Trip Dates:  May 16-27, 2005

Join Ruth Anne and President Robert F. Vagt ’69 as they explore the jewels of South Africa. This trip will include eight nights on the ground and will give travelers a taste of all that this magical country has to offer. In between experiencing urban life in two of the world’s finest cities, you will visit the African bush where you will have the opportunity to experience “wild” Africa!

Your trip will begin with a visit to Johannesburg where you will tour Soweto, Gold Reef City, and Pretoria, the capital city. You will have the chance to meet local business and political leaders to learn from them about South African life. Then you will move on to a nearby game reserve where you will have the opportunity to view the Big Five -- Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo. You will be treated like royalty with a bush dinner including native dancing and music and will retreat to luxurious suites.

 Finally, your travels will take you to the diamond in Africa’s crown, Cape Town. The stunning beauty of this coastal town will leave you breathless. You will visit the Cape of Good Hope where oceans meet, the wine country, the chance to ascend the famous Table Mountain, and a visit to Robben Island, the site of Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment.

See much that this beautiful nation has to offer with a minimum of travel. In addition our tour operator will provide expert guides and with porters and luxury transportation. In each location you will have the finest accommodations and the tastiest South African cuisine. This is certain to be a first class experience to a destination with worlds to offer.

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