Treasure of South Africa

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• Deluxe accommodations at the historic and elegant Mount Nelson Hotel.

• Welcome Reception at the hotel.

•A tour of Cape Town, featuring the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and panoramic views from atop Table Mountain.

• A visit to Robben Island.

• A tour of Cape Peninsula, including lunch.

Then, Two Nights aboard the Rovos Rail

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AHI has designated specific Group Air Schedules for this departure utilizing scheduled jet service from North America to Cape Town, South Africa, with a return from Johannesburg, South Africa. Those participating on these flights will enjoy motorcoach transfers between the arrival/departure airports abroad and the hotels, including baggage handling. Prices are dependent upon dates, air routes and class of service chosen and will be reflected on your Reservation Confirmation, which will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. Air schedules will be sent with your Final Invoice approximately 90 days before departure. Prices quoted to you will include all domestic and foreign governmental airport departure taxes and fees and any applicable fuel surcharges. AHI ticketed passengers will also receive Automatic $250,000 Flight Insurance, subject to policy terms.

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Day 10 Johannesburg Day 11 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 12 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 13 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 14 Thornybush / Return to Gateway City (Flight provided for Air Program participants only) Day 15 Arrive in Gateway City NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking as some of the finest attractions are located in areas not closely accessible by motorcoach.

EXCITING OPTIONAL EXCURSION Available at Additional Cost

Cape Town: Wine Country Full-day excursion Experience the winemakers’ way of life in the Cape Winelands where more than 150 estates enjoy ideal Mediterranean-like growing conditions for all major grape varieties.

Visit Franschhoek, or French Corner, established in a lovely glen by French Huguenots in 1688 and Stellenbosch, the well-preserved capital of the wine region, founded in 1679.

Top off the tour with wine tasting at a renowned estate and lunch with a vineyard view.

Vineyards, Cape Town Top to bottom: Cable car station and lookout point, Table Mountain

VICTORIA FALLS

• Deluxe accommodations on one of the luxury Rovos Rail trains as you travel from Cape OPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION Town to Pretoria.

One night in Johannesburg and • Tours of historic Matjiesfontein and two nights in Kasane, Botswana Kimberley.

Next, Two Nights in Johannesburg

• Deluxe accommodations at the hillside Westcliff Hotel.

• A visit to the Apartheid Museum.

• A tour of Soweto.

Finally, Three Nights at the private Thornybush Game Reserve

• Deluxe accommodations at the Thornybush Main Lodge.

• Morning and afternoon game drives with local English-speaking driver-guides.

• An educational presentation by a Thornybush naturalist.

Transfers and Porterage

• Deluxe motorcoach transfers between hotels and train stations, from the Westcliff Hotel to Thornybush Game Reserve, and from Thornybush to the Johannesburg airport, including baggage handling at the hotels.

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• An American breakfast included at each hotel, all meals on the train and at the game lodge.

• Tipping of guides and drivers on included and optional excursions is included.

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Extend your trip in Botswana, at the conclusion of your South African adventure. This is a specially priced opportunity to spend two nights at the luxurious Mowana Safari Lodge next to the spectacular Chobe National Park. You’ll arrive in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where you’ll see powerful Victoria Falls before transferring to Kasane.

The Optional Extension includes: • Deluxe accommodations at the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport • Deluxe accommodations at the Mowana Safari Lodge, located near Chobe National Park • Round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe • Daily breakfast, one lunch and two dinners • Visit to Victoria Falls, a morning safari game drive and a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.

• Hotel tax and porterage • Motorcoach transfers between the hotels and airports. $1,595 per person, double occupancy $295 single supplement Admire Victoria Falls on an Optional Post-Trip Extension

Cape cuisine Game viewing Cover photos: Lion on the savannah

Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,

UCLA Professor Emeritus Steve Strand

We invite you to join our fantastic Treasures of South Africa program. Visit historic cities, admire breathtaking landscapes, discover a kaleidoscope of cultures and explore one of the last true frontiers in search of Africa’s famous big game.

Steve Strand received his PhD in Marine Biology from UC Davis. His doctoral research focused on the role that predators play in ecosystem dynamics, and while at UCLA he continued studying predators and their prey. Steve was a faculty member at UCLA from 1978 until 2005 when he retired in order to devote more of his time time to conservation education and research.

While at UCLA he was chair of the Life Science Core, Director of the UCLA Ocean Discovery Center and spent two years on loan to UC Berkeley while he was director of the Richard Gump Research Station on Moorea, French Polynesia.

Steve and his wife Pat spend their summers in British Columbia, living among the bears and wolves while they enjoy photography, birding, and spend as much time as possible making observations of predators in their natural habitats.

This thoughtfully designed itinerary features the very best of South Africa with preferred access to popular attractions and insightful excursions led by knowledgeable guides. Throughout the journey, you’ll be treated to sumptuous cuisine, personalized service and luxurious, deluxe accommodations that have played host to luminaries and statesmen. To top it off, you’ll savor these once-in-alifetime adventures with like-minded travelers and still have free time to venture out on your own.

And if you want to continue your exploration of southern Africa, we are offering an extension featuring an additional night in Johannesburg and two nights in Kasane, Botswana.

This exclusive trip is an outstanding travel opportunity and an unbeatable value. Join fellow Bruins and popular UCLA lecturer Steve Strand as we discover the spectacular natural beauty and indomitable spirit of modern-day South Africa. Space is limited to ensure maximum comfort, so we encourage you to make your reservation today.

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The Safari Experience

CAPE TOWN Sheltered beneath massive Table Mountain on a narrow peninsula that curls southward to the sea, the Mother City of Africa is one of the most beautiful destinations on earth. Elegant Cape Town is a feast for the senses. Centuries-old Cape Dutch houses, storied landmarks and enchanted gardens dot the cityscape. Among the city’s countless highlights, the colorful Victoria & Alfred Waterfront welcomes visitors with hundreds of inviting boutiques and cafés set amid workaday harbor life. To the south, the Atlantic seaboard gives way to a spectacular coastline, powdery beaches, seaside villages and an array of exotic wildlife within easy reach of the city.

In the not-so-distant past, a safari was synonymous with hunters stalking herds of big game that roamed the African plains. Today, most hunters are armed with cameras instead of guns. Their trophies? Images of the Africa’s incomparable wildlife.

Each day unfolds with discoveries of nature’s grandeur on the wild continent. Awaken to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as your expert driver prepares his vehicle for your early morning game drive. Set off in pursuit of exotic animals and birds in their natural habitat and see the drama of their day-to-day struggle for survival.

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Return to the lodge for a hearty English breakfast and share your morning encounters with fellow travelers. After lunch, there is time to take a dip in the pool or treat yourself to a massage at the spa. Tea is served before your afternoon game drive.

As the sun completes its sojourn across the sky, return to the lodge for a relaxing evening.

After a dinner of delicious Continental and local cuisine, gather around the fireplace to trade tales and tally your Big Five sightings. By day’s end, you’ll have collected many photographs and thrilling memories of your very own safari.

THE BIG FIVE Nineteenth-century big-game hunters coined the phrase, The Big Five. The term refers to the most dangerous animals to track on foot and which, therefore, are the most prized trophies.

They are the lion, elephant, cape buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard. These magnificent creatures are still the most desired animals to stalk while on safari, but, nowadays, with a zoom lens mounted on a digital camera!

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LION

CAPE BUFFALO

ELEPHANT

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outh Africa is a land of spectacular cultural, biological and geological diversity. Sir Frances Drake, the great English navigator, described its southwest shores as the “fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth.” Cosmopolitan Cape Town is poised between mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. From flat-topped Table Mountain to historic Robben Island to the serene landscapes of the Cape Peninsula coastline, the city always fascinates travelers with its history and natural beauty. Then travel across the country aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail to the northeastern corner of the country. The train stops in Victorian Matjiesfontein and in Kimberley, center of South Africa’s diamond industry. In Johannesburg, visit the stirring Apartheid Museum and experience the sense of community that unites Soweto. Finally, embark on a three-night safari at the private Thornybush Game Reserve, which is a showcase of bushveld landscapes and wildlife. See the Big Five in their natural habitat, and spend your leisure time basking in the luxury of the Thornybush Game Lodge.

Indulge your cultural curiosity and ignite your spirit of adventure. Come discover the inspiring Treasures of South Africa!

Program Highlights •Enjoy luxury accommodations renowned for every modern comfort and amenity, in three of the country’s diverse regions.

•See the changing landscapes of South Africa during a two-night train journey across the country aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail.

•Watch Africa’s rich wildlife in its natural habitat during a three-night safari at the private Thornybush Game Reserve.

•A specially designed itinerary and exceptional opportunities to experience the breadth of culture, landscape and wildlife of South Africa.

•Walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela with visits to Robben Island and Soweto.

Above: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with Table Mountain in the background, Cape Town

Top to bottom: Waterfront musical entertainment, Cape Town; Cape

Robben Island has come to symbolize the triumph of the human spirit. This remarkable outpost has served as a whaling station, a leper colony, a military base and, most infamously, the political prison that housed Nelson Mandela and other freedom fighters. Today, former prisoners guide visitors with an insider’s view of Africa’s Alcatraz where, despite inhumane conditions, prisoners were able to organize political debates, educational programs and sporting events and become the international focus of the fight against apartheid.

Peninsula; Protea, national

CAPE PENINSULA

flower of South Africa; and African penguin

UNESCO Robben Island (1999) and the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas (2004) are UNESCO World Heritage List sites featured in this comprehensive program. These sites are distinguished due to universal scenic, historic, artistic or scientific value.

The Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, is a captivating place of awe-inspiring scenery, fantastic walks, deserted beaches and rare wildlife. The Cape Floral Kingdom is renowned for an abundance of biodiversity that encompasses the natural wonders of Table Mountain National Park. This area, representing less than 0.5% of Africa, is home to nearly 20% of the continent’s flora.

Explore the length of Cape Peninsula and marvel at some of the 2,285 species of plant life, a spectacular display that far exceeds that in the British Isles (1,492) and New Zealand (1,996). At Cape Point, ascend one of the world’s highest sea cliffs by funicular to admire stunning panoramic coastal views. In Simonstown, see more than 2,000 protected African penguins at Boulders Beach from boardwalks that wind among their nests.

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This two-night trek across South Africa recalls an era when a rail journey was an event, not just a means of transportation. This sophisticated cross-country jaunt introduces you to the varied South African landscape during the 994-mile journey from Cape Town in the southwestern tip of the country to Pretoria in the northeastern corner. Rovos Rail offers the rare experience of luxury travel in vintage carriages, all of which have been refurbished and impeccably appointed for your comfort. The décor, late Victorian and Edwardian, is a nod to the heyday of refined train travel. Spend your days in the observation car or mingle with your fellow travelers in the lounge. To complete your experience, you can expect attentive service and even a little bit of formality at dinner as passengers dress for the occasion. You’ll enjoy fine cuisine; menus emphasize fresh, local ingredients and regional specialties. Each morning, you will relish a sumptuous breakfast buffet as well as dishes cooked to order. Three-course lunches and dinners include a selection of excellent South African wines. Air-conditioned suites feature a sitting area, minibar (stocked with the beverages of your choice), personal safe and full bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Room service also is available at any hour.

JOHANNESBURG The land around Johannesburg was first inhabited by local peoples and then later by European farmers before the 1871 discovery of gold triggered an influx of international adventurers and fortune seekers. But the gold

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Day 1—Matjiesfontein This morning, your train leaves from Cape Town. Leave behind the mountains and the verdant vineyards of the Western Cape as you make your way to the Karoo, the semidesert plateau that encompasses much of South Africa’s interior. Early this evening, arrive at Matjiesfontein, a turn-of-thecentury spa town. It was founded by James D. Logan, an Englishman who re-created a bit of London in the village by importing street lights and building a Victorian-style hotel. Explore the town on a guided tour before resuming your journey.

Day 2—Kimberley This morning, awake to the scenery of the Northern Cape province. Arrive in Kimberley in the afternoon and set out on a guided tour. The 1866 discovery of a diamond on a farm near Hopetown set off South Africa’s great diamond rush.

See the Big Hole, the former diamond mine that once was thought to be the largest hole excavated by hand.

Day 3—Pretoria After a late-morning arrival in Pretoria, transfer by deluxe motorcoach to the Westcliff Hotel.

rush, for better or worse, led to a population explosion and the development of the city that would become the country’s financial center.

Today, skyscrapers have replaced miners’ shacks in the vibrant City of Gold, and many of the poor neighborhoods are being revitalized.

Through its tempestuous history, Joburg has

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retained its spirit. If tranquil Cape Town is the country’s oldest and most cultured city, Johannesburg is its rambunctious little brother.

The suburb of Westcliff, the peaceful environs of your hotel, is distinguished by romantic Edwardian mansions and the city’s Zoological Gardens.

SOWETO An acronym for South Western Township, Soweto is a living symbol of the energy and spirit that helped end apartheid. One hundred years after it was founded to house black mine workers away from the center of Johannesburg, Soweto is a study in contrasts. BMW dealerships and tidy row houses sit side by side with squatter camps and tin shacks. Despite its tragic history, Soweto leads a trendsetting cultural scene. Vilakazi Street is famous for its two former residents: Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Other important sites include the stirring Apartheid Museum and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, erected in memory of the 1976 student protest that captured the world’s attention.

Mural of Nelson Mandela in Soweto

Nelson Mandela: From Prisoner to President Nelson Mandela was a successful lawyer when he joined the African National Congress in 1952. A decade later, the ANC was banned and Mandela was sentenced to life in prison. During his 27 years as a political prisoner, he refused to compromise his beliefs to gain freedom and became a potent anti-apartheid symbol. Freed in 1990, Mandela negotiated the end of apartheid, was awarded half of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and became the first black president of South Africa.

If you’ve ever imagined seeing a pride of lions lazing in the sun, a lone cheetah scouting for prey from atop a rock or a herd of graceful impalas bounding across grassland, then Thornybush Private Game Reserve is a dream come true. Located near world-renowned Kruger National Park, the reserve offers incredible wildlife encounters in the heart of the Valley of the Olifants, the most game-rich area in the country. Kruger and other nearby game reserves are fenceless, so animals are free to roam, giving you plentiful opportunities to see many of the reserves’ wild residents.

During each safari adventure, scan for the famous Big Five and the 152 other mammal species—and the 507 bird species, the 114 reptile species and more!—that reside within 28,417 acres of lowveld as knowledgeable, seasoned driver-guides share their knowledge of the flora and fauna.

Above upper left to right: Game viewing in Thornybush Game Reserve.

