Namibia by Private Train - May 2020
An escorted tour from Pretoria to Walvis Bay aboard the Shongololo Express
- 12 May 2020
We are delighted to have chartered the Shongololo Express Private Train from our associates at Rovos Rail to bring you this spectacular journey exploring the amazing landscapes and rugged grandeur of Namibia, a country of compelling beauty, abundant sunshine and seemingly endless space. Travelling from Pretoria in South Africa, our train winds its way through stunning vistas to the desert and mountainous landscapes of Namibia, with stops along the way to view some remarkable scenery and diverse wildlife. The beauty and the colours of Namibia truly need to be seen to be believed and are brought right to the compartment doors of our comfortable rolling hotel, while enjoying the excellent service for which Rovos Rail is renowned. Spend nights in the Namib Desert and at Etosha National Park in stylish lodges and enjoy adventurous game drives.
Highlights of our journey are numerous and include Fish River Canyon, Africa’s largest canyon, wildlife rich Etosha National Park, one of Southern Africa’s finest and most important game reserves and the rugged Atlantic coast, Swakopmund which is located on the Skeleton Coast and an excellent example of German colonial architecture. However, for many the ultimate highlight will be the sand dunes at Sossusvlei for which Namibia is so renowned. Sossusvlei lies in the heart of the Namib Desert and is home to the world’s tallest sand dunes, some of which tower over 300 metres high. Watching the changing mood and colours at sunrise is a once in a lifetime experience.
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Shongololo Express
The Shongololo Express, as a rolling hotel, offers sleeping compartments in two categories, two air-conditioned dining cars, a bar car and an observation car. The tempting three course dinners are served in a single sitting. The bar car, open around the clock, is ideal for relaxing over a cocktail or a glass of South African wine and is a popular spot for reading. Complimentary tea and coffee are available on board at all times.
Itinerary
Day 1 - London to Johannesburg, South Africa.
Fly by scheduled flight.
Day 2 - Pretoria.
Arrive into Johannesburg this morning and transfer to the Sheraton Pretoria Hotel for an overnight stay. This afternoon we take a tour of Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa and visit the Union Buildings designed by the famous colonial English architect, Sir Herbert Baker. Completed in 1913, it now houses the offices of the President and Ministers and the buildings overlook the city towards the once fortified hills to the south. A grand bronze statue of “Oom Paul (Kruger)”, the patriarch president of the ZAR or old Transvaal Republic, surrounded by his Boer fighters, dominates Church Square at the centre of the city. Before leaving the capital behind we visit the Voortrekker Monument which commemorates the Great Trek of the 1830s. We return to the hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner this evening. Accommodation & Dining: Located opposite the Union Buildings, the five-star Sheraton Pretoria Hotel is elegantly designed and the facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a health club. The 175 lavish guestrooms all feature cable TV and a marble bathroom with luxury amenities. (D)
Day 3 - Embark Shongololo Express.
Enjoy a morning at leisure. This
afternoon we transfer to the
Rovos Rail station at Capital Park
in Pretoria which, once a bustling
hub of steam locomotion in the old
Transvaal is now the headquarters
for Rovos Rail. We will have the
opportunity to tour this gracious,
colonial-style railway station and the
ever-expanding railway museum.
The eyes of rail enthusiasts will
be drawn to the vast carriage and
locomotive sheds where teams
of dedicated personnel keep the
rolling stock in perfect order. We embark the Shongololo Express
and depart the Gauteng region and
pass the Highveld. Enjoy dinner on
board and a relaxing evening in the
bar-wagon.
Accommodation & Dining:
Shongololo Express. (B, D)
Day 4 - Kimberley.
This morning we
will reach the historical train station
of Kimberley, the city of diamonds.
At the end of the 19th century, the
town experienced a real diamond
rush, from which the diamond
empire of De Beers emerged,
led today by the Oppenheimers
and founded by Cecil Rhodes.
