Shongololo – Tracks of Livingstone Adventure

Shongololo Express proudly re-introduces their Premier trip into some of the most beautiful and historically rich destinations in Southern Africa. Our multilingual tour guides, and vehicles, which are carried on board, will transport you to tour and experience all these areas have to offer. If an adventurous, yet relaxing trip is what you are looking for, come aboard the Shongololo Express!

Day	Region	Accommodation
1	Livingstone / Chobe National Park	Shongololo
2	Victoria Falls – Zimbabwean and Zambian side	Shongololo
3	On the rails to Lusaka	Shongololo
4	Lusaka – South Luangwa National Park	South Luangwa National Park
5	South Luangwa National Park	Shongololo
6	Serenje / Livingstone Memorial / Kundalila Falls	Shongololo
7	Scenic Escapment Drop	Shongololo
8	Cross Border / Makambako, Tanzania	Shongololo
9	Selous Game Reserve	Selous Game Reserve
10	Selous / Overnight to Dar es Salaam	Shongololo
11	Dar es Salaam / Bagamoyo	Shongololo
12	Dar es Salaam	Departure

Please note: Tour can be done in reverse. For full day tour descriptions please give us a call!

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Shongololo Express proudly re-introduces their Premier trip into some of the most beautiful and historically rich destinations in Southern Africa. Our multilingual tour guides, and vehicles, which are carried on board, will transport you to tour and experience all these areas have to offer. If an adventurous, yet relaxing trip is what you are looking for, come aboard the Shongololo Express!

Victoria Falls - visit the spectacular falls and enjoy all the town has to offer
South Luangwa National Park - fly into this magnificent park and experience the wilds of Africa at its best
Selous Game Reserve - a view like no other as the train journeys down the escarpment and into the Selous Game Reserve
Dar es Salaam and Bagamoyo - rich in history and culture, guests can shop and explore all these cities have to offer.

Shongololo Express provides a very special touring experience for visitors to Namibia. The trains travel comfortably and securely during the night and you awake each dawn to a different vista. No more packing and unpacking for the whole duration of the trip! 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.

Day 1: Livingstone / Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park: A 70-kilometre road trip brings us to the Botswana border, where we cross into the famous Chobe National Park. There is a great array of wildlife and the Chobe elephants are well respected, as are the many hippos which can be seen in large numbers basking in the river. Highlights include a game drive in 4x4 vehicles and a river cruise on the Chobe River. Lunch (guests' own account) will be taken at a waterfront lodge where there is a swimming pool. The train remains stationary at Victoria Falls Station over night.

Day 2: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwean and Zambian side

The Victoria Falls: Forming the largest single "curtain" of falling water on earth (on average the curtain is 92 m deep) The Victoria Falls' 500m plume of spray can be seen from as far as 70 km away. Guests will have an early lunch on the Zimbabwean side, depart after lunch to the Falls on the Zambian side. Guests will cross the Zambezi River over the famous Railroad Bridge. We will first stop at the Zambian side of Victoria Falls before continuing to the town of Livingstone, named for David Livingstone, the Scottish visionary, who had an insatiable appetite for exploration and a desire to open Africa to the world. Guests will meet the train back in Livingstone from where it will depart to Lusaka in the late evening.

Day 3: On the rails to Lusaka

Today will be spent on the rails through the south of Zambia towards its capital, Lusaka. You'll be able to see rural Africa as it passes by - miles and miles of flat landscape dotted with green Mopani trees. The exciting prospect of deeper, darker Africa looming… Lunch (inclusive on this full-day of travel) is served on board. After arrival, the train will remain stationary in Lusaka over night. 
Vehicles stay on train.

Day 4: Lusaka – South Luangwa National Park

After breakfast you will be transferred to Lusaka Airport for a flight to Mfuwe International Airport inside the South Luangwa National Park. South Luangwa National Park: Two days, including an overnight, will be spent in this, one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The concentration of game around the Luangwa River and its ox bow lagoons is among the most intense in Africa. The Luangwa River, the most intact major river system in Africa, is the lifeblood of the park's 9 050 km². You will spend the night inside the park, allowing you to be part of a wildlife experience like few others. Airport transfer (Lusaka and pick up from Mfuwe to the Lodge.) The train remains empty in Lusaka, while clients spend the night in South Luangwa National Park.

Day 5: South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park: A second morning is spent in this park, framed by the Muchinga escarpment and the mighty Luangwa River. Just some of the many species that you are likely to encounter here include: Hyena, Lion, Leopard, Wild Dog, Buffalo, Hippo, Zebra, Giraffe, Bushbuck, Common Duiker, Eland, Impala, Puku, Kudu, Reedbuck, Roan, Sable and Crowned Cranes. Elephant herds are depleted, but still ample. Walking safaris originated in this park, and are one of the most exciting ways to see the African fauna at close range. 
Transfer to Mfuwe Airport and Lusaka Airport to the Train. In the afternoon you will be flown back to Lusaka. The train will depart for Serenje over night.

