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The Shongololo Express


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The Good Hope Adventure
16 days / 15 nights

About the journey...

This journey offers an amazingly comprehensive view of South Africa taking in the internationally regarded "must see" locations. 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.
Trip highlights and features
World Class Comfort and Style
Simple Elegance of cuisine and services
Exquisite dining cars
Off-Rail Activities include tours of Cape Town, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Winelands (tastings and cellar tours), Addo Elephant Park, Durban, St. Lucia Wetlands and Estuary, Kruger and Pongola Game reserves
Specialized activities Two Oceans Aquarium, Shark Cage Diving, Crocodile and Cheetah Land, Sani Pass 4x4, Whale Tours, safaris and game drives
Breathtaking African scenery throughout the journey
Air conditioning available onboard in every suite
Itinerary
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Northbound
Southbound
Schedule and Fares
January 1st, 2010 to December 31th, 2010. Prices are per person in African RND.
Start City
Start Date
Ivory
Class
Coupé
Class
Gold
Class
Com
Class
Emerald
Class
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Johannesburg Feb. 24th, 2010 R35,970 R38,800 R44,330 R46,300 R54,500
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Cape Town March 17th, 2010 R35,970 R38,800 R44,330 R46,300 R54,500
N/A
Johannesburg August 3rd, 2010 R35,970 R38,800 R44,330 R46,300 R54,500
N/A
Cape Town August 24th, 2010 R35,970 R38,800 R44,330 R46,300 R54,500
N/A
Johannesburg October 26th, 2010 R35,970 R38,800 R44,330 R46,300 R54,500
N/A
Cape Town Nov. 16th, 2010 R35,970 R38,800 R44,330 R46,300 R54,500
N/A
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The PLUS package includes: Arrival transfer airport - train, Departure transfer train - airport, Accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis (as per itinerary), Free choice of daily scheduled off-rail activities

The LIGHT package includes: Arrival transfer airport - train, Departure transfer train - airport, Accommodation on a dinner bed and breakfast basis (as per itinerary), Five scheduled off-rail activities included., The balance of the day activities can be bought on board the train., Clients can choose on board which five scheduled off-rail activities to include

Not Included in our rate: Airfares (National / International), Lunches, Beverages, Gratuities, Purchases of a personal nature, Light Passengers: additional scheduled off-rail activities, Specialised Activities, Pre-night accommodation, Visas where applicable.
Information & Reservations
1-800-717-0108 or 503-292-5055
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Shongololo Express
Shongololo Express has designed four product ranges to satisfy different time frames as well as a variety of locations, tastes and interests. Shongololo will give you a delightful and adventure filled experience whether you have just a weekend, 10 days or a couple of weeks. Charters are also available for special interest groups, conferences, incentives etc.
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