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Gor ill a s a nd Ch imp s in the m ist

July 4 to 14, 2014

a program of the stanford a lumni assoc iat ion

Rwanda Adventure

S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y

HighlightsE n j o y an ape’s-eye view on elevated walkways in the canopy of the Nyungwe forest, listening for the calls of monkeys and chimpanzees.

V I S I T a Rwandan genocide memorial, a local primary school and an institute dedicated to the empowerment of female entrepreneurs.

C o M E face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas, and learn about efforts to conserve and grow their population through the efforts of local scientists and veterinarians.

Nothing can prepare one 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 ecotourists to Rwanda. But few people venture beyond Kigali and Volcanoes National Park in this tiny, yet fascinating, country. On our unique adventure, led by biological anthropologist Jamie Jones, we also explore the lush forests of Nyungwe National Park, where chimpanzees and black-and-white colobus monkeys abound, and we meet the resilient Rwandan people who have endured atrocities they are determined will never be repeated. This is a truly extraordinary place, and we hope you can join us here.

BRE T T S. ThOMPSON, ’83, D IRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL /STUDY

COVER: BABY MOUNTAIN GORILLA

NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 4 & 5DEPART U.S. / KIGALI, RWANDADepart the U.S. on overnight flights to Rwanda. Upon arrival in Kigali on Saturday, transfer to our deluxe hotel in the heart of the capital city and enjoy a welcome reception and dinner with fellow travelers. SERENA

KIGALI hOTEL (7/5: D)

SUNDAY, JULY 6KIGALI / NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARKDepart Kigali and drive south through the scenic countryside of western Rwanda, crossing over terraced farmland and passing through lively villages. In the town of Butare, visit the National Ethnographic Mu-seum, established in 1989 and recently renovated, and view exhibits on the traditional crafts and artifacts of Rwanda’s ethnic groups. After lunch at a local hotel restaurant, continue our drive south to Nyungwe

Forest National Park. In the early evening, arrive at our luxurious lodge, set in the midst of an emerald-green tea plantation on the edge of the forest, and enjoy dinner. NYUNGWE FOREST LODGE (B,L,D)

MONDAY & TUESDAY, JULY 7 & 8NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARKNyungwe formally became a national park in 2005, after first being established in the early part of the 20th century as a forest reserve. Its temper-ate 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 spe-cies of primates and a colorful array of flora, including many species of orchids. Spend two full days exploring the best of the park’s natural wonders. For the extremely fit, enjoy a thrilling chimp trek with a park guide, as we make our way through the forest, up and over hills, listening for the loud calls and watching for members of the two local, habituated chimp groups. Other options include more leisurely guided walks in search of the 12 other species of primates, such as the black-and-white colobus and L’Hoest’s mountain monkeys;

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a canopy walk on elevated paths suspended high in the treetops for a unique perspec-tive on the forest and its inhabit-ants; or simply relaxing in the beautiful surroundings of our lodge. NYUNGWE FOREST

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 9CYANGUGU / KIGALIDrive to Cyangugu, located on the shores of Lake Kivu, and from here fly back to Kigali. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at the Hotel des Mille Collines, the location that inspired the movie, Hotel Rwanda. Then visit the Akilah Institute for Women and hear about the group’s efforts to promote empowered female entrepreneurs. Check in to our hotel before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant. KIGALI SERENA

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THURSDAY, JULY 10KIGALI / VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARKThis morning tour the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre for a sobering look at the history and events that took place here and throughout Rwanda in 1994.

