Exclusive UCLA departure – September 7-20, 2022 Africa’s Wildlife On Safari in Botswana, Zambia & Victoria Falls 14 days from $7,984 total price from Boston, New York, Wash, DC ($6,995 air, land & safari inclusive plus $989 airline taxes and fees) A glimpse of a world primeval awaits on this singular safari to Botswana’s Chobe National Park, where elephants preside over a bounty of wildlife; Zimbabwe’s dazzling and powerful Victoria Falls; and Zambia’s exceptional Lower Zambezi 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 AFRICA Entry/Departure Avg. High (°F) Sep Oct We may see lions, among other big game, while on safari. Victoria Falls 89 90 Lower Zambezi 87 89 (Zambia) Day 1: Depart U.S. for Johannesburg, South Africa 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 game drive to spot the elusive – and critically endan- Spectacular Victoria Falls • Sunset Zambezi River cruise • activities planned. B gered – black rhino. Late afternoon we embark on Chobe National Park’s diverse and abundant game • Early a “Sundowner” dinner cruise on the Zambezi where morning game drives and afternoon boat safaris • Privately Day 3: Johannesburg/Soweto We meet our fel- we see wildlife on shore and in the water. B,D chartered flight to Lower Zambezi • Three-night stay in low travelers today as we embark on a tour of the remote Lower Zambezi National Park, one of Africa’s last Soweto district of Johannesburg. Here we see the Day 6: Victoria Falls After a morning visit to Vic- pristine wildernesses • Royal Zambezi Lodge’s game-viewing home of former Archbishop Desmond Tutu; visit toria Falls town and a local village, this afternoon activities: open-vehicle game drives, sunset river cruises, Nelson Mandela’s home, which is now a museum; is at leisure to relax at our lodge. Tonight we hear a guided canoe trips • Outstanding game viewing and tour the moving Hector Pieterson Memorial fascinating guest speaker on “The Story of David and Museum, where we learn more about apartheid Livingstone,” followed by dinner together. B,D Day Itinerary Hotel Rating and the Soweto uprising of 1976. Then we hear 1 Depart U.S. for Johannesburg fascinating stories from a local Sowetan who was Day 7: Victoria Falls/Chobe National Park, 2-3 Rosebank 54 on Bath Deluxe present during the uprising, followed by lunch at Botswana This morning we visit a nearby school 4-6 Victoria Falls Pioneers Lodge Not rated 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 David Livingstone and claimed for Queen ibis, carmine bee-eaters, fish 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. 16 Visit us at travel.alumni.ucla.edu B – Breakfast; L – Lunch; D – Dinner Tour membership limited to 24 UCLA alumni and friends Day 8: Chobe National Park Known for its diverse AFRICA’S WILDLIFE terrain that attracts an exceptional array of wildlife WAS AN INCREDIBLE TRIP, – including the world’s largest elephant population (some 120,000), along with zebra, lion, giraffe, impala, AND WE WILL DEFINITELY DO and buffalo – Chobe covers 4,517 square miles of ANOTHER TOUR WITH UCLA protected parkland. We’ll see a portion of this natural wonder on our early morning game drive and this ALUMNI TRAVEL IN THE FUTURE!” afternoon’s boat safari. And this evening perhaps – MICHELLE ’85 AND STEPHEN SWOFFORD 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 Day 9: Chobe National Park We’re settling into than anywhere else. Late afternoon we engage in a comfortable routine, with early morning and late some of the lodge’s game-viewing activities that afternoon game drives. In between game-viewing include open-vehicle game drives, guided canoe activities, we’re at leisure to enjoy the amenities of trips, bush walks, and boat safaris. B,L,D our lodge on the banks of the Chobe River, adjacent to the park itself. B,L,D Day 11: Lower Zambezi National Park A day of game-viewing activities in this 1,600-square-mile Day 10: Chobe National Park/Lower Zambezi park on the southern end of Zambia known for its National Park, Zambia This morning we board a 100-strong elephant herds, unusually large prides of privately char- lion, plus buffalo, water buck, antelope, impala, croco- tered plane for dile, hippo, kudu, wart hog, eland, and leopard, among the 1½-hour other wildlife; and where ebonies, leadwoods, figs, flight to Lower and acacias preside over the mineral-rich grassland. Getting comfortable ... Zambezi Together with Zimbabwe’s renowned Mana Pools National Park, Reserve situated across the river, the Lower Zam- Day 14: Arrive U.S. We arrive in the U.S. this mor- Zambia’s newest bezi National Park forms a massive sanctuary and ning and connect with our flights home. reserve (since UNESCO World Heritage site where we’re certain 1983) and, as the to enjoy unparalleled game and bird viewing – and former private rarely see other safari-goers. B,L,D Tour Departs: September 7, 2022 sanctuary of Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees Zambia’s presi- Today we Day 12: Lower Zambezi National Park Boston, New York, dent, the least have another day to engage in game-viewing activities $7,984 Washington, DC developed. Here in this lush riverine environment of 50 mammal in one of Africa’s species and 400 bird species. With the Zambezi Chicago, Dallas, last stretches of River, abundant game on the valley floor, and the Houston, Los Angeles, $8,284 San Francisco, Seattle Victoria Falls, the "smoke that thunders" pristine wilder- Zambezi Escarpment as a backdrop, the Lower Zambezi National Park offers a dramatic setting for Atlanta, Baltimore, game viewing ... as does our lodge, where animals Charlotte, Cincinnati, Post-Tour Extension roam freely on the grounds. Tonight we celebrate Cleveland, Miami, $8,384 our wildlife adventure at a farewell dinner. B,L,D Minneapolis, Orlando, September 19-23, 2022 Philadelphia, Tampa Cape Town, South Africa Day 13: Lower Zambezi National Park/Lusaka/ Denver, Detroit, $8,484 4 days/3 nights for $1,395 total price Depart for U.S. We travel by charter flight today Phoenix, Portland (OR) Single Supplement: $295 to Lusaka, Zambia’s capital, where we have hotel Land Only (transfers not included) $6,595 day rooms until our departure this evening for the Discover South Africa’s sparkling “Mother City,” from airport and our overnight flight to the U.S. B Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person Table Mountain and the Malay Quarter to the Cape based on double occupancy in a Deluxe thatched tent at Peninsula and the Winelands. Royal Zambezi Lodge and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $989, which are subject to change until final Your Tour Price Includes Your Tour Price Includes payment is made. • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all flights Single travelers please add $995. Your $500 deposit is • Air transportation Lusaka/Cape Town, inclusive of airline taxes within itinerary and fees fully refundable up to 95 days prior to departure. All 2022 • 11 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior First Class, • 3 nights’ accommodations at The Table Bay Hotel (Deluxe) tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and and unrated hotels and lodges • 6 meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner fees) are guaranteed. • Extensive included sightseeing: full-day Cape Peninsula tour; • 29 meals: 12 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 10 dinners Upgrade to thatched tent suite with larger indoor and full-day Cape Town and Winelands tour • Extensive game viewing as described, including all park outdoor living areas at Royal Zambezi Lodge: $195 • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited representative entrance fees • Private motorcoach/van transportation ($295 single) • Mineral water while on safari • Transfers to/from airport Depending on flight schedules, certain U.S. cities may re- • Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director and all drivers • Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip quire a departure one day prior to the listed schedule above.