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SHONGOLOLO EXPRESS OPERATED BY ROVOS RAIL 2017 / 2018
1 TRANSNET AVE, CAPITAL PARK, PRETORIA 0001
PO BOX 2837, PRETORIA, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA 0001
reservations@shongololo.com
T: +27 (0) 12 315 8242 F: +27 (0) 12 315 8320
www.shongololo.com
Explore South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe by rail
Great Southern Africa
Train Adventures on Shongololo Express
When the indigenous people of the southern continent observed the first trains in Africa, the lines
of rolling stock passing on the distant horizons recalled the profile and sinuous movement of a
creature they called Shongololo – the millipede.
The Shongololo Express, based at Rovos Rail’s station in Pretoria, began operations in 1995 to
provide a very special touring experience for visitors to Southern Africa. The three journeys of
between 12 to 15 days offer tours that traverse South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Mozambique
and Zimbabwe.
72 guests are accommodated in two categories of comfortable en-suite cabins with double or twin
beds. Two historically appointed dining cars set the scene for meals, which are taken in one sitting.
Modern and traditional local cuisine is on offer with a selection of distinguished South African
wines available. Guests can also relax in the bar car, small smoking lounge or the observation car
with an open-air balcony situated at the back of the train.
The journeys offer a variety of off-train excursions that are undertaken in our air-conditioned
vehicles. On occasion we will employ the expertise of local service providers who are better
positioned to arrange our transport requirements. Come and join us on one of our captivating
tours and allow us to provide the friendly and efficient service for which we are renowned.
We look forward to welcoming you on board.
A grand 15-day journey offering a golfing and non-golfing itinerary with
Shongololo Express GOOD HOPE/GOLF TOUR an amazing insight into well-known destinations across South Africa.
PRETORIA to CAPE TOWN GOOD HOPE/GOLF PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
Southbound
15 days • 3620km DAY 1 08h30 Check-in at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Full-day tour of Pretoria and Soweto. Transfer to Rovos Rail Station.
16h00 The train departs for Nelspruit for our overnight stop.
2017 9-23 Feb • 18 Sep-2 Oct
DAY 2 09h00 NON-GOLFERS: Full-day panorama tour of historical areas Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window.
2018 1-15 Feb • 4-18 Oct This grand 15-day journey offers a golfing and non-golfing itinerary with an 09h00 GOLFERS: Tee off at Leopard Creek, Nelspruit or White River.
amazing insight into virtually every well-known destination in South Africa. 17h00 Rejoin train in Nelspruit and depart for Malelane for the overnight stop.
CAPE TOWN to PRETORIA Starting in Pretoria, this magnificent sojourn will spend the first few days DAY 3 06h30 NON-GOLFERS: Full-day game viewing in the Kruger Park. Rejoin train in Malelane.
taking guests through the Drakensberg Mountains to Nelspruit*, the Kruger 09h00 GOLFERS: Tee off at Leopard Creek, Nelspruit or White River. Rejoin train in Malelane.
15 days • 3620km Park* and the historical areas of Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and
18h00 Depart for Swaziland. Overnight at Mpaka.
2018 20 Mar-3 Apr • 20 Nov-4 Dec God’s Window. Then it’s on to explore the Kingdom of Swaziland*, Hluhluwe DAY 4 09h00 NON-GOLFERS: Depart in vehicles from Mpaka, Swaziland. Visit Ngwenya Glass, Mbabane and Manzini.
09h00 GOLFERS: One-hour transfer to Nkonyeni Golf Estate in Swaziland for tee off.
wildlife reserve and the world-heritage site, St Lucia Wetland Park. Day 18h45 After border formalities at Mpaka, board the train and depart for Hluhluwe, South Africa, for the overnight stop.
seven sees the train arriving in Durban* where guests can feel the rythym
EMERALD CABIN ±10sqm double/twin DAY 5 06h30 Early morning and afternoon game drives Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Board train at 18h00 and depart for Empangeni.
of Africa at PheZulu Safari Village*. After city tours of Bloemfontein, the
2017 R95 000 pp sharing city of roses, Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum*, and the historic town of DAY 6 09h00 Tour of the world-heritage site, St Lucia (iSimangaliso) Wetland Park.
