Shongololo Southern Cross

Shongololo Southern Cross
Shongololo Southern Cross
Shongololo Southern Cross
Shongololo Southern Cross
Shongololo Southern Cross
Shongololo Southern Cross
Shongololo Southern Cross
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

  • Check-in at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria.
  • Full-day tour of Pretoria and Soweto.
  • Transfer to Rovos Rail Station.
  • The train departs for Nelspruit for our overnight stop.

Day 2: Mpumalanga

  • Full-day panorama tour of Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window.
  • Return to the train in Nelspruit and depart for Malelane.

Day 3: Kruger Area

  • Full-day game viewing in the Kruger Park.
  • Return to the train in Malelane and depart for Mozambique.

Day 4: Mozambique

  • City tour of Maputo, Mozambique.
  • Return to the train for afternoon tea.
  • After border formalities, the train heads for Mpaka in Swaziland.

Day 5: Swaziland

  • Depart in vehicles from Mpaka, Swaziland.
  • Visit Ngwenya Glass, Mbabane and Manzini.
  • After border formalities at Tjaneni, rejoin the train in Kaapmuiden.
  • Depart for Klaserie near Hoedspruit in Limpopo.

Day 6: Kruger Area

  • Morning game drive in Kapama Game Reserve followed by a visit to the Wild Dog and Cheetah Project.
  • Return to the train for lunch.
  • The train departs for Tzaneen with an overnight stop at Louis Trichardt.

Day 7: Zimbabwe

  • Day on board the train travelling to Rutenga in Zimbabwe.
  • Clear customs and immigration at Beitbridge.

Day 8: Zimbabwe

  • Transfer to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins for a tour.
  • Return to the train in Bannockburn.
  • Depart for Somabhula for our overnight stop.

Day 9: Zimbabwe

  • Full day at Antelope Park.
  • Optional extras include canoeing, game drive, horseback game viewing, elephant-back riding and a bird-watching cruise.
  • Return to the train and depart for Bulawayo.

Day 10: Zimbabwe

  • Full-day tour of Matobo National Park.
  • Visit the grave of Cecil John Rhodes as well as bushmen caves.
  • Return to the train and depart for Dete.

Day 11: Zimbabwe

  • Full-day game viewing in Hwange Game Reserve, Zimbabwe.
  • The train departs for Thompson’s Junction.

Day 12: Zimbabwe

  • Arrive Victoria Falls Station.
  • Check out of the train and walk across to Victoria Falls Hotel (luggage will be stored here).
  • Meet for a walking tour of the village and the falls.
  • Meet at the hotel for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
  • Transfer back to Victoria Falls Hotel.
  • Tour ends.

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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