power, and related topics derived from his highly acclaimed series, developed for the CEOs of major corporations, entitled Our Changing World: Thinking About the Future. He has been much in demand as a public commentator and his views have been published in newspapers and magazines such as Time, Newsweek, The Economist and The Washington Post. He has made regular appearances on many US and British television programs including Nightline and NBC News and was the BBC s chief analyst during South Africa s first democratic elections.

Schedule By Day B=BREAKFAST, L=LUNCH, D=DINNER, R=RECEPTION WEDNESDAY THURSDAY MAY 4 5 U.S. /, SOUTH AFRICA Depart from the U.S. and travel overnight to Cape Town. Upon arrival, transfer to the elegant Mount Nelson Hotel and enjoy a welcome reception. CAPE GRACE HOTEL (R) FRIDAY MAY 6 Set between the mountains and the sea, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Weather permitting, ride cable cars to the top of Table Mountain for breathtaking views of the city and the Cape Peninsula. Depart to visit the beautifully restored town of Stellenbosch, founded in 1679. The center of the Cape s wine industry, Stellenbosch is renowned for its Cape Dutch architecture. Visit a local vineyard and sample a selection of South Africa s excellent wines. CAPE GRACE HOTEL (B,L,D) SATURDAY MAY 7 Visit the District Six Museum, which commemorates the 60,000 inhabitants who were forcibly removed from their homes and neighborhoods during the apartheid regime. Explore the delightful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, established in 1913 as a center for the study and preservation of the indigenous flora of South Africa. The garden boasts a spectacular collection of proteas, including the King Protea, South Africa s national flower. CAPE GRACE HOTEL (B,L) SUNDAY MAY 8 Depart for the Atlantic seaboard and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve for a visit to Cape Point, at the tip of the African continent. Continue on to Boulders Beach to observe the colony of African penguins that live there. After lunch, return to Cape Town along the scenic False Bay coastline. CAPE GRACE HOTEL (B,L) MONDAY MAY 9 ROVOS RAIL / MATJIESFONTEIN Board Rovos Rail and depart Cape Town this morning. From the comfort of the observation car or a private compartment, watch the South African landscape transform from the lush valleys, vineyards, and sculpted mountains of the Western Cape to the stark desolation of the Great Karoo Desert. Arrive in Matjiesfontein, a charming oasis in the Little Karoo, and stroll through the historic town before dinner on board the train. ROVOS RAIL (B,L,D) TUESDAY MAY 10 ROVOS RAIL / KIMBERLEY Disembark in Kimberley, famous for its diamond mines, at one of the finest Victorian railway stations in Africa. Visit the Diamond Museum and the Big Hole, the largest man-made excavation in the world, where millions of tons of diamondiferous kimberlite ore were discovered and excavated. ROVOS RAIL (B,L,D) WEDNESDAY MAY 11 PRETORIA / JOHANNESBURG Continuing on the train, cross the Vaal River into the Transvaal and disembark in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa. Tour historic Church Square and the impressive Union Buildings, headquarters for the South African government since 1913. This evening check into the Palazzo Hotel in Johannesburg. PALAZZO HOTEL (B,L) THURSDAY MAY 12 JOHANNESBURG Visit the African Leadership Academy, a pan-african secondary institution that aims to educate and develop outstanding students into the next generation of African leaders; and the Apartheid Museum, a sobering examination of South Africa s turbulent racial history. PALAZZO HOTEL (B,L,D) FRIDAY SATURDAY MAY 13 14 KAPAMA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Fly from Johannesburg to Kapama Private Game Reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park and check in to the luxurious Kapama Southern Camp, which overlooks the bushveld and a waterhole frequented by elephants. Participate in morning and afternoon game drives, looking for lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, black rhinos, giraffes, zebras, elephants, and other large mammals that inhabit the reserve. Kapama is also a birdwatcher s paradise, with a great diversity of bird species in residence. KAPAMA SOUTHERN CAMP (2B,2L,2D) SUNDAY MONDAY MAY 15 16 DEPART JOHANNESBURG After a final morning game drive, fly to Johannesburg and relax in day rooms at an airport hotel before boarding flights home, arriving on May 16. (B,L) SUNDAY THURSDAY MAY 15 19 OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO VICTORIA FALLS Fly from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe to experience the crashing thunder of Victoria Falls where every minute, 2.5 million gallons of water plunge over 300 feet. Stay within view of the rising mist at the Victoria Falls Hotel, a colonial gem set along the banks of the Zambezi River. Enjoy morning and afternoon visits to the falls as well as a leisurely cruise on the river. Return to Johannesburg for flights home. Contact Us The Harvard Alumni Association is handling the registrations for this trip. For more information please call Harvard Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806, or email alumni_travel@hbs.edu. To make a reservation, see the Reservation Form on the last page.

