MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE

Zimbabwe & South Africa December 1–16, 2018 MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE

Dear Traveler,

Please join Museum Travel Alliance from December 1 - 15, 2018 on Zimbabwe & South Africa.

Explore the ruins of Great Zimbabwe, legendary home of the Queen of Sheba and discover the Cradle of Humankind and its remarkable hominid fossils. Be one of the first to visit the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa and tour exceptional private collections in Cape Town.

We are delighted to be accompanied by Alisa LaGamma as our lecturer from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This trip is solely sponsored by The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

We expect this program to fill quickly. Please call the Harare Museum Travel Alliance, at (855) 533-0033 or (212) 302-3251, or ZIMBABWE email [email protected] to reserve a place on this trip.

We hope you will join us.

NAMIBIA BOTSWANA Sincerely,

Johannesburg S W A Z I L A N D Jim Friedlander

SOUTH L E S O T H O President AFRICA A TLANTIC O CEAN Bushmans Kloof Franschhoek Cape Town INDIAN Stellenbosch O CEAN C APE OF GOOD HOPE

HIGHLIGHTS

EXPLORE the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Great Zimbabwe, Sterkfontein,and Robben Island

SAMPLE local varietals at vineyards throughout the winelands region of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch

DISCOVER exceptional private collections in Franschhoek at the Delaire Graff Winery and in Cape Town at Ellerman House and the Norval Foundation

ATTEND a lecture by Albie Sachs, a former judge on the Constitutional Court of South Africa and an anti- apartheid activist

BE one of the first to visit Cape Town’s new Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art, which has been called “Africa’s answer to the Tate Modern” Zimbabwe & South Africa December 1–16, 2018

Cradle of Humankind Visitor Center

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5: JOHANNESBURG / CRADLE OF HUMANKIND, SOUTH AFRICA Visit the University of Pretoria Museums to view the gold and Iron Age artifacts of the Mapungubwe Collection. After lunch, see the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, discovery site of more than 40 percent of the world’s hominid fossils. The Sterkfontein Caves are where our famous ancestors, Mrs. Ples, Little Foot, and Sediba were discovered. In addition to visiting the museum and visitors’ center, there will be an opportunity to explore an active excavation. B,L,D

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7: JOHANNESBURG Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival, transfer to Cederberg for a two-night stay at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat. Nestled in the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, Bushmans Kloof is a sanctuary to more than 130 ancient Bushman rock art sites and home to many endangered plant and animal species. After dinner, enjoy a stargazing session. B,L,D

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8: CEDERBERG Depart on an early morning tour of this oasis set among open plains, sandstone formations, and Bushman rock art sites dating back 10,000 years. Following lunch, you may SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1: DEPARTURE choose from a range of activities including a nature drive or Depart on an overnight flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. walk, exploration by bike or canoe, or a swim in rock pools.

In the late afternoon, attend a lecture and in the evening, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2: JOHANNESBURG, dine under the stars in a natural sandstone amphitheatre, SOUTH AFRICA / HARARE, ZIMBABWE perched on a cliff overlooking the valley. B,L,D Arrive this morning in Johannesburg and connect to our flight to Harare, Zimbabwe. In Harare, transfer to SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9: CEDERBERG / Monomotapa Hotel for check-in. Dinner is at the hotel. D FRANSCHHOEK, SOUTH AFRICA Drive to Franschhoek (“French Corner”) in the Cape MONDAY, DECEMBER 3:HARARE / Winelands area, a peaceful country retreat and one GREAT ZIMBABWE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE of the oldest towns in South Africa. It was founded by Attend a morning lecture by Alisa LaGamma. Visit French Huguenots, whose heritage is showcased at the the National Gallery in Harare, then continue to the fascinating Huguenot Memorial Museum. Much of the UNESCO-designated Great Zimbabwe Archaeological Cape Dutch architecture in the village remains remarkably Site. Composed entirely of rectangular granite blocks and well preserved. Check in for a two-night stay at Le without the use of mortar, this ancient city is the most Quartier Hotel, in the heart of Franschhoek. Dinner is at a significant stone archaeological complex in sub-Saharan local restaurant. B,L,D Africa and one of the oldest. Enjoy a festive welcome dinner at our hotel, the Lodge at the Ancient City. B,L,D MONDAY, DECEMBER 10: FRANSCHHOEK Following a walking tour of the university town of TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4: GREAT ZIMBABWE / Stellenbosch, browse the shops, galleries, and cafés of HARARE / JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA the old quarter. Visit the historic gabled houses of the This morning, transfer from the lodge to Village Museum before continuing to Boschendal for the Harare International Airport for the flight to lunch at Delaire Graff, a Relais & Châteaux wine estate Johannesburg. Upon arrival, have lunch and continue to whose contemporary art collection is as famous as its the Michelangelo Hotel for check-in. The afternoon and vineyards. This evening, enjoy dinner at leisure in one of dinner are at leisure. B,L Franschhoek’s stellar restaurants. B,L

