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Home , Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Zambezi National Park

Exclusive UNC GAA departure – April 26-May 9, 2020

Africa’s Wildlife On Safari in , & 14 days from $7,784 total price from Boston, New York, Wash, DC ($6,795 air, land & safari inclusive plus $989 airline taxes and fees) A glimpse of a world primeval awaits on this singular safari to Botswana’s , where preside over a bounty of wildlife; ’s dazzling and powerful Victoria Falls; and Zambia’s exceptional Lower National Park, a remote jewel of an unspoiled preserve.

ZAMBIA Lusaka Lower Zambezi Nat’l Park Livingstone Victoria Falls

Chobe Nat’l ZIMBABWE Park

BOTSWANA Map Legend Destination Air Johannesburg/Rosebank Air (private charter) Motorcoach SOUTH Entry/Departure Avg. High (°F) Apr May Victoria Falls 85 82 We embark on both boat and land safaris in Chobe, home to Africa's largest population. Lower Zambezi 82 79 (Zambia) Day 1: Depart U.S. for Johannesburg, soaking spray, “Vic” Falls is a wonder of the natural world, straddling the border between Zambia and Day 2: Arrive Johannesburg Upon arrival we trans- Zimbabwe. B,D fer to our hotel in the suburb of Rosebank, where our Your Small Group Tour Highlights rooms will be ready for our early check-in. As guests' Day 5: Victoria Falls This morning we embark on arrival times may vary greatly, we have no group a drive to spot the elusive – and critically endan- Spectacular Victoria Falls • Sunset Zambezi River cruise • Chobe National Park’s diverse and abundant game • Early activities planned. B gered – black rhino. Late afternoon we embark on morning game drives and afternoon boat safaris • Privately a “Sundowner” dinner cruise on the Zambezi where chartered flight to Lower Zambezi • Three-night stay in Day 3: Johannesburg/Soweto We meet our fel- we see wildlife on shore and in the water. B,D remote Lower , one of Africa’s last low travelers today as we embark on a tour of the pristine wildernesses • Royal Zambezi Lodge’s game-viewing Soweto district of Johannesburg. Here we see the Day 6: Victoria Falls After a morning visit to Vic- activities: open-vehicle game drives, sunset river cruises, home of former Archbishop Desmond Tutu; visit toria Falls town and a local village, this afternoon guided canoe trips • Outstanding game viewing Nelson Mandela’s home, which is now a museum; is at leisure to relax at our lodge. Tonight we hear a and tour the moving Hector Pieterson Memorial fascinating guest speaker on “The Story of David Day Itinerary Hotel Rating and Museum, where we learn more about apartheid Livingstone,” followed by dinner together. B,D 1 Depart U.S. for Johannesburg and the Soweto uprising of 1976. Then we hear 2-3 Rosebank 54 on Bath Deluxe fascinating stories from a local Sowetan who was Day 7: Victoria Falls/Chobe National Park, Batonka Guest present during the uprising, followed by lunch at Botswana This morning we visit a nearby school 4-6 Victoria Falls Not rated Lodge a local restaurant. Tonight we enjoy a welcome then travel two hours by motorcoach to Botswana 7-9 Chobe Nat’l Park Chobe Marina Sup. First dinner together. B,L,D and Chobe National Park, boasting one of the largest Lodge Class concentrations of game in all of Africa. After settling 10-12 Lower Zambezi Royal Zambezi Deluxe National Park Lodge Day 4: Johannesburg/Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe in and enjoying lunch at our lodge, this afternoon we We fly today to Livingstone, Zambia, then transfer embark on a game-viewing boat safari on the Chobe 13 Lusaka/ Radisson Blu Sup. First Depart for U.S. Lusaka (day room) Class to Victoria Falls and our lodge. This afternoon we River, where we may see hippo, crocs, and some of 14 Arrive U.S. see for ourselves the thundering falls, first “discov- the park’s 450 species of birds (including the sacred Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel ered” by and claimed for Queen ibis, carmine bee-eaters, eagles, and kingfishers). industry standard reference. Unrated hotels may be too Victoria in 1855. With its 300-foot-deep­ gorge and We dine tonight at our lodge. B,L,D small, too new, or too remote to be listed.

