Alumni cards are now virtual! Download our mobile app and use your card to get on-campus benefits. Learn more.
Alumni cards are now virtual! Download our mobile app and use your card to get on-campus benefits. Learn more.

Karin Shapiro

Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of African and African American Studies

May 31, 2020 to Jun 13, 2020

Africa's Wildlife in Southern Africa

Price: $6,595 plus air
Duke Leaders: Karin Shapiro

Glimpse a world primeval on this singular 14-day safari through some of Southern Africa’s great wildlife sanctuaries in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia. The small group adventure begins with sightseeing in Johannesburg’s renowned Soweto district. Then spending three nights in a historic hotel near Zimbabwe’s spectacular Victoria Falls, embark on a “Sundowner” Zambezi cruise and take a game drive in search of the elusive black rhino.

Jul 27, 2019 to Aug 12, 2019

Classic Safari: Kenya & Tanzania

Price: from$8,695 per person (including airfare)
Duke Leaders: Edward J. Balleisen , Karin Shapiro

Go “on safari” to the premier safari destinations of Kenya and Tanzania, enjoying quintessential wildlife viewing and top-rated lodges and meeting gracious local people.  Your small group limited to 18 guests encounters many and varied highlights. Travel from grassland plains to Mt.

Mar 6, 2018 to Mar 21, 2018

Journey to Southern Africa

Price: from $6,695
Duke Leaders: Karin Shapiro

Travel to southern Africa on an adventure that will exceed all expectations and reveal stunning contrasts, fascinating tribal cultures and cities firmly established in the modern age. From Cape Town, visit Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula and beyond to the Cape of Good Hope. Visit Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Thrill to sighting big game with naturalist guides from Thornybush Nature Reserve. Visit Soweto Township to meet young people engaged in a local youth center. Travel through South Africa and Zimbabwe aboard the vintage Rovos Rail luxury train.