Boma at Thornybush Main Lodge

Guestroom, Thornybush Above: Westcliff Hotel nestled on a hillside

THORNYBUSH MAIN LODGE Thornybush Game Reserve Mount Nelson Hotel

Unrivaled big game viewing is complemented by exquisite accommodations at the exclusive Main Lodge of the private Thornybush Game Reserve.

Luxurious amenities include full spa facilities and a swimming pool. Indulge in full English breakfasts and superb gourmet cuisine infused with local flavor, attention to detail and highly personalized service.

Comfortable air-conditioned suites with extensive living areas are styled in rich natural textures and overlook the seasonal Monwana River. Each features a bath and shower, and private decks from which to appreciate the sweeping vistas over the savannah and 24-hour animal observation at MAIN LODGE the water hole.

Left: Guestroom, Westcliff Hotel

MOUNT NELSON HOTEL Cape Town

Nestled at the foot of majestic Table Mountain, the award-winning Mount Nelson Hotel offers unparalleled tradition, luxury and service. Rated among “the world’s best hotels” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in 2004, the elegant Nellie is set amid nine acres of welltended gardens. It features a host of amenities including beautifully appointed English-style rooms, heated pools, floodlit tennis courts, guided “garden walks” and popular afternoon tea. For more than a century, this world-class grande dame has played host to celebrities and statesmen—including Winston Churchill and the Prince of Wales—and continues to welcome international travelers with incomparable style.

WESTCLIFF HOTEL Johannesburg

Cascading from a hillside in cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the award-winning Westcliff is the city's most glamorous retreat. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated it among the top hotels in the world in a 2008 survey. Guests at this glorious gem enjoy understated elegance, a holistic spa, palatial marble baths and individually furnished guest rooms decorated by South Africa's premier designer, Graham Viney.

A sprawling pool and terrace overlook the Magaliesberg Mountains and the forested canopy of the northern suburbs.

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• Deluxe accommodations at the historic and elegant Mount Nelson Hotel.

• Welcome Reception at the hotel.

•A tour of Cape Town, featuring the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and panoramic views from atop Table Mountain.

• A visit to Robben Island.

• A tour of Cape Peninsula, including lunch.

Then, Two Nights aboard the Rovos Rail

A IR P ROGRAM Feb. 16 - March 2, 2010

ITINERARY

For your convenience, AHI offers a flexible Air Program featuring special air fares available at an additional cost in conjunction with the Land Program.

AHI has designated specific Group Air Schedules for this departure utilizing scheduled jet service from North America to Cape Town, South Africa, with a return from Johannesburg, South Africa. Those participating on these flights will enjoy motorcoach transfers between the arrival/departure airports abroad and the hotels, including baggage handling. Prices are dependent upon dates, air routes and class of service chosen and will be reflected on your Reservation Confirmation, which will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. Air schedules will be sent with your Final Invoice approximately 90 days before departure. Prices quoted to you will include all domestic and foreign governmental airport departure taxes and fees and any applicable fuel surcharges. AHI ticketed passengers will also receive Automatic $250,000 Flight Insurance, subject to policy terms.

Day 1

Depart Gateway City (Provided for Air Program participants only)

Day 2

Arrive Frankfurt, Germany / Evening departure for Cape Town, South Africa (Provided for Air Program participants only)

Day 3

Arrive Cape Town

Day 4

Cape Town

Day 5

Cape Town

Day 6

Cape Town

Day 7

Rovos Rail

Day 8

Rovos Rail

Day 9

Johannesburg

Day 10 Johannesburg Day 11 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 12 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 13 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 14 Thornybush / Return to Gateway City (Flight provided for Air Program participants only) Day 15 Arrive in Gateway City NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking as some of the finest attractions are located in areas not closely accessible by motorcoach.

EXCITING OPTIONAL EXCURSION Available at Additional Cost

Cape Town: Wine Country Full-day excursion Experience the winemakers’ way of life in the Cape Winelands where more than 150 estates enjoy ideal Mediterranean-like growing conditions for all major grape varieties.

Visit Franschhoek, or French Corner, established in a lovely glen by French Huguenots in 1688 and Stellenbosch, the well-preserved capital of the wine region, founded in 1679.

Top off the tour with wine tasting at a renowned estate and lunch with a vineyard view.

Vineyards, Cape Town Top to bottom: Cable car station and lookout point, Table Mountain

VICTORIA FALLS

• Deluxe accommodations on one of the luxury Rovos Rail trains as you travel from Cape OPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION Town to Pretoria.

One night in Johannesburg and • Tours of historic Matjiesfontein and two nights in Kasane, Botswana Kimberley.

Next, Two Nights in Johannesburg

• Deluxe accommodations at the hillside Westcliff Hotel.

• A visit to the Apartheid Museum.

• A tour of Soweto.

Finally, Three Nights at the private Thornybush Game Reserve

• Deluxe accommodations at the Thornybush Main Lodge.

• Morning and afternoon game drives with local English-speaking driver-guides.

• An educational presentation by a Thornybush naturalist.

Transfers and Porterage

• Deluxe motorcoach transfers between hotels and train stations, from the Westcliff Hotel to Thornybush Game Reserve, and from Thornybush to the Johannesburg airport, including baggage handling at the hotels.

Many Included Extras

Stellenbosch

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First, Four Nights in Cape Town

• An American breakfast included at each hotel, all meals on the train and at the game lodge.

• Tipping of guides and drivers on included and optional excursions is included.

• Consultation services of a Passenger Service Representative prior to departure.

• Services of a professional Travel Director and professional English-speaking local guides throughout your trip.

• Deluxe travel wallet.

• Detailed destination and travel information to assist in your planning.

Extend your trip in Botswana, at the conclusion of your South African adventure. This is a specially priced opportunity to spend two nights at the luxurious Mowana Safari Lodge next to the spectacular Chobe National Park. You’ll arrive in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where you’ll see powerful Victoria Falls before transferring to Kasane.

The Optional Extension includes: • Deluxe accommodations at the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport • Deluxe accommodations at the Mowana Safari Lodge, located near Chobe National Park • Round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe • Daily breakfast, one lunch and two dinners • Visit to Victoria Falls, a morning safari game drive and a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.

• Hotel tax and porterage • Motorcoach transfers between the hotels and airports. $1,595 per person, double occupancy $295 single supplement Admire Victoria Falls on an Optional Post-Trip Extension

Cape cuisine Game viewing Cover photos: Lion on the savannah

Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,

UCLA Professor Emeritus Steve Strand

We invite you to join our fantastic Treasures of South Africa program. Visit historic cities, admire breathtaking landscapes, discover a kaleidoscope of cultures and explore one of the last true frontiers in search of Africa’s famous big game.

Steve Strand received his PhD in Marine Biology from UC Davis. His doctoral research focused on the role that predators play in ecosystem dynamics, and while at UCLA he continued studying predators and their prey. Steve was a faculty member at UCLA from 1978 until 2005 when he retired in order to devote more of his time time to conservation education and research.

While at UCLA he was chair of the Life Science Core, Director of the UCLA Ocean Discovery Center and spent two years on loan to UC Berkeley while he was director of the Richard Gump Research Station on Moorea, French Polynesia.

Steve and his wife Pat spend their summers in British Columbia, living among the bears and wolves while they enjoy photography, birding, and spend as much time as possible making observations of predators in their natural habitats.

This thoughtfully designed itinerary features the very best of South Africa with preferred access to popular attractions and insightful excursions led by knowledgeable guides. Throughout the journey, you’ll be treated to sumptuous cuisine, personalized service and luxurious, deluxe accommodations that have played host to luminaries and statesmen. To top it off, you’ll savor these once-in-alifetime adventures with like-minded travelers and still have free time to venture out on your own.

And if you want to continue your exploration of southern Africa, we are offering an extension featuring an additional night in Johannesburg and two nights in Kasane, Botswana.

This exclusive trip is an outstanding travel opportunity and an unbeatable value. Join fellow Bruins and popular UCLA lecturer Steve Strand as we discover the spectacular natural beauty and indomitable spirit of modern-day South Africa. Space is limited to ensure maximum comfort, so we encourage you to make your reservation today.

Regards from Westwood,

Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel For more information, please contact us at 310-206-0613 or 800-UCLAlumni (825-2586) www.UCLAlumni.net

Cape Town

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•Flexibility and customization. They will help you tailor your dream trip with add-ons and extensions, while free time during the trip allows you to pursue your own interests.

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AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s).

CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $350 (AHI $250 UCLA $ 100)per person cancellation fee. Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75 days to 30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; Cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation.

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The Safari Experience

CAPE TOWN Sheltered beneath massive Table Mountain on a narrow peninsula that curls southward to the sea, the Mother City of Africa is one of the most beautiful destinations on earth. Elegant Cape Town is a feast for the senses. Centuries-old Cape Dutch houses, storied landmarks and enchanted gardens dot the cityscape. Among the city’s countless highlights, the colorful Victoria & Alfred Waterfront welcomes visitors with hundreds of inviting boutiques and cafés set amid workaday harbor life. To the south, the Atlantic seaboard gives way to a spectacular coastline, powdery beaches, seaside villages and an array of exotic wildlife within easy reach of the city.

In the not-so-distant past, a safari was synonymous with hunters stalking herds of big game that roamed the African plains. Today, most hunters are armed with cameras instead of guns. Their trophies? Images of the Africa’s incomparable wildlife.

Each day unfolds with discoveries of nature’s grandeur on the wild continent. Awaken to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as your expert driver prepares his vehicle for your early morning game drive. Set off in pursuit of exotic animals and birds in their natural habitat and see the drama of their day-to-day struggle for survival.

Rovos Rail

Return to the lodge for a hearty English breakfast and share your morning encounters with fellow travelers. After lunch, there is time to take a dip in the pool or treat yourself to a massage at the spa. Tea is served before your afternoon game drive.

As the sun completes its sojourn across the sky, return to the lodge for a relaxing evening.

After a dinner of delicious Continental and local cuisine, gather around the fireplace to trade tales and tally your Big Five sightings. By day’s end, you’ll have collected many photographs and thrilling memories of your very own safari.

THE BIG FIVE Nineteenth-century big-game hunters coined the phrase, The Big Five. The term refers to the most dangerous animals to track on foot and which, therefore, are the most prized trophies.

They are the lion, elephant, cape buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard. These magnificent creatures are still the most desired animals to stalk while on safari, but, nowadays, with a zoom lens mounted on a digital camera!

RHINOCEROS

LION

CAPE BUFFALO

ELEPHANT

LEOPARD

ROBBEN ISLAND

S

outh Africa is a land of spectacular cultural, biological and geological diversity. Sir Frances Drake, the great English navigator, described its southwest shores as the “fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth.” Cosmopolitan Cape Town is poised between mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. From flat-topped Table Mountain to historic Robben Island to the serene landscapes of the Cape Peninsula coastline, the city always fascinates travelers with its history and natural beauty. Then travel across the country aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail to the northeastern corner of the country. The train stops in Victorian Matjiesfontein and in Kimberley, center of South Africa’s diamond industry. In Johannesburg, visit the stirring Apartheid Museum and experience the sense of community that unites Soweto. Finally, embark on a three-night safari at the private Thornybush Game Reserve, which is a showcase of bushveld landscapes and wildlife. See the Big Five in their natural habitat, and spend your leisure time basking in the luxury of the Thornybush Game Lodge.

Indulge your cultural curiosity and ignite your spirit of adventure. Come discover the inspiring Treasures of South Africa!

Program Highlights •Enjoy luxury accommodations renowned for every modern comfort and amenity, in three of the country’s diverse regions.

•See the changing landscapes of South Africa during a two-night train journey across the country aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail.

•Watch Africa’s rich wildlife in its natural habitat during a three-night safari at the private Thornybush Game Reserve.

•A specially designed itinerary and exceptional opportunities to experience the breadth of culture, landscape and wildlife of South Africa.

•Walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela with visits to Robben Island and Soweto.

Above: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with Table Mountain in the background, Cape Town

Top to bottom: Waterfront musical entertainment, Cape Town; Cape

Robben Island has come to symbolize the triumph of the human spirit. This remarkable outpost has served as a whaling station, a leper colony, a military base and, most infamously, the political prison that housed Nelson Mandela and other freedom fighters. Today, former prisoners guide visitors with an insider’s view of Africa’s Alcatraz where, despite inhumane conditions, prisoners were able to organize political debates, educational programs and sporting events and become the international focus of the fight against apartheid.

Peninsula; Protea, national

CAPE PENINSULA

flower of South Africa; and African penguin

UNESCO Robben Island (1999) and the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas (2004) are UNESCO World Heritage List sites featured in this comprehensive program. These sites are distinguished due to universal scenic, historic, artistic or scientific value.

The Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, is a captivating place of awe-inspiring scenery, fantastic walks, deserted beaches and rare wildlife. The Cape Floral Kingdom is renowned for an abundance of biodiversity that encompasses the natural wonders of Table Mountain National Park. This area, representing less than 0.5% of Africa, is home to nearly 20% of the continent’s flora.

Explore the length of Cape Peninsula and marvel at some of the 2,285 species of plant life, a spectacular display that far exceeds that in the British Isles (1,492) and New Zealand (1,996). At Cape Point, ascend one of the world’s highest sea cliffs by funicular to admire stunning panoramic coastal views. In Simonstown, see more than 2,000 protected African penguins at Boulders Beach from boardwalks that wind among their nests.

Krugerrand

This two-night trek across South Africa recalls an era when a rail journey was an event, not just a means of transportation. This sophisticated cross-country jaunt introduces you to the varied South African landscape during the 994-mile journey from Cape Town in the southwestern tip of the country to Pretoria in the northeastern corner. Rovos Rail offers the rare experience of luxury travel in vintage carriages, all of which have been refurbished and impeccably appointed for your comfort. The décor, late Victorian and Edwardian, is a nod to the heyday of refined train travel. Spend your days in the observation car or mingle with your fellow travelers in the lounge. To complete your experience, you can expect attentive service and even a little bit of formality at dinner as passengers dress for the occasion. You’ll enjoy fine cuisine; menus emphasize fresh, local ingredients and regional specialties. Each morning, you will relish a sumptuous breakfast buffet as well as dishes cooked to order. Three-course lunches and dinners include a selection of excellent South African wines. Air-conditioned suites feature a sitting area, minibar (stocked with the beverages of your choice), personal safe and full bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Room service also is available at any hour.

