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The Shongololo Express


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The Southern Cross Adventure
16 days / 15 nights
About the trip...
This 16 day journey travels across six countries. The route is carefully crafted to deliver stunning experiences every day. The train travels leisurely between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg making numerous calls at destinations in Mozambique, Swaziland, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. As the tracks unfurl you’ll gain rare insight into the cultural and geographical cocktail that makes Southern Africa so vibrant and exciting.
Trip highlights and features
World Class Comfort and Style
Simple Elegance of cuisine and services
Exquisite dining cars
4 dinners, 5 lunches, 4 breakfasts included
Off-Rail Activities include tours of Swaziland, Sudwala Caves, Dinosaur Park, Great Zimbabwe Monument, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park
Specialized Activities include Sunrise Balloon Experience, Chipangali wildlife orphanage, and overnights at various Game Reserves
Air conditioning available onboard in every suite
Itinerary
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Northbound
Southbound
Schedule and Fares
January 1st, 2008 to December 31th, 2008. Prices are per person.
Start City
Start Date
Ivory
Class
Coupé
Class
Gold
Class
Com
Class
Emerald
Class
Plus
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Johannesburg
Janurary 23rd 2008
$3,075
$3,375
$3,985
$4,605
$6,145
$1,125
Victoria Falls
Feburary 13th 2008
$3,075
$3,375
$3,985
$4,605
$6,145
$1,125
Johannesburg
April 16th 2008
$3,075
$3,375
$3,985
$4,605
$6,145
$1,125
Victoria Falls
May 7th 2008
$3,075
$3,375
$3,985
$4,605
$6,145
$1,125
Johannesburg
July 9th 2008
$3,075
$3,375
$3,985
$4,605
$6,145
$1,125
Victoria Falls
July 30th 2008
$3,075
$3,375
$3,985
$4,605
$6,145
$1,125
Johannesburg
October 1st 2008
$3,075
$3,375
$3,985
$4,605
$6,145
$1,125
Victoria Falls
October 22nd 2008
$3,075
$3,375
$3,985
$4,605
$6,145
$1,125
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The PLUS package includes: Arrival transfer airport - train, Departure transfer train - airport, Accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis (as per itinerary), Free choice of daily scheduled off-rail activities

The LIGHT package includes: Arrival transfer airport - train, Departure transfer train - airport, Accommodation on a dinner bed and breakfast basis (as per itinerary), Five scheduled off-rail activities included., The balance of the day activities can be bought on board the train., Clients can choose on board which five scheduled off-rail activities to include

Not Included in our rate: Airfares (National / International), Lunches, Beverages, Gratuities, Purchases of a personal nature, Light Passengers: additional scheduled off-rail activities, Specialised Activities, Pre-night accommodation, Visas where applicable.
Information & Reservations
1-800-717-0108 or 503-292-5055
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