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LUXURY TRAIN, SOUTH AFRICA COMPLETE - 14nts

LUXURY TRAIN, SOUTH AFRICA COMPLETE - 14nts

Price on a per person sharing basis

 

This is a Rand based safari priced on exchange rate of 13/1

Excludes Intentional flights.

 

  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THIS TRIP

    This grand 15-day journey offers a golfing and non-golfing itinerary with an amazing insight into virtually every well-known destination in South Africa. Starting in Pretoria, this magnificent sojourn will spend the first few days taking guests through the Drakensberg Mountains to Nelspruit*, the Kruger Park* and the historical areas of Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window. Then it’s on to explore the Kingdom of Swaziland*, Hluhluwe wildlife reserve and the world-heritage site, St Lucia Wetland Park. Day seven sees the train arriving in Durban* where guests can enjoy the markets or spiritual sites followed by a battlefields tour of Spionkop*. After city tours of Bloemfontein, the city of roses, Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum*, and the historic town of Graaff Reinet, guests arrive in Oudtshoorn to visit an ostrich farm and the incredible Cango Caves. Traversing the Outeniqua Mountains, the train arrives in the natural paradise of Knysna* where guests enjoy a lagoon ferry ride to Featherbed Nature Reserve followed by a spectacular meander along the Garden Route towards Worcester. On day 14, guests travel by road over scenic mountain passes to Hermanus*, once a renowned whaling station, before arriving on the final day in Cape Town for a tour of the Mother City.

  • TOUR DETAILS BY DAY

    DAY 1 – TOUR OF SOWETO AND PRETORIA AND TRAIN DEPARTURE

    08h00 Check-in at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria.
    09h00 Full-day tour of Pretoria and Soweto. 
    16h00 Join the train at Rovos Rail Station and depart for Nelspruit for the overnight stop.

    Soweto and Pretoria
    Soweto comprises one-million people and was made famous by the Apartheid laws. We pass the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (the largest hospital in the Southern Hemisphere) and also drive past the only street in Africa that once housed two Nobel Peace laureates, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. We visit the Hector Petersen Memorial, named after one of the first students to be killed in the 1976 uprising against the Apartheid government.

    We spend the afternoon in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, visiting the Union Buildings. Designed by the famous colonial English architect, Sir Herbert Baker, and completed in 1913, the Union Buildings house the offices of the President and Ministers. Before leaving the capital behind, we visit the Voortrekker Monument that commemorates the ‘Great Trek’ of the 1830s. Distance travelled: ±265km

    DAY 2 – PANORAMA ROUTE / PLAY AT LEOPARD CREEK, NELSPRUIT OR WHITE RIVER

    09h00 Full-day tour of historical areas Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window. 
    17h00 Rejoin train in Nelspruit and depart for Malelane for overnight. 

    GOLFERS
    09h00 Tee off at Leopard Creek, Nelspruit or White River. 
    17h00 Rejoin train in Nelspruit and depart for Malelane for overnight. 
    www.leopardcreek.com • www.nelspruitgolfclub.co.za • www.whiterivergolf.com

    Panorama Route
    Today we visit the village of Pilgrim’s Rest, a living museum and declared a National Monument. Gold was discovered in this area in 1873, attracting 1500 prospectors. Today, many of the restored miner’s houses serve as shops and restaurants. After lunch we visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes, which are strange deep cylindrical cavities formed by river erosion and floodwater. God’s Window is one of the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve’s most spectacular viewpoints, with astonishing views over South Africa’s Lowveld (so-named because it is much lower than the high escarpment along which the Panorama Route runs). At God’s Window, majestic cliffs plunge down 700m and, on a clear day, you’ll be able to see over the famous Kruger National Park towards the Lebombo Mountains on South Africa’s border. Distance travelled: ±280km

    DAY 3 – KRUGER PARK GAME DRIVE / PLAT AT LEOPARD CREEK, NELSPRUIT OR WHITE RIVER

    06h30 Full-day game viewing in the Kruger Park. 
    18h00 Rejoin train in Malelane and depart for Swaziland. Overnight Mpaka.

