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ITINERARYDay 1 Depart your gateway cityA

Day 2 Arrive Frankfurt, Germany/ Depart for Cape Town,

South AfricaA

Day 3 Arrive Cape TownDay 4 Cape TownDay 5 Cape TownDay 6 JohannesburgDay 7 JohannesburgDay 8 Rovos RailDay 9 Rovos RailDay 10 Victoria Falls, ZimbabweDay 11 Chobe National Park,

BotswanaDay 12 ChobeDay 13 ChobeDay 14 Chobe Game Reserve/

Transfer and flight to JohannesburgA/

DepartA for Gateway CityDay 15 Arrive North America

NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change dueto local conditions. Many excursions in thisprogram involve an element of walking.AProvided for Air Program participants only.

INCLUDED FEATURESCape Town, South Africa•Three nights at the deluxe Mount NelsonHotel.

•See Cape Town’s highlights, includingthe Robben Island prison that held NelsonMandela and other anti-apartheid activists.

•Visit the scenic Cape Peninsula with a funicular ascent at Cape Point.

•Attend a lecture about South African culture and history.

•Mingle with your fellow travelers at aWelcome Reception.

Johannesburg, South Africa•Two nights at The Westcliff, a deluxehotel in one of Johannesburg’s most exclusive neighborhoods.

•Visit local landmarks, including theApartheid Museum, with its harrowing historical exhibits.

•Tour Soweto, the cluster of townships built for black residents during theapartheid era, and stop at a restaurant for ameal of traditional dishes.

•Join a discussion about the future of SouthAfrica’s fledgling democracy.

Rovos Rail•Two nights aboard the deluxe Rovos Railtrain from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe•One night at the landmark Victoria FallsHotel.

•Discover the power of Victoria Falls.

Chobe Game Reserve•Three nights at the exclusive Chobe GameLodge.

•Spend your mornings and afternoons onguided game drives.

•Learn about Botswana’s wildlife during anaturalist’s lecture.

Scheduled Jet Service•Flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

Transfers and Porterage •Deluxe motor coach transfers from theMount Nelson Hotel to the airport, from theairport to The Westcliff, from The Westcliffto the rail station and from the Victoria

Falls Hotel to the Chobe Game Lodge.•Baggage handling on above transfers.

Meals•Enjoy 11 breakfasts, eight lunches and sixdinners; tea or coffee with all meals, pluswine with dinner.

•Sample authentic regional specialties duringselect meals at featured local restaurants.

•Take advantage of leisure time to try thelocal cuisine independently.

Many Included Extras•Tipping of guides and drivers on includedexcursions.

•Consultation services of a Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.

•Services of a professional Travel Directorthroughout your stay.

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All cancellationsmust be submitted in writing to AHI InternationalCorporation.BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airlinepolicy and the class of service flown. Details will be providedwith your pre-departure information. Baggage allowancesare subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excessbaggage charges for additional or oversized/overweightpieces are expensive and not included in your trip price;plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage andpersonal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travelprogram. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS- On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from tripparticipants, photographic or video images of passengersand trip activities. 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LAND PROGRAMFebruary 25-March 7, 2012

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VAT is an additional $295 per person.

All prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated). Rovos Rail Deluxe car upgrade available at an additional $795.

Single accommodations are an additional $1,995 (limited availability).

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“For to be free is

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the freedom of others.”

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Dear Alumnae and Friends,

We invite you to join our exciting, once-in-a-lifetime Treasuresof Southern Africa program. Feel the spirit of Cape Town andJohannesburg, admire the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls,and explore the wildlife paradise of Botswana.

Our customized itinerary will connect you to Southern Africa’svibrant people, diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes.Throughout your journey, you’ll be treated to sumptuous cuisine,personalized service and deluxe accommodations that include two nights aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail. Fantastic excursions combined with leisure time will allow you to savor your discoverieswith like-minded travelers.

The many AHI Travel advantages include a seasoned TravelDirector to accompany your tour and take care of every detail. You will also receive preferred access to many attractions, withexcursions led by knowledgeable guides whose insightful commentary will enhance your appreciation of the local culture.