About Rovos Rail Enjoy the many pleasures of sophisticated train travel aboard the distinguished Rovos Rail. Each coach has been meticulously restored to world-class standards of sleeping accommodations, dining, and sightseeing. Each sleeping carriage has three s (118 square feet with shower), two Royal Suites (172 square feet with bathtub and shower), or five Pullman Suites (75 square feet with shower). All accommodations offer en suite facilities, individual temperature controls, mini-bar, sitting area, and wardrobe. Complimentary bar service is included throughout your stay on board the train, and meals feature the finest in continental and local cuisine, including internationally recognized wines. 118 sq. ft with shower. Queen, adjoining twins, or L-shaped twins. Royal Suite 172 sq. ft with bath & shower. Queen or adjoining twins. Pullman Suite 75 sq. ft with shower. Fold-away double or twin. Contact Us The Harvard Alumni Association is handling the registrations for this trip. For more information please call Harvard Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806, or email alumni_travel@hbs.edu. To make a reservation, see the Reservation Form on the last page.

Program Rates Per person, sharing $9,950 Royal Suite $10,750 Single accommodations Pullman Suite $12,940 $14,440 Victoria Falls Extension Per person, double Per person, single General Information TOUR COST INCLUSIONS: All accommodations and meals as specified in the itinerary 8 nights deluxe hotel accommodations including 2 nights at Kapama Southern Camp 2 nights aboard Rovos Rail On-tour Johannesburg/Hoedspruit round-trip air fare All excursions as specified in the itinerary Full program of briefings, lectures and presentations Private arrival transfer by car and group departure transfer by motorcoach Baggage handling Gratuities to porters, waitstaff, guides and drivers Gratuities to train crew Entrance fees Welcome and farewell wine receptions Bottled water on motorcoaches Professional Tour Manager $200,000 Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS: U.S. domestic and international group airfare Passport/visa expenses Medical expenses and immunizations Private airport transfers in Livingstone Travel insurance Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour Excess baggage charges Meals not specified in the itinerary; dishes and beverages not part of the included meals; liquor or soft drinks Laundry or dry cleaning Telephone, email and fax charges Room service Other items of a personal nature RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS, & FINAL PAYMENT: To reserve a space on this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person. Please either call us at 800.422.1636 or 617.496.0806 or fill out and mail or fax the registration form found in this brochure. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Final payment deadline is January 5, 2016, 120 days prior to departure. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: Notification of cancellation must be received in writing by HAA from the participant. Cancellations within 14 days of booking: full refund; cancellations $2,490 $3,340 received up to 120 days prior to departure will be assessed a cancellation fee of $1,000 per person. Cancellations received within 120 days prior to departure are subject to 100% penalty of all deposits and payments. ITINERARY CHANGES: The itinerary contained in this brochure is accurate at the time of printing. We reserve the right to change the program or accommodations as conditions warrant. INSURANCE: We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be provided by HAA upon confirmation. RESPONSIBILITY: Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of HAA and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at http://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/ hbs-rovos-rail-2016 If you are not able to access the internet, please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496- 0806. DISCLAIMER: Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. Neither HAA nor the tour operator is responsible for errors in or damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change. QUESTIONS: Please call HAA Travels at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806 email: haatravels@harvard.edu California Seller of Travel Program CST #2088800-40 PHOTO CREDITS: From Shutterstock.com: giraffes Vaclav Volrab; Cape Town Nigel Paul Monckton; penguins zahorec Reserve Your Space Today! Call: 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806 E-mail: alumni_travel@hbs.edu Grand South Africa Reservation Form PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HARVARD UNIVERSITY AND MAIL WITH THIS RESERVATION FORM TO: HAA Travels 124 Mount Auburn Street, 6th floor Cambridge, MA 02138 TRIP DEPOSIT (NON-REFUNDABLE) O O Enclosed is my check for $ ($1,000 per person) made payable to Harvard University Please charge my deposit of $ ($1,000 per person) to my: VISA MasterCard American Express Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Authorized Cardholder Signature Date ER INFORMATION # of People in Group # of Rooms Needed Name 1 (as on passport) Date of Birth HBS Affiliation Name 2 (as on passport) Date of Birth HBS Affiliation Street Address City State Zip Code Home Phone Mobile E-mail ROOM PREFERENCE (CIRCLE ONE): One Bed Two Beds SINGLE ERS O I prefer single accommodations O I plan to room with O I prefer to share accommodations (If a roommate is not available, I will pay the single rate) By submitting my non-refundable $ trip deposit I am registering people for the May 4, 2016 HBS Alumni Travel Grand South Africa trip. I/We have carefully read and accept the general information explaining the terms and conditions for this trip found at http://alumni.hbs.edu/travel. SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE DATE