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Desert Sunset, Delta DawnBotswana

Adventure is wrapped in luxury in Botswana, where you wing your way from camp to camp on small planes. No lines, no check-in, just the cheerful hello of the pilot as he tosses your duffle in the back of your “taxi in the sky”. Visit the Kalahari Desert and the otherworldly Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where a glowing, white expanse of natural salt deposits create glittering mirages that seem to reach out into the horizon. Nearby the Nxai Pans are home to an array of vegetation and incredible wildlife, including lion, zebra, giraffe, elephant, and more. Take in the stunning view over the Okavango; a wetland wilderness of looping channels, islands forested with palms, and wide, grassy floodplains before your finale at the crashing majesty of Victoria Falls.

Reservation Form: (Please Print) TOUR CODE: 20AFL0811/WUSTL

August 11 to 25, 2020

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Conditions of TravelHOW TO BOOK: Fill out and sign the enclosed reservation form and send it, along with the relevant deposit of $3,000 per person for the main trip and $1,300 for the extension, to: Classic Escapes Inc. 58-25 Queens Blvd., Woodside, NY 11377. Upon receipt of your signed reservation form and deposit, we will, subject to availability, reserve your spot on the tour. You may consider your booking confirmed when you receive a confirmation notice and invoice from us.RATES: Rates are based on the minimum of 10 guests on the main, and both extension programs, outlined in this document, plus airfare costs and other factors and are subject to change. Though it is rare for Classic Escapes to make a price adjustment after promotion of an itinerary, we do reserve the right to assess a surcharge if the minimum is not met, or if increases are forced upon us by airlines or other partners.INSURANCE: It is a condition of booking that the sole responsibility lies with the guest to ensure that they carry the correct comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover themselves, as well as any dependents/traveling companions for the duration of their trip. Classic Escapes, including their representatives, employees and agents will take no responsibility for any costs, losses incurred or suffered by the guest, or guest’s dependents or traveling companions.Please visit the website to obtain enrollment form – http://www.travelguard.com/classicescapes/. For any questions, you may have on insurance, contact Travel Guard at 1-866-385-4839.RESPONSIBILITIES: Neither Classic Escapes (the Company) nor any person or agent acting for, through or on behalf of the Company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever, and without restricting the generality of the aforegoing shall particularly not be responsible for loss

or damage arising from any errors or omissions contained in its brochure or other literature, as well as loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, theft, injury or death. In addition the Company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any trip or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other details and, in the event of any trip being rendered impossible, illegal or inadvisable by weather, strike, war, government or interference or any other cause whatsoever, the extra expenses incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger. The Company may at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself at any time cancel or terminate the guest’s booking, and in particular without limiting the generality of the aforegoing it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the guest, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund.HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: You must be in good physical and mental health. It shall be your duty to inform us in case you have any medical condition that may affect your ability to enjoy and pursue fully the services of Classic Escapes. By registering for a Classic Escapes service/program, you certify that you do not have any mental, physical, or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for yourself or others.CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only effective on receipt of written notification. The following per person fees are applicable on this tour:

• Up to May 8, 2020, $300 per person administrative fee, plus $500 non-refundable deposits given to overseas suppliers.

• May 9 to May 28, 2020, deposit is forfeited.• May 29 to June 7, 2020, less 75% of tour cost.• After June 7, 2020, no refund is possible.

These cancellation fees are also in addition to any fees imposed by airlines.

Enclosed is my deposit for $ ______________ ($3,000 per person for the main trip and $1,300 for the extension) to hold ________ place(s) on the Classic Wildlife Safari to Botswana departing on August 11, 2020. Final payment due date is May 8, 2020. Please make check payable to Classic Escapes, Inc., and send, with completed reservation form, to: Classic Escapes, 58-25 Queens Blvd., Woodside, NY 11377.

Method of Payment for the deposit: o Check o MasterCard o Visa o Discover o American Express

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FULL PASSPORT NAME: _________________________________________Date of Birth (M/D/Y) _____/_____/_______

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EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________________ o The two of us above are sharing a room and, where possible, would like a room with: o ONE o TWO Beds o I am sharing with ___________________________________________________________(form sent separately) o I need assistance in securing a roommate. I understand if Washington University or Classic Escapes cannot locate one for me by final payment date, I agree to pay the additional single supplement. I prefer to share with: o Smoker o Nonsmoker

o I desire single accommodations, if available, and will pay the single supplement additional cost of: o $4,995 for the main trip o $1,595 for the pre–extension to Cape Town.

o I/We wish to participate in the optional post-tour extension at an additional per person cost of $6,495 per person. o Please make my/our round-trip air reservations on the group flights from Saint Louis via Delta Air Lines. (Other departure cities available upon request; prices quoted at time of request.)

We strongly recommend that you obtain travel insurance. Reservations are accepted subject to tour conditions and will be confirmed only if accompanied by completed form signed by the tour participant(s). I/We have read the conditions of travel on this brochure and understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated herein:

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Kathy Pluas at Classic Escapes800.627.1244

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PHOTO CREDITS: © Classic Escapes; © Ron Magill; © Desert and Delta Safari; © Okavango Camp; © D’Oreale Grande; © Sergey Uryadnikov, © Andrey Gudkov, © Tobie1953 | Dreamstime.com. © hannesthirion | Fotolia.com. Classic Escapes protects our planet.

