Appalachian State University presents… Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana with Optional 3-Night Dubai Pre Tour Extension February 14 – 27, 2018

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For more information contact Tammy McCullars Appalachian State University 866-756-ALUM (2586) [email protected]

Small Group Travel rewards travelers with new perspectives. With just 12-24 passengers, these are the personal adventures that today's cultural explorers dream of. 14 Days ● 23 Meals: 12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 7 Dinners Book Now & Save $200 Per Person: Double $7,199; Double $6,999* Single $8,199 Single $7,999 For bookings made after Jul 14, 2017 call for rates. Included in Price: Attraction Taxes and Fees, Round Trip Air from Charlotte Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $350 per person * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from CLT Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare Additional rate of: Business Class $6,990 † Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)

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Must-See Inclusions Culinary Inclusions Immerse Yourself  Enjoy 7 wildlife safaris in  Savor a true African  Head out for an African

search of the "Big Five." dining experience sundowner by 4x4 and

 Step aboard a cable car including a hand-washing enjoy the sunset. and be whisked atop ceremony.  Spend some time at a

Table Mountain.  Visit a South African local village in Zimbabwe  Take a walking tour in the winery for a farm lunch learning about the quaint seaside village of paired with wine. culture.

Hermanus.  Dine under the stars  Meet and interact with

during your stay in a African elephants.

nature conservancy.

Highlights: , , Stellenbosch, Entabeni

Conservancy, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, 7 Wildlife Safaris

Day 1: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 view of Cape Town, Overnight Flight Epic scenery, and Lion’s Head. Return to the city winding coastlines, remarkable via Table Bay, passing through the cultural diversity and abundant Moorish Malay Quarter on your wildlife come together in an incredible panoramic tour, pausing along the experience. way at Milnerton Lighthouse. Spend the remainder of your afternoon at Day 2: Thursday, February 15, 2018 leisure. You may choose to explore Cape Town, South Africa - Tour charming Victoria and Alfred Begins Welcome to the beautiful Waterfront, known for its shopping harborside . Its and entertainment venues. Be sure to architecture fuses French, German and stop by the local craft market for some Dutch traditions which sets the stage hidden gems. This evening, savor a for a thrilling cultural journey. true African dining experience as Day 3: Friday, February 16, 2018 you become familiar with a traditional Cape Town Step aboard a cable car African hand-washing ceremony that whisks you to an altitude of before sampling local delicacies. (B, more than 3,000 feet atop Table D)

Mountain.* Gaze at the astounding Day 4: Saturday, February 17, 2018 charming town, the second oldest in Cape Town Travel out to South Africa. (B, L) on the southwestern tip of Africa. Day 6: Monday, February 19, 2018 Along the way, marvel at the coastal Stellenbosch - Hermanus - scenery and pleasant towns that Stellenbosch Enjoy a leisurely drive populate the . Listen to over the Sir Lowry Pass to the quaint the tales behind the numerous ship seaside village of Hermanus. A wrecks which attest to the treacherous walking tour will acquaint you with nature of these waters. Come to know the village. Enjoy some leisure time to the and take a explore the shops and art galleries tram to the top of the mountain. Enjoy before returning to Stellenbosch. (B) a leisurely hike down before continuing on to to Day 7: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 see the penguins who call it home. Stellenbosch - Johannesburg - Later this evening, make some new Entabeni Conservancy Fly to the city South African friends during a of Johannesburg. Upon arrival, head home-hosted dinner. Sit down with a to the Entabeni Conservancy. Gather local family and learn about their for an afternoon game drive. Have daily life. Perhaps you’ll share stories your cameras ready as you search for from your own experiences. (B, D) the "Big Five" (lion, African elephant,

