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Aboard the Desert Express: Namibia’s Deserts, Canyons and Wildlife by Private Train

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Love to learn in a small-group setting? This collection of programs has at most 10-24 participants.
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

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Start of Program
Oct 17, 2012
Program starts in Johannesburg, South Africa on Oct. 17, 2012 at the program hotel.
You will be staying at the Airport Grand Hotel that night.
Location: Johannesburg
Transportation to site: A group arrival transfer is organized for all participants who purchased an air inclusive program and arrive on the group date. Program Only Participants can take the group transfer as long as their flight arrives at or around the same time as the group. Airport shuttles to the Hotel Grand in Johannesburg are available for those arriving at different times, however it is advised to check with the hotel prior to arrival as shuttle times vary.

End of Program
Oct 29, 2012
Program ends in Windhoek, Namibia on Oct. 29, 2012 at the program hotel.
You will be staying at the Kalahari Sands Hotel or similar the night before.
Location: US Arrival
Transportation to site: A group departure transfer is organized for all participants who purchased an air inclusive program and depart on the group date. Program Only Particpants can take the group transfer as long as their flight departs at or around the same time as the group. Independent transfers can be arranged for those whose flights do not coincide with the group transfers. It is not reccommended to arrange your own transfer at this location.
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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: The Airport Grand Hotel & Conference Centre is conveniently located ten minutes drive from O.R. Tambo International Airport and is centrally located.

Contact info:
100 North Rand Rd.
Bardene, Boksburg, 1462
Johannesburg, South Africa
phone: +27 11 823 1843
web: www.airportgrand.co.za

Room amenities: TV, digital safe, phone, A/C, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, Wi-Fi internet access

Facility amenities: Restaurant, bar, Wi-Fi internet, fitness room, swimming pool, currency exchange, 24 hour room service

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Contact Travel Provider
Additional nights are available on request. Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services after you enroll.

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Type: Hotel

 Description: The hotel is centrally located on Independence Avenue, the main street of Windhoek.The Kalahari Sands Hotel has a total of 173 rooms, incorporating: 151 Twin rooms, 16 Luxury rooms, 5 Deluxe suites, 1 Presidential. suite.

Contact info:
129 Independence Ave.
Gustav Voigts Centre
Windhoek, 9000 Namibia
phone: +264 61 280 0000
web: www.suninternational.com/.../Hotels/KalahariSands/.../default.aspx

Room amenities: A/C, TV, phone, 220 V electricity, hairdryer, refrigerator, coffee making facilities, 24 hour room service, safe, minibar, internet connection, universal adaptor socket

Facility amenities: Spa, business center (computers, printers, fax, open 7:00-23:00), currency exchange, ATM, restaurant, bar, laundry/dry cleaning service, swimming pool

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: Contact Travel Provider
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Check out time: 10:00 AM
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•35 meals: 12 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 10 lunches, 12 dinners
•11 Expert-led lectures
•14 Field trips
•1 Flights during the program
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