SHONGOLOLO

Dune Express
Good Hope
Southern Express

DAY 1
CAPE TOWN - South Africa
These two days are spent with the same guide touring the Cape Peninsular and the City.
Inclusive Options:
Highlights visited are Table Mountain (at own costs) The Castle, the SA Museum and Company Gardens. Bo-Kaap and its Museum, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, District 6 and its Museum.

Day 2
Cape of Good Hope and nature reserve. Cape Point, Boulders, Penguin Colony Chapman's Peak Drive (closed in bad weather). Hout Bay, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Kalk Bay Fishing Harbour.

Day 3
Winelands-paarl-Stelenbosch Franschhoerk, South Africa
Visit the Winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, guests may choose the Historical Village Walk, The Wine Tasting or The Whale Watching Tour (when in season)
Inclusive Options
Historical Village Walk - A historical and cultural option. In Paarl, guests visit the Afrikaans Taal Monument and does a City tour before driving over the Helshoogte Pass to the University Town of Stellenbosch, also known as the City of Oaks. It is the second oldest town in South Africa. Visit the Village Museum; Walk up Dorp Street with its historical houses and with a stopover at Oom Sammie se Winkel. Our tour will end in Franschhoek at the Huguenot Monument. One wine-tasting is also included.
Wine Tasting - Guests visit the 3 main wine regions of the Cape, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. Our first stop is the Afrikaans Taal Monument in Paarl. Next, guests drive to Stellenbosch, a University Town with its fine example of Cape Dutch Houses along Dorp Street and Oom Sammie se Winkel; Guests drive to Franschhoek via the Helshoogte Pass and visit Boschendal Manor House Museum with its fine example of Cape Dutch Architecture. Onwards to Franschhoek and its stories of the French Huguenots. Three wine tastings and one cellar tour are included.

Day 4
Klein Karoo, South Africa
From Matjiesfontein, the guests will then take a leisurely drive over the Seven Week Pass, past the Lutheran Mission to Oudtshoorn - watch out for soaring eagles and sure-footed klipspringers on your way to Oudtshoorn which earned it the Feather Capital in 1900, the world now the capital of the Klein Karoo. You will have a choice of two options (as stated below). In the afternoon, guests ascend and descend this most spectacular Swartberg Pass, built in 1888 by convict labor. This dry-packed stone walls carries the road to over 1553 meters above sea level, where you can spot the ruins of a the hotel and tiny jail, into the Groot Karoo, to Prince Albert, a small town lost in time.
Inclusive Options:
Cango Caves - Relive the discovery of the complex when a herdsman of a colonial farmer "Van Zyl" ventured deep into the caves and lowered himself into the unknown darkness, soon realizing to his wonder that he had entered the cavern of breathtaking proportions and awe-inspiring natural beauty.
Oudtshoorn Ostrich Show Farm - In this district, the world's largest flightless bird is commercially farmed on a large scale.

Day 5
Graaf Reinet and Beaufort West, South Africa
Inclusive Options:
Graaf Reinet: Guests will take a trip through this historical town with over 200 of its buildings declared as national monuments. Guests then visit the Karoo National Park encircling Graaf-Reinet. This 16500 hectare reserve includes one of the most striking sights in South Africa: The Valley of Desolation and The Rynevelds Pass Dam. The Valley of Desolation is a geological phenomenon. The sheer cliffs rise from the floor of the valley, which is strewn with huge rocks and flanked by rock pinnacles.
Beaufort West: Enjoy a leisurely walk through Beaufort West, birth place of Professor Chris Barnard who did the first open heart operation in 1969. Guests will also see the old Boer War Blockhouses. In the afternoon, guests visit the Karoo National Park. The great Karoo is one of the world's most unique arid zones; it is an ancient, fossil-rich land with the largest succulents found anywhere on earth. Here baby ostriches can be handled. Guests can sit on ostriches, while the more daring can even ride on these giant birds

Day 6
Upington. South Africa
Upington is the oasis of the Northern Cape, and the heart of the area's Winelands. Inclusive Options
In the morning, guests drive to The Augrabies with a short stop at Kakamas with its water wheels and irrigation canals. Guests will spend a bit of time at The Augrabies where the mighty Orange River thunders, one of the great spectaculars of the tour. And then visit a Dry Fruit Cooperative where one will view a video of the drying process. Or visit the S A Raisin Factory where one will get first hand information on the wine and raisin industry. In the afternoon, guests will visit The Spitzkop Nature Reserve.