    GOLFERS
    09h00 Tee off at Leopard Creek, Nelspruit or White River. 
    18h00 Rejoin train in Malelane and depart for Swaziland. Overnight Mpaka. 
    www.leopardcreek.com • www.nelspruitgolfclub.co.za • www.whiterivergolf.com

    Kruger National Park
    The world-renowned Kruger National Park has 2-million hectares of unrivalled in diversity of life forms. It is a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and home to an impressive number of species, e.g. 336 species of trees, 49 species of fish, 34 species of amphibians, 114 species of reptiles, 507 species of birds and 147 species of mammals including the Big Five. Distance travelled: ±220km

    DAY 4 – SWAZILAND TOUR / PLAY AT NKONYENI GOLF ESTATE

    09h00 Depart in vehicles from Mpaka, Swaziland. Visit Ngwenya Glass, Mbabane and Manzini. 
    18h45 After border formalities at Mpaka, board the train and depart for Hluhluwe, South Africa. 

    GOLFERS
    09h00 One-hour transfer to Nkonyeni Golf Estate for tee off. 
    18h45 After border formalities at Mpaka, board the train and depart for Hluhluwe, South Africa. 
    www.nkonyeni.co.za

    Swaziland
    The tiny Kingdom of Swaziland covers only 17 000 square kilometres, making it the second smallest country in Africa. The day’s tour will commence from Mpaka, driving through the Ezulwini Valley passing the Ludzidzini Royal residence, stopping at Swazi Candles and Manzini where guests experience the Swazi market: a hive of activity displaying a wide variety of skilfully crafted woodcarvings, colourful textiles and superb basketwork for which Swazis are renowned. After a visit to the capital city Mbabane enjoy a lunch stop at Mantenga Lodge with an afternoon visit to the Ngwenya Glass Complex. Distance travelled: ±280km

    DAY 5 – HLUHLUWE GAME DRIVES

    06h30 Early morning and afternoon game drives in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. 
    18h00 Board train and depart for Empangeni.

    Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
    As the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe consists 960km² (96 000ha) of hilly topography 280km north of Durban in central Zululand and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. The park is the only state-run park in KwaZulu-Natal where all the Big Five game animals occur. Due to conservation efforts, the park now has the largest population of white rhino in the world. It is also one of the world’s top spots for viewing Nyala and is a prime birding destination for 340 species. Distance travelled: ±250km

    DAY 6 – ST LUCIA WETLAND PARK VISIT AND DUMAZULA VILLAGE TOUR

    09h00 Tour of the world-heritage site, St Lucia (iSimangaliso) Wetland Park. 
    Afternoon visit to Dumazulu Cultural Village. 
    17h00 Board train and depart for Durban.

    Optional: Golfers can play at Zimbali (128km).

    St Lucia (Isimangaliso) Wetland Park
    iSimangaliso Wetland Park covers over 600 000 acres from St Lucia in the south to the Mozambique border in the north and has spectacular diversity. Declared a World Heritage site in 1999, the park covers a mosaic of landforms that have created a vast array of biomes to support a wide variety of animals, plants and birds. The park boasts the highest bird count in all of Africa, the southern-most breeding spots for turtles in Africa, Africa’s tallest forested dunes, the largest remaining stands of sand forest and the biggest peat beds in the Southern Hemisphere.

    Dumazula Cultural Village
    Visit Bushlands and DumaZulu Cultural Village situated in the heart of Zululand, near Hluhluwe. “Thundering Zulu”, the direct translation of DumaZulu, is an appropriate name for a place rich in African culture.

    DAY 7 – DURBAN TOUR / PLAY AT DURBAN GOLF COURSE

    09h00 Full-day city tour of Durban including Victoria Market and uShaka Marine World OR spiritual tour to Mariannhill Monastery, Hare Krishna Temple and the Mahatma Gandhi Settlement. 
    16h00 Return to train and depart for Ladysmith.

    GOLFERS
    07h30 Tee off at Durban Country Club. 
    16h00 Return to train and depart for Ladysmith. 
    www.dcclub.co.za

    Durban City Tour
    Durban is the third largest city of South Africa and enjoys great importance due to its industry and its very large port. Thanks to the subtropical climate and the long stretches of beautiful beaches, large numbers of inlanders retreat to Durban in winter. An orientation tour of the city will allow you to see a very good mix of old and new, East and West with a touch of Africa. We drive along the Golden Mile promenade where numerous hotels and restaurants are situated with a visit to the Victoria Market. Enjoy the botanical gardens or uShaka Marine World, Africa’s largest marine theme park, where you can have lunch and spend your afternoon. Distance travelled: ±50km