This program, which will be cosponsored by the University ofKansas and the University of Tennessee, offers an outstandingtravel opportunity at an unbeatable value. Space is limited toensure maximum comfort, so we encourage you to make yourreservation today.

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Carrie Brown Ed.M '82Executive DirectorAlumnae Association of Smith College

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View from Table Mountain

Welcome to Victoria Falls Hotel

Vineyards, Cape Winelands

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Lion on the savannah

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Extend your stay with a spectacular game lodgeand safari experience. Enjoy an additional nightin Johannesburg followed by three nights at oneof the magnificent four- and five-star lodges inthe Thornybush Collection, located in the game-rich Thornybush Nature Reserve and theNorth Eastern Sabi Sand. This is a unique opportunity to possibly see the “Big Five” as well as many of the other 152 mammals, 507bird species and 114 reptile species found here.Available at an additional cost.

Optional Thornybush Extension

Victoria Falls

African penguin

Cape Town

Cape of Good Hope

Rovos Rail

PROGRAMHIGHLIGHTS

•See the best of SouthernAfrica with an itinerary that showcases its diversecultures, lands and wildlife.

•Enjoy luxury hotel accom-modations in South Africa,Zimbabwe and Botswana.

•Walk in Nelson Mandela’sfootsteps with visits toRobben Island and Soweto.

•Learn about South Africa,past and present, with twoexclusive presentations bylocal experts.

•Enjoy incredible scenery andclassic luxury during a two-night Rovos Rail journey toVictoria Falls.

•Watch Botswana’s exoticwildlife in its natural habitatduring a three-night safari.

Nelson Mandela mural, Soweto

Enjoy the luxurious charm of Rovos Rail during a relaxing, two-night journey fromJohannesburg to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Thisunforgettable experience captures the glamourand romance of the golden age of train travel,when rail journeys were an event, not just ameans of transportation. Rovos Rail offers deluxetravel in splendid vintage carriages, painstakinglyrefurbished and impeccably appointed for yourcomfort. The décor, late Victorian and Edwardian,includes handsome wood paneling and elegant,spacious suites.

Spend your days in the observation car ormingle with your fellow travelers in the lounge.You can expect attentive service and even a littlebit of formality at dinner, as passengers dress forthe occasion. The fine cuisine emphasizes localingredients and regional specialties, with all beverages included. Each morning, take in thescenic splendor of the passing landscapes duringa sumptuous breakfast buffet and dishes cookedto order. Three-course lunches and dinnersinclude a selection of excellent South Africanwines.

Your comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations include Pullman suites with two bunks or a double bed that converts to asofa. Deluxe suites, with twin or double beds and a lounge area, are available as an upgrade.Each suite includes a minibar, a personal safeand a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Room service is available at any hour.

The Safari Experience

YOUR LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS

CHOBE GAME LODGEBotswana

Incredible wildlife viewing is enhanced with luxurious accommodations at Chobe Game Lodge.Perched beside the Chobe River, the lodge offersexquisite comfort and service alongside stunningviews of the river and floodplains, where animalsand birds roam in abundance. Enjoy meals on theterrace and afternoon tea in the riverside boma.Between safari drives, guests can unwind withvisits to the spa and pool, and relax in elegantguest rooms while enjoying the lodge’s tranquilityand seclusion.

Above left: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, TableMountain, Cape Town; far left: Lioness and her cub,Chobe; left: King Protea

WESTCLIFF HOTELJohannesburg

With terraces, courtyards and fountains winding down the hillside, The Westcliff Hotel is Johannesburg’s most glamorous retreat. Thegraceful rooms are designed to soothe and relax,as are the botanical spa and heated infinity pooloverlooking the zoological gardens. Savor stunningviews and a glass of champagne against the city’sglittering backdrop.

