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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
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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.
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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.
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                                                                                                                   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.
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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.
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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.
                                                                                            190cm
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