    Durban Spiritual Tour
    Visit Mariannhill Monastery for a tour in this beautiful, tranquil setting followed by a short visit to the Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding. Visit Phoenix, the spiritual settlement created by Mahatma Gandhi, before returning to Durban, the centre of Indian culture in South Africa, with its vast array of Hindu, Sufi and Muslim temples. You will see the Juma Musjid, the largest mosque in South Africa, whose twin minarets are a striking city feature, as well as the most opulent Hindu structure in the Southern Hemisphere, the Kendra Hindu Temple and Community Centre. Distance travelled: ±150km

    DAY 8 – BATTLEFIELDS TOUR / PLAY AT CHAMPAGNE SPORTS RESORT

    09h00 Full-day battlefields tour taking in the Siege Museum, Wagon Hill and Spionkop. 
    17h00 Return to train and depart for Bloemfontein.

    GOLFERS
    07h00 One-hour transfer from Ladysmith Station to Champagne Sports Resort for tee off. 
    17h00 Return to train and depart for Bloemfontein. 
    www.champagnesportsresort.com

    Battlefields
    Trace the course of the Anglo Boer Wars at the Siege Museum in Ladysmith. Wagon Hill is where both the South Africans and British suffered heavy losses and was subsequently declared a National Monument in 1938. Visit Spionkop and walk in the footsteps of three great leaders, Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi and General Louis Botha. A story on which the sun never sets. Britain marched into the South African war in the spring of 1899, confident that it “would all be over by Christmas!” The war lasted three years and was to become the most costly Britain had ever fought. Distance travelled: ±180km.

    DAY 9 – BLOEMFONTEIN TOUR

    12h00 Afternoon tour of Bloemfontein including the Women’s Memorial, Anglo Boer Museum and Oliewenhuis Art Museum. 
    18h00 Return to train and depart for Kimberley.

    Bloemfontein 
    Bloemfontein is the seat of the South African judicial system. At the end of the 19th century it was also the capital of the old Boer Republic of The Orange Free State. Visit the Women’s Memorial at the Anglo Boer War Museum. This monument is a reminder of life in the concentration camps and commemorates the 27 000 women and children who died in these camps. The Museum itself is a graphic depiction of the hardship endured by all during the war and relates the history of South Africa from 1652.

    We then take an orientation drive through Bloemfontein, capital of the Free State Province and also known as the Rose City. Our lunch stop is at the Loch Logan Waterfront, next to the city’s newly renovated stadium, one of the venues during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. In the afternoon we drive up to Naval Hill which presents several beautiful panoramic views of the city. We end the day at the former State President’s residence “Olivenhuis”, which now houses an extensive collection of South African art. The gardens offer a relaxing atmosphere to round off the day before returning to the train. Distance travelled: ±50km.

    DAY 10 – KIMBERLEY TOUR / PLAY AT KIMBERLEY GOLF CLUB

    09h00 Visit to the Big Hole and Diamond Museum. 
    Afternoon visit to the William Humphreys Art Gallery and McGregor Museum. 
    17h00 Return to train and depart for Graaff Reinet.

    GOLFERS
    09h00 Tee off at Kimberley Golf Club. 
    17h00 Return to train and depart for Graaff Reinet for overnight.

    Kimberley
    Capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is well known for the discovery of diamonds which led to its establishment in 1893. Highlights of the day include a visit to the Big Hole Diamond Mine Museum, followed by a lunch break at one of the restaurants in the city. After lunch we visit the William Humphreys Art Gallery and the McGregor House Museum. Distance travelled: ±162km
    www.whag.co.za • www.museumsnc.co.za

    DAY 11 – GRAAFF REINET WALKING TOUR

    13h00 Lunch is served on board. 
    14h00 Enjoy a guided walking tour of Graaff Reinet. 
    17h00 Return to train and depart for Oudtshoorn.

    Graaff Reinet 
    Tucked into the bend of the Sundays River, the Karoo town of Graaff Reinet was established in 1786 and is the fourth oldest settlement in South Africa. It’s a stylish town with at least 200 historical buildings, restored pre-Victorian homes in almost every street and a collection of museums and galleries celebrating its past.

    DAY 12 – CANGO CAVES AND OSTRICH FARM VISIT / PLAY AT FANCOURT GOLF ESTATE

    09h00 Visit the Cango Caves and an ostrich farm. Drive the Outeniqua Pass to rejoin the train in George. 
    18h30 Dinner at Fancourt Golf Estate.