JOHANNESBURG The land around Johannesburg was first inhabited by local peoples and then later by European farmers before the 1871 discovery of gold triggered an influx of international adventurers and fortune seekers. But the gold

YOUR LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS

Thornybush Main Lodge

Day 1—Matjiesfontein This morning, your train leaves from Cape Town. Leave behind the mountains and the verdant vineyards of the Western Cape as you make your way to the Karoo, the semidesert plateau that encompasses much of South Africa’s interior. Early this evening, arrive at Matjiesfontein, a turn-of-thecentury spa town. It was founded by James D. Logan, an Englishman who re-created a bit of London in the village by importing street lights and building a Victorian-style hotel. Explore the town on a guided tour before resuming your journey.

Day 2—Kimberley This morning, awake to the scenery of the Northern Cape province. Arrive in Kimberley in the afternoon and set out on a guided tour. The 1866 discovery of a diamond on a farm near Hopetown set off South Africa’s great diamond rush.

See the Big Hole, the former diamond mine that once was thought to be the largest hole excavated by hand.

Day 3—Pretoria After a late-morning arrival in Pretoria, transfer by deluxe motorcoach to the Westcliff Hotel.

rush, for better or worse, led to a population explosion and the development of the city that would become the country’s financial center.

Today, skyscrapers have replaced miners’ shacks in the vibrant City of Gold, and many of the poor neighborhoods are being revitalized.

Through its tempestuous history, Joburg has

THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE

retained its spirit. If tranquil Cape Town is the country’s oldest and most cultured city, Johannesburg is its rambunctious little brother.

The suburb of Westcliff, the peaceful environs of your hotel, is distinguished by romantic Edwardian mansions and the city’s Zoological Gardens.

SOWETO An acronym for South Western Township, Soweto is a living symbol of the energy and spirit that helped end apartheid. One hundred years after it was founded to house black mine workers away from the center of Johannesburg, Soweto is a study in contrasts. BMW dealerships and tidy row houses sit side by side with squatter camps and tin shacks. Despite its tragic history, Soweto leads a trendsetting cultural scene. Vilakazi Street is famous for its two former residents: Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Other important sites include the stirring Apartheid Museum and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, erected in memory of the 1976 student protest that captured the world’s attention.

Mural of Nelson Mandela in Soweto

Nelson Mandela: From Prisoner to President Nelson Mandela was a successful lawyer when he joined the African National Congress in 1952. A decade later, the ANC was banned and Mandela was sentenced to life in prison. During his 27 years as a political prisoner, he refused to compromise his beliefs to gain freedom and became a potent anti-apartheid symbol. Freed in 1990, Mandela negotiated the end of apartheid, was awarded half of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and became the first black president of South Africa.

If you’ve ever imagined seeing a pride of lions lazing in the sun, a lone cheetah scouting for prey from atop a rock or a herd of graceful impalas bounding across grassland, then Thornybush Private Game Reserve is a dream come true. Located near world-renowned Kruger National Park, the reserve offers incredible wildlife encounters in the heart of the Valley of the Olifants, the most game-rich area in the country. Kruger and other nearby game reserves are fenceless, so animals are free to roam, giving you plentiful opportunities to see many of the reserves’ wild residents.

During each safari adventure, scan for the famous Big Five and the 152 other mammal species—and the 507 bird species, the 114 reptile species and more!—that reside within 28,417 acres of lowveld as knowledgeable, seasoned driver-guides share their knowledge of the flora and fauna.

Above upper left to right: Game viewing in Thornybush Game Reserve.

Boma at Thornybush Main Lodge

Guestroom, Thornybush Above: Westcliff Hotel nestled on a hillside

THORNYBUSH MAIN LODGE Thornybush Game Reserve Mount Nelson Hotel

Unrivaled big game viewing is complemented by exquisite accommodations at the exclusive Main Lodge of the private Thornybush Game Reserve.

Luxurious amenities include full spa facilities and a swimming pool. Indulge in full English breakfasts and superb gourmet cuisine infused with local flavor, attention to detail and highly personalized service.

Comfortable air-conditioned suites with extensive living areas are styled in rich natural textures and overlook the seasonal Monwana River. Each features a bath and shower, and private decks from which to appreciate the sweeping vistas over the savannah and 24-hour animal observation at MAIN LODGE the water hole.

Left: Guestroom, Westcliff Hotel

MOUNT NELSON HOTEL Cape Town

Nestled at the foot of majestic Table Mountain, the award-winning Mount Nelson Hotel offers unparalleled tradition, luxury and service. Rated among “the world’s best hotels” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in 2004, the elegant Nellie is set amid nine acres of welltended gardens. It features a host of amenities including beautifully appointed English-style rooms, heated pools, floodlit tennis courts, guided “garden walks” and popular afternoon tea. For more than a century, this world-class grande dame has played host to celebrities and statesmen—including Winston Churchill and the Prince of Wales—and continues to welcome international travelers with incomparable style.

WESTCLIFF HOTEL Johannesburg

Cascading from a hillside in cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the award-winning Westcliff is the city's most glamorous retreat. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated it among the top hotels in the world in a 2008 survey. Guests at this glorious gem enjoy understated elegance, a holistic spa, palatial marble baths and individually furnished guest rooms decorated by South Africa's premier designer, Graham Viney.

A sprawling pool and terrace overlook the Magaliesberg Mountains and the forested canopy of the northern suburbs.

The Safari Experience

CAPE TOWN Sheltered beneath massive Table Mountain on a narrow peninsula that curls southward to the sea, the Mother City of Africa is one of the most beautiful destinations on earth. Elegant Cape Town is a feast for the senses. Centuries-old Cape Dutch houses, storied landmarks and enchanted gardens dot the cityscape. Among the city’s countless highlights, the colorful Victoria & Alfred Waterfront welcomes visitors with hundreds of inviting boutiques and cafés set amid workaday harbor life. To the south, the Atlantic seaboard gives way to a spectacular coastline, powdery beaches, seaside villages and an array of exotic wildlife within easy reach of the city.

In the not-so-distant past, a safari was synonymous with hunters stalking herds of big game that roamed the African plains. Today, most hunters are armed with cameras instead of guns. Their trophies? Images of the Africa’s incomparable wildlife.

Each day unfolds with discoveries of nature’s grandeur on the wild continent. Awaken to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as your expert driver prepares his vehicle for your early morning game drive. Set off in pursuit of exotic animals and birds in their natural habitat and see the drama of their day-to-day struggle for survival.

Rovos Rail

Return to the lodge for a hearty English breakfast and share your morning encounters with fellow travelers. After lunch, there is time to take a dip in the pool or treat yourself to a massage at the spa. Tea is served before your afternoon game drive.

As the sun completes its sojourn across the sky, return to the lodge for a relaxing evening.

After a dinner of delicious Continental and local cuisine, gather around the fireplace to trade tales and tally your Big Five sightings. By day’s end, you’ll have collected many photographs and thrilling memories of your very own safari.

THE BIG FIVE Nineteenth-century big-game hunters coined the phrase, The Big Five. The term refers to the most dangerous animals to track on foot and which, therefore, are the most prized trophies.

They are the lion, elephant, cape buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard. These magnificent creatures are still the most desired animals to stalk while on safari, but, nowadays, with a zoom lens mounted on a digital camera!

RHINOCEROS

LION

CAPE BUFFALO

ELEPHANT

LEOPARD

ROBBEN ISLAND

S

outh Africa is a land of spectacular cultural, biological and geological diversity. Sir Frances Drake, the great English navigator, described its southwest shores as the “fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth.” Cosmopolitan Cape Town is poised between mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. From flat-topped Table Mountain to historic Robben Island to the serene landscapes of the Cape Peninsula coastline, the city always fascinates travelers with its history and natural beauty. Then travel across the country aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail to the northeastern corner of the country. The train stops in Victorian Matjiesfontein and in Kimberley, center of South Africa’s diamond industry. In Johannesburg, visit the stirring Apartheid Museum and experience the sense of community that unites Soweto. Finally, embark on a three-night safari at the private Thornybush Game Reserve, which is a showcase of bushveld landscapes and wildlife. See the Big Five in their natural habitat, and spend your leisure time basking in the luxury of the Thornybush Game Lodge.

Indulge your cultural curiosity and ignite your spirit of adventure. Come discover the inspiring Treasures of South Africa!

Program Highlights •Enjoy luxury accommodations renowned for every modern comfort and amenity, in three of the country’s diverse regions.

•See the changing landscapes of South Africa during a two-night train journey across the country aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail.

•Watch Africa’s rich wildlife in its natural habitat during a three-night safari at the private Thornybush Game Reserve.

•A specially designed itinerary and exceptional opportunities to experience the breadth of culture, landscape and wildlife of South Africa.

•Walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela with visits to Robben Island and Soweto.

Above: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with Table Mountain in the background, Cape Town

Top to bottom: Waterfront musical entertainment, Cape Town; Cape

Robben Island has come to symbolize the triumph of the human spirit. This remarkable outpost has served as a whaling station, a leper colony, a military base and, most infamously, the political prison that housed Nelson Mandela and other freedom fighters. Today, former prisoners guide visitors with an insider’s view of Africa’s Alcatraz where, despite inhumane conditions, prisoners were able to organize political debates, educational programs and sporting events and become the international focus of the fight against apartheid.

Peninsula; Protea, national

CAPE PENINSULA

flower of South Africa; and African penguin

UNESCO Robben Island (1999) and the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas (2004) are UNESCO World Heritage List sites featured in this comprehensive program. These sites are distinguished due to universal scenic, historic, artistic or scientific value.

The Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, is a captivating place of awe-inspiring scenery, fantastic walks, deserted beaches and rare wildlife. The Cape Floral Kingdom is renowned for an abundance of biodiversity that encompasses the natural wonders of Table Mountain National Park. This area, representing less than 0.5% of Africa, is home to nearly 20% of the continent’s flora.

Explore the length of Cape Peninsula and marvel at some of the 2,285 species of plant life, a spectacular display that far exceeds that in the British Isles (1,492) and New Zealand (1,996). At Cape Point, ascend one of the world’s highest sea cliffs by funicular to admire stunning panoramic coastal views. In Simonstown, see more than 2,000 protected African penguins at Boulders Beach from boardwalks that wind among their nests.

Krugerrand

This two-night trek across South Africa recalls an era when a rail journey was an event, not just a means of transportation. This sophisticated cross-country jaunt introduces you to the varied South African landscape during the 994-mile journey from Cape Town in the southwestern tip of the country to Pretoria in the northeastern corner. Rovos Rail offers the rare experience of luxury travel in vintage carriages, all of which have been refurbished and impeccably appointed for your comfort. The décor, late Victorian and Edwardian, is a nod to the heyday of refined train travel. Spend your days in the observation car or mingle with your fellow travelers in the lounge. To complete your experience, you can expect attentive service and even a little bit of formality at dinner as passengers dress for the occasion. You’ll enjoy fine cuisine; menus emphasize fresh, local ingredients and regional specialties. Each morning, you will relish a sumptuous breakfast buffet as well as dishes cooked to order. Three-course lunches and dinners include a selection of excellent South African wines. Air-conditioned suites feature a sitting area, minibar (stocked with the beverages of your choice), personal safe and full bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Room service also is available at any hour.

JOHANNESBURG The land around Johannesburg was first inhabited by local peoples and then later by European farmers before the 1871 discovery of gold triggered an influx of international adventurers and fortune seekers. But the gold

YOUR LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS

Thornybush Main Lodge

Day 1—Matjiesfontein This morning, your train leaves from Cape Town. Leave behind the mountains and the verdant vineyards of the Western Cape as you make your way to the Karoo, the semidesert plateau that encompasses much of South Africa’s interior. Early this evening, arrive at Matjiesfontein, a turn-of-thecentury spa town. It was founded by James D. Logan, an Englishman who re-created a bit of London in the village by importing street lights and building a Victorian-style hotel. Explore the town on a guided tour before resuming your journey.

Day 2—Kimberley This morning, awake to the scenery of the Northern Cape province. Arrive in Kimberley in the afternoon and set out on a guided tour. The 1866 discovery of a diamond on a farm near Hopetown set off South Africa’s great diamond rush.

See the Big Hole, the former diamond mine that once was thought to be the largest hole excavated by hand.

Day 3—Pretoria After a late-morning arrival in Pretoria, transfer by deluxe motorcoach to the Westcliff Hotel.

rush, for better or worse, led to a population explosion and the development of the city that would become the country’s financial center.

Today, skyscrapers have replaced miners’ shacks in the vibrant City of Gold, and many of the poor neighborhoods are being revitalized.

Through its tempestuous history, Joburg has

THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE

retained its spirit. If tranquil Cape Town is the country’s oldest and most cultured city, Johannesburg is its rambunctious little brother.

The suburb of Westcliff, the peaceful environs of your hotel, is distinguished by romantic Edwardian mansions and the city’s Zoological Gardens.

SOWETO An acronym for South Western Township, Soweto is a living symbol of the energy and spirit that helped end apartheid. One hundred years after it was founded to house black mine workers away from the center of Johannesburg, Soweto is a study in contrasts. BMW dealerships and tidy row houses sit side by side with squatter camps and tin shacks. Despite its tragic history, Soweto leads a trendsetting cultural scene. Vilakazi Street is famous for its two former residents: Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Other important sites include the stirring Apartheid Museum and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, erected in memory of the 1976 student protest that captured the world’s attention.

Mural of Nelson Mandela in Soweto

Nelson Mandela: From Prisoner to President Nelson Mandela was a successful lawyer when he joined the African National Congress in 1952. A decade later, the ANC was banned and Mandela was sentenced to life in prison. During his 27 years as a political prisoner, he refused to compromise his beliefs to gain freedom and became a potent anti-apartheid symbol. Freed in 1990, Mandela negotiated the end of apartheid, was awarded half of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and became the first black president of South Africa.

If you’ve ever imagined seeing a pride of lions lazing in the sun, a lone cheetah scouting for prey from atop a rock or a herd of graceful impalas bounding across grassland, then Thornybush Private Game Reserve is a dream come true. Located near world-renowned Kruger National Park, the reserve offers incredible wildlife encounters in the heart of the Valley of the Olifants, the most game-rich area in the country. Kruger and other nearby game reserves are fenceless, so animals are free to roam, giving you plentiful opportunities to see many of the reserves’ wild residents.

During each safari adventure, scan for the famous Big Five and the 152 other mammal species—and the 507 bird species, the 114 reptile species and more!—that reside within 28,417 acres of lowveld as knowledgeable, seasoned driver-guides share their knowledge of the flora and fauna.

Above upper left to right: Game viewing in Thornybush Game Reserve.

Boma at Thornybush Main Lodge

Guestroom, Thornybush Above: Westcliff Hotel nestled on a hillside

THORNYBUSH MAIN LODGE Thornybush Game Reserve Mount Nelson Hotel

Unrivaled big game viewing is complemented by exquisite accommodations at the exclusive Main Lodge of the private Thornybush Game Reserve.