Day 6: Serenje / Livingstone Memorial / Kundalila Falls

Livingstone Memorial & Kundalila Falls: After breakfast our journey on the tracks of Dr Livingstone continues to the place where he died on May 4, 1873. It's a very pleasant drive from Serenje, passing the Kasanka National Park. Along the way you will see the creatively decorated houses of the Bemba people. The memorial itself is simply a plaque placed on the former site of a 'mupundu' wild fruit tree under which Dr. Livingstone's heart was buried. Train departs in the evening for Kasama.

Day 7: Scenic Escapment Drop

This full day train ride will be a highlight, as it includes a spectacular daylight drop off the escarpment. Lunch (inclusive on this full-day of travel) is served on board. Please note that we will be crossing the Border at Tunduma to Tanzania.

Day 8: Cross Border / Makambako, Tanzania

Stone Age Site and Tea Break in the town of Iringa: After arrival at Makambako, we will visit the Isimila Stone Age Site near Iringa. East Africa has always been important for the study of human evolution. It has the longest record of fossil hominids, extending back almost 5 million years. It also has a number of sites, which show that the archaeological or cultural record goes back to 2.5 million years ago. This is followed by a stop in the town of Iringa. The town dates back to 1896. Visit a thriving market usually well stocked with fruit, vegetables, flour, rice maize etc. Adjacent to the fresh food section, stalls sell locally made baskets, mats, pots, metal utensils, brooms, brushes and touristy "knickknacks". The train departs in the evening for Kisaki Station, close by to Selous Game Reserve, where guest will depart for a full day game drive.

Day 9: Selous Game Reserve

Selous Game Reserve: Selous, covering an area of roughly 50 000 km², is the largest game reserve in Africa - 4 times the size of the Serengeti, and almost 6% of Tanzania's land surface. It possesses a diverse landscape, ranging from hot volcanic springs to sporadic lakes, channels from the Great Rhaha and Rufiji Rivers. Selous is famous for its Elephant, Hippopotamus and Rhino (although depleted). Africa's largest population of Buffalo can also be found here. Other species include Nyasaland and Brindled Gnu, Hartebeest, Greater Kudu, Sable Antelope, Eland, Reedbuck, Bushbuck, Waterbuck, Warthog, Zebra, Giraffe and Wildebeest. Predators include Lion, Leopard, Spotted Hyena and Hunting Dog. Cheetahs are rare. Vehicles may be used 120 km. Clients will be split up into different lodges for the night (varying in standard of accommodation) depending on the booked category on board the train (Ivory, Gold or Emerald). Upgrades would be possible depending on availability in the various lodges. OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Walking Safaris: The train remains empty at Kisaki Station, while clients spend the night in Selous Game Reserve.

Day 10: Selous / Overnight to Dar es Salaam

Selous Game Reserve: A second full day of game viewing inside the famous Selous Game Reserve is planned, before we return to the waiting train at Matambwe Gate Station or Kisaki Station. The train departs over night for its final destination, Dar es Salaam.

Day 11: Dar es Salaam / Bagamoyo

Dar es Salaam (meaning "Haven of Peace"), has Sultan Majid bin Said, the 1860s sultan of Zanzibar, to thank for its existence. He saw its potential as a deepwater port because of its strategic position at the centre of the East African coast. The city is an eclectic mix of Swahili, German, Asian and British architecture, reflecting its colonial past and more recent history. Today it is a hustling and bustling seaport at the crossroads of some of the most important sea routes on the Indian Ocean. Bagamoyo: Apart from having once been a slave and ivory port, this closest mainland town to the island of Zanzibar. Interesting historical sites which can be visited include the Bomani (German Colonial Administration Headquarters), the Bagamoyo Museum (which also houses the small chapel where Dr David Livingstone's remains were laid before taken to Zanzibar to be shipped to England) and the German Graveyard. The train remains stationary in Dar es Salaam.

Day 12: Transfer day plus post-tour days

After breakfast you can stay on board till the time of your airport transfer (depending on the flight organised by you), or we will transport you to the starting point of your specialised activity, which we'll be happy to help you organise. We hope that you will have had an unforgettable journey with us, following the traces of Dr Livingstone. Transfer to airport 60 km. OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Zanzibar; Kilimanjaro; or Serengeti.

Departures	Twin	Single
Ivory Class	$6,175	$6,310	Enquire Now
Gold Class	$7,530	$POA	Enquire Now
Commodore	$7,705	$POA	Enquire Now
Emerald	$8,155	$POA	Enquire Now

Inclusions:

• Eleven nights accommodation
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Choice of daily scheduled off-rail excursions
• Return airport transfers

• 03 – 14 September 2012 ex Livingstone / Victoria Falls
• 17 – 28 September 2012 ex Dar es Salaam

You can choose to extend your trip by adding the following options.
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