Day 7
Fish River, Namibia
Guests cross the border into Namibia early in the morning and arrive at Holoog siding around lunchtime. A light lunch will be served on board the train (own cost) ZAR30.00 The Fish River canyon is one of Namibia's most spectacular geological phenomena lying in the lower reaches of Namibia's longest rivers, The Fish River.
Inclusive Options
Spend the morning on the train or catching up with writing post cards while traveling through the Namibian Border. This afternoon guests visit the Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world.

Day 8
Sossusvlei - Namibia
The highlight in the Southern Region is Sossusvlei with Monumental Dunes. The highest of which is estimated to be 325 m. These Star Shaped Dunes are a sought after topic for artists and photographers.
Sesriem Canyon .Sesriem derives its name from the time early pioneers tied six lengths of rawhide thongs together to draw water pools of water 30-40 meters below at the foot of the gorge.
Inclusive Options
Guests depart from Mariental for the scenic drive via the Tsaris Mountains stopping over at Maltahoehe for tea (own cost) to the Sesriem Canyon where centuries of erosion have incised the narrow gorge of one kilometer in length. A packed lunch at ZAR 20.00 will be provided and charged to the account. After leaving Sesriem Canyon, Guests depart to their tented camp in Sesriem (Gateway to Sossusvlei) where they settle in and relax before taking a ride into the Dunes to view the magnificent sunset and then return to camp to experience the African night sky around the campfire.

Day 9
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Inclusive Options
The guests will leave early to catch a glimpse of the magnificent sunrise in the dunes, and for the more energetic, climb up Dune 45 and experience the beautiful sunrise from the top of Dune 45. After the breathtaking view of the sunrise, one can take a 4x4 drive into the dunes (at own cost) or otherwise enjoy a packed breakfast supplied at the picnic area. The guests will start heading back for our scenic drive back to Windhoek to rejoin the train before continuing to Swakopmund

Day 10
Swakopmund, Namibia
Founded in 1892 during the German Colonial Rule, it served as the territory's main Harbour. Today this quaint Desert Town is hedged by the desert and the lush green lawns. Palm trees and carefully-tended public gardens, enhance the sea.
Inclusive Options
Guests depart the train at Ebony Siding to visit the `Spitskoppe` Guests then drive to Swakopmund via `The Welwitschia Trail` well known for its Moon Landscape and Lichens. In the afternoon, guests will visit Walvis Bay and surroundings, including a stop to the wetlands, feeding ground for the flamingo colony, and then past the salt works. The more energetic will have the chance to climb one of the highest dunes in the world Dune 7.

Day 11
Swakopmund, Namibia
Inclusive options:
This morning guests travel North along the Skeleton Coast to the Cape Cross seal colony via Henties Bay. The afternoon is spent at leisure in Swakopmund, Namibia's Premier Holiday Resort with well-preserved German Colonial Architecture.

Day 12
Swakopmund, Namibia
Today guest will have time to do all the Tour Add-Ons at leisure.

Day 13
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Etosha owes its unique landscape to the Etosha Pan, a vast shallow depression of approximately 5000 km. A series of waterholes along the southern edge of the pan, guarantee rewarding and often-spectacular game viewing. Until the 1960's, Etosha was the largest game reserve in the world. For political reasons, reduced by 77 % to 22270 sq. km., it is still one of the largest Parks in Africa.
Inclusive options
Guests travel from Otjiwarongo Station to Etosha 'The great white place of dry water'. The Park is home to 114 mammal species and over 340 bird species. Look out for Elephant, Gemsbok, Springbok, the elusive Dik Dik as well as predators and the endangered Black Rhino. Tonight, we will overnight at a Bush camp with a floodlit waterhole. The afternoon will be spent at leisure alongside the pool, and then proceed to a late afternoon game drive. Guests will then return to camp for a traditional braai and sing-a-long.