    GOLFERS
    09h00 Drive the Outeniqua Pass to Fancourt Golf Estate for tee off. 
    18h30 Dinner at Fancourt Golf Estate. 
    www.fancourt.com

    Oudtshoorn And Cango Caves
    Surrounded by the natural beauty of this semi-desert region, Oudtshoorn is situated at the foot of the majestic Swartberg Mountain Range. Many rivers, streams and falls have their origins in the Swartberg, Outeniqua and Kammanassie mountains that surround the town. Oudtshoorn is regarded as the centre of the Klein Karoo and is world-renowned for its Cango Caves and the breeding of ostriches. The great natural wonder of the Cango Caves has a series of colourful underground chambers with breathtaking limestone formations. Oudtshoorn is famous for feathering the world in the time of the boa and grand hats. The ostrich boom of the early 20th century turned out many millionaires who, in turn, created elaborate lifestyles in this remote part of Africa.

    DAY 13 – KNYSNA VISIT AND FANCOURT DINNER / PLAY AT ERNIE ELS OUBAAI

    08h00 Morning drive to Knysna with a lagoon ferry ride to Featherbed Nature Reserve OR enjoy shopping. 
    13h00 Return to train for lunch and depart for Robertson.

    GOLFERS
    07h00 Transfer to Ernie Els Oubaai Golf Club for tee off. Return to train in the late afternoon. 
    www.oubaaigolfestate.co.za

    George and Knysna
    Drive along the coast from George, situated in the heart of the Garden Route. The town itself sits on a 10km plateau between the majestic Outeniqua Mountains to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south. We drive along the scenic Old Passes Route to Knysna, winding through the primeval forest of the Homtini, lying between lush forests and a peaceful lagoon. The Knysna Heads – two sandstone cliffs guarding the mouth of the lagoon connecting the estuary with the sea – is a dramatic viewpoint. Enjoy a lagoon ferry ride to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Optional shopping at leisure. Distance travelled: ±180km

    DAY 14 – DRIVE TO HERMANUS OVER SCENIC MOUNTAIN PASSES

    09h00 Drive the scenic route to Hermanus (160km). 
    17h00 Return to train at Worcester for overnight and farewell dinner.

    Optional: Golfers can play at Arabella (140km). 
    www.arabellacountryestate.co.za 

    Hermanus
    We travel over the Rooihoogte and Floorshoogte passes via the Overberg towns of Villiersdorp and Botrivier to Hermanus, once a renowned fish market and whaling station. The whale hunts were stopped by international treaty in 1935. The WWF includes Hermanus in its list of 12 best whale-viewing sites in the world, but it tops the list when it comes to land-based whale watching from the town’s natural cliffs and in season (normally between July and November) whales can be seen from as close as 5 metres away.

    DAY 15 – TRAIN ARRIVAL AND CAPE TOWN TOUR

    10h00 Arrive Cape Town Station. Check out of train. Luggage will be stored in the Rovos Rail Lounge. 
    11h00 Tour of Cape Town. 
    18h00 Return to Cape Town Station. Tour ends. 

    Cape Town
    Our city tour commences with a walk through the Company Gardens, followed by a visit to the Bo-Kaap Museum. The first Malays arrived in the Cape as political refugees and slaves during the 17th century. Nearly two centuries after emancipation, these Islamic people moved into the area known today as the Bo-Kaap, building mosques with picturesque minarets and their own Georgian-style houses with Dutch influence. One of the oldest Cape Town buildings houses the museum which is furnished as a Muslim house of the 19th century and documents the history of the Cape Malays.

    On our way to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, we will stop at Diamond Works, where you will follow a tour of the diamond cutting studio, a jewellery manufacturing workshop, a jewellery design studio as well as a gemmological laboratory.

    Our lunch stop will be at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a development that has brought new life to the old harbour of the Dutch East India Company in Table Bay. The complex offers shops, craft markets, restaurants, taverns, cinemas, theatres as well as great views over the harbour.

    In the afternoon we will drive through District Six, named the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town in 1867. Originally established as a mixed community of freed slaves, merchants, artisans, labourers and immigrants, District Six was a vibrant centre with close links to the city and the port. By the beginning of the 20th century, however, the process of removals and marginalisation had begun. The first to be forced out were Black South Africans who were displaced from the District in 1901. As the more prosperous moved away to the suburbs, the area became a neglected ward of the city. On 11 February 1966 it was declared a white area under the Group Areas Act of 1950, and by 1982, the life of the community was over. More than 60 000 people were forcibly removed to barren outlying areas aptly known as the Cape Flats, and their houses in District Six were flattened by bulldozers. The District Six Museum, established in December 1994, works with the memories of the District Six experience and with that of forced removals more generally.

