{"id":14648,"date":"2025-12-09T09:48:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/?page_id=14648"},"modified":"2026-02-26T09:34:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:34:16","slug":"2027-southern-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2027-southern-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 Southern Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><p><!-- begin-migrated-from-panel-builder --><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__image_overlay panel panel-image_overlay site-section__bg--default\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"image-overlay\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Africa Zambia Zimbabwe Victoria Falls\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/08\/Africa-Zambia-Zimbabwe-Victoria-Falls.jpg');\" loading=\"lazy\"  class=\"site-section__bg-img site-section__bg-img--m-stack\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t@media all and ( min-width: 960px ) {\n\t\t\t#site-panel__image-overlay-69e5f110b2306 {\n\t\t\t\theight: 850px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n    \n\t<div id=\"site-panel__image-overlay-69e5f110b2306\" class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-wrap site-panel__img-overlay--no-ribbon horz-left vert-middle\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__img-overlay-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t-content t-content--light\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"site-section__title bold\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWorld History, Wildlife, and Wine: An Educational Odyssey through Southern Africa\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-section__desc\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>July 26\u2013August 8, 2027<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__micronavbutton panel panel-micronavbutton site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"micronavbutton\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t    <div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--top-padding-none site-section__inner--bottom-padding-none micronavbutton\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"site-grid site-grid__no-gutters\"\n\t     data-depth=\"0\"\n\t     data-name=\"buttons\"\n\t     data-livetext\n\t>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn u-bc-cranberry\"\n\t\t\t\t   \thref=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/registration-form\/?formId=ae51a48e-c29b-4794-bbbd-da577e94406b&#038;envId=p--qx_j5pCMUmCUdC7bVaDdg&#038;zone=usa\"\n\t\t\t\t   \ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-label\">Register Now<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"site-panel__micronavbtn-btn-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFirst Go\/No-Go decision date is 9\/1\/26 &#8211; 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From there, the group will travel to Mbabane, Eswatini, home to Waterford Kamhlaba United World College\u2014the UWC that has sent more students to St. Olaf than any other school outside of Minnesota over the past decade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short drive from Mbabane brings the group to Kruger National Park, one of Africa\u2019s most iconic wildlife reserves, where multiple game drives will provide unforgettable opportunities to observe Africa\u2019s animals in their natural habitat. The journey continues to the breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, before concluding in Cape Town. Here, travelers will visit Robben Island, ascend Table Mountain, and raise a glass of wine in the scenic Stellenbosch vineyards to celebrate the end of an extraordinary trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See more details below and use the REGISTER NOW button above to join us.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-header-1\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-content-1\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tItinerary\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-header-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-content-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This expansive tour starts in Johannesburg, and takes in Eswatini, Kruger National Park, and Victoria Falls, before finishing in Cape Town. You can view \u2013 and download and print, if you wish \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1v7xH8ar8elW62srCilFPwG5WcekITtSYh3RQ-gp9LA4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the most up-to-date itinerary here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our intention with each tour is to provide an itinerary that introduces you to key elements related to your destination or the educational theme, while also providing some free time for you to pursue your own interests or have some down time. The balance can vary from day to day, and from tour to tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll get the most out of study travel if you research what to do during your free time. This allows you to reap the benefits of group travel, while also customizing the tour to your interests and activity level. Read more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/how-to-be-an-independent-group-traveler\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Be an Independent Group Traveler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-header-2\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-content-2\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTour Leaders\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-header-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-content-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure id=\"attachment_14908\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14908\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"is-style-default wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14908\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2027-southern-africa\/howenstine-jenny\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/11\/Howenstine-Jenny.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"360,480\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Howenstine Jenny\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/11\/Howenstine-Jenny.jpg\" class=\"is-style-default wp-image-14908 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/11\/Howenstine-Jenny-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14908\" class=\"is-style-default wp-caption-text\">Jenny Howenstine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally from Appleton, Wisconsin, Jenny graduated from St. Olaf in 1998 with majors in biology and psychology. She later earned a master\u2019s degree in Higher Education Policy and Administration, with a focus on Comparative and International Development Education, from the University of Minnesota in 2011.