Luxurious amenities include full spa facilities and a swimming pool. Indulge in full English breakfasts and superb gourmet cuisine infused with local flavor, attention to detail and highly personalized service.

Comfortable air-conditioned suites with extensive living areas are styled in rich natural textures and overlook the seasonal Monwana River. Each features a bath and shower, and private decks from which to appreciate the sweeping vistas over the savannah and 24-hour animal observation at MAIN LODGE the water hole.

Left: Guestroom, Westcliff Hotel

MOUNT NELSON HOTEL Cape Town

Nestled at the foot of majestic Table Mountain, the award-winning Mount Nelson Hotel offers unparalleled tradition, luxury and service. Rated among “the world’s best hotels” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in 2004, the elegant Nellie is set amid nine acres of welltended gardens. It features a host of amenities including beautifully appointed English-style rooms, heated pools, floodlit tennis courts, guided “garden walks” and popular afternoon tea. For more than a century, this world-class grande dame has played host to celebrities and statesmen—including Winston Churchill and the Prince of Wales—and continues to welcome international travelers with incomparable style.

WESTCLIFF HOTEL Johannesburg

Cascading from a hillside in cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the award-winning Westcliff is the city's most glamorous retreat. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated it among the top hotels in the world in a 2008 survey. Guests at this glorious gem enjoy understated elegance, a holistic spa, palatial marble baths and individually furnished guest rooms decorated by South Africa's premier designer, Graham Viney.

A sprawling pool and terrace overlook the Magaliesberg Mountains and the forested canopy of the northern suburbs.

The Safari Experience

CAPE TOWN Sheltered beneath massive Table Mountain on a narrow peninsula that curls southward to the sea, the Mother City of Africa is one of the most beautiful destinations on earth. Elegant Cape Town is a feast for the senses. Centuries-old Cape Dutch houses, storied landmarks and enchanted gardens dot the cityscape. Among the city’s countless highlights, the colorful Victoria & Alfred Waterfront welcomes visitors with hundreds of inviting boutiques and cafés set amid workaday harbor life. To the south, the Atlantic seaboard gives way to a spectacular coastline, powdery beaches, seaside villages and an array of exotic wildlife within easy reach of the city.

In the not-so-distant past, a safari was synonymous with hunters stalking herds of big game that roamed the African plains. Today, most hunters are armed with cameras instead of guns. Their trophies? Images of the Africa’s incomparable wildlife.

Each day unfolds with discoveries of nature’s grandeur on the wild continent. Awaken to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as your expert driver prepares his vehicle for your early morning game drive. Set off in pursuit of exotic animals and birds in their natural habitat and see the drama of their day-to-day struggle for survival.

Rovos Rail

Return to the lodge for a hearty English breakfast and share your morning encounters with fellow travelers. After lunch, there is time to take a dip in the pool or treat yourself to a massage at the spa. Tea is served before your afternoon game drive.

As the sun completes its sojourn across the sky, return to the lodge for a relaxing evening.

After a dinner of delicious Continental and local cuisine, gather around the fireplace to trade tales and tally your Big Five sightings. By day’s end, you’ll have collected many photographs and thrilling memories of your very own safari.

THE BIG FIVE Nineteenth-century big-game hunters coined the phrase, The Big Five. The term refers to the most dangerous animals to track on foot and which, therefore, are the most prized trophies.

They are the lion, elephant, cape buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard. These magnificent creatures are still the most desired animals to stalk while on safari, but, nowadays, with a zoom lens mounted on a digital camera!

RHINOCEROS

LION

CAPE BUFFALO

ELEPHANT

LEOPARD

ROBBEN ISLAND

S

outh Africa is a land of spectacular cultural, biological and geological diversity. Sir Frances Drake, the great English navigator, described its southwest shores as the “fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth.” Cosmopolitan Cape Town is poised between mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. From flat-topped Table Mountain to historic Robben Island to the serene landscapes of the Cape Peninsula coastline, the city always fascinates travelers with its history and natural beauty. Then travel across the country aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail to the northeastern corner of the country. The train stops in Victorian Matjiesfontein and in Kimberley, center of South Africa’s diamond industry. In Johannesburg, visit the stirring Apartheid Museum and experience the sense of community that unites Soweto. Finally, embark on a three-night safari at the private Thornybush Game Reserve, which is a showcase of bushveld landscapes and wildlife. See the Big Five in their natural habitat, and spend your leisure time basking in the luxury of the Thornybush Game Lodge.

Indulge your cultural curiosity and ignite your spirit of adventure. Come discover the inspiring Treasures of South Africa!

Program Highlights •Enjoy luxury accommodations renowned for every modern comfort and amenity, in three of the country’s diverse regions.

•See the changing landscapes of South Africa during a two-night train journey across the country aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail.

•Watch Africa’s rich wildlife in its natural habitat during a three-night safari at the private Thornybush Game Reserve.

•A specially designed itinerary and exceptional opportunities to experience the breadth of culture, landscape and wildlife of South Africa.

•Walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela with visits to Robben Island and Soweto.

Above: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with Table Mountain in the background, Cape Town

Top to bottom: Waterfront musical entertainment, Cape Town; Cape

Robben Island has come to symbolize the triumph of the human spirit. This remarkable outpost has served as a whaling station, a leper colony, a military base and, most infamously, the political prison that housed Nelson Mandela and other freedom fighters. Today, former prisoners guide visitors with an insider’s view of Africa’s Alcatraz where, despite inhumane conditions, prisoners were able to organize political debates, educational programs and sporting events and become the international focus of the fight against apartheid.

Peninsula; Protea, national

CAPE PENINSULA

flower of South Africa; and African penguin

UNESCO Robben Island (1999) and the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas (2004) are UNESCO World Heritage List sites featured in this comprehensive program. These sites are distinguished due to universal scenic, historic, artistic or scientific value.

The Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, is a captivating place of awe-inspiring scenery, fantastic walks, deserted beaches and rare wildlife. The Cape Floral Kingdom is renowned for an abundance of biodiversity that encompasses the natural wonders of Table Mountain National Park. This area, representing less than 0.5% of Africa, is home to nearly 20% of the continent’s flora.

Explore the length of Cape Peninsula and marvel at some of the 2,285 species of plant life, a spectacular display that far exceeds that in the British Isles (1,492) and New Zealand (1,996). At Cape Point, ascend one of the world’s highest sea cliffs by funicular to admire stunning panoramic coastal views. In Simonstown, see more than 2,000 protected African penguins at Boulders Beach from boardwalks that wind among their nests.

Krugerrand

This two-night trek across South Africa recalls an era when a rail journey was an event, not just a means of transportation. This sophisticated cross-country jaunt introduces you to the varied South African landscape during the 994-mile journey from Cape Town in the southwestern tip of the country to Pretoria in the northeastern corner. Rovos Rail offers the rare experience of luxury travel in vintage carriages, all of which have been refurbished and impeccably appointed for your comfort. The décor, late Victorian and Edwardian, is a nod to the heyday of refined train travel. Spend your days in the observation car or mingle with your fellow travelers in the lounge. To complete your experience, you can expect attentive service and even a little bit of formality at dinner as passengers dress for the occasion. You’ll enjoy fine cuisine; menus emphasize fresh, local ingredients and regional specialties. Each morning, you will relish a sumptuous breakfast buffet as well as dishes cooked to order. Three-course lunches and dinners include a selection of excellent South African wines. Air-conditioned suites feature a sitting area, minibar (stocked with the beverages of your choice), personal safe and full bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Room service also is available at any hour.

JOHANNESBURG The land around Johannesburg was first inhabited by local peoples and then later by European farmers before the 1871 discovery of gold triggered an influx of international adventurers and fortune seekers. But the gold

YOUR LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS

Thornybush Main Lodge

Day 1—Matjiesfontein This morning, your train leaves from Cape Town. Leave behind the mountains and the verdant vineyards of the Western Cape as you make your way to the Karoo, the semidesert plateau that encompasses much of South Africa’s interior. Early this evening, arrive at Matjiesfontein, a turn-of-thecentury spa town. It was founded by James D. Logan, an Englishman who re-created a bit of London in the village by importing street lights and building a Victorian-style hotel. Explore the town on a guided tour before resuming your journey.

Day 2—Kimberley This morning, awake to the scenery of the Northern Cape province. Arrive in Kimberley in the afternoon and set out on a guided tour. The 1866 discovery of a diamond on a farm near Hopetown set off South Africa’s great diamond rush.

See the Big Hole, the former diamond mine that once was thought to be the largest hole excavated by hand.

Day 3—Pretoria After a late-morning arrival in Pretoria, transfer by deluxe motorcoach to the Westcliff Hotel.

rush, for better or worse, led to a population explosion and the development of the city that would become the country’s financial center.

Today, skyscrapers have replaced miners’ shacks in the vibrant City of Gold, and many of the poor neighborhoods are being revitalized.

Through its tempestuous history, Joburg has

THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE

retained its spirit. If tranquil Cape Town is the country’s oldest and most cultured city, Johannesburg is its rambunctious little brother.

The suburb of Westcliff, the peaceful environs of your hotel, is distinguished by romantic Edwardian mansions and the city’s Zoological Gardens.

SOWETO An acronym for South Western Township, Soweto is a living symbol of the energy and spirit that helped end apartheid. One hundred years after it was founded to house black mine workers away from the center of Johannesburg, Soweto is a study in contrasts. BMW dealerships and tidy row houses sit side by side with squatter camps and tin shacks. Despite its tragic history, Soweto leads a trendsetting cultural scene. Vilakazi Street is famous for its two former residents: Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Other important sites include the stirring Apartheid Museum and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, erected in memory of the 1976 student protest that captured the world’s attention.

Mural of Nelson Mandela in Soweto

Nelson Mandela: From Prisoner to President Nelson Mandela was a successful lawyer when he joined the African National Congress in 1952. A decade later, the ANC was banned and Mandela was sentenced to life in prison. During his 27 years as a political prisoner, he refused to compromise his beliefs to gain freedom and became a potent anti-apartheid symbol. Freed in 1990, Mandela negotiated the end of apartheid, was awarded half of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and became the first black president of South Africa.

If you’ve ever imagined seeing a pride of lions lazing in the sun, a lone cheetah scouting for prey from atop a rock or a herd of graceful impalas bounding across grassland, then Thornybush Private Game Reserve is a dream come true. Located near world-renowned Kruger National Park, the reserve offers incredible wildlife encounters in the heart of the Valley of the Olifants, the most game-rich area in the country. Kruger and other nearby game reserves are fenceless, so animals are free to roam, giving you plentiful opportunities to see many of the reserves’ wild residents.

During each safari adventure, scan for the famous Big Five and the 152 other mammal species—and the 507 bird species, the 114 reptile species and more!—that reside within 28,417 acres of lowveld as knowledgeable, seasoned driver-guides share their knowledge of the flora and fauna.

Above upper left to right: Game viewing in Thornybush Game Reserve.

Boma at Thornybush Main Lodge

Guestroom, Thornybush Above: Westcliff Hotel nestled on a hillside

THORNYBUSH MAIN LODGE Thornybush Game Reserve Mount Nelson Hotel

Unrivaled big game viewing is complemented by exquisite accommodations at the exclusive Main Lodge of the private Thornybush Game Reserve.

Luxurious amenities include full spa facilities and a swimming pool. Indulge in full English breakfasts and superb gourmet cuisine infused with local flavor, attention to detail and highly personalized service.

Comfortable air-conditioned suites with extensive living areas are styled in rich natural textures and overlook the seasonal Monwana River. Each features a bath and shower, and private decks from which to appreciate the sweeping vistas over the savannah and 24-hour animal observation at MAIN LODGE the water hole.

Left: Guestroom, Westcliff Hotel

MOUNT NELSON HOTEL Cape Town

Nestled at the foot of majestic Table Mountain, the award-winning Mount Nelson Hotel offers unparalleled tradition, luxury and service. Rated among “the world’s best hotels” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in 2004, the elegant Nellie is set amid nine acres of welltended gardens. It features a host of amenities including beautifully appointed English-style rooms, heated pools, floodlit tennis courts, guided “garden walks” and popular afternoon tea. For more than a century, this world-class grande dame has played host to celebrities and statesmen—including Winston Churchill and the Prince of Wales—and continues to welcome international travelers with incomparable style.

WESTCLIFF HOTEL Johannesburg

Cascading from a hillside in cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the award-winning Westcliff is the city's most glamorous retreat. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated it among the top hotels in the world in a 2008 survey. Guests at this glorious gem enjoy understated elegance, a holistic spa, palatial marble baths and individually furnished guest rooms decorated by South Africa's premier designer, Graham Viney.

A sprawling pool and terrace overlook the Magaliesberg Mountains and the forested canopy of the northern suburbs.

The Safari Experience

CAPE TOWN Sheltered beneath massive Table Mountain on a narrow peninsula that curls southward to the sea, the Mother City of Africa is one of the most beautiful destinations on earth. Elegant Cape Town is a feast for the senses. Centuries-old Cape Dutch houses, storied landmarks and enchanted gardens dot the cityscape. Among the city’s countless highlights, the colorful Victoria & Alfred Waterfront welcomes visitors with hundreds of inviting boutiques and cafés set amid workaday harbor life. To the south, the Atlantic seaboard gives way to a spectacular coastline, powdery beaches, seaside villages and an array of exotic wildlife within easy reach of the city.

In the not-so-distant past, a safari was synonymous with hunters stalking herds of big game that roamed the African plains. Today, most hunters are armed with cameras instead of guns. Their trophies? Images of the Africa’s incomparable wildlife.

Each day unfolds with discoveries of nature’s grandeur on the wild continent. Awaken to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as your expert driver prepares his vehicle for your early morning game drive. Set off in pursuit of exotic animals and birds in their natural habitat and see the drama of their day-to-day struggle for survival.

Rovos Rail

Return to the lodge for a hearty English breakfast and share your morning encounters with fellow travelers. After lunch, there is time to take a dip in the pool or treat yourself to a massage at the spa. Tea is served before your afternoon game drive.

As the sun completes its sojourn across the sky, return to the lodge for a relaxing evening.

After a dinner of delicious Continental and local cuisine, gather around the fireplace to trade tales and tally your Big Five sightings. By day’s end, you’ll have collected many photographs and thrilling memories of your very own safari.

THE BIG FIVE Nineteenth-century big-game hunters coined the phrase, The Big Five. The term refers to the most dangerous animals to track on foot and which, therefore, are the most prized trophies.