On arrival, view the famous Big
Hole, once the largest diamond
mine in the world and visit the
lovingly restored original buildings
of Kimberley’s Belle Epoque.
Accommodation & Dining:
Shongololo Express. (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Upington.
Morning tour of
Upington which the railway reaches
by means of a bridge 1067 metres
long, the second longest bridge in
South Africa. Sir Thomas Upington,
attorney general of the Cape, was
the man principally responsible for
liquidating the business activities
of the Orange River pirates and
capturing their leader, Klaas Lucas.
When the desperadoes were finally
chased away in 1884, the town
was founded on the banks of the
Orange River and named Upington
in honour of Sir Thomas. Thanks to
the Orange River, the region was
predestined for winegrowing and
we will enjoy a tasting at Bezalel
Wine & Brandy Estate. Return to
the train at lunch time and continue
in the direction of Namibia.
Accommodation & Dining:
Shongololo Express. (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Fish River Canyon, Namibia.
Arrive in Holoog this morning for our
visit to the Fish River Canyon, second
only to the Grand Canyon in Arizona
in geological importance. Eroded
over many millennia, the canyon is
the second largest natural gorge
in Africa, 161 kilometres long, 549 metres deep and, in some places, 27
kilometres wide. Baboon, rock dassie,
ground squirrel and klipspringer are
often seen in the canyon, while the
presence of leopard and mountain
zebra is indicated by tracks left at
waterholes. Enjoy the stunning views
and the opportunity to take a short
walk along the canyon’s edge. We
return to the train and depart for Aus.
Accommodation & Dining:
Shongololo Express. (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Kolmanskop and Luderitz.
Today’s tour begins with a bus ride
to the ghost town of Kolmanskop,
where the first diamonds were
found in Namibia in 1908. From
here, the harbour town of Luderitz
is a short journey through the
Sperrgebiet (the “Restricted
Diamond Area”). After crossing the
historical Luderitz peninsula, we
will reach Diaz Point, set against
the backdrop of the dramatic
Atlantic waves. Back on board
at Aus station, our private train
continues on its journey north.
Accommodation & Dining:
Shongololo Express. (B, D)
Day 8 - Keetmanshoop & Quiver Tree Forest.
This morning we visit Garas
Park where we will see the unique
quiver trees and the interesting
rock formations. The quiver tree
is not really a tree, rather a plant
of the genus aloe, as evident from
its scientific name, and one of the
few species of aloe that reaches
tree proportions, it can grow seven
to nine metres high. Return to the
train and depart for Mariental.
Accommodation & Dining:
Shongololo Express. (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Sossusvlei & Sesriem Canyon.
This morning we transfer
to Sossusvlei Lodge, situated at
the entrance gate to the Namib-
Naukluft Park. We visit the Sesriem
Canyon, shaped over millions of
years by the Tsauchab River; it is
one of the few places in that area
that holds water all year round. The
early Afrikaans explorers named the canyon after the fact that they had
to use six (ses) leather straps (riem)
tied together to create a rope long
enough to lower water buckets into
the canyon below. Overnight at our
lodge.
Accommodation & Dining:
Overlooking the red sand dunes
of the Namib Desert, Sossusvlei
Lodge offers an outdoor pool and
a dining terrace overlooking a
floodlit waterhole frequently visited
by springbok and hyena. The 45
air-conditioned, tented rooms have
their own bathroom and feature a
private patio area. (B, L, D)
Day 10 - Sossusvlei and Namib-Naukluft Park.
The dunes of the
Namib Desert were created by sand
carried by the wind from the coast
of Namibia. The sand here is five
million years old and is red in colour
due to its iron-oxide content. As the
lighting changes with the time of
day, so does the appearance of the
dunes’ characteristic colour, allowing
for interesting photographs at any
time. The wind in the Sossusvlei
area blows from all directions which
means that the type of the dunes
here are known as “star dunes”.
