Shongololo Dune Express

Shongololo Dune Express
Shongololo Dune Express
Shongololo Dune Express
Shongololo Dune Express
Shongololo Dune Express
Shongololo Dune Express
Shongololo Dune Express
Safari Information
  • Departure; Scheduled departure dates
  • Duration; 12 Days / 11 Nights
  • Lodging; Aboard Shongololo Express
  • Group Size; Minimum 1
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Pretoria

  • The train departs from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria for Kingswood for our overnight stop.

Day 2: Kimberley

  • Visit the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum in Kimberley.
  • Return to the train in Kimberley and depart for Upington. Enjoy lunch on board.

Day 3: Namibia

  • Morning tour of Upington and wine tasting at Belazel Brandy and Wine Cellar.
  • The train departs Upington for Nakop for border formalities with Namibia.
  • Enjoy lunch on board.
  • Overnight Holoog.

Day 4: Fish River Canyon

  • Morning visit to the Fish River Canyon, the largest in the southern hemisphere.
  • Return to the train and depart for Aus for overnight.
  • Enjoy lunch on board.

Day 5: Lüderitz

  • Full-day tour of the ghost town Kolmanskop and Lüderitz, well known for its colonial architecture and wildlife.
  • The train departs for Keetmanshoop for overnight.

Day 6: Keetmanshoop

  • Morning tour of Keetmanshoop. See the Giant’s Playground with its 20km-long dolerite dykes as well as Quiver Tree Forest, home to 300 species of the Aloe dichotomy.
  • Return to the train and depart for Mariental. Enjoy lunch on board.

Day 7: Namib-Naukluft Park

  • Transfer to a Sossusvlei lodge in the Namib-Naukluft Park.
  • Visit the Sesriem Canyon, shaped over millions of years by the Tsauchab River.
  • Overnight at lodge.

Day 8: Namib-Naukluft Park

  • Enjoy the sunrise from Dune 45 followed by brunch at the lodge. Take a scenic drive through the Namib-Naukluft Park.
  • The train departs for Rehoboth for overnight.

Day 9: Windhoek

  • City tour of Windhoek. See the Trans-Namib Transport Museum, the Alte Feste (Old Fortress), the Evangelical Lutheran Church – a striking landmark – and the Namibia Craft Centre in the old Breweries Building.
  • Return to the train and depart for Otjiwarongo.
  • Enjoy lunch on board.

Day 10: Etosha National Park

  • Transfer to a lodge in Etosha National Park.
  • Enjoy game-viewing activities.
  • Overnight at lodge.

Day 11: Kranzberg

  • Enjoy a morning game drive before checking out and returning to the train.
  • Rejoin the train in Otjiwarongo and depart for Kranzberg for overnight.

Day 12: Walvis Bay

  • Arrive at Walvis Bay Station where your tour ends.
  • Check out of the train.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ITINERARY ALSO RUN IN REVERSE

Rates From

Rates from R70 200.00 pp sharing

Rates Information
  • Per person sharing
  • Rates are in South African Rands
  • *Rates may vary according to season
Rates Include
  • Accommodation on a dinner, B&B basis
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Excursions with a qualified tour guide
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Govt tax
Rates Exclude
  • Lunches off the train
  • All beverages
  • Laundry
  • Gratuities
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Flights (domestic and international)
  • Fully comprehensive travel insurance
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