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The Shongololo Express


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The Dune Adventure
16 days / 15 nights
About the journey...
This route explores the magnificent landscape of Namibia - a beautiful country of extreme contrasts, vast colourful deserts, dunes, almost extra-terrestrial rock formations, great game reserves, delightful coastal towns with old world German hospitality, bushman settlements and the wind vitality of the south Atlantic seaboard. Add to this 3 days to enjoy and explore the many splendours of Cape Town where the tour starts or ends.
Trip highlights and features
World Class Comfort and Style
Simple Elegance of cuisine and services
Exquisite dining cars
Off-Rail activities include tours of Cape Town, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Winelands (tastings and cellar tours), Fish River Canyon Duwisib Castle, Sossusvlei Dunes, Hoba Meteorite, Etosha National Park
Specialized Activities include Two Oceans Aquarium, Helicopter Flights, Mola Mola Seal and Dolphin Cruise, Bike and Flight Tour
Breathtaking African scenery throughout the journey
Air conditioning available onboard in every suite
Itinerary
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Northbound
Southbound
Schedule and Fares
January 1st, 2009 to December 31th, 2009. Prices are per person in African RND.
Start City
Start Date
Ivory
Class
Coupé
Class
Gold
Class
Plus
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Windhoek June 30, 2009
R37,100
R39,650
R46,500
N/A
Cape Town July 21, 2009
R37,100
R39,650
R46,500
N/A
Windhoek August 11, 2009
R37,100
R39,650
R46,500
N/A
Cape Town September 1, 2009
R37,100
R39,650
R46,500
N/A
Windhoek September 22, 2009
R37,100
R39,650
R46,500
N/A
Cape Town October 13, 2009
R37,100
R39,650
R46,500
N/A
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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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Shongololo Express
Shongololo Express has designed four product ranges to satisfy different time frames as well as a variety of locations, tastes and interests. Shongololo will give you a delightful and adventure filled experience whether you have just a weekend, 10 days or a couple of weeks. Charters are also available for special interest groups, conferences, incentives etc.
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