This is because the winds cause
the sand to form a star shape with
multiple arms. Early morning is the
best time to see these giant dunes
and we take a scenic drive through
the Namib-Naukluft Park before we
return to our train.
Accommodation & Dining:
Shongololo Express. (B, L, D)
Day 11 - Windhoek.
Enjoy a morning
tour of Windhoek. Situated in
Namibia’s central highlands,
Windhoek is an attractive city
surrounded by clusters of hills
and the impressive Auas and
Eros Mountains. The city tour of
Windhoek starts with a visit to the
TransNamib Transport Museum.
The museum is situated in the
Windhoek Railway Station and was
built from 1912 to 1913. In front
of the building is the narrowgauge
locomotive (vintage 1900), which used to operate between
Swakopmund and Windhoek. At
the top of Robert Mugabe Avenue
is the Christuskirche or Evangelical
Lutheran Church which we will
drive past, this is one of the city’s
most striking landmarks and was
built from local sandstone and
completed in 1910. Romanesque,
neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau styles
influenced its design and Kaiser
Wilhelm II donated its stainedglass
windows. Return to our
train and depart for Otjiwarongo.
Accommodation & Dining:
Shongololo Express. (B, L, D)
Day 12 - Etosha National Park.
After
breakfast we transfer to Mokuti
Etosha Lodge in Etosha National
Park for an overnight stay. The
park offers excellent game viewing
in one of Africa’s most accessible
venues. Zebra and springbok
are scattered across the endless
horizon while the many waterholes
attract endangered black rhino,
lion, elephant and large numbers
of antelope. The Etosha Pan, an
extremely flat salt pan, lies at the
heart of the National Park. This
shimmering “great white place”,
as its name says, is the largest salt
pan in Africa and with herds of
wild animals passing through is
an unforgettable experience. We
take an afternoon game drive and
return to our lodge for dinner and
an overnight stay.
Accommodation & Dining: Mokuti
Etosha Lodge offers two outdoor
pools, a spa and gym. Tambuti
Dining Room and Marula Bar serve
a variety of dishes and the open-air
Boma Restaurant serves African grill
specialities in a magical setting with
its thatched roof and chandeliers.
There is also a pool bar and an
evening bar for drinks and snacks. All
106 spacious rooms have a private
bathroom and mosquito door and
are decorated with Namibian crafts
and rich fabrics. (B, L, D)
Day 13 - Etosha National Park.
This
morning we take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast.
Afternoon departure for Kranzberg.
Accommodation & Dining:
Shongololo Express. (B, L, D)
Day 14 - Walvis Bay for Swakompund.
We arrive at Walvis
Bay and, after breakfast, bid our
train farewell and transfer to the
Strand Hotel Swakopmund for an
overnight stay. This afternoon we
will enjoy a tour of the city and, in
the evening, we will have a farewell
dinner in a local restaurant.
Accommodation & Dining:
Nestled on the beach, Strand
Hotel Swakopmund features a spa,
rooftop garden, restaurants and
bars. All 125 rooms offer free Wi-Fi,
minibar, electronic safe and plasma
television. (B, D)
Day 15 - Windhoek to London.
After
a morning at leisure we transfer to
the airport for our return scheduled
flight to London.
Dining: (B)
Day 16 - London.
Arrive today.
Dates and Prices
Prices per person based on double occupancy| 12 to 27 May 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Price | |
| Gold Cabin | £6195 | |
| Emerald Cabin | Fully Booked | |
| Gold Cabin for sole use | Fully Booked | |
| Emerald Cabin for sole use | Fully Booked | |
Tour Reference Code: LANAMIBIA20
Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel • Overnight accommodation in Pretoria • Nine nights aboard the Shongololo Express • Overnight accommodation in Sossusvlei, Etosha National Park & Swakopmund • Meals as listed (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) • Excursions • Entrance fees • Local guides • Onboard Train Manager • Noble Caledonia Tour Manager • Transfers • Airport taxes.
