The Dune Express (Eastbound) WALVIS BAY TO PRETORIA 12 days Rail Tour on the Shongololo Express

The Dune Express (Eastbound) WALVIS BAY TO PRETORIA 12 days Rail Tour on the Shongololo Express

12 days Rail Tour Across Africa on the Shongololo Express

An epic 12-day journey across Southern Africa between the Highveld in the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west exploring some of the continent’s greatest destinations. Starting in the quaint seaside town of Swakopmund and ending the journey in Pretoria.

This spectacular 12-day journey starts on the coast of Namibia, a country of compelling beauty, abundant sunshine and seemingly endless space, and winds its way to Pretoria. First stop is Etosha National Park for an overnight stay with game drives before continuing on to Windhoek for a city tour. Day five sees guests overnighting at a Sossusvlei lodge, surrounded by 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 travels into the Kalahari Desert where guests spend the next few days visiting the historical towns of Keetmanshoop, Kolmanskop and Lüderitz with a stop at the Fish River Canyon, second in size to the Grand Canyon. After crossing the border, guests enjoy a walking tour of Upington before travelling to Kimberley for a visit to the Big Hole and diamond mine museum village. Continuing northeast across the Highveld, the train arrives at journey’s end in Pretoria.

This rail tour can be made in reverse starting at Pretoria and ending at the quaint seaside town of Swakopmund.

Rovos Rail Departing Dates

1 SEPTEMBER 2023 - 30 OCTOBER 2023
1 SEPTEMBER 2024 - 30 OCTOBER 2024

Rovos Rail Prices

Pullman Suite R37,480 pps
Deluxe Suite R56,340 pps
Royal Suite R75,070 pps

Single Supplement +50%

Available in Reverse.

DUNE EXPRESS – WESTBOUND
PRETORIA TO WALVIS BAY – 12 DAYS

This spectacular 12-day journey starts in Pretoria and winds its way to the coast of Namibia, a country of compelling beauty, abundant sunshine and seemingly endless space. First stop is Kimberley for a visit to the Big Hole and diamond mine museum village before continuing on to Upington for a walking tour and wine tasting. After crossing the border, guests visit the Fish River Canyon, second in size to the Grand Canyon, followed by tours of historical towns Lüderitz, Kolmanskop and Keetmanshoop. Day seven sees guests overnighting at a Sossusvlei lodge, surrounded by 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 the vast stillness of the Kalahari Desert for a city tour of Windhoek. On day ten guests travel to the Etosha National Park for an overnight stay with game-viewing activities before ending the journey in the quaint seaside town of Swakopmund.

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