    We end our city tour with a visit to the Castle of Good Hope, the oldest surviving building in South Africa. This pentagonal fortification replaced a small clay and timber fort built by Commander Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 as a maritime replenishment station for the ships of the Dutch East India Company. The stone walls between the bastions are 150m long and 12m high. Distance travelled: ±90km

  • DETAILED INFORMATION

    ACCOUNTS
    Guests will be requested to sign for on-board purchases throughout the trip. This includes signing for drinks, additional excursions, optional extras, purchases of a personal nature etc. All accounts are to be settled on the evening before departure. Please note that drinks purchased on the last night of the trip will be settled on a ‘cash bar’ basis. Accounts may be settled by means of: South African Rand, major foreign currencies or credit cards. Regrettably debit cards are not accepted.

    AIR-CONDITIONING
    Air-conditioning (where available) is operational at all times, except when the generator requires servicing.

    ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
    It is very important that we have your arrival and departure details. Should you be delayed in any way, kindly contact the Train Manager using the details under ‘Telephone’. The train will be located at the following stations at the start or end of trips: Cape Town Station; Rovos Rail Station in Capital Park, Pretoria; Victoria Falls Station; Walvis Bay Station.

    BANKING
    Banks and ATMs can be found in most of the towns we travel through. Should you wish to go into a bank or foreign exchange provider, a nominal transportation fee will be levied.

    BAR
    The bar is open daily from early in the morning until midnight.

    CHILDREN
    Shongololo Express cannot accommodate children under the age of 10 years old. Children over 10 pay the full rate.

    CORKAGE
    As Shongololo Express is a licensed establishment, a corkage fee applies: R150 per bottle of wine and spirits and R20 per can/bottle of minerals and water. If you have special requests with regard to liquor, please notify your reservations agent or Shongololo Express in advance. If notified timeously, we will make every effort to obtain the requested brand.

    CURRENCY
    We suggest you bring Rands, US Dollars (in small denominations) or Euros (bank notes). In South Africa only Rands may be used. In Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Swaziland and Botswana it is possible to use US Dollars. In Namibia it is possible to use Rands. Euros are not recommended.

    DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
    Please inform your reservations agent or Shongololo Express directly of any special dietary requirements.

    DINING
    The dining carriages are air-conditioned and non-smoking. The total seating capacity is 72 and dress code for meal times is casual. Lunch is for guest’s own account except when otherwise stated. Meal times depend on the activities planned for the day, but are generally served at the following times: Breakfast 07h00-08h30; Lunch 13h00; Dinner 19h30.

    DRESS CODE
    As a relaxed atmosphere prevails on board, comfortable clothing is recommended. Winter in Southern Africa can be very cold and it is therefore advisable to bring along warm clothing for early mornings and evenings.

    DRINKING WATER
    We strongly advise against drinking the water in the cabins or bathrooms. Bottled water can be purchased from the bar. Each cabin receives a complimentary 1-litre bottle of water per day.

    ELECTRICITY
    The electric current on board is 220V. Each compartment is fitted with a round 3-pin socket (South African). Adapter plugs are available from the Assistant Train Manager. Please treat sockets as live at all times. A generator supplies power. Please be aware that certain breaks in power are necessary when servicing is required.

    GAME DRIVES
    Game drives are carried out in open 4×4 safari vehicles. We recommend warm clothing as the early mornings and evenings can become rather chilly. Some safari vehicles do not have a shade cover so a hat and sun block is essential.

    GUESTS RESPONSIBILITY
    All guests are solely responsible for ensuring they are physically and mentally capable of undertaking the tour and activities.

    HAIRDRYERS
    Hairdryers are supplied in each cabin.

    HEATING
    The lounge and dining room can be heated via the air-conditioning units.

    INTERNET
    There are no Internet facilities on the train. Internet cafes are available in most towns we travel through.

    LAUNDRY
    A laundry service is offered on board. A laundry bag is provided in your cabin as well as a laundry list. Items cost between R10.00 and R35.00. Clean laundry is returned within 24 to 48 hours, dependent on weather conditions and the travelling time of the train.

    LIBRARY
    A small library is located in the smoking lounge. Guests are free to make use of the books and guidebooks, but kindly return them before the end of the trip.