Not Included: Travel insurance, meals other than those indicated, drinks, gratuities.
NB. Itinerary and lodges subject to change.
Shongololo Express
The Shongololo Express, as a rolling hotel, offers sleeping compartments in two categories, two air-conditioned dining cars, a bar car and an observation car. The tempting three course dinners are served in a single sitting. The bar car, open around the clock, is ideal for relaxing over a cocktail or a glass of South African wine and is a popular spot for reading. Complimentary tea and coffee are available on board at all times.
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Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world class travel experiences and we are delighted to offer their latest acquisition, the Shongololo Express train for your African adventure.
There are two accommodation categories consisting of 24 Gold Cabins and 14 Emerald Cabins and during the journey you will be accommodated on board in your comfortable sleeping compartment. The public areas include two air-conditioned dining cars, where the tempting three course dinners are served in a single sitting, a bar car and an observation car. The bar car, open around the clock, is ideal for relaxing over a freshly tapped beer or a glass of South African wine and is a popular spot for reading.
Step aboard and recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows.
ACCOMMODATION
All of the sleeping compartments offer a private shower and toilet, individually controlled air conditioning, 220/230 volt sockets, a small safe, towels and clothes hangers. The beds are made up daily by your train attendants.
Gold Cabins: The Gold sleeping compartments (approx. 7 m²) are equipped with two individual berths next to each other or a double berth and a compact wardrobe. Still water (replenished daily), a hairdryer and a small selection of toiletries are also provided. There are a total of 24 Gold Cabins.
Emerald Cabins: The Emerald sleeping compartments (approx. 10 m²) are equipped with two single berths or a double berth. Each compartment in this category also has a compact wardrobe and a small seating area. Still water (replenished daily), a hairdryer and a small selection of toiletries are also provided. There are a total of 14 Emerald Cabins.
ADAPTORS
A limited number of international adaptors are available on board.
AIR CONDITIONING
All public cars are fitted with gas-filled air conditioning systems. Each cabin/suite has an individual air conditioner with individual temperature controls (this can also be set to heat mode). Fresh air can be obtained by opening a window, however windows should be kept closed while operating the air conditioning unit. Air conditioning in private cabins and public areas is operational at all times, except when the generator requires servicing.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pre-departure announcements will be made prior to boarding the train by the Train Manager. Any further important information will be personally announced by your onboard hostess.
BAR
The bar is open daily from early in the morning until midnight.
COMMUNICATIONS
In maintaining the spirit of travel of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. There is an internal telephone system in all cabins/ suites. The use of mobile phones, laptops and anything else that has the ability to disturb other passengers is confined to the privacy of your cabin/ suite and please note that the reception can be poor while the train is moving. It is advised to contact your service provider to ensure the correct settings for network services are activated before you travel as there are no Internet facilities on the train. Guests are also welcome to use their own tablets and hand held devices in areas being toured which offer free Wi-Fi services. The train can be contacted by email at reservations@rovos.co.za. Please indicate the passenger name and departure date as the subject.
DAILY PROGRAMME
A day to day itinerary is placed in all cabins and suites detailing the arrangements and this will be available for you when you board the train. Any updates will be communicated as necessary.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
If you have any dietary requirements such as vegetarian, low salt, gluten free or low cholesterol, please notify the Reservations Department at Noble Caledonia. We regret that not all dietary requirements can be guaranteed. If you have any specific or special foods that you require we recommend that you take some with you although the onboard staff will endeavour to accommodate your needs. Once on board, please speak with the chef at dinner on your first evening to reconfirm your needs.
DINING AND DRINKING
An enthusiastic team of chefs are responsible for overseeing the very important task of ensuring guests’ every needs are catered for. There is an accent on fresh local ingredients and traditional dishes such as game are a specialty. Every morning there is a full breakfast with dishes cooked to order and a buffet selection of fresh fruits and yoghurts. The dining carriages are air conditioned and non-smoking. The total seating capacity is 72 and dress code for meal times is casual. Meal times depend on the activities planned for the day, but are generally at the following times:
Breakfast 07h00-08h30
Lunch 13h00
Dinner 19h30
House wine, beer and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner for departures from September 2020 onwards.