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Day 8: Chobe National Park Known for its diverse I can’t adequately express what terrain that attracts an exceptional array of wildlife a wonderful experience this – including the world’s largest elephant population (some 120,000), along with , , , , was. I would not alter the , and buffalo – Chobe covers 4,517 square itinerary one bit.” miles of protected parkland. We’ll see a portion of this natural wonder on our early morning game drive – Tar Heel Traveler and this afternoon’s boat safari. And this evening perhaps we'll see one of the sublime sunsets for which Chobe is known. B,L,D ness we have the chance to get closer to the animals than anywhere else. Late afternoon we engage in some of the lodge’s game-viewing activities that Day 9: Chobe National Park We’re settling into a comfortable routine, with early morning and late include open-vehicle game drives, guided canoe afternoon game drives. In between game-viewing trips, bush walks, and boat safaris. B,L,D activities, we’re at leisure to enjoy the amenities of our lodge on the banks of the Chobe River, adjacent Day 11: Lower Zambezi National Park A day of to the park itself. B,L,D game-viewing activities in this 1,600-square-mile park on the southern end of Zambia known for its 100-strong elephant herds, unusually large prides of Day 10: Chobe National Park/Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia This morning we board a lion, plus buffalo, ,­ , impala, croco- privately char- dile, hippo, , warthog,­ eland, and leopard, among tered plane for other wildlife; and where ebonies, leadwoods, figs, the 1½-hour and acacias preside over the mineral-rich . flight to Lower Together with Zimbabwe’s renowned Mana Pools Zambezi Reserve situated across the river, the Lower Zam- Getting comfortable ... National Park, bezi National Park forms a massive sanctuary and Zambia’s newest UNESCO World Heritage site where we’re certain reserve (since to enjoy unparalleled game and bird viewing – and Tour Departs: April 26, 2020 rarely see other safari-goers. B,L,D 1983) and, as the Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees former private Boston, New York, Day 12: Lower Zambezi National Park From $7,784 sanctuary of Washington, DC Zambia’s presi- our 14-room luxury lodge on the banks of the Chicago, Dallas, dent, the least Zambezi, we have another day to engage in game- Houston, Los Angeles, $8,084 developed. Here viewing activities in this lush riverine environment San Francisco, Seattle in one of Africa’s of 50 mammal species and 400 bird species. With last stretches of the Zambezi River, abundant game on the floor, Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, and the Zambezi Escarpment as a backdrop, the Lower Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Victoria Falls, the "smoke that thunders" pristine wilder- $8,184 Zambezi National Park offers a dramatic setting for Minneapolis, Orlando, game viewing ... as does our lodge, where animals Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham, Tampa Post-Tour Extension roam freely on the grounds. Tonight we celebrate Denver, Detroit, our wildlife adventure at a farewell dinner. B,L,D $8,284 Phoenix, Portland (OR) May 8-12, 2020 , South Africa Day 13: Lower Zambezi National Park/Lusaka/ Land Only (transfers not included) $6,395 Depart for U.S. We travel by charter flight today Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person 4 days/3 nights for $1,395 total price to Lusaka, Zambia’s capital, where we have hotel based on double occupancy in a Deluxe thatched tent at Single Supplement: $295 day rooms until our departure this evening for the Royal Zambezi Lodge and include airline taxes, surcharg- Discover South Africa’s sparkling “Mother City,” from airport and our overnight flight to the U.S. B es, and fees of $989, which are subject to change until Table Mountain and the Malay Quarter to the Cape final payment is made. Peninsula and the Winelands. Day 14: Arrive U.S. We arrive in the U.S. this mor- Single travelers please add $995. All 2020 tour prices ning and connect with our flights home. above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are Your Tour Price Includes guaranteed. Upgrade to thatched tent suite with larger indoor and • Air transportation Lusaka/Cape Town, inclusive of airline taxes Your Tour Price Includes and fees outdoor living areas at Royal Zambezi Lodge: $195 • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all flights • 3 nights’ accommodations at The Table Bay Hotel (Deluxe) ($295 single) • 6 meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner within itinerary Depending on flight schedules, certain U.S. cities may re- • Extensive included sightseeing: full-day Cape Peninsula tour; • 11 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior First Class, quire a departure one day prior to the listed schedule above. full-day Cape Town and Winelands tour and unrated hotels and lodges • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited representative • 29 meals: 12 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 10 dinners Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: • Private motorcoach/van transportation • Extensive game viewing as described, including all park $5,495 per person in addition to the above costs (upgrade • Transfers to/from airport is subject to availability and pricing is subject to change). • Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, entrance fees and all drivers • Mineral water while on safari Please note: This trip involves considerable walking – • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director Please note that guests on the extension will proceed directly to between 1-3 miles per day – up hills or stairs, and on Cape Town and will not use the hotel day room in Lusaka on • Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip wet, slippery surfaces. You should be in good physical Day 13. • Luggage handling for one bag per person condition to enjoy the tour to its fullest. • Gratuities for driver/guides, hotel and lodge staff, and porters

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