Shongololo Express

SHONGOLOLO EXPRESS
Three itineraries operate throughout the year and on each train sleeping car accommodation is provided, mainly in compartments with a wash basin, with shower and toilet facilities located at the end of each coach. On the ‘Southern Cross’  and 'Good Hope' trains there are ‘Gold’, ‘Emerald’ and 'Commodore'  compartments with shower/toilet whilst on the ‘Dunes’ trains there are 'Commodore’  compartments. Each train has a dining lounge car and dining car.

The trains carry touring vehicles and at each stop you will have a choice of fascinating local tours, each being accompanied by an experienced and knowledgeable guide.

Arrangements are inclusive of airport transfers, dinner & breakfast on board and all excursions. The trains allow you to take a complete holiday using the train as your travelling hotel and are ideal if you wish to be ‘escorted’ throughout your holiday. They are also perfect for single travellers as you can enjoy the company of others throughout the journey.

SHONGOLOLO GOOD HOPE– 16 DAYS
A sixteen day railway adventure that offers the first time visitor to South Africa an easy and convenient way to sample all the Rainbow Nation has to offer. Of the 25 sights marked as ‘must sees’ by the National Tourist Association, the Good Hope takes in no less than 23.

Route summary northbound:
Cape Town – Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek – Garden Route – KleinKaroo and Oudtshoorn – Port Elizabeth – Bloemfontein – the Drakensberg Mountains – Durban – Zulu Culture – St. Lucia - Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park – Mbabane (Swaziland) – Kruger National Park – Panorama Route –Pretoria and Johannesburg.

A similar route is operated in the reverse direction from Johannesburg.

SOUTHERN CROSS – 16 DAYS
Travelling across six countries in 16 days, the route delivers stunning experiences, from Johannesburg to Swaziland, Mozambique, the Kruger National Park, Venda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. As the tracks unfurl, you’ll gain rare insight into the cultural and geographical cocktail that makes Southern Africa so vibrant and exciting.

Route summary northbound:
South Africa: Johannesburg, Soweto and Pretoria; Swaziland: Mbabane; Mozambique: Maputo; South Africa: Kruger National Park – Panorama Route –Soutpansberg – Venda; Zimbabwe: Great Zimbabwe – Bulawayo (Matobo National Park) – Hwange National Park; Zambia: Livingstone; Botswana: Chobe  National Park; Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls.

A similar route is operated in the reverse direction from Victoria Falls.

OUTENIQUA CHOO-TJOE
The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train has always been a popular excursion on its 3 hour scenic journey between George and Knysna. Unfortunately, the line was severely damaged by a land slip and is currently closed with no date yet announced for its re-opening. However, a service is being operated between George and Mossel Bay.