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Summary
This nine-day 3 400-kilometre journey takes the train from the savannahs of the Highveld to the Atlantic in the west. Departing from Pretoria, the first stop is Kimberley, centre of one of the world’s famous diamond rushes where there is an opportunity to savour the 1870s atmosphere of the mine village. The train traverses the stark vistas of the Northern Cape to the Fish River Canyon – second in size to the Grand Canyon – and Garas Park with its Quiver Tree Forest and the Giant’s Playground. Guests continue across the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert to Namibia’s capital for a tour; Windhoek is a lively, cosmopolitan city with a strong German flavour. Then it’s a short flight to Sossusvlei, a stunning pan in the Namib Desert, for an overnight stay followed by a night in the game-rich Etosha National Park. On the last morning, the train travels the Namib to the perfectly preserved 19th-century German Hansa town of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay – an unforgettable end to a remarkable journey. Available in reverse. Accommodation in a Pullman Suite - Fully Inclusive (excludes certain beverages)
Activities
- General Photography
- Landscape photography
- Scenic Drive
- Culture
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at some lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Walvis Bay Train Station
12h00 Depart Walvis Bay and enjoy lunch as the train leaves the Atlantic and traverses the Namib Desert to Etosha. (Breakfast 07h00-10h00 • Lunch 13h00 • Tea 16h30 • Dinner 19h30)
Day 2Etosha National Park
Activities Included
Game drive09h30 Transfer to a lodge in the Etosha National Park for lunch, a game drive and overnight.
Day 3Windhoek
Activities Included
Morning Drives06h00 Early morning game drive in the Etosha National Park. 13h00 Return to the train and travel south to Windhoek.
Day 4Sossousvlei (Fly in with a light aircraft)
Activities Included
Township tour Game drive08h00 Arrive in Windhoek for a city tour. 11h00 Depart in light aircraft for 1-hour flight to Sossusvlei for lunch, desert drive, bush dinner and overnight.
Day 5South Kalahari
Activities Included
Morning Drives06h00 Sossusvlei drive with breakfast in the vlei. 12h00 Depart Sossusvlei for 1-hour flight to Windhoek. 14h00 Depart Windhoek. Travel south through the Kalahari.
Day 6South Africa
Activities Included
Hiking08h00 Visit Garas Park (Quiver Tree Forest/Giant’s Playground). Depart for Holoog. 15h00 One-hour transfer to visit the Fish River Canyon. 19h30 Dinner on board. Travel along the southern reaches of the Kalahari Basin to the South African border.
Day 7Great Karoo
08h00 Optional two-hour walking tour of Upington. Day at leisure as the train travels into the Great Karoo.
Day 8Kimberley
Activities Included
Culture14h30 Arrive Kimberley for Big Hole and Diamond Museum. 16h00 Depart Kimberley and travel north into the Highveld
Day 9Ravos Rail Station in Pretoria
07h00 Enjoy breakfast as the train travels the goldfields. 12h00 Arrive at journey’s end at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. End of your journey - Bon Voyage!
Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
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