VICTORIA FALLS HOTELZimbabwe

The Victoria Falls Hotel is spectacularly locatedbeside Victoria Falls, one of the great wonders ofthe world. Built in 1904 to house railway workers,“the grand old lady of the falls” combinesambiance and world-class service, with refurbished Edwardian-style rooms, tropical gardens and terraces overlooking Victoria FallsBridge, where guests can feel the spray from the falls below.

U N E S C ORobben Island and the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in South Africa and Victoria Falls, which extends from Zimbabwe intoZambia, are UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this comprehensiveprogram. These sites are distinguished due to universal scenic, historic,artistic or scientific value.

VICTORIA FALLSZimbabwe

Until the 19th century, the Zambezi River’s great cascade was called Mosi-oa-Tunya, or“the smoke that thunders,” by the region’sKololo tribe. “Discovered” on November 16,1855, by Dr. David Livingstone and renamed forEngland’s queen, Victoria Falls is the planet’slargest curtain of water — spanning more than a mile — as it crashes some 328 feet into the raging Batoka Gorge below. Twice the height ofNiagara Falls, mighty Victoria Falls casts a veilof spray that can be seen up to 50 miles away!

JOHANNESBURGSouth Africa

Local peoples first inhabitedthe region that we now knowas Johannesburg. European

settlers migrated to the area in themid-1800s to prospect for gold. In 1886, the dis-covery of a huge lode was discovered and sentgold panners and diggers into a frenzy. Within a few months of the discovery, the populationexploded. Today, Joburg is the country’s financial center. If tranquil Cape Town is thecountry’s oldest and most genteel city,Johannesburg is its rambunctious little brother.Its energy is palpable, and as in any large city,many people come here to enjoy the fast-pacedlifestyle. By contrast, the suburb of Westcliffand the peaceful environs of your hotel are distinguished by mansions with beautiful gardens.

CAPE TOWNSouth Africa

Sheltered at the foot of Table Mountain, SouthAfrica’s Mother City is one of the world’s mostbeautiful cities. Centuries-old Cape Dutch houses, storied landmarks and enchanting gardens dot the cityscape. Among the city’scountless highlights, the colorful Victoria &Alfred Waterfront welcomes visitors with inviting boutiques and cafés set amid workadayharbor life. To the south, the Atlantic seaboardgives way to a spectacular coastline, powderybeaches, seaside villages and an array of exoticwildlife within easy reach of the city.

ROBBEN ISLANDSouth Africa

Robben Island symbolizes the triumph of thehuman spirit. Within sight of Cape Town, buteffectively a world away, the island was the siteof the prison that held Nelson Mandela andother political dissidents. Today, former prisoners lead visitors on insightful tours.Despite inhumane conditions, prisonersorganized political debates, educational programs and sporting events. They alsobecame the international focus of the fightagainst apartheid.

CAPE PENINSULASouth Africa

In 1580, Sir Frances Drake, the great Englishnavigator, described the Cape of Good Hope as the “fairest cape … in the whole circumference of the earth.” The Cape,where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet,is blessed with a dramatic beauty. TableMountain National Park, which stretchesfrom Cape Town to Cape Point, is part of theCape Floral Region, which is considered tohave the most diverse range of plant life in theworld. In addition, visitors are likely to seeplenty of wildlife, especially chacma baboons.More elusive are zebra, eland and bontebok. AtCape Point, ascend one of the world’s highestsea cliffs by funicular to admire stunningpanoramic coastal views. A stop in Simonstownis a must. Here, stroll along the boardwalk at Boulders Beach to see more than 2,000 protected African penguins, whose colonydates only from the early 1980s.

SOWETOSouth Africa

Soweto, an abbreviation for South WesternTownships, is no longer just a collection ofshantytowns built to house black mine workersaway from the center of Johannesburg. It is athriving community that is proud of its role inending the oppression of apartheid. Its VilakaziStreet even produced two Nobel Peace Prizelaureates: Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.Today, many residents own their homes andcommunities are being improved day by day.Even millionaires call Soweto home, and a glitzyshopping center and cinema are open to all.Squatter camps still exist, but these camps aredisappearing as more affordable housing isbuilt. With a brave spirit, the residents ofSoweto are embracing both the new opportuni-ties and challenges presented to them.