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11: FRANSCHHOEK / FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14: CAPE TOWN CAPE TOWN Today begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, En route to Cape Town, stop at the South African National with glorious views of the Twelve Apostles, part of the Table Gallery and Museum to view important archaeological Mountain range. Travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve discoveries unearthed at Blombos Cave and the Linton and majestic Cape Point. Continue to Constantia Valley for Panel, a masterpiece of indigenous painting. After lunch, lunch at Steenberg Vineyards, one of the valley’s oldest continue to scenic Cape Town and check in to the Table farms, founded in 1682. Then visit the Norval Foundation Bay Hotel on the historic Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Art Gallery, home to one of the country’s largest private Dinner is at a local restaurant. B,L,D collections of contemporary regional art. Return to the hotel with the remainder of the day and dinner at leisure. B,L WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12: CAPE TOWN Depart on a full-day tour beginning with a boat ride to SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 & 16: Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela and many other CAPE TOWN / RETURN anti-apartheid activists were imprisoned. Following lunch at After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flights home, the Granary Café, visit the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary arriving on December 16. B Art Africa, the first major museum of its kind on the continent. Return to the hotel for a lecture by special guest An optional three-night South Africa safari postlude is speaker Albie Sachs, a former judge on the Constitutional offered from December 15 to 18, 2018. Court of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist. The balance of the evening and dinner are at leisure. B,L,D DISCLAIMER: The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Museum Travel Alliance and Arrangements Abroad. For THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13: CAPE TOWN complete details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at Drive to the city center, passing famous landmarks www.museumtravelalliance.com/terms.php. such as the Castle of Good Hope and City Hall. Follow the main thoroughfare, Adderley Street, and view St. George’s Cathedral, where Archbishop Desmond Tutu ACCOMMODATIONS preached. Continue to Kloof Nek and the magnificent Table Mountain. Weather permitting, ascend to the top by BUSHMANS KLOOF WILDERNESS RETREAT cable car to marvel at the spectacular views. Following our descent, proceed to Ellerman House to view a private art CEDERBERG, SOUTH AFRICA collection whose works span over two centuries. Continue A sanctuary for ancient Bushman rock art sites and home to the vibrant village of Woodstock, home to some of to many endangered species, Bushmans Kloof offers the country’s leading contemporary art galleries and the luxurious accommodations. At the Spa, holistic healing Old Biscuit Mill, a repurposed biscuit factory featuring and wellness give guests the chance to reconnect to shops and cafés. Lunch is at leisure with the balance of nature, restore, and recharge. the afternoon spent exploring the mill and the town. This evening, gather at the Gold Restaurant for a festive farewell dinner and entertainment. B,D

PROGRAM RATE per person DOUBLE RATE $11,999 SINGLE RATE $14,599

RATE INCLUDES n Thirteen nights accommodations as per itinerary n TInternal economy class flights (Johannesburg/Harare/ Johannesburg/Cape Town) n Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals, house wine at included dinners n Enrichment program of lectures and talks n Escorted sightseeing, transportation and entrance fees for all included visits n Gratuities to local guides and drivers n Taxes, service charges, and porterage

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport and visa fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages other than as noted in inclusions; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; optional safari postlude; baggage in excess of one suitcase; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Great Zimbabwe Archaeological Site, photo by Hemis vineyards near Cape Town

THE MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE ZIMBABWE & SOUTH AFRICA n DECEMBER 1–16, 2018 RESERVATION FORM

To reserve a place, please call The Museum Travel Alliance at 212-302-3251 or 855-533-0033, fax: 212-344-7493; or complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to The Museum Travel Alliance. Mail to: The Museum Travel Alliance, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

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