    LINEN, TOWELS AND PILLOWS
    Bed linen is changed every third day and towels are changed every second day. Extra pillows and blankets are available on request.

    LUGGAGE
    It is possible to store luggage in your cabin under the bed or above the door, depending on the category of accommodation you are in. It is not recommended to bring excess luggage as space is limited.

    OBSERVATION & BAR CARRIAGES
    Accommodating approximately 40 guests, the observation and bar carriages have the following features:

    • Air-conditioned
    • Non-smoking
    • Casual dress code

    MAIL
    Mail can be sent via our post box in the lounge area or handed to the Assistant Train Manager. Wherever possible, mail is posted daily except when in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. If you do not have stamps, please put your cabin number where the stamp will be affixed and this will be charged to your cabin.

    MAINTENANCE
    Should you discover that something in your carriage or cabin does not work, please advise the Train Manager in order for it to be repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

    MEDICAL AND PRECAUTIONS
    First-aid boxes are carried on board as well as first-aid equipment, although limited medical facilities are available in some areas. We therefore request that the Train Manager be immediately advised of any possible medical requirements in order to assist effectively. It is strongly recommended that guests take Malaria prophylactics for all our journeys. A Yellow Fever/Medical Exemption Certificate is essential if travelling to/from Tanzania.

    PASSPORTS & VISAS
    The onus is upon guests to ensure passports and visas, as may be required, are valid prior to departure for Africa. Visas available through booking agents; please check with relevant embassies for requirements. Visitors to South Africa are required to have at least three blank VISA pages in their passports to receive an entry visa. Passports must be valid for at least six months from the guests’ return-home date.

    PRE AND POST TOURS
    Pre and post packages are available on request.

    RATES
    Rack rate one way per person sharing includes: Accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis • Excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide • Entrance fees as per itinerary • Government tax. Rate excludes: Lunches off the train • All beverages • Laundry • Gratuities • Golf course fees (Good Hope/Golf only) • Visas • Travel insurance. Included in off-train accommodation: Accommodation • Meals at lodges/hotels/clubs/resorts. Excluded in off-train accommodation: Beverages • Laundry • Personal expenses. Single supplement: +50%.

    SAFE
    There is a small safe located in each cabin.

    SAFETY
    In order to avoid accidents we request that guests adhere to the following:

    • Never open exterior doors while the train is moving.
    • Never jump off or onto the train while it is moving.
    • An emergency brake is located halfway down each corridor and is only to be used in the case of an emergency. If used in a non-emergency situation, the culprit will be fined R10 000.00.
    • When taking photographs out of the window, always look ahead to see what is coming.
    • Please ensure that all valuables, documents and cash are kept in a safe place. Management and staff will not accept responsibility for any loss of personal property or cash if it’s not put in the safe. Please be advised that if you leave your room you must make certain that your windows are closed.
    • Do not stray from well-frequented areas after dark.
    • Change foreign currency at an authorised dealer only.

    SCHEDULING TIMES, ROUTES AND EXCURSIONS
    Shongololo Express uses the national railways of Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia and Swaziland. Therefore the possibility exists that the trains will run late from time to time. Should the train be delayed, land activities may have to be shortened, altered or cancelled for which we do not accept responsibility. No refunds will be offered as it is out of our control and therefore unavoidable.

    SHOWERS and TOILETS
    The water used on the train is carried in tanks under each coach. These tanks are filled every day, but they cannot be topped up while the train is travelling. Please assist us by using water responsibly.

    SMOKING
    In accordance with the Southern African Smoking Act, designated smoking areas are provided. The train has a smoking lounge, which can only be used when the train is moving. When the train is stationary you may only smoke outside on the platform. Smoking is not permitted in the dining car, bathrooms, your cabin, passageways or touring vehicles on any tour. Smoking of pipes/cigars is not permitted in the designated smoking area.

  • CABIN OPTIONS

    EMERALD DOUBLE

    +10sqm - Double bed with a small lounge area and en-suite. Bed: 190 x 150cm…  

    EMERALD TWIN

    +10sqm - Twin beds with a small lounge area and en-suite. Beds: 190x 75cm…  

    GOLD DOUBLE

    +7sqm - Double bed with en-suite bathroom (shower, basin and toilet). Bed: 190 x 190cm…  

    GOLD TWIN

    +7sqm - Twin beds with en-suite bathroom (shower, basin and toilet). Beds: 190 x 75cm.…  

$8,792.00Price
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