Nelson Mandela: From Prisoner to President Nelson Mandela was a successful lawyer whenhe joined the African National Congress in 1952.A decade later, the ANC was banned andMandela was sentenced to life in prison. Duringhis 27 years in prison, he never compromised hisbeliefs to gain freedom and became a potentanti-apartheid symbol. Freed in 1990, Mandelanegotiated the end of apartheid and shared the1993 Nobel Peace Prize with South AfricanPresident F.W. de Klerk. In 1994, Mandelabecame South Africa’s first black president.

outhern Africa fascinates with its historical,cultural and natural wonders. In South

Africa, Cosmopolitan Cape Town, poised betweenmountains and ocean, combines Cape Dutch housesand inspiring landmarks, including Robben Island.Bustling Johannesburg, born from a 19th-century goldrush camp, is home to the stirring Apartheid Museum.Two nights aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail takes youto breathtaking Victoria Falls, known by the indigenouspeople as Mosi-oa-tunya, “The Smoke that Thunders.”In Botswana, get an up-close look at the continent’swild and powerful animals during a three-night safariin Chobe National Park. Ignite your spirit of adventure.Come discover the extraordinary Treasures ofSouthern Africa!

In the not-so-distant past, a safari was synonymous with hunters stalking big gameacross the African plains. Today, most huntersare armed with cameras instead. Their trophies?Images of Africa’s magnificent wildlife.

In Chobe National Park, each day of yoursafari will unfold with incredible discoveries.Awaken to the call of an African fish eagle and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as your expert tracker prepares for your morninggame drive. In an open-sided 4x4 vehicle, set off in pursuit of Botswana’s exotic animals andbirds. Chobe teems with wildlife, from herds of elephant and buffalo and to gregarious baboonsand grazing giraffe. Learn about each animalwhile observing them in their natural habitat.

Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast andshare your morning encounters with fellow trav-elers. After lunch, enjoy a dip in the pool or arelaxing massage at the spa. Before your after-noon game drive, gather for tea in the boma, aoutdoor enclosure overlooking the Chobe River.

With the sunset as your backdrop, return tothe lodge for a tranquil evening. Your dinnerof delicious international cuisine is served onthe riverside terrace, where hippos oftensplash in the water below. Later, gather inthe Victorian-style billiards room to tradetales and tally your wildlife sightings. Byday’s end, you will have the gorgeousphotographs and thrilling memories ofyour very own safari.

CHOBE GAME RESERVEBotswana

Watch elephants mingling by the river alongside hippos, crocs and a thirsty lion. This isjust one of the magnificent sights you can lookforward to in Chobe National Park. Botswana’ssecond-largest national park, Chobe boasts one ofthe greatest concentrations of game in Africa andone of the largest elephant populations in theworld.Enjoy endless photographic opportunities as

you ride in open-sided 4x4 vehicles while sea-soned trackers share their knowledge. Drawn tothe fertile plains of the Chobe River, the wildlifeabounds, from leopard, zebra and giraffe to buffa-lo, wildebeest and waterbuck. Encompassing fourdistinct ecosystems, Chobe is also home to morethan 400 bird species, including stork, kingfishers,African skimmers and African fish eagles, whosecry is as distinctive as a lion’s roar. At night, watchfor the rare Pel’s fishing owl while stargazing.With 7,000 square miles of wilderness, Chobe

offers the safari experience of lifetime.

MOUNT NELSON HOTELCape Town

Surrounded by beautiful gardens with a view ofTable Mountain, the Mount Nelson Hotel hascharmed celebrities, statesmen and other travelers for more than a century. A short strollfrom the city center, the elegant “Nellie” combines impeccably appointed rooms with

world-class service. Enjoy al frescodining or for something a little moreformal, a table at the fine-diningrestaurant. The Mount Nelson’sfamous afternoon tea has been amust-do for both locals and travelersfor more than a century. Two heatedpools, tennis courts and a spa makethe Mount Nelson an urban oasis.