15h30 Board train and depart for Durban. Optional: Golfers can play at Zimbali (128km).
2018 R103 000 pp sharing Graaff Reinet, guests arrive in Oudtshoorn to visit an ostrich farm and the
GOLD CABIN ±7sqm double/twin incredible Cango Caves. Traversing the Outeniqua Mountains, the vehicles DAY 7 09h00 NON-GOLFERS: Disembark in Durban for a cultural visit to PheZulu Safari Village and uShaka Marine World.
07h30 GOLFERS: Tee off at Durban Country Club.
arrive in the natural paradise of Knysna* where guests enjoy a lagoon ferry 16h00 Return to train and depart for Ladysmith for the overnight stop.
2017 R75 000 pp sharing
ride to Featherbed Nature Reserve followed by a spectacular meander along
2018 R81 000 pp sharing the Garden Route towards Ashton. On day 14, guests travel by road over DAY 8 09h00 NON-GOLFERS: Enjoy a battlefields tour taking in the Siege Museum and Wagon Hill.
07h00 GOLFERS: One-hour transfer from Ladysmith Station to Champagne Sports Resort for tee off.
Single Supplement +50% scenic mountain passes to Hermanus*, once a renowned whaling station, 13h00 Return to train for lunch and depart for Bloemfontein.
before arriving on the final day in Cape Town for a tour of the Mother City.
DAY 9 12h00 Bloemfontein tour including Women’s Memorial, Anglo Boer Museum and Oliewenhuis Art Museum. Return to train at 18h00. Depart for Kimberley.
*Golf Courses (optional): Nelspruit/Leopard Creek/White River, Nkonyeni DAY 10 09h00 NON-GOLFERS: Visit to the Big Hole and Diamond Museum. Afternoon visit to the William Humphreys Art Gallery and McGregor Museum.
09h00 GOLFERS: Tee off at Kimberley Golf Club.
Swaziland, Zimbali, Durban Country Club, Champagne 17h00 Return to train and depart for Graaff Reinet. Overnight stop at Noupoort.
Sports Resort, Kimberley Golf Club, Fancourt,
DAY 11 13h00 Enjoy lunch on board followed by a guided walking tour of Graaff Reinet. Return to train at 17h00 and depart for Oudtshoorn.
Ernie Els Oubaai, Arabella Golf Estate.
DAY 12 09h00 NON-GOLFERS: Visit the Cango Caves and an ostrich farm. Drive the Outeniqua Pass to rejoin train in George.
07h00 GOLFERS: Drive the Outeniqua Pass to Fancourt Golf Estate for tee off.
18h30 Dinner at Fancourt Golf Estate.
Available in reverse.
DAY 13 08h00 NON-GOLFERS: Morning drive to Knysna with a lagoon ferry ride to Featherbed Reserve OR shopping. Return to train for lunch. Depart for Ashton.
07h00 GOLFERS: Transfer to Ernie Els Oubaai Golf Club for tee off. Rejoin the train in Voorbaai. Overnight stop at Buffeljagsrivier.
PRE- AND POST-TRAIN TOURS: Individually tailored packages available
DAY 14 09h00 Drive the scenic route to Hermanus (160km). Optional: Golfers can play at Arabella (140km).
upon request. Options around Pretoria include the Cradle of Humankind, 17h00 Return to train at Worcester for the overnight stop and farewell dinner.
Lesedi Cultural Village, the Apartheid Museum and the World of Beer. DAY 15 10h00 Arrive Cape Town Station. Check out of train. Luggage will be stored in the Rovos Rail Lounge. Full-day tour in Cape Town of the Company
Options in Cape Town include Table Mountain, Robben Island, Winelands, Gardens, Bo-Kaap, Waterfront, Diamond Works, District Six and Castle of Good Hope.
18h00 Return to Cape Town Station. Tour ends.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Point and Simon’s Town, for example.