Day 5: Sunday, February 18, 2018 Cape buffalo, leopard and rhino). As the sun sets, enjoy a traditional Cape Town - Stellenbosch After a African sundowner. Get out of your leisurely morning, a short drive brings 4x4 and gaze over the land as the sun you to the beautiful winelands of the drops behind the mountains. Keep Western Cape. Visit a winery for a your eyes peeled for the big cats tasting before enjoying a farm lunch preparing to hunt. Return to the paired with wine. Your hotel for the lodge for dinner under the stars. (B, next two nights is located in the heart D) of bustling Stellenbosch. The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure to relax or explore this Day 8: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 you may enjoy a sundowner poolside Entabeni Conservancy Rise before the and the spectacular African sunset sun and set out on a game drive. Enjoy while the animals gather at the coffee and tea in the bush before watering hole. (B, D) returning to the lodge for breakfast. Day 11: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Later, learn to follow the clues left Victoria Falls This morning explore a by wildlife during a track local craft market. Later you will meet identification walk with a ranger. African elephants and have the After you have worked up an appetite, opportunity to interact with them take time for a leisurely lunch in the before you enjoy some free time at the gardens. Late afternoon, continue lodge. Reflect on your surroundings as your search for the “Big Five” you relax while overlooking the during another exciting game drive. wildlife watering hole. (B) (B, L, D) Day 12: Sunday, February 25, 2018 Day 9: Thursday, February 22, 2018 Victoria Falls - Chobe, Botswana Entabeni Conservancy - Johannesburg Watch for bushbuck (African Carry on your quest for the "Big Five" antelope) as well as bird life during a before breakfast. Later, journey to the nature walk with a local guide. Cross vibrant city of Johannesburg. En the border as you travel to Chobe, route, your Tour Manager helps you Botswana. An exciting safari cruise discover the history of the local awaits. Spot wildlife along the languages. Enjoy some leisure time in water’s edge, find hippos swimming Sandton this afternoon. (B) along the shores, and crocodiles Day 10: Friday, February 23, 2018 basking in the sun. (B, L, D)

Johannesburg - Victoria Falls, Day 13: Monday, February 26, 2018 Zimbabwe** Fly to Victoria Falls, Chobe Today features morning and Zimbabwe. Spend some time at a afternoon game drives in the one-of- local village learning more about the a-kind Chobe National Park. View the regional culture. Embark on a walking animals as they drink from the river. tour of stunning Victoria Falls. Later, This evening’s dinner by the river is hosted by a chef who will teach you Itinerary at a glance the art of cooking a traditional Braai Day 1 Overnight Flight (barbecue) complete with some local Days 2 – 4 Commodore Hotel, Cape favorites such as game meat. (B, L, D) Town

Day 14: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Days 5, 6 Oude Werf Hotel, Chobe - Johannesburg - Tour Ends Stellenbosch Fly to Johannesburg where your tour Days 7, 8 Hanglip Mountain Lodge, comes to a close. (B) Entabeni

Day 9 Da Vinci Hotel and Suites,

Sandton Days 10, 11 Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Days 12, 13 Chobe Marina Lodge, Chobe On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Experience It! Entabeni Conservancy Bringing together multiple ecosystems, the Entabeni Conservancy (The Place of the Mountain) is one of the most biologically diverse regions in all of South Africa. Gather with your fellow travelers for a thrilling adventure. Those who have been will tell you to “have your cameras ready” as you search for lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhino (aka “the Big Five”). Perhaps you’ll spot one of the great cats preparing to hunt. Game drives, walking safaris and air tours are among the most popular ways to enjoy the rugged rock formations, soaring cliffs and wide open grass plains found in this special place.

Please Note: are subject to change and are payable at time Important Passport Information: Passports of final payment. must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the Maximum Elevation: 7,800 feet. intended period of stay, plus you must have at Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. least 4 blank pages (with visa hologram) remaining in your passport to allow for the *Table Mountain Cableway is subject to entry stamp issued for South Africa as well as weather conditions. the visas for Zimbabwe and Botswana. The 2 Single accommodations are extremely limited. pages for South Africa MUST be facing each Triple accommodations are not available. other. Failure to comply with this law will result To complete your tour, we include roundtrip in denied boarding of your international flight. If airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our you have questions please see your travel airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for professional or call us. your own air, we are pleased to provide you Park fees (approximately $97 USD) are not the option of purchasing these transfers. included in the land price of your tour. Fees For important reservation information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/784513. You can also find this information on your tour documents. Please note that all transfers will leave at Republic. Please refer to www.home- prescheduled times. affairs.gov.za for details of requirements.