Hosted by Professor Jonathan Losos

CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE

KALAHARI DESERT

Okavango

BOTSWANA

ZIMBABWE

SOUTH AFRICA

ZAMBIA

ANGOLA

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Entry/Departure

Destination

Light AircraftInbound FlightPre-Extension

Leroo La Tau

Xakanaxa Camp

Pre-Tour Extensionto Cape Town

Johannesburg

Cape Town

YOUR ITINERARY

Accommodations

Your Journey Costs Your Extension Costs

August 11 to 25, 2020prices per person

• $15,995 land package, including all air within Africa.

• $4,995 single supplement, additional.

• $3,190 international air from Saint Louis, including estimated departure taxes & fuel surcharges (Subject to change).

Cape Town – Departs August 5, 2020prices per person

• $6,495 double occupancy.

• Flight between Johannesburg and Maun, returning from Victoria Falls. For the pre-extension, the flight is between Cape Town & Maun, returning from Victoria Falls.

• All flights between the camps. • Superior accommodations throughout as

indicated or similar.• All meals while on safari. Other meals as

specified in itinerary. • All wildlife viewing by 4X4 open vehicles,

driven by professional driver/guides.• Specialist guide will accompany the group

with a minimum of 10 travelers.

• Jonathan Losos will accompany the group with a minimum of 10 travelers on the main and on the post-extension.

• Laundry and all local beverages during safari in Botswana except for Champagne and imported spirits.

• Complimentary bottled water in vehicles throughout.

• All applicable hotel and lodge taxes and gratuities for baggage handling.

• All park entry fees and sightseeing as specified.• Complimentary baggage tags and passport

wallet.• Complimentary emergency evacuation

insurance.

Gliding through the Okavango Delta in a mokoro canoe The jewel-toned Malachite Kingfisher enjoying breakfast

Did you know ...Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and the largest waterfall in the world in the wet season. Locals call the falls Mosi-oa-Tunya or “smoke that thunders.”

“Sub-Saharan Africa is a tremendously beautiful part of the world. There’s a spirituality to it — there must be few people who visit the area and don’t feel moved by it. Once you have experienced that, it makes great emotional claims on you.” — Alexander McCall Smith Author of The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency

African Sacred Ibis and a hippo in the marsh

D’Oreale Grande

Leroo La Tau

Camp Okavango

Camp Xakanaxa

Chobe Game Lodge Stanley & Livingstone Taj Cape Town Hotel Bushmans Kloof

Main Program AccommodationsD’Oreale Grande: This hotel is situated near Johannesburg International Airport, boasting luxurious accommodations, with palatial buildings set in a display of gardens, fountains, and statues with richly cloaked surroundings.

Leroo La Tau: Built on the cliffs above the Boteti River, guests can view at a vantage point resulting in spectacular wildlife sightings.

Camp Okavango: Situated on the remote Nxaragha Island in the very heartland of the Okavango Delta, the camp features luxury tents with private sundecks and en-suite facilities.

Camp Xakanaxa: The camp consists of spacious all-canvas, classic Meru-style luxury safari tents with en-suite facilities. The dining room is open fronted with reed walls and a thatched roof, and has a fully stocked bar.

Chobe Game Lodge: The only lodge located within Chobe National Park, it is beautiful with yellow-gold stucco décor, open and colonial in style. The rooms have electricity, air conditioning, minibar, and balconies.

Stanley & Livingstone: Located within a 6,000-acre private reserve bordering the Zambezi National Park. Edwardian charm, marvelous accommodations, hospitable staff, and numerous bush activities will make your stay a most memorable one.

Pre-Extension AccommodationsTaj Cape Town Hotel: Located in the city center, the hotel is steps from the popular area of St George’s Mall which is a vibrant pedestrian precinct with wonderful pavement cafés and bars.

Bushmans Kloof: The lodge displays Cape Dutch architecture and has several dining areas, lounges with fireplaces, a bar, three swimming pools, and a sauna. Rooms feature minibars, designer en-suite bathrooms, and heated floors.

Your Journey Includes

Your adventure begins with a delightful retreat in Cape Town, one of the loveliest cities in the world. View Table Mountain and take the coastal route to the Cape of Good Hope to discover charming seaside towns, spectacular wildlife, and the braying African Penguins at Boulders Beach. Tour

the brilliant Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and rub elbows with the locals at Cape Malay. Explore Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve, an area of striking natural beauty, with immense open plains, deep ravines, spectacular waterfalls, and prehistoric rock formations.

Optional Pre-Extension to Cape Town

A rainbow over Victoria Falls

Your University Host

Jonathan LososWilliam H. Danforth Distinguished University ProfessorProfessor Jonathan Losos is an evolutionary biologist known for his research on how lizards rapidly

evolve to adapt to changing environments. He is the William H. Danforth Distinguished University Professor and Director of the Living Earth Collaborative, a partnership between Washington University, the Saint Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden. This new biodiversity center, nearly unique in partnering a leading university, zoo, and garden, has the mission of advancing knowledge of biodiversity to ensure the future of earth’s species in their many forms.