DISABLED FACILITIES
The train is able to accommodate passengers with walking difficulties although it is recommended that an able-bodied passenger accompanies them. We regret that the train is not suitable for wheelchair dependent passengers as wheelchairs, even collapsible ones, cannot manoeuvre along the train or between some carriages where there are 90 degree turns. Any mobility impairments should be notified at the time of booking.
DISEMBARKATION
Guests should wait in public areas or in their cabin/suite until an announcement is made with instructions for disembarking.
DRESS CODE
There is no formal dress code during the day and dinner on board is smart casual. Winter in Southern Africa can be very cold and it is therefore advisable to bring along warm clothing for early mornings and evenings.
DRINKING WATER
We strongly advise against drinking the water in the cabins or bathrooms. Bottled water is provided free of charge.
ELECTRICITY
The electric current on board is 220V. Each cabin/suite is fitted with a round 3-pin socket (South African). Adapter plugs are available from the Assistant Train Manager. Please treat sockets as live at all times. A generator supplies power. Please be aware that certain breaks in power are necessary when servicing is required.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
In the unlikely event that this should occur during your journey, we ask that you remain calm and follow the instructions of the train staff. There are large extinguishers at the end of each carriage for staff application. The train will be brought to a halt for the required action. Do not jump from a moving train.
GAME DRIVES
Game drives are carried out in open 4x4 safari vehicles. We recommend warm clothing as the early mornings and evenings can become rather chilly. Some safari vehicles do not have a shade cover so a hat and sun block is essential.
GIFT SHOP
There is a small gift shop on board which is located in the central lounge and is open between meal times. The host/ess on duty here has a basic first aid kit and a limited supply of personal essentials.
GRATUITIES
Gratuities have beenincluded in your holiday price.HAIRDRYERS
Hairdryers are supplied in each cabin/suite.
HEALTH MATTERS
Please ensure you have indicated any medical conditions, physical disabilities or allergies you might have at the time of booking. There is a basic first aid kit on board the train.
INTERNET
There are no Internet facilities on board the train. Guests are welcome to use their own tablets and hand held devices in areas being toured which offer free Wi-Fi services.
LAUNDRY SERVICE
A laundry service is offered on board. A laundry bag is provided in your cabin/suite as well as a laundry list. Items cost between ZAR10 and ZAR35. Clean laundry is returned within 24 to 48 hours, dependent on weather conditions and the travelling time of the train. Rovos Rail and Noble Caledonia cannot be held responsible for items that may be damaged or lost in the process. There are no dry cleaning facilities en-route or on board the train.
LUGGAGE STORAGE
Large pieces of luggage can be stowed beneath the berths or on the upper luggage racks in your cabin/suite. However, since onboard space is limited, we do recommend taking soft-sided luggage rather than hard-side cases.
LIBRARY
A small library is located in the smoking lounge. Guests are free to make use of the books and guidebooks, but kindly return them before the end of the trip.
LINEN, TOWELS AND PILLOWS
Bed linen is changed every third day and towels are changed every second day. Extra pillows and blankets are available on request.
LOST PROPERTY
Before you leave the train, please check your cabin/suite carefully to ensure you do not leave anything behind. If you discover you have left any items behind, please contact Noble Caledonia. If we are able to recover your item(s) we will contact you to arrange delivery or collection and any costs incurred will be at your own expense.
MAIL
Although your host/ess will be happy to post letters on your behalf, they may not be able to do so straightaway at the stop at which you make such a request. Some postal services are unreliable and many letters or postcards that you ask to be delivered on your behalf may be delayed or even lost en route. Under no circumstances can we be held liable for such occurrences.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
There is a basic first aid kit on board the train.