A spectacular 12-day journey from Pretoria to Namibia, a country of
Shongololo Express DUNE EXPRESS TOUR compelling beauty, abundant sunshine and seemingly endless space.
PRETORIA to SWAKOPMUND DUNE EXPRESS PRETORIA TO SWAKOPMUND
12 days • 3330km
2017 11-22 May Westbound DAY 1 15h00 The train departs from Rovos Rail Station in Capital Park, Pretoria, for Kingswood for our overnight stop.
DAY 2 10h00 Visit the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum in Kimberley, capital of the Northern Cape and well known for the discovery of diamonds, which
2018 12-23 July
This spectacular 12-day journey starts in Pretoria and winds its way to the led to its establishment in 1893.
coast of Namibia, a country of compelling beauty, abundant sunshine and 12h30 Return to the train in Kimberley for lunch and depart for Upington.
SWAKOPMUND to PRETORIA seemingly endless space. DAY 3 09h00 Morning tour of Upington, originally a mission station located on the banks of the Orange River – the longest river in South Africa.
12 days • 3330km Wine tasting at Bezalel Brandy and Wine Cellar, situated in one of the most unique vine-growing regions in the world.
2017 25 May-5 June First stop is Kimberley for a visit to the Big Hole and Diamond Mine 12h00 The train departs Upington for Nakop for border formalities with Namibia.
Museum village before continuing on to Upington for a walking tour and 13h00 Enjoy lunch on board. Overnight Holoog.
2018 26 July-6 August
wine tasting. After crossing the border, guests visit the Fish River Canyon, DAY 4 09h00 Morning visit to the Fish River Canyon, an enormous ravine about 160-kilometres long and almost 550-metres deep, making it the largest in
second in size to the Grand Canyon, followed by tours of historical towns the southern hemisphere and Africa.
EMERALD CABIN ±10sqm double/twin Lüderitz, Kolmanskop and Keetmanshoop. 12h30 Return to the train for lunch and depart for Aus for overnight.
2017 R75 000 pp sharing
DAY 5 09h00 Full-day tour of the ghost town Kolmanskop and Lüderitz, well known for its colonial architecture and wildlife.
2018 R81 000 pp sharing Day seven sees guests overnighting at a Sossusvlei lodge, surrounded by
18h00 The train departs for Keetmanshoop for overnight.
GOLD CABIN ±7sqm double/twin the dramatic dunes of the Namib-Naukluft Park, with visits to the natural
Sesriem Canyon and the 170m-high star dune “45”. The train then leaves DAY 6 09h00 Morning tour of Keetmanshoop. See the Giant’s Playground with its 20km-long dolerite dykes as well as Quiver Tree Forest, home to 300
2017 R59 800 pp sharing
the vast stillness of the Kalahari Desert for a city tour of Windhoek. species of the Aloe dichotomy.
2018 R65 000 pp sharing 13h00 Return to the train for lunch and depart for Mariental.
Single Supplement +50% On day 10 guests travel to the Etosha National Park for an overnight DAY 7 08h30 Transfer to a Sossusvlei lodge in the Namib-Naukluft Park, the largest game park in Africa and fourth largest in the world at about 50 000
stay with game-viewing activities before ending the journey in the quaint square kilometres. Visit the Sesriem Canyon, shaped over millions of years by the Tsauchab River.
seaside town of Swakopmund/Walvis Bay. Afternoon game drive and overnight at the lodge.
DAY 8 Enjoy sunrise from Dune 45, a star dune over 170-metres high, followed by brunch at the lodge. Take a scenic drive through the hyper-arid
Namib-Naukluft Park, home to some of the most unusual wildlife and nature reserves.
18h00 The train departs for Rehoboth for overnight.
DAY 9 09h00 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.
12h00 Return to the train for lunch and depart for Otjiwarongo.
Available in reverse. DAY 10 08h30 Transfer to a lodge in Etosha National Park, which gets its name from the Etosha Pan, a large salt pan forming part of the Kalahari Basin.
Enjoy game-viewing activities. Overnight at the lodge.