They are the lion, elephant, cape buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard. These magnificent creatures are still the most desired animals to stalk while on safari, but, nowadays, with a zoom lens mounted on a digital camera!

RHINOCEROS

LION

CAPE BUFFALO

ELEPHANT

LEOPARD

ROBBEN ISLAND

S

outh Africa is a land of spectacular cultural, biological and geological diversity. Sir Frances Drake, the great English navigator, described its southwest shores as the “fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth.” Cosmopolitan Cape Town is poised between mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. From flat-topped Table Mountain to historic Robben Island to the serene landscapes of the Cape Peninsula coastline, the city always fascinates travelers with its history and natural beauty. Then travel across the country aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail to the northeastern corner of the country. The train stops in Victorian Matjiesfontein and in Kimberley, center of South Africa’s diamond industry. In Johannesburg, visit the stirring Apartheid Museum and experience the sense of community that unites Soweto. Finally, embark on a three-night safari at the private Thornybush Game Reserve, which is a showcase of bushveld landscapes and wildlife. See the Big Five in their natural habitat, and spend your leisure time basking in the luxury of the Thornybush Game Lodge.

Indulge your cultural curiosity and ignite your spirit of adventure. Come discover the inspiring Treasures of South Africa!

Program Highlights •Enjoy luxury accommodations renowned for every modern comfort and amenity, in three of the country’s diverse regions.

•See the changing landscapes of South Africa during a two-night train journey across the country aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail.

•Watch Africa’s rich wildlife in its natural habitat during a three-night safari at the private Thornybush Game Reserve.

•A specially designed itinerary and exceptional opportunities to experience the breadth of culture, landscape and wildlife of South Africa.

•Walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela with visits to Robben Island and Soweto.

Above: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with Table Mountain in the background, Cape Town

Top to bottom: Waterfront musical entertainment, Cape Town; Cape

Robben Island has come to symbolize the triumph of the human spirit. This remarkable outpost has served as a whaling station, a leper colony, a military base and, most infamously, the political prison that housed Nelson Mandela and other freedom fighters. Today, former prisoners guide visitors with an insider’s view of Africa’s Alcatraz where, despite inhumane conditions, prisoners were able to organize political debates, educational programs and sporting events and become the international focus of the fight against apartheid.

Peninsula; Protea, national

CAPE PENINSULA

flower of South Africa; and African penguin

UNESCO Robben Island (1999) and the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas (2004) are UNESCO World Heritage List sites featured in this comprehensive program. These sites are distinguished due to universal scenic, historic, artistic or scientific value.

The Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, is a captivating place of awe-inspiring scenery, fantastic walks, deserted beaches and rare wildlife. The Cape Floral Kingdom is renowned for an abundance of biodiversity that encompasses the natural wonders of Table Mountain National Park. This area, representing less than 0.5% of Africa, is home to nearly 20% of the continent’s flora.

Explore the length of Cape Peninsula and marvel at some of the 2,285 species of plant life, a spectacular display that far exceeds that in the British Isles (1,492) and New Zealand (1,996). At Cape Point, ascend one of the world’s highest sea cliffs by funicular to admire stunning panoramic coastal views. In Simonstown, see more than 2,000 protected African penguins at Boulders Beach from boardwalks that wind among their nests.

Krugerrand

This two-night trek across South Africa recalls an era when a rail journey was an event, not just a means of transportation. This sophisticated cross-country jaunt introduces you to the varied South African landscape during the 994-mile journey from Cape Town in the southwestern tip of the country to Pretoria in the northeastern corner. Rovos Rail offers the rare experience of luxury travel in vintage carriages, all of which have been refurbished and impeccably appointed for your comfort. The décor, late Victorian and Edwardian, is a nod to the heyday of refined train travel. Spend your days in the observation car or mingle with your fellow travelers in the lounge. To complete your experience, you can expect attentive service and even a little bit of formality at dinner as passengers dress for the occasion. You’ll enjoy fine cuisine; menus emphasize fresh, local ingredients and regional specialties. Each morning, you will relish a sumptuous breakfast buffet as well as dishes cooked to order. Three-course lunches and dinners include a selection of excellent South African wines. Air-conditioned suites feature a sitting area, minibar (stocked with the beverages of your choice), personal safe and full bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Room service also is available at any hour.

JOHANNESBURG The land around Johannesburg was first inhabited by local peoples and then later by European farmers before the 1871 discovery of gold triggered an influx of international adventurers and fortune seekers. But the gold

YOUR LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS

Thornybush Main Lodge

Day 1—Matjiesfontein This morning, your train leaves from Cape Town. Leave behind the mountains and the verdant vineyards of the Western Cape as you make your way to the Karoo, the semidesert plateau that encompasses much of South Africa’s interior. Early this evening, arrive at Matjiesfontein, a turn-of-thecentury spa town. It was founded by James D. Logan, an Englishman who re-created a bit of London in the village by importing street lights and building a Victorian-style hotel. Explore the town on a guided tour before resuming your journey.

Day 2—Kimberley This morning, awake to the scenery of the Northern Cape province. Arrive in Kimberley in the afternoon and set out on a guided tour. The 1866 discovery of a diamond on a farm near Hopetown set off South Africa’s great diamond rush.

See the Big Hole, the former diamond mine that once was thought to be the largest hole excavated by hand.

Day 3—Pretoria After a late-morning arrival in Pretoria, transfer by deluxe motorcoach to the Westcliff Hotel.

rush, for better or worse, led to a population explosion and the development of the city that would become the country’s financial center.

Today, skyscrapers have replaced miners’ shacks in the vibrant City of Gold, and many of the poor neighborhoods are being revitalized.

Through its tempestuous history, Joburg has

THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE

retained its spirit. If tranquil Cape Town is the country’s oldest and most cultured city, Johannesburg is its rambunctious little brother.

The suburb of Westcliff, the peaceful environs of your hotel, is distinguished by romantic Edwardian mansions and the city’s Zoological Gardens.

SOWETO An acronym for South Western Township, Soweto is a living symbol of the energy and spirit that helped end apartheid. One hundred years after it was founded to house black mine workers away from the center of Johannesburg, Soweto is a study in contrasts. BMW dealerships and tidy row houses sit side by side with squatter camps and tin shacks. Despite its tragic history, Soweto leads a trendsetting cultural scene. Vilakazi Street is famous for its two former residents: Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Other important sites include the stirring Apartheid Museum and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, erected in memory of the 1976 student protest that captured the world’s attention.

Mural of Nelson Mandela in Soweto

Nelson Mandela: From Prisoner to President Nelson Mandela was a successful lawyer when he joined the African National Congress in 1952. A decade later, the ANC was banned and Mandela was sentenced to life in prison. During his 27 years as a political prisoner, he refused to compromise his beliefs to gain freedom and became a potent anti-apartheid symbol. Freed in 1990, Mandela negotiated the end of apartheid, was awarded half of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and became the first black president of South Africa.

If you’ve ever imagined seeing a pride of lions lazing in the sun, a lone cheetah scouting for prey from atop a rock or a herd of graceful impalas bounding across grassland, then Thornybush Private Game Reserve is a dream come true. Located near world-renowned Kruger National Park, the reserve offers incredible wildlife encounters in the heart of the Valley of the Olifants, the most game-rich area in the country. Kruger and other nearby game reserves are fenceless, so animals are free to roam, giving you plentiful opportunities to see many of the reserves’ wild residents.

During each safari adventure, scan for the famous Big Five and the 152 other mammal species—and the 507 bird species, the 114 reptile species and more!—that reside within 28,417 acres of lowveld as knowledgeable, seasoned driver-guides share their knowledge of the flora and fauna.

Above upper left to right: Game viewing in Thornybush Game Reserve.

Boma at Thornybush Main Lodge

Guestroom, Thornybush Above: Westcliff Hotel nestled on a hillside

THORNYBUSH MAIN LODGE Thornybush Game Reserve Mount Nelson Hotel

Unrivaled big game viewing is complemented by exquisite accommodations at the exclusive Main Lodge of the private Thornybush Game Reserve.

Luxurious amenities include full spa facilities and a swimming pool. Indulge in full English breakfasts and superb gourmet cuisine infused with local flavor, attention to detail and highly personalized service.

Comfortable air-conditioned suites with extensive living areas are styled in rich natural textures and overlook the seasonal Monwana River. Each features a bath and shower, and private decks from which to appreciate the sweeping vistas over the savannah and 24-hour animal observation at MAIN LODGE the water hole.

Left: Guestroom, Westcliff Hotel

MOUNT NELSON HOTEL Cape Town

Nestled at the foot of majestic Table Mountain, the award-winning Mount Nelson Hotel offers unparalleled tradition, luxury and service. Rated among “the world’s best hotels” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in 2004, the elegant Nellie is set amid nine acres of welltended gardens. It features a host of amenities including beautifully appointed English-style rooms, heated pools, floodlit tennis courts, guided “garden walks” and popular afternoon tea. For more than a century, this world-class grande dame has played host to celebrities and statesmen—including Winston Churchill and the Prince of Wales—and continues to welcome international travelers with incomparable style.

WESTCLIFF HOTEL Johannesburg

Cascading from a hillside in cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the award-winning Westcliff is the city's most glamorous retreat. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated it among the top hotels in the world in a 2008 survey. Guests at this glorious gem enjoy understated elegance, a holistic spa, palatial marble baths and individually furnished guest rooms decorated by South Africa's premier designer, Graham Viney.

A sprawling pool and terrace overlook the Magaliesberg Mountains and the forested canopy of the northern suburbs.

The Safari Experience

CAPE TOWN Sheltered beneath massive Table Mountain on a narrow peninsula that curls southward to the sea, the Mother City of Africa is one of the most beautiful destinations on earth. Elegant Cape Town is a feast for the senses. Centuries-old Cape Dutch houses, storied landmarks and enchanted gardens dot the cityscape. Among the city’s countless highlights, the colorful Victoria & Alfred Waterfront welcomes visitors with hundreds of inviting boutiques and cafés set amid workaday harbor life. To the south, the Atlantic seaboard gives way to a spectacular coastline, powdery beaches, seaside villages and an array of exotic wildlife within easy reach of the city.

In the not-so-distant past, a safari was synonymous with hunters stalking herds of big game that roamed the African plains. Today, most hunters are armed with cameras instead of guns. Their trophies? Images of the Africa’s incomparable wildlife.

Each day unfolds with discoveries of nature’s grandeur on the wild continent. Awaken to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as your expert driver prepares his vehicle for your early morning game drive. Set off in pursuit of exotic animals and birds in their natural habitat and see the drama of their day-to-day struggle for survival.

Rovos Rail

Return to the lodge for a hearty English breakfast and share your morning encounters with fellow travelers. After lunch, there is time to take a dip in the pool or treat yourself to a massage at the spa. Tea is served before your afternoon game drive.

As the sun completes its sojourn across the sky, return to the lodge for a relaxing evening.

After a dinner of delicious Continental and local cuisine, gather around the fireplace to trade tales and tally your Big Five sightings. By day’s end, you’ll have collected many photographs and thrilling memories of your very own safari.

THE BIG FIVE Nineteenth-century big-game hunters coined the phrase, The Big Five. The term refers to the most dangerous animals to track on foot and which, therefore, are the most prized trophies.

They are the lion, elephant, cape buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard. These magnificent creatures are still the most desired animals to stalk while on safari, but, nowadays, with a zoom lens mounted on a digital camera!

RHINOCEROS

LION

CAPE BUFFALO

ELEPHANT

LEOPARD

ROBBEN ISLAND

S

outh Africa is a land of spectacular cultural, biological and geological diversity. Sir Frances Drake, the great English navigator, described its southwest shores as the “fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth.” Cosmopolitan Cape Town is poised between mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. From flat-topped Table Mountain to historic Robben Island to the serene landscapes of the Cape Peninsula coastline, the city always fascinates travelers with its history and natural beauty. Then travel across the country aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail to the northeastern corner of the country. The train stops in Victorian Matjiesfontein and in Kimberley, center of South Africa’s diamond industry. In Johannesburg, visit the stirring Apartheid Museum and experience the sense of community that unites Soweto. Finally, embark on a three-night safari at the private Thornybush Game Reserve, which is a showcase of bushveld landscapes and wildlife. See the Big Five in their natural habitat, and spend your leisure time basking in the luxury of the Thornybush Game Lodge.

Indulge your cultural curiosity and ignite your spirit of adventure. Come discover the inspiring Treasures of South Africa!

Program Highlights •Enjoy luxury accommodations renowned for every modern comfort and amenity, in three of the country’s diverse regions.

•See the changing landscapes of South Africa during a two-night train journey across the country aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail.

•Watch Africa’s rich wildlife in its natural habitat during a three-night safari at the private Thornybush Game Reserve.

•A specially designed itinerary and exceptional opportunities to experience the breadth of culture, landscape and wildlife of South Africa.

•Walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela with visits to Robben Island and Soweto.

Above: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with Table Mountain in the background, Cape Town

Top to bottom: Waterfront musical entertainment, Cape Town; Cape

Robben Island has come to symbolize the triumph of the human spirit. This remarkable outpost has served as a whaling station, a leper colony, a military base and, most infamously, the political prison that housed Nelson Mandela and other freedom fighters. Today, former prisoners guide visitors with an insider’s view of Africa’s Alcatraz where, despite inhumane conditions, prisoners were able to organize political debates, educational programs and sporting events and become the international focus of the fight against apartheid.

Peninsula; Protea, national

CAPE PENINSULA

flower of South Africa; and African penguin

UNESCO Robben Island (1999) and the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas (2004) are UNESCO World Heritage List sites featured in this comprehensive program. These sites are distinguished due to universal scenic, historic, artistic or scientific value.

The Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, is a captivating place of awe-inspiring scenery, fantastic walks, deserted beaches and rare wildlife. The Cape Floral Kingdom is renowned for an abundance of biodiversity that encompasses the natural wonders of Table Mountain National Park. This area, representing less than 0.5% of Africa, is home to nearly 20% of the continent’s flora.

Explore the length of Cape Peninsula and marvel at some of the 2,285 species of plant life, a spectacular display that far exceeds that in the British Isles (1,492) and New Zealand (1,996). At Cape Point, ascend one of the world’s highest sea cliffs by funicular to admire stunning panoramic coastal views. In Simonstown, see more than 2,000 protected African penguins at Boulders Beach from boardwalks that wind among their nests.