Then depart Kigali and drive northwest to Volcanoes Nation-al Park, located in the Virunga Massif region. Stop for lunch en route in the town of Musanze and visit a local primary school there for a chance to converse with Rwandan children and their teachers. After checking in at our lodge, located on the slopes of Sabyinyo Volcano, meet with the “gorilla doc-tors” of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project and hear about their efforts to protect and monitor these endangered animals in their natural envi-ronment. MOUNTAIN GORILLA VIEW

LODGE (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, JULY 11VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARKEarly this morning, meet at the park ranger station for a full briefing about the gorillas. Then split into small groups and drive to one of several trailheads, from where our guides take us through the bush to track the gorillas on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains. Upon encountering a group, enjoy the opportunity to sit in the forest among them, listening to their

communicative noises, delight-ing in the playful romps of the juveniles, and marveling at the sheer size of the dominant male silverback. Return to our lodge and share stories of our won-derful encounters over dinner. MOUNTAIN GORILLA VIEW LODGE (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, JULY 12VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARKSpend the morning tracking endangered golden monkeys through bamboo forests or hiking to Dian Fossey’s Memorial, the original site of the Karisoke Research Center. Or, venture back into the forest for a second day of gorilla tracking. This evening toast the end of our extraor-dinary adventure at a festive farewell reception and dinner. MOUNTAIN GORILLA VIEW LODGE (B,L,D)

SUNDAY & MONDAY, JULY 13 & 14KIGALI / U.S.After breakfast on Sunday, transfer to the airport in Kigali and check in for homeward flights, arriving back in the U.S. the following day. (7/13: B)

SILVERBACK MOUNTAIN GORILLA

D a t e s :July 4 to 14, 2014 (11 days)

s i z eLimited to 36 participants

C o s t *$9,995 per person, double occupancy$10,995 per person, single occupancy*Association nonmembers add $200 per person

i n C l u D e D8 nights of best-available lodge and hotel ac-commodations 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Bottled water on all excursions Gratuities to guides, drivers, porters and

waitstaff for all group activities and meals All tours, excursions and permits as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling between the airport and our group hotel Flight from Cyangugu to Kigali on 7/9 Minimal medical, accident and evacuation

insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

n o t i n C l u D e DInternational and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those

specified as included Independent and pri-vate transfers 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

a i r a r r a n g e m e n t s International and U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare from San Francisco to Kigali is approximately $2,300 as of August 2013 and is subject to change without notice.

W h a t t o e x p e C tWe consider this to be a fast-paced program that requires travelers to be fit, active and in excellent health. Tracking gorillas and chimps requires patience and can be strenuous, demanding and wet; hikes take place on steep, hilly terrain, where paths and roads are usually nonexistent, the underbrush is thick and difficult to navigate, and it may be necessary to hike for three to six hours at a time. Gorilla tracking occurs at elevations ranging from 6,000 to up to 10,000 feet above sea level. For participants unable to attempt the gorilla tracking, portage is available at an additional expense. Some of the roads in Rwanda are winding, bumpy and in poor repair, so travel may be slow at times. Our accommodations range from deluxe 3- and 4-star properties to our luxurious 5-star accommodations at Nyungwe Forest Lodge. Rwanda’s national parks system requires all travelers participating in gorilla or chimp treks to be at least 15 years of age on the date of the excursion.

Trip Information

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Deposit & Final paymentA $1,000 per-person deposit is required to hold your space on this program. Complete and return the attached reservation form or sign up online. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & refundsDeposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you.

insuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancellation insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after

we receive your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes special benefits if you postmark your insurance payment within a specified window: 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter for the Waiver of Pre-existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolvency; 21 days for the Cancel for Any Reason benefit.

eligibility We encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members’ price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

responsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of

the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket connected with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in August 2013 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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“Professor Jones was terrific. His expertise transformed a fun vacation into one that was also an extraordinary learn-ing experience.”

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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 Birute Galdikas’ work with the great apes. Though he trained as a primatologist, he now works mostly in the fields of demography and infectious disease ecology. 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 East Africa Safaris in 2009 and 2011, he is thrilled to be returning to one of his favorite places on the planet: Rwanda.

“I’ve spent a great deal of time watching primates,” says Dr. Jones, “and I can say that there is something special and particularly intimate about seeing gorillas and chimps in the wild.” His lectures during our program will include an overview of comparative ape ecology and social systems, human evolution, and the epidemiology and evolutionary biology of HIV.

— Associate professor of anthropology and senior fellow in the Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University

—Post-doctoral fellow, Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences, Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology, and Center for AIDS and STDs, University of Washington

—PhD, biological anthropology, Harvard University

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