The Shongololo Express, based at Rovos Rail 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 traverse South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe with a variety of excursions. The train – which may be hauled by diesel or electric locomotives – accommodates 72 guests in two categories of comfortable en-suite cabins and is available for charter on any scheduled journey. The historically appointed dining cars set the scene for meals where modern and traditional cuisine is on offer with a selection of fine South African wines. Pride of place in the Shongololo stable goes to the historic station in Pretoria, the heart and headquarters of this private railway company. This is the busy hub of a provisioning operation, which rivals that of a world-class hotel in terms of efficiency and attention to detail.

JOURNEY CHARTERSThe Shongololo Express covers the subcontinent of Africa with

three scheduled journeys that are available for full charter.

GOOD HOPE | SOUTHERN CROSS | DUNE EXPRESS

Shongololo Express

EXCLUSIVE USE ONE-WAY JOURNEY ON A SCHEDULED DEPARTURE - PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION POLICYTO CONFIRM A BOOKING, A % PAYMENT OF TOTAL CHARTER PRICE IS REQUIRED BEFORE DEPARTURE DATE

546+ DAYS±18 months

545-276 DAYS±18 months

275-181 DAYS±9 months

180-91 DAYS±6 months

90 DAYS±3 months

25% refundable 25% non-refundable 45% non-refundable 65% non-refundable 100% non-refundable

+27 (0)12 315 8242 | RESERVATIONS@SHONGOLOLO.COM | SHONGOLOLO.COM

Number of Guests

CABINS Subject to availability. We do not permit two single guests sharing a twin room unless one of our limited split twin configurations is available.

72 or less sharing in 36 cabins

14 x Emerald Cabins (double or split twin)22 x Gold Cabins (double or split twin)

JOURNEYS Available in reverse*

GOOD HOPE15 days 3900km Pretoria-Cape TownA grand odyssey offering amazing insight into well-known destinations across South AfricaPretoria • Soweto • Panorama Route • Kruger Park* • Swaziland* • Hluhluwe • St Lucia* • Durban* • Spionkop* • Bloemfontein • Kimberley* • Cango Caves* • Knysna* • Hermanus • Cape Town*Golf Courses (Optional): Nelspruit/Leopard Creek/White River, Nkonyeni, Zimbali, Durban Country Club/Beachwood, Champagne Sports Resort, Kimberley Club, Fancourt, Ernie Els Oubaai/Pezula

SOUTHERN CROSS 12 days 2500km Pretoria-Victoria Falls An impressive panoramic journey stopping at carefully selected locations in South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe Pretoria • Soweto • Panorama Route • Kruger Park • Mozambique • Maputo • Swaziland • Kapama • Zimbabwe • Antelope Park • Matopos National Park • Hwange Game Reserve • Victoria Falls

DUNE EXPRESS12 days 3800km Pretoria-Walvis Bay An epic journey of discovery across South Africa to the Atlantic coast in NamibiaPretoria • Kimberley • Upington • Fish River Canyon • Namibia • Kolmanskop • Lüderitz • Garas Park and Quiver Trees • Sossusvlei • Star Dune 45 • Deadvlei • Sesriem Canyon • Windhoek • Etosha • Walvis Bay

RATES Provisional bookings will be held but a deposit is required to confirm. Balance due 90 days prior to departure. Conditions apply. INCLUDES Accommodation; breakfast; dinner; lunch (where stated); guided excursions (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; return transfers to golf courses (Good Hope only); tea, coffee and bottled water on board; luggage handling pre and post train and government tax. EXCLUDES Lunch off the train (where stated); all beverages; limited laundry; course fees (Good Hope only – green fees payable in advance); pre- and post-tour accommodation, flights and transfers; visas; gratuities; souvenirs. INCLUDED in off-train accommodation Meals at the lodges/hotels. EXCLUDED from off-train accommodation All beverages; laundry; personal expenses.We pre-print menus with our logo on custom recycled paper to fit our presentation covers. If you wish to personalise these, we can arrange this with 15 days’ notice. *Itineraries can be adjusted within reason. See latest Rates & Dates, General Information and Terms & Conditions

THE TRAINEach train has accommodation carriages, dining cars, a bar, smoking lounge and observation car with open-air balcony. The classic wood-panelled coaches are the epitome of comfort with period features combined with modern technology. The dress on board is casual and, in maintaining the spirit of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board and the use of technology that has the ability to disturb other guests is confined to the privacy of the cabins.

THE CUISINEAn enthusiastic team of chefs is responsible for overseeing the very important task of ensuring guests every need is catered for. There’s an accent on fresh local ingredients and traditional dishes are a specialty. Meals are served in one sitting only and are complemented by fine South African wines. We will do our best to cater for dietaries provided a detailed request has been made at the time of the reservation. We regret we are unable to prepare meals requiring strict religious observance in the preparation.

THE CABINSWe have 2 cabin types available in double or twin: Gold ±7m2 and Emerald ±10m2. Both have en-suites with shower, toilet and basin, tea facilities (Emerald only), safes, air conditioning, linen and amenities and are serviced daily. There is adequate storage and cupboards with hangers and shelves.