Krugerrand

This two-night trek across South Africa recalls an era when a rail journey was an event, not just a means of transportation. This sophisticated cross-country jaunt introduces you to the varied South African landscape during the 994-mile journey from Cape Town in the southwestern tip of the country to Pretoria in the northeastern corner. Rovos Rail offers the rare experience of luxury travel in vintage carriages, all of which have been refurbished and impeccably appointed for your comfort. The décor, late Victorian and Edwardian, is a nod to the heyday of refined train travel. Spend your days in the observation car or mingle with your fellow travelers in the lounge. To complete your experience, you can expect attentive service and even a little bit of formality at dinner as passengers dress for the occasion. You’ll enjoy fine cuisine; menus emphasize fresh, local ingredients and regional specialties. Each morning, you will relish a sumptuous breakfast buffet as well as dishes cooked to order. Three-course lunches and dinners include a selection of excellent South African wines. Air-conditioned suites feature a sitting area, minibar (stocked with the beverages of your choice), personal safe and full bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Room service also is available at any hour.

JOHANNESBURG The land around Johannesburg was first inhabited by local peoples and then later by European farmers before the 1871 discovery of gold triggered an influx of international adventurers and fortune seekers. But the gold

YOUR LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS

Thornybush Main Lodge

Day 1—Matjiesfontein This morning, your train leaves from Cape Town. Leave behind the mountains and the verdant vineyards of the Western Cape as you make your way to the Karoo, the semidesert plateau that encompasses much of South Africa’s interior. Early this evening, arrive at Matjiesfontein, a turn-of-thecentury spa town. It was founded by James D. Logan, an Englishman who re-created a bit of London in the village by importing street lights and building a Victorian-style hotel. Explore the town on a guided tour before resuming your journey.

Day 2—Kimberley This morning, awake to the scenery of the Northern Cape province. Arrive in Kimberley in the afternoon and set out on a guided tour. The 1866 discovery of a diamond on a farm near Hopetown set off South Africa’s great diamond rush.

See the Big Hole, the former diamond mine that once was thought to be the largest hole excavated by hand.

Day 3—Pretoria After a late-morning arrival in Pretoria, transfer by deluxe motorcoach to the Westcliff Hotel.

rush, for better or worse, led to a population explosion and the development of the city that would become the country’s financial center.

Today, skyscrapers have replaced miners’ shacks in the vibrant City of Gold, and many of the poor neighborhoods are being revitalized.

Through its tempestuous history, Joburg has

THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE

retained its spirit. If tranquil Cape Town is the country’s oldest and most cultured city, Johannesburg is its rambunctious little brother.

The suburb of Westcliff, the peaceful environs of your hotel, is distinguished by romantic Edwardian mansions and the city’s Zoological Gardens.

SOWETO An acronym for South Western Township, Soweto is a living symbol of the energy and spirit that helped end apartheid. One hundred years after it was founded to house black mine workers away from the center of Johannesburg, Soweto is a study in contrasts. BMW dealerships and tidy row houses sit side by side with squatter camps and tin shacks. Despite its tragic history, Soweto leads a trendsetting cultural scene. Vilakazi Street is famous for its two former residents: Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Other important sites include the stirring Apartheid Museum and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, erected in memory of the 1976 student protest that captured the world’s attention.

Mural of Nelson Mandela in Soweto

Nelson Mandela: From Prisoner to President Nelson Mandela was a successful lawyer when he joined the African National Congress in 1952. A decade later, the ANC was banned and Mandela was sentenced to life in prison. During his 27 years as a political prisoner, he refused to compromise his beliefs to gain freedom and became a potent anti-apartheid symbol. Freed in 1990, Mandela negotiated the end of apartheid, was awarded half of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and became the first black president of South Africa.

If you’ve ever imagined seeing a pride of lions lazing in the sun, a lone cheetah scouting for prey from atop a rock or a herd of graceful impalas bounding across grassland, then Thornybush Private Game Reserve is a dream come true. Located near world-renowned Kruger National Park, the reserve offers incredible wildlife encounters in the heart of the Valley of the Olifants, the most game-rich area in the country. Kruger and other nearby game reserves are fenceless, so animals are free to roam, giving you plentiful opportunities to see many of the reserves’ wild residents.

During each safari adventure, scan for the famous Big Five and the 152 other mammal species—and the 507 bird species, the 114 reptile species and more!—that reside within 28,417 acres of lowveld as knowledgeable, seasoned driver-guides share their knowledge of the flora and fauna.

Above upper left to right: Game viewing in Thornybush Game Reserve.

Boma at Thornybush Main Lodge

Guestroom, Thornybush Above: Westcliff Hotel nestled on a hillside

THORNYBUSH MAIN LODGE Thornybush Game Reserve Mount Nelson Hotel

Unrivaled big game viewing is complemented by exquisite accommodations at the exclusive Main Lodge of the private Thornybush Game Reserve.

Luxurious amenities include full spa facilities and a swimming pool. Indulge in full English breakfasts and superb gourmet cuisine infused with local flavor, attention to detail and highly personalized service.

Comfortable air-conditioned suites with extensive living areas are styled in rich natural textures and overlook the seasonal Monwana River. Each features a bath and shower, and private decks from which to appreciate the sweeping vistas over the savannah and 24-hour animal observation at MAIN LODGE the water hole.

Left: Guestroom, Westcliff Hotel

MOUNT NELSON HOTEL Cape Town

Nestled at the foot of majestic Table Mountain, the award-winning Mount Nelson Hotel offers unparalleled tradition, luxury and service. Rated among “the world’s best hotels” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in 2004, the elegant Nellie is set amid nine acres of welltended gardens. It features a host of amenities including beautifully appointed English-style rooms, heated pools, floodlit tennis courts, guided “garden walks” and popular afternoon tea. For more than a century, this world-class grande dame has played host to celebrities and statesmen—including Winston Churchill and the Prince of Wales—and continues to welcome international travelers with incomparable style.

WESTCLIFF HOTEL Johannesburg

Cascading from a hillside in cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the award-winning Westcliff is the city's most glamorous retreat. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated it among the top hotels in the world in a 2008 survey. Guests at this glorious gem enjoy understated elegance, a holistic spa, palatial marble baths and individually furnished guest rooms decorated by South Africa's premier designer, Graham Viney.

A sprawling pool and terrace overlook the Magaliesberg Mountains and the forested canopy of the northern suburbs.

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Optional Post-Trip Extension to Victoria Falls & Botswana Please make _____ reservations for me (us) on the Optional Post-Trip extension to Botswana, including Victoria Falls and game viewing at Chobe National Park.

I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land Program ❒ I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. ❒ Please call me/us to discuss my/our air options. ❒ I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availability). ❒ I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply.

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Please note: Air prices will be sent to you with your Reservation Confirmation and air schedule sent at 90 days before departure. International flight arrangements can be canceled with no obligation up to 75 days before departure.

Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served basis. Reservations to be paid in full by Dec. 3, 2009 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard or Visa.

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Special Savings $250

Alumni Price $5,895*

*Special Alumni Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel.

VAT is an additional $165 per person.

All prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated).

Single prices are available upon request (limited availability).

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• Deluxe accommodations at the historic and elegant Mount Nelson Hotel.

• Welcome Reception at the hotel.

•A tour of Cape Town, featuring the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and panoramic views from atop Table Mountain.

• A visit to Robben Island.

• A tour of Cape Peninsula, including lunch.

Then, Two Nights aboard the Rovos Rail

A IR P ROGRAM Feb. 16 - March 2, 2010

ITINERARY

For your convenience, AHI offers a flexible Air Program featuring special air fares available at an additional cost in conjunction with the Land Program.

AHI has designated specific Group Air Schedules for this departure utilizing scheduled jet service from North America to Cape Town, South Africa, with a return from Johannesburg, South Africa. Those participating on these flights will enjoy motorcoach transfers between the arrival/departure airports abroad and the hotels, including baggage handling. Prices are dependent upon dates, air routes and class of service chosen and will be reflected on your Reservation Confirmation, which will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. Air schedules will be sent with your Final Invoice approximately 90 days before departure. Prices quoted to you will include all domestic and foreign governmental airport departure taxes and fees and any applicable fuel surcharges. AHI ticketed passengers will also receive Automatic $250,000 Flight Insurance, subject to policy terms.

Day 1

Depart Gateway City (Provided for Air Program participants only)

Day 2

Arrive Frankfurt, Germany / Evening departure for Cape Town, South Africa (Provided for Air Program participants only)

Day 3

Arrive Cape Town

Day 4

Cape Town

Day 5

Cape Town

Day 6

Cape Town

Day 7

Rovos Rail

Day 8

Rovos Rail

Day 9

Johannesburg

Day 10 Johannesburg Day 11 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 12 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 13 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 14 Thornybush / Return to Gateway City (Flight provided for Air Program participants only) Day 15 Arrive in Gateway City NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking as some of the finest attractions are located in areas not closely accessible by motorcoach.

EXCITING OPTIONAL EXCURSION Available at Additional Cost

Cape Town: Wine Country Full-day excursion Experience the winemakers’ way of life in the Cape Winelands where more than 150 estates enjoy ideal Mediterranean-like growing conditions for all major grape varieties.

Visit Franschhoek, or French Corner, established in a lovely glen by French Huguenots in 1688 and Stellenbosch, the well-preserved capital of the wine region, founded in 1679.

Top off the tour with wine tasting at a renowned estate and lunch with a vineyard view.

Vineyards, Cape Town Top to bottom: Cable car station and lookout point, Table Mountain

VICTORIA FALLS

• Deluxe accommodations on one of the luxury Rovos Rail trains as you travel from Cape OPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION Town to Pretoria.

One night in Johannesburg and • Tours of historic Matjiesfontein and two nights in Kasane, Botswana Kimberley.

Next, Two Nights in Johannesburg

• Deluxe accommodations at the hillside Westcliff Hotel.

• A visit to the Apartheid Museum.

• A tour of Soweto.

Finally, Three Nights at the private Thornybush Game Reserve

• Deluxe accommodations at the Thornybush Main Lodge.

• Morning and afternoon game drives with local English-speaking driver-guides.

• An educational presentation by a Thornybush naturalist.

Transfers and Porterage

• Deluxe motorcoach transfers between hotels and train stations, from the Westcliff Hotel to Thornybush Game Reserve, and from Thornybush to the Johannesburg airport, including baggage handling at the hotels.

Many Included Extras

Stellenbosch

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Full Price $6,145

First, Four Nights in Cape Town

• An American breakfast included at each hotel, all meals on the train and at the game lodge.

• Tipping of guides and drivers on included and optional excursions is included.

• Consultation services of a Passenger Service Representative prior to departure.

• Services of a professional Travel Director and professional English-speaking local guides throughout your trip.

• Deluxe travel wallet.

• Detailed destination and travel information to assist in your planning.

Extend your trip in Botswana, at the conclusion of your South African adventure. This is a specially priced opportunity to spend two nights at the luxurious Mowana Safari Lodge next to the spectacular Chobe National Park. You’ll arrive in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where you’ll see powerful Victoria Falls before transferring to Kasane.

The Optional Extension includes: • Deluxe accommodations at the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport • Deluxe accommodations at the Mowana Safari Lodge, located near Chobe National Park • Round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe • Daily breakfast, one lunch and two dinners • Visit to Victoria Falls, a morning safari game drive and a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.

• Hotel tax and porterage • Motorcoach transfers between the hotels and airports. $1,595 per person, double occupancy $295 single supplement Admire Victoria Falls on an Optional Post-Trip Extension

Cape cuisine Game viewing Cover photos: Lion on the savannah

Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,

UCLA Professor Emeritus Steve Strand

We invite you to join our fantastic Treasures of South Africa program. Visit historic cities, admire breathtaking landscapes, discover a kaleidoscope of cultures and explore one of the last true frontiers in search of Africa’s famous big game.

Steve Strand received his PhD in Marine Biology from UC Davis. His doctoral research focused on the role that predators play in ecosystem dynamics, and while at UCLA he continued studying predators and their prey. Steve was a faculty member at UCLA from 1978 until 2005 when he retired in order to devote more of his time time to conservation education and research.

While at UCLA he was chair of the Life Science Core, Director of the UCLA Ocean Discovery Center and spent two years on loan to UC Berkeley while he was director of the Richard Gump Research Station on Moorea, French Polynesia.

Steve and his wife Pat spend their summers in British Columbia, living among the bears and wolves while they enjoy photography, birding, and spend as much time as possible making observations of predators in their natural habitats.

This thoughtfully designed itinerary features the very best of South Africa with preferred access to popular attractions and insightful excursions led by knowledgeable guides. Throughout the journey, you’ll be treated to sumptuous cuisine, personalized service and luxurious, deluxe accommodations that have played host to luminaries and statesmen. To top it off, you’ll savor these once-in-alifetime adventures with like-minded travelers and still have free time to venture out on your own.

And if you want to continue your exploration of southern Africa, we are offering an extension featuring an additional night in Johannesburg and two nights in Kasane, Botswana.

This exclusive trip is an outstanding travel opportunity and an unbeatable value. Join fellow Bruins and popular UCLA lecturer Steve Strand as we discover the spectacular natural beauty and indomitable spirit of modern-day South Africa. Space is limited to ensure maximum comfort, so we encourage you to make your reservation today.

Regards from Westwood,

Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel For more information, please contact us at 310-206-0613 or 800-UCLAlumni (825-2586) www.UCLAlumni.net

Cape Town

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UCLA Alumni Travel is a benefit of membership in the UCLA Alumni Association.

The Association requires all alumni and friends to join to use our services. You may invite one companion to travel with you as a guest on your membership. ___Yes, I am a member of the UCLA Alumni Association. ___No, I am not a member. Please send me an application to join.

Legal Name (as it appears on passport) (1) _____________________________________________________________ Title

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Middle

Last

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(2) _____________________________________________________________ Title

First

Middle

Last

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Street Address ___________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________________________ State_________________________________________ ZIP ______________ Home: (____________)_____________________________________________ Cell phone: (____________)__________________________________________ E-mail:__________________________________________________________ Sharing with_______________________________________. (Send separate form.)

Optional Post-Trip Extension to Victoria Falls & Botswana Please make _____ reservations for me (us) on the Optional Post-Trip extension to Botswana, including Victoria Falls and game viewing at Chobe National Park.

I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land Program ❒ I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. ❒ Please call me/us to discuss my/our air options. ❒ I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availability). ❒ I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply.

Land and Air Program ❒ I/we reserve the Land Program and request the Air Program to Cape Town, South Africa, with return from Johannesburg, South Africa, to depart from: ________________________________________________________________ Departure City

❒ Please send me information on upgrading my flights.

Please note: Air prices will be sent to you with your Reservation Confirmation and air schedule sent at 90 days before departure. International flight arrangements can be canceled with no obligation up to 75 days before departure.

Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served basis. Reservations to be paid in full by Dec. 3, 2009 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard or Visa.

Make checks payable to AHI International.

Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 per person required) to reserve ________ place(s). ❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI International. ❒ Charge my deposit to: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa

________________________________________________________________ (Signature as it appears on credit card)

Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the Cancellation terms.

Special Savings $250

Alumni Price $5,895*

*Special Alumni Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel.

VAT is an additional $165 per person.

All prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated).

Single prices are available upon request (limited availability).

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PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC member carriers. ©2009 AHI Travel Printed in the USA.

• Deluxe accommodations at the historic and elegant Mount Nelson Hotel.

• Welcome Reception at the hotel.

•A tour of Cape Town, featuring the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and panoramic views from atop Table Mountain.

• A visit to Robben Island.

• A tour of Cape Peninsula, including lunch.

Then, Two Nights aboard the Rovos Rail

A IR P ROGRAM Feb. 16 - March 2, 2010

ITINERARY

For your convenience, AHI offers a flexible Air Program featuring special air fares available at an additional cost in conjunction with the Land Program.

AHI has designated specific Group Air Schedules for this departure utilizing scheduled jet service from North America to Cape Town, South Africa, with a return from Johannesburg, South Africa. Those participating on these flights will enjoy motorcoach transfers between the arrival/departure airports abroad and the hotels, including baggage handling. Prices are dependent upon dates, air routes and class of service chosen and will be reflected on your Reservation Confirmation, which will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. Air schedules will be sent with your Final Invoice approximately 90 days before departure. Prices quoted to you will include all domestic and foreign governmental airport departure taxes and fees and any applicable fuel surcharges. AHI ticketed passengers will also receive Automatic $250,000 Flight Insurance, subject to policy terms.

Day 1

Depart Gateway City (Provided for Air Program participants only)

Day 2

Arrive Frankfurt, Germany / Evening departure for Cape Town, South Africa (Provided for Air Program participants only)

Day 3

Arrive Cape Town

Day 4

Cape Town

Day 5

Cape Town

Day 6

Cape Town

Day 7

Rovos Rail

Day 8

Rovos Rail

Day 9

Johannesburg

Day 10 Johannesburg Day 11 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 12 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 13 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 14 Thornybush / Return to Gateway City (Flight provided for Air Program participants only) Day 15 Arrive in Gateway City NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking as some of the finest attractions are located in areas not closely accessible by motorcoach.

EXCITING OPTIONAL EXCURSION Available at Additional Cost

Cape Town: Wine Country Full-day excursion Experience the winemakers’ way of life in the Cape Winelands where more than 150 estates enjoy ideal Mediterranean-like growing conditions for all major grape varieties.

Visit Franschhoek, or French Corner, established in a lovely glen by French Huguenots in 1688 and Stellenbosch, the well-preserved capital of the wine region, founded in 1679.

Top off the tour with wine tasting at a renowned estate and lunch with a vineyard view.

Vineyards, Cape Town Top to bottom: Cable car station and lookout point, Table Mountain

VICTORIA FALLS

• Deluxe accommodations on one of the luxury Rovos Rail trains as you travel from Cape OPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION Town to Pretoria.

One night in Johannesburg and • Tours of historic Matjiesfontein and two nights in Kasane, Botswana Kimberley.

Next, Two Nights in Johannesburg

• Deluxe accommodations at the hillside Westcliff Hotel.

• A visit to the Apartheid Museum.

• A tour of Soweto.

Finally, Three Nights at the private Thornybush Game Reserve

• Deluxe accommodations at the Thornybush Main Lodge.

• Morning and afternoon game drives with local English-speaking driver-guides.

• An educational presentation by a Thornybush naturalist.

Transfers and Porterage

• Deluxe motorcoach transfers between hotels and train stations, from the Westcliff Hotel to Thornybush Game Reserve, and from Thornybush to the Johannesburg airport, including baggage handling at the hotels.

Many Included Extras

Stellenbosch

Card #___________________________________________________________ Expires________/________

Full Price $6,145

First, Four Nights in Cape Town

• An American breakfast included at each hotel, all meals on the train and at the game lodge.

• Tipping of guides and drivers on included and optional excursions is included.

• Consultation services of a Passenger Service Representative prior to departure.

• Services of a professional Travel Director and professional English-speaking local guides throughout your trip.

• Deluxe travel wallet.

• Detailed destination and travel information to assist in your planning.

Extend your trip in Botswana, at the conclusion of your South African adventure. This is a specially priced opportunity to spend two nights at the luxurious Mowana Safari Lodge next to the spectacular Chobe National Park. You’ll arrive in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where you’ll see powerful Victoria Falls before transferring to Kasane.

The Optional Extension includes: • Deluxe accommodations at the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport • Deluxe accommodations at the Mowana Safari Lodge, located near Chobe National Park • Round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe • Daily breakfast, one lunch and two dinners • Visit to Victoria Falls, a morning safari game drive and a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.

• Hotel tax and porterage • Motorcoach transfers between the hotels and airports. $1,595 per person, double occupancy $295 single supplement Admire Victoria Falls on an Optional Post-Trip Extension

Cape cuisine Game viewing Cover photos: Lion on the savannah

Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,

UCLA Professor Emeritus Steve Strand

We invite you to join our fantastic Treasures of South Africa program. Visit historic cities, admire breathtaking landscapes, discover a kaleidoscope of cultures and explore one of the last true frontiers in search of Africa’s famous big game.

Steve Strand received his PhD in Marine Biology from UC Davis. His doctoral research focused on the role that predators play in ecosystem dynamics, and while at UCLA he continued studying predators and their prey. Steve was a faculty member at UCLA from 1978 until 2005 when he retired in order to devote more of his time time to conservation education and research.

While at UCLA he was chair of the Life Science Core, Director of the UCLA Ocean Discovery Center and spent two years on loan to UC Berkeley while he was director of the Richard Gump Research Station on Moorea, French Polynesia.

Steve and his wife Pat spend their summers in British Columbia, living among the bears and wolves while they enjoy photography, birding, and spend as much time as possible making observations of predators in their natural habitats.

This thoughtfully designed itinerary features the very best of South Africa with preferred access to popular attractions and insightful excursions led by knowledgeable guides. Throughout the journey, you’ll be treated to sumptuous cuisine, personalized service and luxurious, deluxe accommodations that have played host to luminaries and statesmen. To top it off, you’ll savor these once-in-alifetime adventures with like-minded travelers and still have free time to venture out on your own.

And if you want to continue your exploration of southern Africa, we are offering an extension featuring an additional night in Johannesburg and two nights in Kasane, Botswana.

This exclusive trip is an outstanding travel opportunity and an unbeatable value. Join fellow Bruins and popular UCLA lecturer Steve Strand as we discover the spectacular natural beauty and indomitable spirit of modern-day South Africa. Space is limited to ensure maximum comfort, so we encourage you to make your reservation today.

Regards from Westwood,

Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel For more information, please contact us at 310-206-0613 or 800-UCLAlumni (825-2586) www.UCLAlumni.net

Cape Town

A word about your Tour Operator AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored by alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962.

In AHI Travel’s care, you can rely on: •An exceptional travel value. It would be impossible for an independent traveler to arrange all these unique experiences, inclusions and services at a comparable price.

•Unique access to local sites. Take advantage of their 47 years of travel experience to gain preferred entrance to popular sites and to uncover the region’s hidden treasures.

•Flexibility and customization. They will help you tailor your dream trip with add-ons and extensions, while free time during the trip allows you to pursue your own interests.

•Safety and security. In a country where you might not know the language or culture, their professional staff is on hand to ease your way and get you any help you need.

•Full endorsement by the USTOA. This professional association safeguards consumers’ deposits and payments with a $1 Million Traveler’s Assistance Program.

SPONSORED BY

FEB 16 - MARCH 2, 2010 FEATURING UCLA LECTURER STEVE STRAND

Give the gift of travel with PERSONALIZED GIFT CERTIFICATES! Call for details.

A Journey on the Luxurious Rovos Rail ˙ Cape Town ≠ Robben Island

Send to: UCLA Alumni Association Attn: Alumni Travel James West Alumni Center Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397 Phone: 310-206-0613 E-mail: AlumniTravel@UCLAlumni.net Fax: 310-209-4271

I N C L U D E D F E AT U R E S

Feb. 17 - March 1, 2010

SAFRICA10 2

PSR: ________________

Trip #:6-19027

L AND P ROGRAM

UCLA Alumni Association James West Alumni Center Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397

B #: ______________ Date: ________________

Special Offer!

Book by September 1, 2009 and save $500 per couple!

For Office Use Only:

NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature.

MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance.

AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s).

CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $350 (AHI $250 UCLA $ 100)per person cancellation fee. Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75 days to 30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; Cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation.

BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program.

RESPONSIBILITY- AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association act only as agents for the suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other service and have no responsibility for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is cancelled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract.

The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip.

ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER-Services of a UCLA faculty lecturer are based on a minimum of 15 booked passengers.

Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Mercury Mailing Systems, Inc.

Reserve your trip to South Africa today!

UCLA Alumni Travel is a benefit of membership in the UCLA Alumni Association.

The Association requires all alumni and friends to join to use our services. You may invite one companion to travel with you as a guest on your membership. ___Yes, I am a member of the UCLA Alumni Association. ___No, I am not a member. Please send me an application to join.

Legal Name (as it appears on passport) (1) _____________________________________________________________ Title

First

Middle

Last

Class Year

(2) _____________________________________________________________ Title

First

Middle

Last

Class Year

Street Address ___________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________________________ State_________________________________________ ZIP ______________ Home: (____________)_____________________________________________ Cell phone: (____________)__________________________________________ E-mail:__________________________________________________________ Sharing with_______________________________________. (Send separate form.)

Optional Post-Trip Extension to Victoria Falls & Botswana Please make _____ reservations for me (us) on the Optional Post-Trip extension to Botswana, including Victoria Falls and game viewing at Chobe National Park.

I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land Program ❒ I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. ❒ Please call me/us to discuss my/our air options. ❒ I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availability). ❒ I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply.

Land and Air Program ❒ I/we reserve the Land Program and request the Air Program to Cape Town, South Africa, with return from Johannesburg, South Africa, to depart from: ________________________________________________________________ Departure City

❒ Please send me information on upgrading my flights.

Please note: Air prices will be sent to you with your Reservation Confirmation and air schedule sent at 90 days before departure. International flight arrangements can be canceled with no obligation up to 75 days before departure.

Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served basis. Reservations to be paid in full by Dec. 3, 2009 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard or Visa.

Make checks payable to AHI International.

Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 per person required) to reserve ________ place(s). ❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI International. ❒ Charge my deposit to: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa

________________________________________________________________ (Signature as it appears on credit card)

Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the Cancellation terms.

Special Savings $250

Alumni Price $5,895*

*Special Alumni Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel.

VAT is an additional $165 per person.

All prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated).

Single prices are available upon request (limited availability).

Calif. Seller of Travel Reg. No. 2028271-40, Fla. ST Reg. No. ST-36196, Iowa ST Reg. No. 520, Nevada ST Reg. No. 2003-0257, Ohio ST Reg. No. 8889139, Wash. State ST Reg. No. 601-820-781.

PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC member carriers. ©2009 AHI Travel Printed in the USA.

• Deluxe accommodations at the historic and elegant Mount Nelson Hotel.

• Welcome Reception at the hotel.

•A tour of Cape Town, featuring the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and panoramic views from atop Table Mountain.

• A visit to Robben Island.

• A tour of Cape Peninsula, including lunch.

Then, Two Nights aboard the Rovos Rail

A IR P ROGRAM Feb. 16 - March 2, 2010

ITINERARY

For your convenience, AHI offers a flexible Air Program featuring special air fares available at an additional cost in conjunction with the Land Program.

AHI has designated specific Group Air Schedules for this departure utilizing scheduled jet service from North America to Cape Town, South Africa, with a return from Johannesburg, South Africa. Those participating on these flights will enjoy motorcoach transfers between the arrival/departure airports abroad and the hotels, including baggage handling. Prices are dependent upon dates, air routes and class of service chosen and will be reflected on your Reservation Confirmation, which will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. Air schedules will be sent with your Final Invoice approximately 90 days before departure. Prices quoted to you will include all domestic and foreign governmental airport departure taxes and fees and any applicable fuel surcharges. AHI ticketed passengers will also receive Automatic $250,000 Flight Insurance, subject to policy terms.

Day 1

Depart Gateway City (Provided for Air Program participants only)

Day 2

Arrive Frankfurt, Germany / Evening departure for Cape Town, South Africa (Provided for Air Program participants only)

Day 3

Arrive Cape Town

Day 4

Cape Town

Day 5

Cape Town

Day 6

Cape Town

Day 7

Rovos Rail

Day 8

Rovos Rail

Day 9

Johannesburg

Day 10 Johannesburg Day 11 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 12 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 13 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 14 Thornybush / Return to Gateway City (Flight provided for Air Program participants only) Day 15 Arrive in Gateway City NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking as some of the finest attractions are located in areas not closely accessible by motorcoach.

EXCITING OPTIONAL EXCURSION Available at Additional Cost

Cape Town: Wine Country Full-day excursion Experience the winemakers’ way of life in the Cape Winelands where more than 150 estates enjoy ideal Mediterranean-like growing conditions for all major grape varieties.

Visit Franschhoek, or French Corner, established in a lovely glen by French Huguenots in 1688 and Stellenbosch, the well-preserved capital of the wine region, founded in 1679.

Top off the tour with wine tasting at a renowned estate and lunch with a vineyard view.

Vineyards, Cape Town Top to bottom: Cable car station and lookout point, Table Mountain

VICTORIA FALLS

• Deluxe accommodations on one of the luxury Rovos Rail trains as you travel from Cape OPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION Town to Pretoria.

One night in Johannesburg and • Tours of historic Matjiesfontein and two nights in Kasane, Botswana Kimberley.

Next, Two Nights in Johannesburg

• Deluxe accommodations at the hillside Westcliff Hotel.

• A visit to the Apartheid Museum.

• A tour of Soweto.

Finally, Three Nights at the private Thornybush Game Reserve

• Deluxe accommodations at the Thornybush Main Lodge.

• Morning and afternoon game drives with local English-speaking driver-guides.

• An educational presentation by a Thornybush naturalist.

Transfers and Porterage

• Deluxe motorcoach transfers between hotels and train stations, from the Westcliff Hotel to Thornybush Game Reserve, and from Thornybush to the Johannesburg airport, including baggage handling at the hotels.