PRE- AND POST-TRAIN TOURS: Individually tailored packages are DAY 11 Enjoy a morning game drive before checking out and returning to the train.
available upon request. Options around Johannesburg include the Cradle 15h00 Rejoin the train in Otjiwarongo and depart for Kranzberg for overnight.
of Humankind, Lesedi Cultural Village, the Apartheid Museum and the
DAY 12 11h30 Arrive at Walvis Bay Station where your tour ends. Check out of the train.
World of Beer, for example.
Shongololo Express ACCOMMODATION Rates and Dates 2017 & 2018
GOOD HOPE/GOLF • 15 days
TOUR NO DEPARTURE CITY ARRIVAL CITY START DATE END DATE EMERALD GOLD
GHS17-02 Pretoria Cape Town 9 Feb 2017 23 Feb 2017 R95 000 R75 000
GHS17-09 Pretoria Cape Town 18 Sep 2017 2 Oct 2017 R95 000 R75 000
GHS18-02 Pretoria Cape Town 1 Feb 2018 15 Feb 2018 R103 000 R81 000
GHN18-03 Cape Town Pretoria 20 Mar 2018 3 Apr 2018 R103 000 R81 000
GHS18-10 Pretoria Cape Town 4 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018 R103 000 R81 000
GHN18-11 Cape Town Pretoria 20 Nov 2018 4 Dec 2018 R103 000 R81 000
DAY 1 Cape Town tour; train departs DAY 2 Drive to Hermanus DAY 3 Knysna visit and Fancourt dinner / Play Ernie Els Oubaai DAY 4 Cango
Caves and ostrich farm visit / Play Fancourt Golf Estate DAY 5 Graaff Reinet walking tour DAY 6 Kimberley tour / Play Kimberley Golf Club DAY 7
Bloemfontein tour DAY 8 Battlefields tour / Play Champagne Sports Resort DAY 9 Durban tour / Play Durban Golf Course DAY 10 St Lucia Wetland
Park tour DAY 11 Hluhluwe game drives DAY 12 Swaziland tour / Play Nkonyeni Golf Estate DAY 13 Kruger Park game drive / Play Leopard Creek,
Nelspruit or White River DAY 14 Panorama Route DAY 15 Arrive Pretoria; tour of Soweto and Pretoria. Available in reverse. Single supplement: +50%
SOUTHERN CROSS • 12 days
TOUR NO DEPARTURE CITY ARRIVAL CITY START DATE END DATE EMERALD GOLD
SCN17-01 Pretoria Victoria Falls 5 Jan 2017 16 Jan 2017 R65 000 R52 000
SCS17-01 Victoria Falls Pretoria 19 Jan 2017 30 Jan 2017 R65 000 R52 000
SCN17-04 Pretoria Victoria Falls 13 Apr 2017 24 Apr 2017 R65 000 R52 000
SCS17-04 Victoria Falls Pretoria 27 Apr 2017 8 May 2017 R65 000 R52 000
TRAIN Emerald Double SCN17-07 Pretoria Victoria Falls 20 Jul 2017 31 Jul 2017 R65 000 R52 000
Each train has its own observation, bar, dining ±10sqm
and accommodation carriages. As in any hotel, Double bed with a small lounge SCS17-08 Victoria Falls Pretoria 3 Aug 2017 14 Aug 2017 R65 000 R52 000
bedding and towels are provided and cabins area and en-suite bathroom SCN18-01 Pretoria Victoria Falls 4 Jan 2018 15 Jan 2018 R71 000 R57 000
are serviced daily. The en-suite double or twin with shower, toilet and basin. ± 510cm SCS18-01 Victoria Falls Pretoria 18 Jan 2018 29 Jan 2018 R71 000 R57 000
cabins have adequate storage and the small Bed: 190 x 150cm
closets are equipped with hangers and shelves. SCN18-04 Pretoria Victoria Falls 12 Apr 2018 23 Apr 2018 R71 000 R57 000
190cm
SCS18-04 Victoria Falls Pretoria 26 Apr 2018 7 May 2018 R71 000 R57 000
