Road Scholar and EXPLORE have teamed up to bring you the world's best valued educational journeys to Africa. Participants travel with a small group of fellow adventurers who, like you, want to learn, are well-traveled, and are stimulating companions. A Safari to Africa goes beyond the continent's fantastic wildlife viewing and vast wilderness - the conversations you share with your guides and fellow travelers over a cool sundowner are an equally vital part of the experience. After all, travel is about discovery - not only of landscape, local people and wildlife, but also of yourself and your companions.
Explore, Inc. has partnered with Road Scholar for a decade to create highly educational experiences for small groups of mature adults throughout the continent. From Zambia to Botswana, Namibia to South Africa, we work with small, owner-run lodges wherever possible and avoid the "hotel-like" atmosphere that dilutes a genuine African experience. We deliver the "real" Africa and work with the best, most knowledgeable guides.
There are always financial advantages to traveling with your fellow adventurers in a group. Many of our group departures are 50% (or more!) under published rates. Because we hand-craft each itinerary to meet Road Scholar's high standards all our trips offer standards that are unparalleled in group travel. So, if Africa is the place you always wanted to visit, but you haven't quite made it there (or you have been once or twice and, like the rest of us, can't wait to get back) call us now for details or sign up on the websites below, and start packing!
As our groups are very small, we suggest you sign up now. Highlighted below are brief descriptions of several of the programs Explore runs for Road Scholar. For complete information visit www.roadscholar.org or contact Explore for details at 970.871.0065.
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What is Road Scholar?
Road Scholar is the new name for the programs developed and offered by Elderhostel, Inc., the not-for-profit world leader in lifelong learning since 1975. As the nation's first and the world's largest educational travel organization for older adults, Road Scholar believes that learning is an integral part of life. Since its founding in 1975, more than 4 million adults have participated in the organization's programs. EXPLORE has worked with Road Scholar/Elderhostel for a decade; our programs invariably receive the highest accolades by our participants.
Visit the Road Scholar website at www.roadscholar.org.
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15863: South Africa: Culture, Wildlife and the Garden Route
Johannesburg • Entabeni Game Reserve • Balule Nature Reserve • Garden Route • Cape Town
From Johannesburg and Cape Town to private game reserves, discover South Africa's turbulent past, dynamic present and hopeful future. Interact with local people, an evolving history and diverse wildlife on a journey into the heart of South Africa.
Highlights
- • Explore the Cape Floristic Region around Cape Town, a World Heritage site.
- • Search for the "Big Five" on game drives and bushwalks.
- • Wind up the Garden Route to explore the cape's flora and marine life.
CLICK HERE to view pricing, itinerary details, dates offered or enroll on this trip (#15863)
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15583: Ancient Voices of Africa (Women Only)
Kalahari Desert • Moremi Game Reserve • Chobe National Park • Victoria Falls
Gain deep insight into the lives and history of the indigenous people of southern Africa on a classic safari through the region's diverse ecosystems. Immerse yourself in natural history, African culture, conservation issues and the vast wilderness with activities tailored to active female adventurers.
Highlights
- • Discuss daily life with members of the San community, the oldest culture on the planet.
- • Observe Victoria Falls and discuss the exploration of the area with a noted historian.
- • Track big game in open-air safari vehicles and from atop habituated elephants (optional).
CLICK HERE to view pricing, itinerary details, dates offered or enroll on this trip (#15583)
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3645: Wild Africa: Botswana and Zambia
Botswana (Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park) • Zambia (South Luangwa National Park) • Livingstone
Join top guides and researchers on an exceptional learning safari in Botswana and Zambia. Delve deep into animal behavior, ecology and challenges facing local people in Southern Africa's richest wildlife areas
Highlights
- • Search for the Big Five on game drives in the national parks of Botswana and Zambia.
- • Gain expert insights into the social structures and conservation issues facing park wildlife.
- • Feel the spray of the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls and see Zambia through the eyes of local school children.
CLICK HERE to view pricing, itinerary details, dates offered or enroll on this trip (#3645)
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13938: African Safari: a Close-up on Wildlife
Johannesburg, South Africa • Livingstone, Zambia • Chobe National Park, Botswana • Victoria Falls
Elephant, lion, blue wildebeest, vervet monkeys - these are just a few of the thousands of species observable in the national parks and private reserves of sub-Saharan Africa. In South Africa, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, encounter unimaginable diversity of wildlife and meet the people who have dedicated their lives to its protection. Explore vast wilderness in open air safari vehicles or ride an elephant on safari in search of the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino).
Highlights
- • Explore the wilderness in open air safari vehicles in search of the Big Five.
- • Witness up close the endangered cheetah and wild dog.
- • Watch elephants drink along the Chobe River by motorboat.
- • See Victoria Falls, explore nearby crafts markets and interact with local artisans.
CLICK HERE to view pricing, itinerary details, dates offered or enroll on this trip (#13938)
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14302: Intergenerational African Wildlife Encounters
Johannesburg • Botswana (Chobe National Park) • Livingstone
Search for the Big Five: elephant, lion, rhino, Cape buffalo and leopard in the magnificent African wilderness. Take game drives and walks with superb professional guides who reveal nature's secrets to you and your young companions. Two generations discover the heart of Africa and learn about wildlife, culture and human history.
Highlights
- • Track big game and identify medicinal plants.
- • Meet cheetah researchers and wildlife conservationists.
- • Learn about explorer David Livingstone's greatest discovery at magnificent Victoria Falls.
Program Particulars
This intergenerational program is for adults and young learners of 10-13 years.
CLICK HERE to view pricing, itinerary details, dates offered or enroll on this trip (#14302)
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18245: Stunning South Africa: A Multi-Generational Exploration
Johannesburg • Plumari Game Reserve • Mabula Private Game Reserve • Cape Town
Explore the beauty of South Africa with your family on this multi-generational adventure. Search for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and Cape buffalo) on game drives and guided walks in private game reserves, as well as discover the vibrant history and culture in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Specialist guides give insight into nature’s secrets, and share moving accounts of life in South Africa.
Highlights
• Interact with local schoolchildren and teachers during a cross-cultural exchange in Soweto.
• Gain an up-close perspective on elephants during a hands-on interaction with the gentle giants.
• Search for the Big Five and other wildlife during game drives and bush walks.
Program Particulars
Multi-generational trip for adults and kids ages 10-17. All sites visited are malaria free.
CLICK HERE to view pricing, itinerary details, dates offered or enroll on this trip (#18245)
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