Day 14
Tsumeb/Grootfontein, Namibia
Tsumeb-From 1905 the town was closely linked to the mining industry, but has since ceased. The colorful Jacarandas, Flamboyants and Bougainvillea have earned it the name of Namibia's Garden Town.
Grootfontein-The small town of Grootfontein, which serves the surrounding cattle ranching community, is the last center on the road to Rundu and far northeast. A historic fort from German Times built in 1896 and situated at the top of the hill around which the town developed.
Inclusive tours. Guests will depart the bush camp at 06h00 (Sunrise) for an early morning game drive and return back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, Guests will proceed through the park to the Namutuni camp for a short break and then proceed to Lake Otjikoto with its mysterious green waters and myths. After Otjikoto Lake, a short trip to the Tsumeb Mining Museum where a comprehensive collection of rare minerals can be viewed. The afternoon will be spent at the largest known Meteorite in the world, 'The Hoba Meteorite'. This 50 ton mass of nickel and iron which is between 100 and 300 million years old crashed to earth some 30,000 to 80,000 years ago. A short visit to the Grootfontein Museum and Fort. And back to Otjiwarongo, where guests will board the train.

Day 15
Windhoek, Namibia
The central region is dominated by Namibia's Capital WINDHOEK. A small but bustling city with a population of approximately 190000 people, situated in an airy basin 1654 meters above sea level in the central highlands. This town built on many hills, is flanked by the Alias Mountains to the south east, the Eros Mountains to the northwest and the Khomas Hochland to the west. This city is often described as a city with a continental atmosphere. This can be ascribed to its Architecture - Historical Buildings dating back to German Colonial Rule. (1894-1915).
Inclusive Options
This morning guests go to Windhoek on a City Tour visiting contemporary historical sites, Alte Feste Castle and Museums in Windhoek. Visit a local craft market. Spend the rest of the afternoon browsing around Windhoek and perhaps to do a bit of shopping.

Day 16
Transfers - Windhoek, Namibia
Today guests will be transferred to the airport or to a hotel.

NOTE
Route Summary
Southbound: NAMIBIA: Windhoek - Etosha National Park - Swakopmund - Sossusvlei - Kalahari Desert - Fish River - SOUTH AFRICA: Upington - Graaf Reinet and Beaufort West - Klein Karoo - Stellenbosch and Franschoek - Cape Town.
As most of the route is through malaria areas, we strongly recommend that guests take preventative steps to avoid contracting malaria. The necessary prophylactics should be taken and insect repellent applied in the evenings. This is only applicable when in the Etosha area.
As guests will travel through various countries they must ensure that the necessary visas are obtained. Border crossings are at night and the Train Manager oversees passport control so those Guests are not disturbed during the night.
Included in the tour is a night spent in a tented camp at Sossusvlei
Please note that lunch at Intu Africa is not an option, lunch is ZAR60.00

OPTIONS - TOUR ADD-ONS
Day 1
· Guests may overnight on the train at a cost of ZAR 280.00 including dinner prior to starting the tour the following day.
· Helicopter flight over the city and peninsula (30 min) ZAR 550.00
· Robben Island Tour ZAR 150.00
· Horse Riding on Noordhoek beach ZAR 180.00
· Cable Car visit up Table Mountain ZAR 75.00
· Evening Options
Ø Theatre +/-ZAR 125.00
Ø Malay Dinner (3 course dinner at a Malay Family home) ZAR95.00
Ø V and A Waterfront ZAR 25.00
· Special Tour: Hire a bus and guide for the day for your own private tour
VW Microbus ZAR 800.00 per day
Mercedes Sprinter ZAR 1,500.00 per day
Day 2
· Helicopter Flights over the city of Peninsular (30min) ZAR550.00
· Robben Island Tour ZAR150.00
· Horse riding at Noordhoek Beach ZAR180.00
· Cable car visit up Table Mountain ZAR75.00
· Evening options:
o V & A Waterfront - Shuttle service ZAR35.00

Day 6
· Augrabies River Rafting - Please note that one has to be reasonably fit for this option ZAR170.00
Day 7
· Lunch on board: A light lunch will be served in the dining car, at a nominal charge of NS 30.00 per person. This will be billed to your account.
Day 10
For day Ten these following Tour Add Ons are a real must.
· 4 x 4 drive to the Dead Vlei ZAR 75.00
· A breathtaking ride in a Hot Air Balloon over the desert ZAR1800.00
Day 11
· Enjoy a drink at the local bar
· Dinner at a local restaurant
· A shuttle service will be provided at no charge.
· Skeleton Coast Flights
· Flips - Fly in Safaris - Your dreams will grow wings ZAR 1700.00
· Sossusvlei Flights: Swakopmund, Kuiseb Canyon, Tsondabvlei, Sossusvlei, Diamond Mine Area, Conception Bay, Shipwrecks, Sandwich Harbour, Salt pans, flamingos ZAR 900.00

