WILDLIFE VIEWING IN KENYA AND RWANDA - August 9 to 18, 2019 a program of the stanford alumni association
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S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
W IL DL IF E V IE W ING IN
K E N YA A ND RWA NDA
A u g u s t 9 to 18, 2019
a p ro g ra m of th e st a nfo rd
a lu m ni asso ciati o n
What’s better than an amazing
African adventure? Two amazing adventures in one!
We begin this program with the Great Wildebeest
Migration in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, setting out across
the plains in search of zebras, gazelles, elephants, the
magnificent big cats that hunt them and, of course,
wildebeests. Then, prepare for the thrill of sitting mere
yards away from a 400-pound silverback gorilla as
he contentedly feeds on forest vegetation in the misty
underbrush of the Virunga Massif. These majestic
and extremely rare creatures have always been
a huge draw for eco-tourists to Rwanda, but few
people venture beyond Kigali and Volcanoes National
Park, as we will, in this tiny, yet fascinating, country.
Join us on this unique and extraordinary adventure,
led by biological anthropologist Jamie Jones.
B R E T T S. T H O M P S O N , ’ 8 3, D I R E CTO R , S TA N F O R D T R AV E L / S T U DY
Highlights
T R A C K endangered M A R V E L at unparalleled C O M E face-to-face with
golden monkeys through opportunities to view endangered mountain
bamboo forests or hike to the “Big Five” in Kenya’s gorillas, and learn about
Dian Fossey’s Memorial, Maasai Mara National efforts to conserve and
the original site of the Kari- Reserve. grow their population
soke Research Center. through the efforts of local
scientists and veterinarians.
Faculty Leader
J A M E S “ J A M I E ” H O L L A N D J O N E S , who joined the
Stanford faculty in 2003, first became interested in primatology
as a child watching the National Geographic specials on Jane
Goodall and Biruté Galdikas’ work with the great apes. Though
he trained as a primatologist, his work now focuses on human
demography and the ecology of infectious disease. In these
fields, he has conducted research on both people and primates
and a number of infectious diseases that include a virus closely
related to HIV-1 that infects chimpanzees and gorillas. Having led
our Rwanda Adventure in 2014, he is thrilled to be returning to
“Jamie has an extremely one of his favorite places on the planet. “I’ve spent a great deal
broad perspective and of time watching primates,” says Dr. Jones, “and I can say that
there is something special and particularly intimate about seeing
educational background, gorillas and chimps in the wild.” His lectures during our program
which repeatedly will include an overview of comparative ape ecology and social
systems, human evolution, the malaria re-emergence in the
stretched our minds Eastern African Highlands, and the evolutionary biology of HIV.
into new, and sometimes — Associate professor of earth system science and senior
fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford
uncomfortable, areas— University, since 2003
really excellent! — Research scientist in the multidisciplinary center, Grand
Challenges in Ecosystems and the Environment, Imperial
We would go with College, London
— Post-doctoral fellow, Center for Statistics and the Social
him anywhere!” Sciences, Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology,
and Center for AIDS and STDs—University of Washington
WILLIAM MOORE, ’62, — BA, anthropology and biology, 1991, New College
M S ’63 , G A L A PAG O S — AM, anthropology, 1994, Harvard University
E X P E D I T I O N , 2 018 — PhD, biological anthropology, 2000, Harvard University
S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
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UGANDA
K E N YA
VOLCANOES MAASAI MARA
NATIONAL NATIONAL
PARK RESERVE
Nair
RWANDA
Kigali
NYUNGWE
FOREST
NATIONAL
TANZANIA
PARK
Itinerary M O N DAY & T U ES DAY,
AU G U ST 12 & 13
MAASAI MARA
raced hillsides that characterize
much of Rwanda’s landscape,
gradually climbing to the base
NATIONAL RESERVE of the awesome volcanoes,
F R I DAY & S AT U R DAY, Spend the next two days in the sometimes with as many as
AU G U ST 9 & 10 Massai Mara game reserve. five peaks visible. Settle in this
U.S. / NAIROBI, Rise each dawn for an early- evening at our base for the next
KENYA morning game drive in search three nights, the dramatically
After overnight flights, arrive in of giraffe, buffalo, hyena, zebra located Virunga Lodge, over-
Nairobi on Saturday and trans- and lion in the lush grasslands looking the lakes of Bulera and
fer to the famed Norfolk Hotel, of the Mara. Witness thousands Ruhondo. VIRUNGA LODGE (B,L,D)
where kings and presidents of wildebeest in search of water
have stayed. Enjoy a welcome and fresh grazing in their annual F R I DAY, AU G U ST 16
reception and dinner at our migration. In the afternoons, VOLCANOES
hotel this evening. NORFOLK HOTEL choose to join a second game NATIONAL PARK
(8/10: D)
drive or relax at camp. LITTLE Early this morning, meet at the
GOVERNORS’ CAMP (B,L,D—BOTH DAYS) park’s ranger station for a full
S U N DAY, AU G U ST 11
briefing about the gorillas. Then
NAIROBI / MAASAI W E D N ES DAY, AU G U ST 14
MARA NATIONAL
split into small groups and drive
MAASAI MARA to one of several trailheads,
RESERVE NATIONAL RESERVE /
After breakfast, depart on a from where our guides take
KIGALI, RWANDA
short flight to the Maasai Mara us through the bush to track
This morning enjoy our last
and transfer to the exclusive the gorillas on the slopes of
game drive before heading to
