
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