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Chobe River Safari Arkansas Alumni Association CHOBEHOBE RRIVERIVER SSAFARIAFARI aboardaboard thethe Five-StarFive-Star M..S.. ZZAMBEZIAMBEZI QQUEENUEEN MMarcharch 3311 ttoo AAprilpril 113,3, 22017017 RAZORBACKS ON TOUR Dear Razorbacks on Tour*: Travel with us on this incredible journey to experience the wonders of four nations of southern Africa, where nature’s spectacle is at its most dramatic, history is rich, culture is diverse and the “Big Five” game viewing in pristine natural habitats is extraordinary. Witness the remarkable achievements of the young nations of Namibia and Botswana, unique in their way of life and home to one of the densest game populations on the planet. Walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in South Africa, and behold the majestic natural beauty of Zimbabwe’s incomparable Victoria Falls—one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Few experiences can match this exclusive, in-depth itinerary and exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel the breadth of southern Africa. On the legendary Chobe River in Namibia, enjoy a three-night river safari featuring naturalist-guided excursions by small watercraft, a fantastic perspective from which to observe the magnifi cent wildlife gathering along the Chobe’s shores, with accommodations aboard the exclusively chartered Five-Star M.S. ZAMBEZI QUEEN, featuring only 14 beautifully appointed Staterooms, each with a private balcony. During your classic land safari aboard four-wheel-drive vehicles, enjoy superb game viewing in seldom-visited Botswana, a sanctuary for nearly all of the southern African mammal species. Follow Mandela’s long road to freedom from Soweto to Robben Island, on to Johannesburg and the presidency of South Africa, “the rainbow nation.” Hear the unique insights of our special guest speaker, founder of the Liliesleaf Farm Trust. Savor glorious Cape Town, poised dramatically between Table Mountain and the sparkling waters of Table Bay. Revel in spectacular seaside views and South Africa’s sublime Cape Winelands, featuring visits to world-class wineries for specially arranged wine tastings and their distinct Cape Dutch architecture. Also enjoy an exclusive CC’’EST BON! CCULINARYULINARY TTRADITIONSRADITIONS™ Cape Malay cooking demonstration and traditional dinner. Come join us on this unique journey of a lifetime and tremendous value to these must-see southern African destinations, visiting three UNESCO World Heritage sites and staying in carefully selected Five-Star hotels, including Johannesburg’s exclusive Grand Chateau Suites at the FAIRLAWNS BOUTIQUE HOTEL, Cape Town’s historic BELMOND MOUNT NELSON HOTEL and Zimbabwe’s legendary colonial THE VICTORIA FALLS HOTEL. Reserve your place now for this unforgettable experience while Early Booking Savings are still available, as space is limited and sells out quickly! We look forward to sharing this once-in-a-lifetime experience with our Arkansas Alumni family. Your connection starts here, Brandy Cox Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni & Executive Director P.S. To join the Arkansas Alumni Association or renew your membership, please contact Catherine Baltz at 1-800-775-3465 or [email protected]. * Alumni, members, family or friends—anyone can travel with Razorbacks on Tour! Thank you to our members who make all of our programs possible. “Ubuntu—the essence of being human… It speaks about our interconnectedness.” I TINERARY — Archbishop Desmond Tutu Day Destination RESILIENT 1 DDepartepart tthehe UU.S..S. 2 JOOHANNESBURGHANNESBURG, SOOUTHUTH AFFRICARICA Diversity 3 JOOHANNESBURGHANNESBURG fforor SOOWETOWETO 4 JOOHANNESBURGHANNESBURG//PPRRETORIAETORIA/ FFlyly ttoo CAAPEPE TOOWNWN Discover the dynamic diversity of southern 5 CAAPEPE TOOWNWN//RROOBBENBBEN ISSLANDLAND Africa, from the abundant 6 CAAPEPE TOOWNWN fl ora and fauna along 7 CAAPEPE TOOWNWN Namibia’s Chobe River, 8 CAAPEPE TOOWNWN/FFlyly ttoo KAASANESANE, in one of Botswana’s vast game BOOTSWANATSWANA/CHHOBEOBE RIIVERVER, NAAMIBIAMIBIA/ parks, to Zimbabwe’s awe-inspiring EEmbarkmbark M.S. ZAAMBEZIMBEZI QUUEENEEN Victoria Falls—“the smoke that 9 CHHOBEOBE RIIVERVER SAAFARIFARI thunders”—and South Africa’s 1100 CHHOBEOBE RIIVERVER SAAFARIFARI world-class cities of Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town. Traverse a 1111 CHHOBEOBE RIIVERVER/DDisembarkisembark sshiphip/ CHHOBEOBE NAATIONALTIONAL PAARKRK, BOOTSWANATSWANA/ kaleidoscope of landscapes— VIICTORIACTORIA FAALLSLLS , ZIIMBABWEMBABWE low-lying grassland, expansive highveld, rambling winelands, 1122 VIICTORIACTORIA FAALLSLLS lush swampland, mountainous 1133 VIICTORIACTORIA FAALLSLLS/FFlyly ttoo escarpments and breathtaking JOOHANNESBURGHANNESBURG, SOOUTHUTH AFFRICARICA/ ocean coastline. Here, in their natural DDepartepart fforor tthehe UU.S..S. habitats, observe remarkable wildlife 1144 