Little Governors’ Camp, a the Virunga Mountains. Upon
Nairobi for a flight to Kigali in
property of the Governor’s encountering a group, thrill to
Rwanda. Upon arrival, transfer
Camp Collection set in the heart the opportunity to sit in the for-
to our hotel, where we dine this
of the Maasai Mara’s premier est among them for up to one
evening. KIGALI SERNA HOTEL (B,L,D)
game viewing area. After set- hour, listening to their commu-
tling in upon arrival, enjoy lunch T H U R S DAY, AU G U ST 15 nicative noises, delighting in the
and the camp’s amenities be- KIGALI / VOLCANOES playful romps of the juveniles
fore heading out before sunset NATIONAL PARK and marveling at the sheer size
on our first game drive. Gather This morning make an informa- of the dominant male silver-
for dinner this evening back tive visit to Kigali’s Genocide back. Return to our lodge and
at camp, which overlooks the Memorial before driving to the share stories of our remarkable
plains of the Maasai Mara. Virunga Mountains. Journey encounters over dinner. VIRUNGA
LODGE (B,L,D)
LITTLE GOVERNORS’ CAMP (B,L,D) north through beautiful ter-
A
LITTLE GOVERNORS’ CAMP
robi
VIRUNGA LODGE COLOBUS MONKEY
S AT U R DAY, AU G U ST 17
VOLCANOES
the end of our extraordinary
adventure at a festive farewell Optional Post-
trip Extension
NATIONAL PARK reception and dinner. VIRUNGA
Spend the morning tracking LODGE (B,L,D)
endangered golden monkeys
through bamboo forests or S U N DAY, AU G U ST 18 AU G U ST 18 TO 2 2
hiking to Dian Fossey’s Memo- KIGALI / U.S. (4 A D D I T I O N A L DAYS)
rial, the original site of the After breakfast, transfer to NYUNGWE FOREST
Karisoke Research Center. Or Kigali for flights headed home NATIONAL PARK
venture back into the forest or opt to join the post-trip
After returning to Kigali, head
for a second day of gorilla extension to Nyungwe. (B)
to the Nyungwe Forest for
tracking ($1,500 per person
three nights. Nyungwe, which
supplement). This evening toast
formally became a national park
in 2005, was first established
in the early part of the 20th
century as a forest reserve.
Its temperate rain forest is the
largest Afro-montane forest on
the continent, with incredibly tall
mahogany and other primary
trees, and is home to hundreds
of species of birds, 13 species
of primates and a colorful array
of flora, including many species
of orchids. Enjoy a chimp trek,
guided walks in search of the
12 other species of primates,
such as the black-and-white
colobus and L’Hoest’s mountain
monkeys, or a canopy walk on
elevated paths suspended in
the treetops.
Details and pricing for the
extension will be sent to
confirmed participants.
Trip Information
2nd day of gorilla trekking Trip-cancellation/
interruption and baggage insurance Excess-
baggage charges Personal items such as
internet access, telephone and fax calls,
laundry and gratuities for nongroup services
DATES
August 9 to 18, 2019 (10 days) AIR ARRANGEMENTS
You are responsible for booking and purchasing
SIZE airfare to the start location and from the end
16 participants (single accommodations location of the program. These air purchases are
extremely limited—please call for availability) NOT included in the program cost. To assist you in
making these independent arrangements, we will
COST* send you details with your confirmation materials
$15,695 per person, double occupancy on when to arrive and depart.
$17,265 per person, single occupancy
*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers WHAT TO E XPECT
add $300 per person We consider this a fast-paced program that requires
travelers to be fit, active and in excellent health. This
INCLUDED is balanced with moderate activity in Kenya on safari.
8 nights of deluxe hotel or safari lodge accom- Tracking gorillas and chimps requires patience and
modations 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners can be strenuous, demanding and wet; hikes takes
Welcome and farewell receptions Internal place on steep, hilly terrain where paths and roads are
flights on 8/11 and 8/14 Gratuities to guides, usually nonexistent, and the underbrush is thick and
drivers and lodge staff for all group activities All difficult to navigate, and it may be necessary to hike
tours and excursions as described in the itinerary for three to six hours at a time. Gorilla tracking occurs
Transfers and baggage handling on program at elevations ranging from 6,000 to up to 10,000
arrival and departure days Minimal medical, feet above sea level. It is possible to hire porters
accident and evacuation insurance Educational and assistants to carry gear, and for those unable to
program with lecture series and pre-departure attempt the gorilla tracking, portage is available at an
materials, including recommended reading list, additional expense (contact our office for details and
a selected book, map and travel information approximate costs). Some of the roads in Rwanda are
Services of our professional tour manager to winding, bumpy and in poor repair, so travel may be
assist you throughout the program slow at times. Participants must be prepared to cope
with unexpected scheduling changes and to travel in
NOT INCLUDED areas with very limited access to good medical care
International and U.S. domestic airfare Pass- and facilities. Travelers on this program must be at
port and visa fees Immunization costs Meals least 15 years of age, the minimum age required for
and beverages other than those specified as participating in the gorilla and chimp treks.
included Independent and private transfers
GOLDEN MONKEY
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