Travel with just 20 passengers on this If travelling internationally with a child under Explorations tour where a smaller group the age of 18, please check directly with the setting means a more personalized airline for the legal documentation that is vacation. required. It is the sole responsibility of the

We pride ourselves on bringing guests the very guest to procure the proper documentation to best experiences a destination offers. When travel and many requirements vary by airline traveling in Africa you will encounter full days and destination. of sightseeing, frequently in warm Collette will not be responsible for costs temperatures. In order to most fully experience incurred for missed flights or canceled tours the wildlife, you will be traveling by custom where a guest fails to secure proper documentation. built safari vehicle which requires climbing in and out frequently and travel on bumpy roads. For guests transiting via Europe, an additional To experience Africa fully, we recommend that overnight flight will be required. Day rooms or all guests be in reasonably good health and overnight stays can be arranged for a cost prepare properly. Unfortunately, wheelchairs upon request. cannot be accommodated on this trip. In Due to tour scheduling, return flights from addition, passengers who require assistance Johannesburg should not be scheduled prior to walking or who travel with oxygen tanks will 6:30 p.m. not fully enjoy this trip and we strongly recommend a different tour. The internal flights on this program are not included in the land price of your tour. These To truly experience the program and flights need to be arranged and purchased destination, you need to be able to participate separately, through us, if you arrange your in physical activities such as longer walking own air. Internal flights are included with the air tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing portion of your tour if you purchase air through stairs and periods of standing. Some of the us. touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the Economy air rate and schedule are applicable evening. for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. Each guest is responsible for proper documentation and inoculations that may be A deposit of $500 per person is due upon required and/or recommended to participate on reservation. If you purchase our Travel this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic Protection Plan, the deposit is only $250 or personal physician for specific details on the per person plus the cost of the Insurance. destinations you are traveling to and from. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the Malaria pills are recommended when visiting deposit due date of July 07, 2017 are based Zimbabwe and Botswana. Consult your upon availability. Final payment due by physician 2-3 weeks prior to departure. December 16, 2017. Deposits are If you are traveling with children under the age refundable up until July 14, 2017. of 18, South Africa requires that those children CST#2006766-20 UBN#601220855 Nevada must have documented consent from both Sellers of Travel Registration No. 2003-0279 parents when traveling into or out of the

Extend your vacation with Optional 5 Days 3-Night Dubai Pre Tour Extension Rate: $649.00 USD per person, double, land only, airfare is not included. The purchase of an additional air segment is required for this extension. Please inquire for air rate at time of booking. 4 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner Day 1: Overnight Flight Your tour begins with an overnight flight to Dubai.

Day 2: Dubai - Extension Begins Today you arrive in Dubai, one of the world’s most exciting destinations. The remainder of your day is at leisure to relax or explore this dynamic and cosmopolitan city. As one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is considered the shopping capital of the Middle East. With its many world- famous man-made structures built in recent years, Dubai is a must-see destination for any traveler and will surely be an experience you will always remember.

Day 3: Dubai Dubai is a city that provides a new setting at every turn. Richly mixing together the old and the new, it’s a city of ages that rises out of the desert and crowns the gulf coast with its presence. This afternoon, your route takes you to a magnificent view of Dubai Creek, passing by the heritage area of Bastakiya, with its fascinating old wind-towered houses built by wealthy merchants. Visit the 180-year-old Al Fahidi Fort, which today houses the Dubai Museum. Continue your journey by abra – a traditional water taxi – across the creek. Stroll through the spice and gold souks, the colorful bazaar markets. On your way to Burj Al Arab – one of Dubai’s landmarks – make a photo stop at Jumeirah Mosque. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 4: Dubai Your morning is at leisure. This afternoon your safari guide will take you on a 4- wheel drive into the golden sand dunes of Arabia. Experience the thrill of a lifetime while riding through the dunes. Enjoy a scenic sunset overlooking the desert. Continue to a Bedouin campsite where you can enjoy camel riding, Henna design, Arabic gava and a delicious barbecue dinner. During dinner watch as an enchanting belly dancer performs to Arabic rhythms. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 5: Dubai - Cape Town, South Africa Today, board your flight* to Cape Town, South Africa for the start of your base tour. Today breakfast will be included.

Please Note: Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Triple and child accommodations are not available. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this extension to operate. During your extension, your local guide will provide included sightseeing services and will be available via a local office at other times. *The flight from Dubai to Cape Town is not included in the land-only cost of your tour. For US, UK. Australia and Canadian citizens, no advance visa arrangement is required to visit the UAE when your stay is less than 30 days. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International Airport and proceed to Immigration where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa free of charge. Rates can be changed at any time based on governing authority. To truly experience the program and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select

included activities occurring later in the evening.

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