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more than two decades, Jenny has traveled the world recruiting international students and strengthening partnerships with international schools. She played a key role in cultivating the college\u2019s relationship with the United World Colleges network, helping St. Olaf win the 2024 Davis Cup for enrolling the highest number of UWC Davis Scholars among all U.S. partner institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14909\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14909\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"is-style-default wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14909\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2027-southern-africa\/wagner-dave\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/11\/Wagner-Dave.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"315,420\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS REBEL T5i&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1534845239&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wagner Dave\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/11\/Wagner-Dave.jpg\" class=\"is-style-default wp-image-14909 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/11\/Wagner-Dave-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14909\" class=\"is-style-default wp-caption-text\">Dave Wagner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dave graduated from St. Olaf in 2003 with a theater major and a concentration in Asian studies. As a student, he performed in numerous campus productions, participated in the Global Semester, and attended nearly 30 performances through the Theatre in London program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After graduation, Dave spent a year as an acting apprentice at the Actor\u2019s Theatre of Louisville before returning to St. Olaf to join the Admissions Office. He earned his master\u2019s degree in Higher Education Policy and Administration with a focus on Comparative and International Development Education from the University of Minnesota in 2009. As Director of Admissions, Dave oversees the daily operations of the office and leads the team responsible for recruitment, selection, and<\/span><\/p>\n<p>enrollment.<\/p>\n<p>SHARED COMMITMENT<br \/>\nTogether, Jenny and Dave bring more than forty years of combined experience in international education. Both have served on regional service committees for the Council of International Schools, led recruitment trips across the globe, and co-led a Lilly Grant\u2013funded service learning program in Egypt. Individually, Jenny led a similar program to Morocco, and Dave to Honduras.<\/p>\n<p>They have also contributed to the Smith Center for Global Engagement at St. Olaf\u2014Jenny as Assistant Field Supervisor for the Term in the Middle East (2007), and Dave as Program Assistant for Theatre in London (2009). Today, they serve as program advisors for the National Student Exchange.<\/p>\n<p>Their son, Ollie Wagner, an intrepid young traveler, is thrilled to join this journey and promises to keep a keen eye out for animals on the game drives!<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-header-3\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-content-3\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to Expect\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-header-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-content-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect an incredible blend of cosmopolitan culture, breathtaking natural beauty, and thrilling wildlife encounters. You should prepare for a diverse and multi-faceted experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement between cities will be by air-conditioned private motor coach and flights. Transportation at Kruger National Park is by safari jeeps. Movement within each city and at cultural\/historic sites will be on foot, requiring a lot of walking and standing, often over uneven ground. You should be capable of walking a mile or more at a time and up to five to seven miles per day, often over uneven terrain, standing for two to three hours at a time, climbing stairs that may not have handrails, of climbing in and out of various types of transportation, of keeping pace with an active group of travelers on long days of traveling, of dealing with the emotional highs and lows that can occur when experiencing different cultures, and of being a considerate member of the group (prompt, courteous and flexible).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any participant who has demonstrated an inability, in the opinion of the tour leader, of keeping up with the group or of safely participating in program activities may be prohibited from participating in certain activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage throughout the tour. Traveling lightly is highly recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotels will be tourist class (at least three-star or better) with private baths. We look for properties that are centrally located and comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-header-4\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-content-4\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTour Price, Inclusions, and Exclusions\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-header-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-content-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inclusions and exclusions vary by tour, so please read the following information carefully. We try to strike a balance between nickel-and-diming you once on the tour and allowing you some freedom in your price point (for meals, for example). A variety of modes of transportation tends to be pricier than a single bus throughout the tour. Highly rated guides are essential and should command higher wages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The tour price is $7,525 per person, based on double occupancy. The supplement for single occupancy is $1,225.