Day 12
· Mola Mola: Experience the thrill of dolphins leaping out of the water alongside your boat, seals fed by hand, fresh oysters (at own cost) ZAR380.00
· Quad bikes: trips into the Namib Dunes , a once in a lifetime experience ZAR400.00
· Skeleton Coast Flights: Flips - Fly in Safaris - Your dreams will grow wings ZAR 1700.00
· Sossusvlei Flights: Swakopmund, Kuiseb Canyon, Tsondabvlei, Sossusvlei, Diamond Mine Area, Conception Bay, Shipwrecks, Sandwich Harbour, Salt pans, flamingos ZAR900.00
Day 16
· Special Tour: Hire a bus and guide for the day, for your own private tour.
· V W Micro Bus ZAR 800.00 Per Day
· Mercedes Sprinter ZAR 1500.00 Per Day

DEPARTURE DATES NORTHBOUND DEPARTURE DATES SOUTHBOUND
2 March to 17 March 2002 3 April to 18 April 2002
23 April to 8 May 2002 28 May to 12 June 2002
17 June to 2 July 2002 23 July to 7 August 2002
12 August to 27 August 2002 20 September to 5 October 2002
10 October to 25 October 2002

PRICE
Standard Cabin $2290.00 USD
Single Supplement + 50%

A railway adventure across South Africa that offers an easy and convenient way to sample all that the Rainbow nation has to offer. Of the 25 "must see" sights as recommended by South Africa National Tourist Association , This travelling train tour takes in no less than 23.

Day 1
Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town. You will be met and transferred to the Shongololo Train.Dinner and will overnight on the train

Day 2 & 3
Cape Town
Spend 2 days with your guide touring the Cape Peninsula, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Pointand Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Dinner and overnight on board the train in Paarl.(B,D)

Day 4
Winelands
A 3 Village walk of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschoek including wine tasting. Dinner and overnight onboard as you travel to Mossel Bau. (B,D)

Day 5
Garden Route
Experience the sights and the sound of Knysna, a unique experience on the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train (cost extra). This evening will have a special South African "Fish Braai" (BBQ). Overnight on the train in Mossel Bay. (B,D)

Day 6
Klein Karoo - Oudtshoorn
Travel over Montague Pass to Oudtshoorn. Or, travel by minivan over Robinson Pass to visit Oudtshoorn and the Cango caves. Than via the spectacular "Swartberg" pass to Prince Albert.
Dinner and overnight as your train departs.(B,D)

Day 7
Port Eizabeth
Visit Addo Elephant Park in search for Africa`s largest Mammals or take a city tour of Port Elizabeth.Tonight we have the longest run ahead of us Dinner and overnight on the train.(B,D)

Day 8
Bloemfontein - Kimberley
Visit Bloemfontein`s Museums and the Women`s Memorial. In the afternoon visit Soetdoring Nature reserve and its Lion and Wild Dog breeding camps. Or visit Kimberley, diamond capital of the world, to see "the Big Hole" and scratch for 'Diamonds'. Depart for Ladysmith.(B,D)

Day 9
Ladysmith & Drankensburg
Trace the course of the Anglo Boer War on a 'Battlefields' tour.Or take a drive to the spectacular mountain range of Drakensberg. Return to the train for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Day 10
Durban
Durban is the subtropical playground of South Africa. The 'East meets West' tour is a combation of Eastern and Western highlights of the city.Dinner and overnight on the train.( B,D)

Day 11
Southern Zululand
In Shakaland enjoy sumptuous buffet lunch (cost extra) and cultural show.
Tonight all guests are invited to the South African Meat "Braai' (BBQ).(B,D)
As an add-on option guests can choose to stay one night at the Bush Camp in Zululand.