Many Included Extras

Stellenbosch

Card #___________________________________________________________ Expires________/________

Full Price $6,145

First, Four Nights in Cape Town

• An American breakfast included at each hotel, all meals on the train and at the game lodge.

• Tipping of guides and drivers on included and optional excursions is included.

• Consultation services of a Passenger Service Representative prior to departure.

• Services of a professional Travel Director and professional English-speaking local guides throughout your trip.

• Deluxe travel wallet.

• Detailed destination and travel information to assist in your planning.

Extend your trip in Botswana, at the conclusion of your South African adventure. This is a specially priced opportunity to spend two nights at the luxurious Mowana Safari Lodge next to the spectacular Chobe National Park. You’ll arrive in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where you’ll see powerful Victoria Falls before transferring to Kasane.

The Optional Extension includes: • Deluxe accommodations at the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport • Deluxe accommodations at the Mowana Safari Lodge, located near Chobe National Park • Round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe • Daily breakfast, one lunch and two dinners • Visit to Victoria Falls, a morning safari game drive and a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.

• Hotel tax and porterage • Motorcoach transfers between the hotels and airports. $1,595 per person, double occupancy $295 single supplement Admire Victoria Falls on an Optional Post-Trip Extension

Cape cuisine Game viewing Cover photos: Lion on the savannah

Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,

UCLA Professor Emeritus Steve Strand

We invite you to join our fantastic Treasures of South Africa program. Visit historic cities, admire breathtaking landscapes, discover a kaleidoscope of cultures and explore one of the last true frontiers in search of Africa’s famous big game.

Steve Strand received his PhD in Marine Biology from UC Davis. His doctoral research focused on the role that predators play in ecosystem dynamics, and while at UCLA he continued studying predators and their prey. Steve was a faculty member at UCLA from 1978 until 2005 when he retired in order to devote more of his time time to conservation education and research.

While at UCLA he was chair of the Life Science Core, Director of the UCLA Ocean Discovery Center and spent two years on loan to UC Berkeley while he was director of the Richard Gump Research Station on Moorea, French Polynesia.

Steve and his wife Pat spend their summers in British Columbia, living among the bears and wolves while they enjoy photography, birding, and spend as much time as possible making observations of predators in their natural habitats.

This thoughtfully designed itinerary features the very best of South Africa with preferred access to popular attractions and insightful excursions led by knowledgeable guides. Throughout the journey, you’ll be treated to sumptuous cuisine, personalized service and luxurious, deluxe accommodations that have played host to luminaries and statesmen. To top it off, you’ll savor these once-in-alifetime adventures with like-minded travelers and still have free time to venture out on your own.

And if you want to continue your exploration of southern Africa, we are offering an extension featuring an additional night in Johannesburg and two nights in Kasane, Botswana.

This exclusive trip is an outstanding travel opportunity and an unbeatable value. Join fellow Bruins and popular UCLA lecturer Steve Strand as we discover the spectacular natural beauty and indomitable spirit of modern-day South Africa. Space is limited to ensure maximum comfort, so we encourage you to make your reservation today.

Regards from Westwood,

Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel For more information, please contact us at 310-206-0613 or 800-UCLAlumni (825-2586) www.UCLAlumni.net

Cape Town

A word about your Tour Operator AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored by alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962.

In AHI Travel’s care, you can rely on: •An exceptional travel value. It would be impossible for an independent traveler to arrange all these unique experiences, inclusions and services at a comparable price.

•Unique access to local sites. Take advantage of their 47 years of travel experience to gain preferred entrance to popular sites and to uncover the region’s hidden treasures.

•Flexibility and customization. They will help you tailor your dream trip with add-ons and extensions, while free time during the trip allows you to pursue your own interests.

•Safety and security. In a country where you might not know the language or culture, their professional staff is on hand to ease your way and get you any help you need.

•Full endorsement by the USTOA. This professional association safeguards consumers’ deposits and payments with a $1 Million Traveler’s Assistance Program.

SPONSORED BY

FEB 16 - MARCH 2, 2010 FEATURING UCLA LECTURER STEVE STRAND

Give the gift of travel with PERSONALIZED GIFT CERTIFICATES! Call for details.

A Journey on the Luxurious Rovos Rail ˙ Cape Town ≠ Robben Island

Send to: UCLA Alumni Association Attn: Alumni Travel James West Alumni Center Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397 Phone: 310-206-0613 E-mail: AlumniTravel@UCLAlumni.net Fax: 310-209-4271

I N C L U D E D F E AT U R E S

Feb. 17 - March 1, 2010

SAFRICA10 2

PSR: ________________

Trip #:6-19027

L AND P ROGRAM

UCLA Alumni Association James West Alumni Center Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397

B #: ______________ Date: ________________

Special Offer!

Book by September 1, 2009 and save $500 per couple!

For Office Use Only:

NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature.

MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance.

AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s).

CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $350 (AHI $250 UCLA $ 100)per person cancellation fee. Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75 days to 30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; Cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation.

BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program.

RESPONSIBILITY- AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association act only as agents for the suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other service and have no responsibility for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is cancelled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract.

The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip.

ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER-Services of a UCLA faculty lecturer are based on a minimum of 15 booked passengers.

Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Mercury Mailing Systems, Inc.

Reserve your trip to South Africa today!

UCLA Alumni Travel is a benefit of membership in the UCLA Alumni Association.

The Association requires all alumni and friends to join to use our services. You may invite one companion to travel with you as a guest on your membership. ___Yes, I am a member of the UCLA Alumni Association. ___No, I am not a member. Please send me an application to join.

Legal Name (as it appears on passport) (1) _____________________________________________________________ Title

First

Middle

Last

Class Year

(2) _____________________________________________________________ Title

First

Middle

Last

Class Year

Street Address ___________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________________________ State_________________________________________ ZIP ______________ Home: (____________)_____________________________________________ Cell phone: (____________)__________________________________________ E-mail:__________________________________________________________ Sharing with_______________________________________. (Send separate form.)

Optional Post-Trip Extension to Victoria Falls & Botswana Please make _____ reservations for me (us) on the Optional Post-Trip extension to Botswana, including Victoria Falls and game viewing at Chobe National Park.

I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Land Program ❒ I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. ❒ Please call me/us to discuss my/our air options. ❒ I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availability). ❒ I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply.

Land and Air Program ❒ I/we reserve the Land Program and request the Air Program to Cape Town, South Africa, with return from Johannesburg, South Africa, to depart from: ________________________________________________________________ Departure City

❒ Please send me information on upgrading my flights.

Please note: Air prices will be sent to you with your Reservation Confirmation and air schedule sent at 90 days before departure. International flight arrangements can be canceled with no obligation up to 75 days before departure.

Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served basis. Reservations to be paid in full by Dec. 3, 2009 (75 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard or Visa.

Make checks payable to AHI International.

Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 per person required) to reserve ________ place(s). ❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI International. ❒ Charge my deposit to: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa

________________________________________________________________ (Signature as it appears on credit card)

Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the Cancellation terms.

Special Savings $250

Alumni Price $5,895*

*Special Alumni Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel.

VAT is an additional $165 per person.

All prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated).

Single prices are available upon request (limited availability).

Calif. Seller of Travel Reg. No. 2028271-40, Fla. ST Reg. No. ST-36196, Iowa ST Reg. No. 520, Nevada ST Reg. No. 2003-0257, Ohio ST Reg. No. 8889139, Wash. State ST Reg. No. 601-820-781.

PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC member carriers. ©2009 AHI Travel Printed in the USA.

• Deluxe accommodations at the historic and elegant Mount Nelson Hotel.

• Welcome Reception at the hotel.

•A tour of Cape Town, featuring the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and panoramic views from atop Table Mountain.

• A visit to Robben Island.

• A tour of Cape Peninsula, including lunch.

Then, Two Nights aboard the Rovos Rail

A IR P ROGRAM Feb. 16 - March 2, 2010

ITINERARY

For your convenience, AHI offers a flexible Air Program featuring special air fares available at an additional cost in conjunction with the Land Program.

AHI has designated specific Group Air Schedules for this departure utilizing scheduled jet service from North America to Cape Town, South Africa, with a return from Johannesburg, South Africa. Those participating on these flights will enjoy motorcoach transfers between the arrival/departure airports abroad and the hotels, including baggage handling. Prices are dependent upon dates, air routes and class of service chosen and will be reflected on your Reservation Confirmation, which will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. Air schedules will be sent with your Final Invoice approximately 90 days before departure. Prices quoted to you will include all domestic and foreign governmental airport departure taxes and fees and any applicable fuel surcharges. AHI ticketed passengers will also receive Automatic $250,000 Flight Insurance, subject to policy terms.

Day 1

Depart Gateway City (Provided for Air Program participants only)

Day 2

Arrive Frankfurt, Germany / Evening departure for Cape Town, South Africa (Provided for Air Program participants only)

Day 3

Arrive Cape Town

Day 4

Cape Town

Day 5

Cape Town

Day 6

Cape Town

Day 7

Rovos Rail

Day 8

Rovos Rail

Day 9

Johannesburg

Day 10 Johannesburg Day 11 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 12 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 13 Thornybush Game Lodge Day 14 Thornybush / Return to Gateway City (Flight provided for Air Program participants only) Day 15 Arrive in Gateway City NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking as some of the finest attractions are located in areas not closely accessible by motorcoach.

EXCITING OPTIONAL EXCURSION Available at Additional Cost

Cape Town: Wine Country Full-day excursion Experience the winemakers’ way of life in the Cape Winelands where more than 150 estates enjoy ideal Mediterranean-like growing conditions for all major grape varieties.

Visit Franschhoek, or French Corner, established in a lovely glen by French Huguenots in 1688 and Stellenbosch, the well-preserved capital of the wine region, founded in 1679.

Top off the tour with wine tasting at a renowned estate and lunch with a vineyard view.

Vineyards, Cape Town Top to bottom: Cable car station and lookout point, Table Mountain

VICTORIA FALLS

• Deluxe accommodations on one of the luxury Rovos Rail trains as you travel from Cape OPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION Town to Pretoria.

One night in Johannesburg and • Tours of historic Matjiesfontein and two nights in Kasane, Botswana Kimberley.

Next, Two Nights in Johannesburg

• Deluxe accommodations at the hillside Westcliff Hotel.

• A visit to the Apartheid Museum.

• A tour of Soweto.

Finally, Three Nights at the private Thornybush Game Reserve

• Deluxe accommodations at the Thornybush Main Lodge.

• Morning and afternoon game drives with local English-speaking driver-guides.

• An educational presentation by a Thornybush naturalist.

Transfers and Porterage

• Deluxe motorcoach transfers between hotels and train stations, from the Westcliff Hotel to Thornybush Game Reserve, and from Thornybush to the Johannesburg airport, including baggage handling at the hotels.

Many Included Extras

Stellenbosch

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First, Four Nights in Cape Town

• An American breakfast included at each hotel, all meals on the train and at the game lodge.

• Tipping of guides and drivers on included and optional excursions is included.

• Consultation services of a Passenger Service Representative prior to departure.

• Services of a professional Travel Director and professional English-speaking local guides throughout your trip.

• Deluxe travel wallet.

• Detailed destination and travel information to assist in your planning.

Extend your trip in Botswana, at the conclusion of your South African adventure. This is a specially priced opportunity to spend two nights at the luxurious Mowana Safari Lodge next to the spectacular Chobe National Park. You’ll arrive in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where you’ll see powerful Victoria Falls before transferring to Kasane.

The Optional Extension includes: • Deluxe accommodations at the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport • Deluxe accommodations at the Mowana Safari Lodge, located near Chobe National Park • Round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe • Daily breakfast, one lunch and two dinners • Visit to Victoria Falls, a morning safari game drive and a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.

• Hotel tax and porterage • Motorcoach transfers between the hotels and airports. $1,595 per person, double occupancy $295 single supplement Admire Victoria Falls on an Optional Post-Trip Extension

Cape cuisine Game viewing Cover photos: Lion on the savannah

Dear UCLA Alumni and Friends,

UCLA Professor Emeritus Steve Strand

We invite you to join our fantastic Treasures of South Africa program. Visit historic cities, admire breathtaking landscapes, discover a kaleidoscope of cultures and explore one of the last true frontiers in search of Africa’s famous big game.

Steve Strand received his PhD in Marine Biology from UC Davis. His doctoral research focused on the role that predators play in ecosystem dynamics, and while at UCLA he continued studying predators and their prey. Steve was a faculty member at UCLA from 1978 until 2005 when he retired in order to devote more of his time time to conservation education and research.

While at UCLA he was chair of the Life Science Core, Director of the UCLA Ocean Discovery Center and spent two years on loan to UC Berkeley while he was director of the Richard Gump Research Station on Moorea, French Polynesia.

Steve and his wife Pat spend their summers in British Columbia, living among the bears and wolves while they enjoy photography, birding, and spend as much time as possible making observations of predators in their natural habitats.

This thoughtfully designed itinerary features the very best of South Africa with preferred access to popular attractions and insightful excursions led by knowledgeable guides. Throughout the journey, you’ll be treated to sumptuous cuisine, personalized service and luxurious, deluxe accommodations that have played host to luminaries and statesmen. To top it off, you’ll savor these once-in-alifetime adventures with like-minded travelers and still have free time to venture out on your own.

And if you want to continue your exploration of southern Africa, we are offering an extension featuring an additional night in Johannesburg and two nights in Kasane, Botswana.

This exclusive trip is an outstanding travel opportunity and an unbeatable value. Join fellow Bruins and popular UCLA lecturer Steve Strand as we discover the spectacular natural beauty and indomitable spirit of modern-day South Africa. Space is limited to ensure maximum comfort, so we encourage you to make your reservation today.

Regards from Westwood,

Christel Pailet Director, Alumni Travel For more information, please contact us at 310-206-0613 or 800-UCLAlumni (825-2586) www.UCLAlumni.net

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A word about your Tour Operator AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored by alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962.

In AHI Travel’s care, you can rely on: •An exceptional travel value. It would be impossible for an independent traveler to arrange all these unique experiences, inclusions and services at a comparable price.

•Unique access to local sites. Take advantage of their 47 years of travel experience to gain preferred entrance to popular sites and to uncover the region’s hidden treasures.

•Flexibility and customization. They will help you tailor your dream trip with add-ons and extensions, while free time during the trip allows you to pursue your own interests.

•Safety and security. In a country where you might not know the language or culture, their professional staff is on hand to ease your way and get you any help you need.

•Full endorsement by the USTOA. This professional association safeguards consumers’ deposits and payments with a $1 Million Traveler’s Assistance Program.

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CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $350 (AHI $250 UCLA $ 100)per person cancellation fee. Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75 days to 30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; Cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation.

BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program.

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