AArriverrive iinn tthehe UU.S..S. including the “Big Five”—African ◆ MMALAMALAALAMALA PPRIVATERIVATE GGAMEAME RRESERVEESERVE elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, lion POOSTST--PPRROGRAMOGRAM OPPTIONTION and rhinoceros—and hundreds of bird species. Encounter a mosaic of Johannesburg, South Africa/ welcoming people, descendants of the Soweto/Pretoria ancient San, Xhosa, Tswana and Zulu “A world in one country,” South Africa is nations, Portuguese explorers and perhaps the most diverse, multi-faceted country Dutch, British and German settlers. on Earth. Cosmopolitan Johannesburg, known colloquially as “Joburg,” is home to one of the This cultural mélange of tribes, world’s largest urban forests, where amid some creeds and languages holds a rich of the tallest buildings on the continent, more history that spans from the dawn than six million trees fl ourish in the pleasant subtropical highland climate. The city has been a of humankind to victorious feats fast-paced center of commerce and opportunity of democratic infrastructures, and ever since European prospectors settled here they are eager to share their friendly upon the discovery of its gold reef in 1886. ubuntu spirit with you. Few places refl ect South Africa’s history like Johannesburg’s once-infamous South Western Cover photo: The water level at Victoria Falls varies throughout the year; during the dry season it is possible to walk through some parts of the falls, but during fl oods the water fl ows at over 132,000 gallons per minute. Photo this page: Table Mountain, the most iconic landmark of South Africa, reaches 3563 feet above sea level and supports over 2200 species of plants, making a spectacular backdrop to Cape Town and its stunning harbor. “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” –Nelson Mandela Z a C R m h o iv b ZZAMBIAAMBIA be e e River r zi KAASANESANE VVictoriaictoria FFallsalls CChobehobe ZZIMBABWEIMBABWE NNAMIBIAAMIBIA NNationalational PParkark KKrugerruger n BBOTSWANAOTSWANA NNationalational PParkark a e MMalaMalaalaMala c PRRETORIAETORIA O A n t JOOHANNESBURGHANNESBURG a l i a SOOWETOWETO d n n t I i c O c e an SSOUTHOUTH RRobbenobben AAFRICAFRICA UUNESCONESCO IIslandsland CAAPEPE TOOWNWN WWorldorld HHeritageeritage SSiteite AAirir RRoutingouting The Vergelegen Estate produces wines that c Cape of Good Hope world and positions itself among the leading Townships, better known as Soweto. No longer a Cape Town/Robben Island shantytown of segregated goldmine workers, this South Africa’s “Garden City” of Cape Town thriving community, pivotal in the anti-apartheid is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, movement, endures as a broad cross section adjacent to the UNESCO World Heritage of South African daily life—from shack Cape Floral Kingdom, which sustains over settlements to a rising middle class to millionaires. 4000 plant species; majestic Table Mountain Its Vilakazi Street even fostered two Nobel National Park; and the world-class Peace Prize laureates, Nelson Mandela and Cape Winelands. Founded by the Dutch East Desmond Tutu. North of Johannesburg is the India Company as a supply station, Cape Town vibrant capital city of Pretoria, known for its today is a vibrant, cosmopolitan capital city diverse architecture, purple-blossomed jacaranda of meticulously preserved Edwardian and trees and distinctly Afrikaans culture. Victorian buildings and outstanding Commence your journey in the footsteps examples of Cape Dutch architecture. of Nelson Mandela in Soweto. Visit Mandela’s Ascend Table Mountain by cable car house and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, (weather permitting) for sweeping city and an iconic symbol of the historic 1976 coastal views, and ride a funicular to lofty apartheid protests. Tour the evocative exhibits Cape Point. See the historic City Hall, where in Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum, and visit Mandela made his fi rst public speech just hours historic Liliesleaf Farm, once the epicenter of after his release from prison. Visit Boulders Beach the liberation movement and a refuge for its in Simon’s Town for a rare, up-close look at leaders and today a museum and world-famous a protected colony of endangered African cultural heritage site. penguins nesting in sand burrows. Enjoy the Welcome Reception and Dinner Tour Robben Island prison, a with special guest speaker Nicholas Wolpe, UNESCO World Heritage site, where founder and CEO of the Liliesleaf Farm Trust. Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners Wolpe will share an insider’s perspective on made strides in attaining equal rights during the historic events surrounding Liliesleaf and apartheid despite the inhumane conditions they the African National Congress (ANC). experienced. Its storied interior provides an In Pretoria, see the Union Buildings,
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