Shongololo African Train Cruises

Shongololo Express provides a very special touring experience for visitors to Southern Africa. The trains travel comfortably and securely during the night and you awake each dawn to a different vista. No more packing and unpacking for 16 days! The train carries a fleet of air-conditioned touring vehicles with professional guides on board ready to take guests on the daily inclusive scheduled tours.

Just as on an ocean cruise, our very special rail cruises take care of guests every need. For the duration on board all your requirements for a superb holiday are provided: transport, accommodation, meals, recreation, sightseeing and - what a pleasure - you need to unpack and pack only once. The trains travel comfortably and securely during the night to the next stop on the itinerary and you awake each morning to a fresh vista on Africa and the anticipation of new and exciting adventures. In this way Shongololo guests can make the most of every precious holiday hour. Each train carries a fleet of air-conditioned Mercedes Benz touring vehicles with multi-lingual professional guides on board who are ready to take guests on inclusive off-rail activities to experience the unique sights of the area.

THE SOUTHERN CROSS ADVENTURE JOHANNESBURG TO VICTORIA FALLS VV - 16 DAYS/15 NIGHTS

This journey travels across six countries with the route carefully crafted to deliver stunning experiences every day. The train travels leisurely between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls making numerous calls at destinations in Mozambique, Swaziland, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

Per Person Twin Single
Ivory Class $6565 $7025
Gold Class $7990 $POA
Commodore $8295 $POA
Emerald $8895 $POA
Departures: 07 April, 28 April, 15 September, 06 October.



THE GOOD HOPE ADVENTURE
JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN VV - 16 DAYS/15 NIGHTS

This journey offers an amazingly comprehensive view of South Africa taking in all the 'must see' sights. As the train travels the length and breadth of the country guests can enjoy the great variety of landscapes, shorelines, cultures and lifestyles that the "Rainbow Nation" has to offer.

Per Person Twin Single
Ivory Class $5525 $5960
Gold Class $6810 $POA
Commodore $7110 $POA
Emerald $8370 $POA
Departures: 24 February, 17 March, 03 August, 24 August, 26 October, 16 November.
Included:Meals as indicated, scheduled off-rail activities and airport transfers.



THE SOUTHERN CROSS ADVENTURE - HERITAGE TRAIN - 16 DAYS /15 NIGHTS

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 in both directions 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.

DAY 1

Victoria Falls (D)

DAY 2

Chobe National Park - Botswana (BD

DAY 3

Livingstone - Zambia (BD)

DAY 4

Hwange National Park (BD)

DAY 5

Bulawayo - Matobos National Park (BD)

DAY 6

Antelope Park - Gweru (BD)

DAY 7

Great Zimbabwe Ruins (BD)

DAY 8

Onboard train (BD)

DAY 9

Panorama Route (BD)

DAYS 10/11

Kruger National Park (BD)

DAYS 12/13

Maputo Mozambique (BD)

DAY 14

Kingdom of Swaziland (BD)

DAY 15

Pretoria, Johannesburg and Soweto (BD)

DAY 16

Johannesburg (B)




THE GOOD HOPE ADVENTURE - HERITAGE TRAIN - 16 DAYS /15 NIGHTS

This 16 day journey offers an amazingly comprehensive view of South Africa taking in all the 'must see' sights. As the train travels the length and breadth of the country guests can enjoy the great variety of landscapes, shorelines, cultures and lifestyles that the "Rainbow Nation" has to offer.

DAY 1

Johannesburg - Panorama Route (D)

DAY 2

Kruger National Park (BD)

DAY 3

Kruger National Park & Swaziland (BD)

DAY 4

Pretoria, Johannesburg, Soweto (BD)

DAY 5

Durban (BD)

DAY 6

Northern Zululand (BD)

DAY 7

Southern Zululand (BD)

DAY 8

Ladysmith - Midlands/Southern Drakensberg (BD)

DAY 9

Bloemfontein (BD)

DAY 10

Port Elizabeth (BD)

DAY 11

Klein Karoo (BD)

DAY 12

Garden Route (BD)

DAY 13

Winelands - Overberg Region (BD)

DAYS 14/15

Cape Town (BD)

DAY 16

Cape Town (B)


GOLD

SILVER

EMERALD

How to Book?

Do you want to plan a trip, make a booking, or just have a brochure sent to you, then make contact with one of our expert consultants today:

Toll Free: 1800 221 451 OR 1800 022 564

Overseas Call: +612 9290 2877

Email: info@benchinternational.com.au

Fax : +612 9290 2665




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