In May each year this 3400 kilometre 7-day journey takes the train from Pretoria to Kimberley, centre of one of the world’s most famous diamond rushes, where there’s an opportunity to visit the Big Hole, the world’s largest man-made excavation, and to savour the 1870’s atmosphere of the mine museum village.

The railway line covers the stark vistas of the arid Northern Cape as the train travels through Upington to the border into Namibia. There is time for an excursion to the Fish River Canyon – second only in size to the Grand Canyon and a truly spectacular sight.

The journey continues across the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert and onto Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. After a short city tour and an afternoon game drive the train continues onto Tsumeb for an overnight stay at Mokuti Game Lodge in the Etosha National Park.

On the last morning the train passes along the German built railway through the Namib desert and into Swakopmund, a perfectly preserved nineteenth century German Hansa town set on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.

 

Inclusions and Limitations

RACK RATE ONE WAY per person sharing includes:

• accommodation
• meals
• excursions during the train journey
• alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train

 

Extra Information

Trip cancellation insurance is strongly advised

Vaccinations:
Several vaccinations are required for Africa, and on some trips malaria prophylactics are advised. Visit www.netdoctor.co.uk and seek advice from your doctor or local travel clinic at least six weeks prior to departure.

Visa requirements:
Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa. These vary between nationalities and the individual countries through which we travel. Speak to our consultants about up to date visa requirements or visit www.projectvisa.com. 

 

Excursions may be changed according to the journeys schedule. Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.

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