NEWS
There are no television sets on board the train and there is no Wi-Fi on board the train.
ONBOARD ACCOUNT
Guests will be requested to sign for onboard purchases made during the trip. This includes signing for drinks and purchases of a personal nature. All accounts are to be settled on the evening before departure. Please note that drinks purchased on the last night of the trip will be settled on a ‘cash bar’ basis and that any additional excursions booked also need to be settled in cash. Account payment can be settled by South African Rand, major foreign currencies or credit cards. Regrettably debit cards are not accepted.
PASSPORTS
All passports are collected by the Train Manager upon embarkation. Passports are necessary to facilitate immigration formalities between borders. If required, your Train Manager will also provide necessary forms for you to fill out. Passports will be returned to passengers prior to the end of the journey. Costs of any visas required will be borne by the passengers.
PUBLIC AREAS
On board there is a non-smoking Observation Car at the rear of the train, while the coach next to it contains a small smoking lounge. A unique feature of the Observation Car is the enlarged windows and open-air balcony. At the centre of the train there is a non-smoking Lounge Car which also houses the Gift Shop. Deep sofas and wingback chairs make for an extremely comfortable car. In maintaining the spirit of travel of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. As with all the service cars the lounges are air conditioned, yet the windows can be opened allowing in the sights, sounds and scents of Africa.
END OF STAY QUESTIONNAIRE
Your comments are important to us therefore we ask that you fill in the questionnaire sent with your final documents. We are always looking for ways to improve your holiday and in order to do this we need some feedback from our guests.
SAFE
There is a small safe located in each cabin/suite.
SECURITY AND SAFETY
Whilst on board, passengers are encouraged to close shutters (and preferably windows as well) in the cabins/suites and passengers are specifically requested to close windows and shutters when not in the cabin/suite. The train doors in the passages are all locked from the inside. Your cabin/suite door can also lock from the inside. In order to avoid accidents we request that guests adhere to the following:
• Never open exterior doors while the train is moving. • Never jump off or onto the train while it is moving. • An emergency brake is located halfway down each corridor and is only to be used in the case of an emergency. If used in a non-emergency situation, the culprit will be fined R10 000. • When taking photographs out of the window, always look ahead to see what is coming. • Please ensure that all valuables, documents and cash are kept in a safe place. Management and staff will not accept responsibility for any loss of personal property or cash if it’s not put in the safe. Please be advised that if you leave your cabin/suite you must make certain that your windows are closed. • Do not stray from well-frequented areas after dark. • Change foreign currency at an authorised dealer only.
SERVICE
A tag system is available which will alert staff for room service requests.
SHOWERS AND TOILETS
The water used on the train is carried in tanks under each coach. These tanks are filled every day but they cannot be topped up while the train is travelling. Please assist us by using water responsibly.
SMOKING POLICY
In accordance with the Southern African Smoking Act, designated smoking areas are provided. The train has a smoking lounge, which can only be used when the train is moving. Smoking is not permitted in the dining car, bathrooms, your cabin/suite, passageways or touring vehicles on any tour. Smoking of pipes/cigars is not permitted in the designated smoking area.
TELEPHONE CALLS
There is no telephone service on board. Should you however need to contact your Train Manager urgently while on tour, please call mobile number: +27 (0) 82 450 9134.
TELEVISION
There are no television sets on board the train.
TOILETRIES
All cabins/suites are supplied with following complimentary amenities: • Shower gel • Conditioning Shampoo • Body lotion • Soap • Shower caps • Nail file • Shoe polish • Tissues/Cotton buds • Emergency sewing kit
TRACK
The track over which the train travels is inconsistently maintained. The train is therefore restricted to 60km/h (37mph) and over bad sections the speed is reduced to as little as 20km/h (12mph). If you find it noisy, earplugs are available.
WAKE UP CALL
Wake up calls can be requested via your host/ess.
PLEASE NOTE:
These details should be used as a guideline only. Information is subject to change.
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