DAYS 1/2 ~ USA/JOHANNESBURGD’OREALE GRANDE (Meals Aloft; D)Get set for your adventure as you board your overnight flight to Johannesburg, where you will be met and escorted to your hotel. Welcome to Jo’burg, as the locals say. Gold was discovered in the adjacent Witwatersrand area in 1886. Its nickname, “the Rand”, is also the name of South Africa’s official currency.

DAYS 3/4/5 ~ MAUN/MAKGADIKGADI/NXAI PANS/KHUMAGA VILLAGELEROO LA TAU (B,L,D Daily)Fly to Maun and board a light aircraft to Leroo La Tau at the edge of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, named for ancient Lake Makgadikgadi, which disappeared thousands of years ago. What remains is a collection of salt pans that cover approximately 6,200 square miles due south of the Okavango Delta. Next day, drive to Nxai Pan National Park. The available activities at Leroo La Tau give travelers the opportunity to explore the majority of the area. These include game drives, night drives, and boat cruises on the Boteti River. Year round, small populations of springbok, giraffe, and gemsbok can be found. On your last day, drive to the nearby Khumaga Village for an enlightening cultural experience. An open-air dinner with traditional storytelling will bookend your day.

DAYS 6/7 ~ OKAVANGO DELTA CAMP OKAVANGO (B,L,D Daily)Fly to the exceptional Camp Okavango. Activities here center around mokoro (dugout canoe) rides, boat excursions, and walking safaris. See the delta from water level and relax as you glide through quiet, reed-lined channels. Pel’s Fishing Owl and Wattled Crane are observed regularly in the area. In all, more than 600 species reside within the 7,000 square miles of islands, marshes, flood plains, and channels of which the Okavango is comprised. Feel the beat of Africa beneath your feet on a walking safari, and take a boat through the reeds to spot elephant, red lechwe, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, baboon, monkey, warthog, and buffalo, along with major predators such as lion, leopard, and hyena. If you are lucky, spot the elusive sitatunga antelope, which have been known to sleep in the water, with only their nostrils resting above the water’s surface.

DAYS 8/9 ~ MOREMI GAME RESERVECAMP XAKANAXA. (B,L,D Daily)Take a quick flight to Xakanaxa camp in the Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi occupies an area where the life-giving waters of the Okavango River give way to the arid expanses of the Kalahari Desert. In the open grassland portions of the reserve, the elusive wild dog uses its wiles to capture a meal, while the cheetah relies on its prodigious speed. You may be

lucky enough to see both. Activities here include game drives by open land cruiser, and boating up channels and across lagoons, all the while viewing the goings on of the delta residents: a hippo watches you from a deep pool, young baboons race around a sausage tree, a Lilac-breasted Roller flits from branch to branch. Return to camp for lunch and do it again in the afternoon as the nocturnal civets, genets, servals, and aardwolves begin to wake up.

DAYS 10/11 ~ KASANE/CHOBE GAME LODGE CHOBE GAME LODGE. (B,L,D Daily)Fly to Kasane and transfer to Chobe National Park, where you will spend the next two days on wildlife viewing and boat activities. A major feature of Chobe National Park is its overabundance of elephant, often seen at the river front, bathing in the water. It is the second largest park in Botswana, and the first declared national park. Keep an eye out for some of the most incredible wildlife Africa has to offer, from the gentle, towering giraffe to the daring flight of the African skimmer.

DAYS 12/13 ~ VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWESTANLEY & LIVINGSTONE. (B,D Daily)Head to Zimbabwe, and the mighty Victoria Falls. Your visit will include a tour of the falls on the Zimbabwe side and an afternoon sundowner cruise where you will glide along the Zambezi River, watching hippos snort, elephants drink on the riverbank, monkeys jump from branch to branch, birds fly overhead, and much more.

DAYS 14/15 ~ VICTORIA FALLS/JOHANNESBURG/USA (B, Meals Aloft)Enjoy a last wildlife run this morning and a hearty breakfast before flying back to Johannesburg via Maun, where you connect with your overnight flight to the U.S.A., bringing home with you the memories of all the wonderful sights of Southern Africa.

KALAHARI DESERT

Okavango

BOTSWANA

ZIMBABWE

SOUTH AFRICA

ZAMBIA

ANGOLA

Entry/Departure

Destination

Leroo La Tau

Xakanaxa Camp

Johannesburg

Cape Town

YOUR ITINERARY

Accommodations

insurance.

D’Oreale Grande

Leroo La Tau

Camp Okavango

Camp Xakanaxa

KALAHARI DESERT

Okavango

BOTSWANA

ZIMBABWE

SOUTH AFRICA

ZAMBIA

ANGOLA

Entry/Departure

Destination

Leroo La Tau

Xakanaxa Camp

Johannesburg

Cape Town

YOUR ITINERARY

Accommodations

insurance.

D’Oreale Grande

Leroo La Tau

Camp Okavango

Camp Xakanaxa

August 11 to 25, 2020

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August 11 to 25, 2020

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