Day 12
Northern Zululand
Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Park excursion will introduce you to old hunting grounds of the Zulu Kings. The Train awaits us at South Africa border post at Golela. Dinner and overnight on Board. (B,D)

Day 13
Swaziland
Visit Mbabane, the Kingdom`s administrative capital.Enter South Africa during the night arriving at Komatipoort Border Post. Minivans are offloaded off the train to tour Kruger National Park. (B,D)

Day 14
Kruger National Park
The only option available today is the famed Kruger national Park, home to the 'Big Five'. Dinner and overnight on Board. (B,D)

Day 15
Panorama Route-Northern Drakensberg
Our route takes to throug Sabie, the Lone Creek Falls and, Mac Mac Falls. Continue on to Pilgrims Rest and God`s Window and finally to the spectacular Blyde River Canyon. Tonight will be our last "Rock and Roll" 525 km run to Johannesburg. (B,D)

Day 16
Johannesburg - Pretoria - Soweto
Explore Johannesburg the "City of Gold' and also visit Pretoria, the Administrative Capital. An option to visit Soweto is also available. Dinner and overnight on board.(B,D)

Day 17
Johannesburg-Depart
Breakfast and disembarkation. A transfer is provided to the airport for your onward flights (B)

NOTE
More options are available upon request, Southbound itinerary starts in Johannesburg.

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $3597.00 CAD

Day 1
Johannesburg
Arrive Johannesburg where you will be met and transferred to thr Shongololo"Traveling Train Hotel". Overnight on the train.

Day 2
Pretoria and Soweto Tour
A city tour of Pretoria. Than visit Soweto, stopping at Nelson Mandela`s house and Hector Peterson memorial. Depart for kaapmuiden in the evening. (B,D)

Day 3
Kingdom of Swaziland
A city tour Mbabane, the kingdom`s administrative capital.
Optional lunch is at Ezulwini. Guest meet the train at Mpaka ( Swaziland ) to travel to Maputo ( Mozambique). (B,D)

Day 4
Maputo - Mozambique
Guests visit the Catholic Cathedral, Casa do Ferro, and grave of Louis Trichardt.
Dinner this evening at a seafood restaurant. Overnight on the train in Maputo. (B,D)

Day 5
Komatipoort
The train departs for Komatipoort in the late afternoon. Border formalities, Dinner and overnight on the train (B,D)

Day 6 & 7
Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park is home to the "Big Five". Guests spend two days viewing game in the park. Dinner and overnights on the train. (B,D)
As an add on option you may consider one night at a private game lodge in the Kruger lodge.

Day 8
Panorama Route
Todays tour visits the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, Bourke`s Luck Pot Holes, God`s Window, Mac Mac Falls, and the pioeering Gold Mining Town of Pilgrims Rest. Dinner on board travelling to Louis Tricharde (B,D)

Day 9
Southpanberg & Venda
Visit the Dzata ruins Papadi Falls and the market at Thohoyandou. Dinner and overnight on board travelling via Beit Bridge to Rutenga.(B,D)

Day 10
Great Zimbabwe
Visit Great Zimbabwe , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch (optional )at the Great Zimbabwe Hotel. Dinner and overnight on board travelling to Bulawayo. (B,D)

Day 11
Bulawayo & Motobo National Park
Bulawayo offers awealth of history and fine Edwardian achitecture. Travel to Matobo Hills for a visit to the burial place of Cecil John Rhodes and Bushman cave. In the afternoon a tour of the Natural History Museum. In the evening visit the Amahosi Theatre.Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 12
The Zambezi River
Visit mlibizi a very scenic resort on the Zambezi River. On arrival have lunch (optional) and than embark on a 3- hour cruise up the river to Elephant Bay. return to the train for overnight (B,D)
As an add-on option you can spend one night at a lodge in the Hwange Game Reserve area.

Day 13
Hwange Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drive in Hwange National Park. Lunch (optional) will be at the Hwange Safari Lodge. tonight the Tain Departs for Victoris Falls whilst you enjoy dinner and overnight on board. (B,D)

Day 14
Livingstone-Zambia
Cross the Zambezi by bus over the famous rail/road bridge.Visit the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, than to Livingstone to visit Livingstone Museum and the Murabama market. Enjoy a spectacular lunchtime cruise on the Zambezi River. Overnight on board in Victoria Falls. (B,D)

Day 15
Chobe National Park-Botswana
Travel by bus to Botswana,home to the largest concentration of elephant in the world. Enjoy game drives and a river cruise in Chobe Park. Return to the train for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Day 16
Victoria Falls
Join a guided tour through the Rain Forest to view the mighty Falls. Than visit the craft market. Return to the train in time for the final dinner an overnight on board. (B,D)

Day 17
Victoria Falls
Bidding a fond farewell (along with a promise to return ) you will be transferred to Victoris Falls airport for your onward flights. (B)

NOTE
More options are available upon request, Southbound itinerary start from Victoria Falls.

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $3597.00 CAD