MEALS ON THE TRAIN (unless adjusted) Emerald Twin SCN18-05 Pretoria Victoria Falls 10 May 2018 21 May 2018 R71 000 R57 000
• Breakfast 07h00-08h30 ±10sqm
SCS18-05 Victoria Falls Pretoria 24 May 2018 4 Jun 2018 R71 000 R57 000
• Lunch 13h00 Twin bed with a small lounge
• Dinner 19h30 area and en-suite bathroom SCN18-09 Pretoria Victoria Falls 6 Sep 2018 17 Sep 2018 R71 000 R57 000
with shower, toilet and basin. ± 510cm SCS18-09 Victoria Falls Pretoria 20 Sep 2018 1 Oct 2018 R71 000 R57 000
RATES one way per person sharing Beds: 190 x 75cm
INCLUDE: 190cm DAY 1 Pretoria and Soweto tour; train departs DAY 2 Panorama Route DAY 3 Kruger National Park game drive DAY 4 City tour Maputo,
• Accommodation on a dinner, B&B basis Mozambique DAY 5 Swaziland tour DAY 6 Kapama game drive; Wild Dog and Cheetah Project visit DAY 7 Day on board en route to South
• Excursions with a qualified tour guide Gold Double
Africa DAY 8 Great Zimbabwe Ruins visit DAY 9 Antelope Park visit DAY 10 Matobo National Park visit DAY 11 Hwange Reserve game drive
• Entrance fees as per itinerary ±7sqm
• Government tax. Double bed and en-suite bathroom DAY 12 Victoria Falls tour. Available in reverse. Single supplement: +50%
EXCLUDE: with shower, toilet and basin.
• Lunches off the train Bed: 190 x 190cm ± 374cm
• All beverages 190cm
DUNE EXPRESS • 12 days
• Laundry TOUR NO DEPARTURE CITY ARRIVAL CITY START DATE END DATE EMERALD GOLD
• Gratuities
Gold Double Crosswise
±7sqm DEW17-05 Pretoria Swakopmund 11 May 2017 22 May 2017 R75 000 R59 800
• Golf course fees (Good Hope/Golf only)
Double bed and en-suite bathroom DEE17-05 Swakopmund Pretoria 25 May 2017 5 Jun 2017 R75 000 R59 800
• Visas
with shower, toilet and basin. Pretoria Swakopmund 12 Jul 2018 23 Jul 2018 R81 000 R65 000
• Travel insurance. DEW18-07
INCLUDED IN OFF-TRAIN ACCOMMODATION: Bed: 190 x 160cm
DEE18-07 Swakopmund Pretoria 26 Jul 2018 6 Aug 2018 R81 000 R65 000
• Accommodation ± 374cm
• Meals at lodges/hotels/clubs/resorts. Gold Twin 190cm DAY 1 Train departs Pretoria DAY 2 Kimberley tour DAY 3 Upington tour and wine/brandy tasting DAY 4 Fish River Canyon visit DAY 5
EXCLUDED IN OFF-TRAIN ACCOMMODATION: ±7sqm Kolmanskop and Lüderitz tour DAY 6 Keetmanshoop tour DAY 7 Overnight Sossusvlei lodge; visit to Sesriem Canyon DAY 8 Sunrise Dune
• All beverages Twin beds and en-suite bathroom 45; scenic drive Namib-Naukluft Park DAY 9 Windhoek tour DAY 10 Overnight Etosha National Park with game drive DAY 11 Etosha National
• Laundry with shower, toilet and basin.
• Personal expenses. Park game drive DAY 12 Arrive Swakopmund/Walvis Bay. Available in reverse. Single supplement: +50%
Beds: 190 x 75cm
We regret we cannot accommodate children under Other configuration: Side-by-side twin
the age of 10. Children over 10 pay full rate. Beds: 190 x 95cm ± 374cm The journeys and excursions are subject to change. Please check with our reservations department - reservations@shongololo.com - for any updates or changes to the itineraries.
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