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Inclusions<\/span>: discussions led by Jenny Howenstine, Dave Wagner, and guest speakers; full time tour manager for the duration of the tour; accommodations, meals, entrance fees, and activities listed in the itinerary; internal tour flights; non-alcoholic beverages with meals; gratuities for all local guides, drivers, and meals; and some limited medical coverage while overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Exclusions<\/span>: <em>Airfare to and from Africa is not included. Participants are solely responsible for all expenses not specifically included in the tour fee. <\/em>Examples of excluded expenses are: international airfare; airport transfers; any passport and visa fees; any recommended immunizations or vaccinations; alcoholic beverages; laundry, dry cleaning, phone charges, room service or other items of a personal nature; expenses incurred during free time or non-group activities; and any meals not specifically included on the tour itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-header-5\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-content-5\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPayment and Refund Schedule\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-header-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-content-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This schedule is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">based on payments St. Olaf College must make to tour vendors to guarantee group rates. We highly recommend that you purchase additional trip cancellation insurance at the time of registration to recover your payments should you need to withdraw from the tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deposit due:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$500 upon registration<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund if you cancel:\u00a0 \u00a0$475 if you cancel on or before August 31, 2026. If the deposit is made after August 31, 2026 there is no refund.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interim payment due:\u00a0 \u00a0$3,000 on September 1, 2026<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund if you cancel:\u00a0 \u00a0 $1,500 if you cancel on or before May 14, 2027<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance due:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 May 15, 2027<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund if you cancel:\u00a0 \u00a0 None, unless the tour is full and your place can be resold<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cancellations must be in writing.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-header-6\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-content-6\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAction Items and Documents\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-header-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e5f110b3bad-content-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Read and agree to<\/strong> the tour operator&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSceRcgjp0PhtkqlWo2SzsrlmoO15bt_yQlLPeZwn9PqTACsHA\/viewform?usp=publish-editor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Participant Agreement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Look closely through<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1SqNYGTyBm1exPKTc3b5NMhBJo9l9_meA0bvIZIt5NmA\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Participant Documents<\/a>, which has several tabs. When you access the document, if you don&#8217;t see a Table of Contents on the left side of your screen, click on the small icon in the upper left corner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Review<\/strong> St. Olaf&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/13YTI3BtgN-suwSKGyFmhM0lpMq_9lwfSj2gjCYZfixg\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms and Conditions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1dJxcEg5u2kd6bG0XmSapt6HOE3Eia3z81JXy64ReioQ\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Release and Waiver<\/a>.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>See<\/b> <strong>the latest information<\/strong> on recommended immunizations, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/list\/\">Centers for Disease Control (CDC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check your passport<\/strong>: ensure that it has at least 6 months\u2019 validity past the program return date. Should you need to renew, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/apply-renew-passport\/how-to-apply.html\">U.S. Department of State<\/a> for instructions. No visa is required for South Africa or Eswatini. A visa is required for Zimbabwe and can be obtained at the port of entry. Each country says you should have at least two blank visa pages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take time<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/prepare-for-your-adventure\/\">Prepare for your adventure<\/a>\u00a0by checking out a variety of resources, including frequently asked questions, general health information, included travel insurance, safety overview, and more.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hold the dates<\/strong> of July 26\u2013August 8, 2027, but d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o not book non-refundable air until we can confirm the tour is a go. Meanwhile see our tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/booking-your-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking Your Flights<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__imagetext panel panel-imagetext site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"imagetext\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"site-grid site-grid__no-gutters  site-panel__imgtxt-img-right\">\n\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<figure  class=\"c-image c-image--rect\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"South Africa Cape Town Table Mountain harbor\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2023\/12\/South-Africa-Cape-Town-Table-Mountain-harbor-820x600.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1260px) 1260px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2023\/12\/South-Africa-Cape-Town-Table-Mountain-harbor-520x300.jpg 520w, \nhttps:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2023\/12\/South-Africa-Cape-Town-Table-Mountain-harbor-820x600.jpg 820w, \nhttps:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2023\/12\/South-Africa-Cape-Town-Table-Mountain-harbor-1120x900.jpg 1120w\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col site-grid__col-safari-fix\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__imgtxt-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-text\">\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-text__desc t-content\" data-depth=\"0\" data-name=\"content\" data-autop=\"true\" data-livetext>\n\t\t\t<p>The first Go\/No-Go decision date is September 1, 2026. 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